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Ankeny, Iowa Hot Spots
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items All of my favorite places and highest recommend spots to go when you visit or live in Ankeny, Iowa! This list has restaurants, drink places, and other businesses in the area I love and continue to go back to.
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My boyfriend and I love going on date nights to Magee’s when we want to go out somewhere nice without having to be too fancy. I have never had something I haven’t liked off their menu (their salmon BLT, seared salmon, Ruben egg rolls, and Shepard’s p...
Magee's Irish Pub
My favorite Chinese food in the area! They have all the classics (my go to is orange chicken) and also spice levels you can pick for each dish. They also give you a complimentary soup each time which rotates between a few different flavors (my favori...
Lucky Bamboo Asian Cuisine: Home
Just beautiful inside with tons of space with so many tasty things on their menu! I also love their Tiki mule and get it every time I go.
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My favorite Italian food in the area! Their pastas and pizzas are incredible (and they give you the most delicious bread with your meal) and their cannolis are amazing for dessert. It’s family owned, and the atmosphere there is always so inviting.
Nonna’s Pizza & Pasta
Their tomato soup is my favorite of all time, and they have amazing deserts (my top choice is their lemon bar). So many tasty choices to pick from ranging from sandwiches to wraps to salads to mac and cheeses to cakes and so much more.
Main Street Cafe & Bakery
My top place to get caffeine! They have so many flavor options, and have different menus in addition to their regular menu that always have fun names and yummy flavors. They also have amazing muffin tops (my favorite is the lemon poppyseed) and cake ...
Hyper Energy Bar Ankeny
An amazing option for brunch! I am a huge breakfast food lover so this place is a top pick for me. The decor inside is also super fun and unique (there is a disco party button by the bathroom that does exactly what it sounds like it would do), and th...
The Breakfast Club
The best place to get sushi in Ankeny! The inside is gorgeous (I love the flower like light fixtures), and they have a ton of delicious options to pick for sushi from simple to extravagant.
Wasabi Ankeny
Their hot honey pepperoni pizza is my favorite pizza to get in Ankeny, highly recommend!
Grimaldi’s Pizzeria
My favorite donuts in Ankeny! They have such a wide range to chose from, and they always taste fresh.
Ambrosia Donuts
Their chicken salad croissant is my all time favorite. They also have delicious scones (other yummy desserts as well the scones are just my favorite), and a plethora of fun drinks with and without caffeine.
Smokey Row Coffee