Drake University

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Restaurants near Drake University

9 independent places to eat within 1.5 miles, closest first.

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Within walking distance

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Dumpling House

Restaurant · 1139 24th St

Dumpling House is a restaurant on 1139 24th St in Des Moines.

(515) 333-8287

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Hugo's Wood-Fired Kitchen

Restaurant · 3206 University Avenue

Hugo's Wood-Fired Kitchen serves Mediterranean-inspired cuisine with a focus on wood-fired cooking in Des Moines, Iowa. The menu features dishes such as pizzas, small plates, and seasonal entrées, all made with fresh…

A short drive or bike ride

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Harbinger

Restaurant · 2724 Ingersoll Ave

Harbinger, on 2724 Ingersoll Avenue in Des Moines, Iowa, features flavors inspired by trips through southeast Asia and beyond in its vegetable-focused small plates concept. The menu features products carefully sourced…

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Cheese Bar

Restaurant · 2925 Ingersoll Ave

The Cheese Bar restaurant is found at 2925 Ingersoll in Des Moines, Iowa, where house-made charcuterie, grilled cheeses, and Cast-Iron Mac & Cheese are among the menu items. Drinks include cocktails, 30 beers, cider…

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Lucky Lotus

Restaurant · 2721 Ingersoll Ave

Lucky Lotus is a restaurant on 2721 Ingersoll Ave in Des Moines.

(515) 317-7586

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Noah's Ark Ristorante

Restaurant · 2400 Ingersoll Avenue

Noah's Ark Ristorante is a Des Moines institution, serving Italian food since 1946. The restaurant is known for its casual, laid-back atmosphere, making it perfect for a relaxing lunch or a night out with friends or…

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Carl's Place

Restaurant · 1620 Woodland Avenue

Carl's Place is a restaurant on 1620 Woodland Avenue in Des Moines.

(515) 243-9727

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Lua Brewing

Restaurant · 1525 High St

Lua Brewing in Des Moines, Iowa, operates at 1525 High Street, serving handcrafted beers and scratch-made smashburgers, along with a dog-friendly patio and a warm neighborhood vibe. The menu features smashburgers,…

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The Walnut

Restaurant · 1417 Walnut Street

The Walnut is a restaurant on 1417 Walnut Street in Des Moines.

(515) 282-1000

Questions

What restaurants are closest to Drake University?

Dumpling House (0.2 mi), Hugo's Wood-Fired Kitchen (0.5 mi), Harbinger (1.1 mi), Cheese Bar (1.1 mi).

Where can students eat near Drake University?

There are 9 independent places within 1.5 miles, 2 of them within about half a mile, from restaurant.

Distances are straight-line miles from the campus coordinates; only independent local businesses are listed.

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