Brunch Burrito at Brightside Kitchen in Des Moines
BURRITO at Brightside Kitchen in Des Moines
Waffles for brunch! at Brightside Kitchen in Des Moines

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Plant based cafe est. Jan 2018 inside the fitness center: enter from back parking lot or from the glass hallway in the front of the building and turn to your right. Cooks with reduced oil and sugar. Relocated from Clive. Reported closed May 2021.

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23 Reviews

First Review by Gleep6991

Avatar hhill09

hhill09

Points +45

Vegan
19 Oct 2018

Amazing food and service

I only wish they had more expanded hours

Avatar AbdulDelati

AbdulDelati

Points +34

Vegan
08 Jan 2020

SO GOOD

Great food, low-key environment, affordable

BURRITO at Brightside Kitchen in Des Moines

Avatar DDunne

DDunne

Points +50

Vegan
16 Nov 2019

Perfectly plant based!

After reading reviews, I knew Brightside Kitchen was a small kiosk inside a health center: so I didn’t have the biggest of expectations- but wow! I was so impressed! We tried the taco loaded sweet potato, the gluten free Mac and cheese, and a side salad. We were blown away by how delicious everything was. And I love that it is whole food based, NO OIL.

Pros: Large portions , No oil

GF Mac and cheese at Brightside Kitchen in Des Moines

Taco loaded sweet potato, Mac and cheese, side salad at Brightside Kitchen in Des Moines

Avatar JenniferKellogg

JenniferKellogg

Points +425

Vegan
07 Oct 2019

Nice selection, sort of fresh, small portions

Located inside of a hospital/gym. Not much seating. Menu reads amazing and the food is hot and palatable but something tells me the roasted veg was under a warmer because it came out in 3 minutes. Wouldve liked to have more side options beside a tiny soup cup but the soup was yummy.

Pros: Fully vegan menu

Cons: Small portions.

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lightsourceliving

Points +28

Vegan
02 Oct 2019

Making Change

I was confused at first because of the location. Inside of a large medical complex, I felt turned off immediately. But I went in anyways and am happy I did. Food is good quality and lots of fun options. Not a cute cozy environment, with patients and staff constantly walking through, but the food is good. And I’m happy a plant based restaurant is in the middle of a complex like this. We need more of this in the medical world!!!! Let’s change the hospital/western medicine facilities food paradigm!!!

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LisaWilliamson

Points +22

Vegan
19 Sep 2019

Amazing! Had the “tuna” melt and potato soup 👌🏻 highly recommend.

Difficult to find the entrance to the health complex at first but once inside, it’s so cute. Friendly staff, plenty of seating and tons of vegan options! Can’t wait to try dinner there soon!

Avatar Danner-Bananer

Danner-Bananer

Points +22

Vegan
27 Jul 2019

Eat here!!!!

Tasty high quality food. The owners are very nice

Avatar McKenzieGlazebrook

McKenzieGlazebrook

Points +72

Vegan
25 May 2019

Amazing food, amazing people!

We can always rely on brightside! Their food is tasty and fresh and the owners are incredibly friendly!

Pros: Fresh healthy food , Amazing customer service

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sabrinalaurenk

Points +64

Vegan
19 May 2019

My favorite vegan restaurant in Des Moines!

The Brightside bowls of the week are so amazing. My family, all of which aren’t vegan, love brightside as well. The scones and coffee are also delicious and the staff are very nice.

Avatar MartinLyons

MartinLyons

Points +197

Vegetarian
16 May 2019

What a wonderful surprise!

I wasn't expecting to find a decent vegan spot in Des Moines, and at the back of a medical complex ... And I was blown away. Maybe the best bowl I ever had, I mean, so many different and complementary tasty healthy things in it, sprout and cabbage salad, bean salad, potato salad, greens, barbecued beans and tofu, quinoa with vegan cheesy sauce.
Great menu, really friendly ladies working it, inexpensive, an absolute gem! My only complaint is that they're in Des Moines, which is a long way frim where I live. Though of course I was very glad they are in Des Moines just now ;)

Pros: Delicious nutritious food, menu, service, price

Cons: Location

Avatar allhess

allhess

Points +5839

Vegan
11 May 2019

Outstanding!

What a find. Wish I lived in Des Moines!! One of the best sandwiches I’ve ever had - the Cuban Piadini!

Pros: Friendly, helpful staff, ALL vegan!, Delicious, creative mixing of flavors

The Cuban Piadini! at Brightside Kitchen in Des Moines

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Loaded baked potato! at Brightside Kitchen in Des Moines

Avatar MamabeeCindy

MamabeeCindy

Points +39

Vegan
02 Feb 2019

Amazing breakfast!

I loved the Piadini!! Just enough food, great flavor, not too filling. Also tasted the orange scones and the cinnamon rolls and they were also amazing! Went with my Omni family member who is very picky about her scones and she loved it and would order again. So grateful to have a place where I can order anything on the menu because it's at vegan!

Pros: All vegan, delicious, quick.

Cons: None

Breakfast Piadini & vegan maple latte at Brightside Kitchen in Des Moines

Avatar veggiemom3

veggiemom3

Points +13

Vegetarian
26 Dec 2018

The best plant based food in the area

This is our favorite restaurant in the Des Moines area. We love that it's an entirely plant based menu but most importantly the food is delicious. The owners are also wonderful people. We almost always get the bowl of the day and we also get veg intense wraps to go (they are great warmed up). We have had everything on the menu though and it's all good. The soups are especially good so sometimes I'll get one of those to go as well. If we had an unlimited budget we would eat here every day!

Avatar sjnarde

sjnarde

Points +24

Vegan
15 Nov 2018

Fast and tasty

Had a wrap made with their in house made tortilla style shell. It was filling and very tasty!

Avatar BallroomVegan

BallroomVegan

Points +258

Vegan
19 Sep 2018

Great meal!

I had the Indian inspired bowl, a piadini and a scone and took a veggie hummus wrap to go. Everything was delicious! They are very friendly and welcoming. Highly recommend 💚

Avatar EllenHussey

EllenHussey

Points +16

Vegan
28 Aug 2018

DELICIOUS!

Fresh, unique, healthy options & absolutely delicious!

Avatar BiteSizedBeet

BiteSizedBeet

Points +997

Vegan
22 Aug 2018

Fresh, plant based goodness

I’d had BK’s food a couple times at events but this was my first time at their physical location. I love that it’s in a health center; these values align perfectly. We parked at the back of the building, and BK was just inside the back doors. The owners are super sweet, and the food came out fast and fresh. The pressed buffalo piadini was my favorite: great flavor, cauliflower was cooked well, and I even liked it with celery which I normally wouldn’t. Their scones are also delicious, and the size is perfect for a quick and easy sweet fix. The space is bright and clean. I’m glad I stopped on my way through town!

Pros: All vegan!, Owners are the nicest, Reasonably priced

Yummy scones at Brightside Kitchen in Des Moines

Buffalo Piadini at Brightside Kitchen in Des Moines

Asian Bowl special at Brightside Kitchen in Des Moines

Avatar MatthewVBogusz

MatthewVBogusz

Points +774

Vegan
03 Jul 2018

So good and happy to have found them on Happy Cow

I ordered a burrito which was made with many whole foods and also a latte sans caffeine. Bother orders were terrific.

Avatar yastywoman

yastywoman

Points +54

Vegan
21 Jun 2018

So good

Get the flatbread sandwich, it’s to die for

Avatar Bgeezy

Bgeezy

Points +744

Vegetarian
09 Jun 2018

Hard time finding

I had the hardest time finding this place. It took me about 45 minutes to find it. I'm also very new to the area so that probably didn't help. My GPS brought me to a completely different area and Google Maps brought me to a different area as well. I finally called and they were able to direct me to where it is. I think the way that I was coming from just confused the GPS. If you go the way where Walgreens is its on the left and theres actually a sign that says Mercy Wellness Center. Anyway, when I finally found the place it was a cute little spot. I got the chickpea sandwich and a quinoa soup. It was very good and fairly priced for the portion size. The staff were also really nice and included a granola bite for me when I told them I had trouble finding the place. Food was very good and would return.

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BrightsideKitchen

18 Jun 2018

So sorry that you had a hard time finding us. Yes, we are in a weird location. Yay for finding us and double yay for sharing your story with others. #shepresisted for sure.

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Kinsey-CaseyCoppock

Points +28

Vegan
17 Apr 2018

sooo gooooooood

Much needed quinoa bowl with enough food to last me two days. The owners not only know what they’re doing, they’re doing it better than the rest!

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BrightsideKitchen

18 Jun 2018

Thanks for your kind words. We will keep cooking and trying new items to make it fun and fresh!

Avatar carolynmm22

carolynmm22

Points +50

Vegan
10 Apr 2018

Delicious!

I have head a lot about Brightside Kitchen and I love 2-3 hours away. So when I finally got the chance to go, I went!

Toasted Piadini: BBQ Sporc at Brightside Kitchen in Des Moines

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BrightsideKitchen

11 Apr 2018

Thanks for coming and telling others about it. Your review helped others find us as they were traveling through!

Avatar Gleep6991

Gleep6991

Points +22

Vegan
30 Mar 2018

All Vegan and healthy too

Loved the veggie bowl and the soup was great too. Nice to see the Des Moines area has an all Vegan restaurant again.

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BrightsideKitchen

11 Apr 2018

Thanks for sharing your thoughts and for all your support. We really appreciate it!

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