Des Moines Gems, Guides, and Goodies

Des Moines Black-Owned Restaurants and Food

Updated 3-1-2026

Next full update: 3-1-2027

NOTE: Some businesses have been left off the list by owner request.

NOTE: Not quite done yet!

✔️ indicates verified

🧱 indicates brick and mortar/storefront

🤝🏽 indicates located in community or shared kitchen

🚐 indicates food truck or trailer

🎁 indicates wholesale

🌐 indicates online shop or ordering

🧨 indicates pop-ups


Operating

Status Unknown

Closed or Relocated

  • Africana Halal
  • Bianca’s Grill and Vineyard
  • Boujee Berries
  • Cle’s Chicago Treats
  • Club 525
  • E’s Gluten Free
  • Fat Tuesday
  • Mustang Grill
  • Rico’s at Drake
  • Rudy’s Texas
  • Tastefully Posh
  • Unrvld Barbecue
  • Veganlicious Confections
  • Willies Wild Waffles

Upcoming Revisions

  • Add more indicators

Changelog

  • tbd