The Iowa Taproom

Sourcing evidence found

215 E 3rd St #100, Des Moines, IA 50309

iowataproom.com ↗(515) 243-0827

Independent

Breaded
12.00
pork tenderloin strips served with honey mustard sauce. Cheese Steak Egg Rolls Served with Chipotle ranch. Iowa Ham Balls Served with sweet and sour sauce over grilled pineapple. Spinach & Artichoke Dip Served with garlic crostinis. Lobster & Artichoke Dip Served with garlic crostinis. Popcorn Chicken
Bowl
7.50
each. Reuben Sandwich
15.00
Two 5 oz. patties with lettuce, tomato, onion, mayo, and American cheese. Cowboy Burger
15.00
Cheddar, bacon, Canadian bacon, BBQ sauce and mayo, lettuce, and tomato. Veggie Burger
14.00
upcharge Side Salad 2.50; upcharge Side Caesar 2.50
upcharge Kids Menu All kids meals come with choice of one side and a drink. Mac n’ Cheese
8.00
Penne
8.00
with Marinara
Penne
8.00
with Butter
Fish
8.00
n’ Chips
Chicken Fingers
8.00
Grilled Cheese
8.00
Mini Corn Dogs
8.00
Cheeseburger
8.00
Dessert The Capitol Pie
9.00
Served with vanilla ice cream and Bourbon caramel sauce. Triple Chocolate Mousse Cake
Cheeseburger
12.00
with lettuce, tomato, onion, mayo, and American cheese. Cowboy Burger
Cheddar, bacon, Canadian bacon, BBQ sauce and mayo, lettuce, and tomato. Peanut Butter
12.00
Romaine, grilled chicken, parmesan cheese, croutons, and Caesar dressing. Buffalo Chicken
11.00
Bourbon BBQ
10.00
pulled pork topped with coleslaw and crispy onions on toasted brioche. BLT; upcharge Side Salad 3.00; upcharge Caesar Salad 3.00
upcharge Appetizers Taproom Poppers
50.00
Serves 40-50 Assortment of vegetables. Add a hummus platter for
30
Caprese Skewers
45.00
Serves 40-50 Chips and House-made Guacamole
75.00
Serves 40-50 Chips and Queso
65.00
Serves 40-50 Premium Appetizer Platters Hamballs
65.00
Serves 40-50 Assortment of fresh fruit. Pulled Pork Sliders
80.00
20-25 pieces Bourbon BBQ pulled pork and coleslaw. Pimento Chicken Sliders
80.00
20-25 pieces Grilled chicken in a honey sriracha glaze. Shrimp Cocktail
85.00
20-25 pieces Chilled jumbo shrimp served with a classic cocktail sauce. Wings
90.00
Biscuits
18.00
and gravy, eggs, bacon, sausage, breakfast potatoes, and fruit parfaits. Taco Bar
per dessert Brownies
4.00
per dessert Assorted Dessert Bars
4.00
per dessert Chef's
4
Assortment
4.00
per dessert Tiramisu
6.00
per dessert Angel Food Cake with Strawberries
6.00
per dessert Tres Leches
6.00
per dessert Apple Cake with Caramel Sauce
6.00
per dessert Mini Pies
6.00
per dessert Available in Apple, Pecan, or Cherry Red Velvet Cake
6.00
per dessert Chocolate Cake
6.00
per dessert Chef's
6
Dessert Assortment
6.00
per dessert Crème Brûlée
8.00
per dessert Crème Brûlée Cheesecake
8.00
per dessert Assorted Cheesecakes
8.00
per dessert Chocolate Torte
8.00
per dessert German Chocolate Cake
8.00
per dessert Key Lime Pie
8.00
per dessert Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie
8.00
per dessert Italian Lemon Cream Cake
8.00
per dessert Chef's
8
Dessert Assortment
8.00
Wells
5
Honey Sriracha Chicken
14.00
French Dip
15.00
All American
14.00
The Maytag
15.00
Fiesta Melt
15.00
(without croutons) Side Caesar 3
(without croutons) GF Dessert Triple Chocolate Mousse Cake
8.00

Menu as captured Sep 1, 2026 · source ↗

Notable evidence#6 of 14 scored in Des Moines, IAScored as of Sep 7, 2026

We hold 73 venues in Des Moines, IA and could score 14 of them. Positions are counted against those 14.

Sourcing4/50

Farm partners0/20

Registry0/12

Press0.5/18

v1.7.4 4.5/100 = sourcing 4.0/50 (named-farm 1 distinct [morning-farm (producer (unevidenced -> unknown)/None) x0.36], named-region 0 distinct, attribute 1 distinct [class=species-name x0.00], buzzword 0 distinct) + farm partners 0.0/20 (none scored) + registry 0.0/12 (none listed) + press 0.5/18.

farm

Morning Farm
Named farm
“Covered in blue cheese crumbles, honey-peppercorn bacon, blue cheese mayo, and caramelized onions. Morning Farm”
Morning Farm ↗
on the menu · source ↗

protein

Prime Rib
Attribute
“meats: pork loin, pit ham, inside round beef, or turkey. Served with mashed potatoes, home-style stuffing, vegetables, and Caesar salad. Prime Rib & Mashed Potatoes Buffet”
on the menu · source ↗

Opening hours

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Sunday	11am – 10pm
Monday	11am – 10pm
Tuesday	11am – 10pm
Wednesday	11am – 10pm
Thursday	11am – 11pm
Friday	11am – 12am
Saturday	11am – 12am

Page carried 2 separate day/time blocks; the highest-scoring one was used. Days not named in it are 'unknown', not 'closed'.

Hours checked Aug 31, 2026 · source ↗ · these hours were read from the page text rather than published schedule data, so we show the week instead of calling it open or closed · Always worth confirming with the restaurant.

Call (515) 243-0827No online booking — reservations by phone.

The Iowa Taproom

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