DSM Airport Food & Shopping Guide
Welcome to the ultimate guide for food and shopping at Des Moines International Airport. Whether you're in the mood for a quick snack, a refreshing beverage, or a hearty meal, you'll find a variety of dining options to suit your taste. Some of the popular restaurants include Berk & Chesters Kitchen + Bar, Friedrichs Coffee, Arugula & Rye, and Portermill Craft Food & Beer. When it comes to shopping, you can explore a range of products at Hudson, Tech On The Go, and 5th & Sunset. But remember, these are just a few examples of what awaits you at the airport.
Below you will find more detailed information about some of the most popular restaurants, shops, and stores at the airport, including proximity to gates and links to amenity maps.
Tips, Help & Resources
With our airport maps at your fingers, iFly.com can help you find food or where to shop, but also get through, and between the DSM terminals with ease. Here are some tips to assist you during your journey through the airport:
- If you have some time before your flight departs DSM airport, get a coffee, have a sit-down meal, or walk the shops within the terminals. You never know what treat or souvenir you might discover!
- Need to kill some time before your flight's departure, check out these ideas for a layover.
- Are you a frequent flyer or traveling in business or first class? Then check out where the Des Moines airline lounges are located.
- Should the need arise, the airport is equipped to handle special-needs persons, and also small medical emergencies that may arise.
Map of Shops & Restaurants
For a comprehensive view of all the amenities at Des Moines International Airport, we encourage you to navigate through this airport with our map. This detailed guide will help you locate your favorite shops, restaurants, and other amenities, making your journey through the airport as smooth as possible.
Restaurants
Des Moines International Airport offers a variety of dining options for travelers, from quick bites and coffee to full-service dining. Here are some of the most popular restaurants in the airport, grouped by their terminal location and type.
Pre-Security Dining Options:
- Berk & Chesters Kitchen + Bar: Located pre-security, Berk & Chesters offers travelers a selection of tap, bottled, and canned beers, wine, crafty cocktails, and margaritas. The restaurant also serves a limited menu that includes sandwiches and salads. It is open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily, excluding Saturdays when it closes at 3:30 p.m.
Post-Security Dining Options:
- Friedrichs Coffee: Friedrichs Coffee offers high-volume espresso machines and a variety of quick snacks, including made-to-order breakfast sandwiches, yogurt, salads, and fresh fruit. It also serves health-conscious smoothies, malts, and shakes. Friedrichs Coffee opens daily at 4:00 a.m. and closes 30 minutes before the departure of the last flight of the day.
- Arugula & Rye: This health-forward deli and salad bar serves fresh produce daily, along with a variety of snack foods, breakfast items, and made-to-order flatbreads. Arugula & Rye opens daily at 4:30 a.m. and closes 30 minutes before the departure of the last flight of the day.
- Portermill Craft Food & Beer: Portermill offers a menu based on locally sourced and sustainable ingredients. It also features an expansive bar with a selection of 18 different Iowa-made beers on tap. Portermill opens daily at 5:00 a.m. and closes 30 minutes before the departure of the last flight of the day.
Concourse Dining Options:
- Mill Supply Co.: Located at the start of the A Concourse, Mill Supply Co. offers freshly made sandwiches, yogurt parfaits, salads, and yogurt for travelers on the go. It opens daily at 5:00 a.m.
- Coffee & Bar: Located in the C Concourse, Coffee & Bar offers a limited menu from Portermill along with coffee and canned and bottled alcoholic beverages. It opens seven days a week from 4:00 a.m. and closes 30 minutes before the departure of the last flight of the day from the C Concourse.
- A Bar: A Bar offers the same service and offerings as Coffee & Bar, but in the A Concourse. It opens at 4:00 a.m. daily and closes 30 minutes before the departure of the last flight of the day from Gates A3, A4, and A5 in the A Concourse.
Shops & Stores
At Des Moines International Airport, travelers will find a unique shopping experience that caters to all tastes and needs. The airport's main store, Hudson, offers a variety of products for travelers. From healthy grab-and-go salads, deli sandwiches, and snacks to locally made items such as apparel, coffee mugs, magnets, and stickers, Hudson has something for everyone.
Des Moines International Airport
- Hudson: This store offers a variety of products for travelers. Enjoy a variety of healthy grab-and-go salads, deli sandwiches, and snacks, or check out the locally made items such as apparel, coffee mugs, magnets, and stickers.
- Tech On The Go: Located within Hudson, Tech On The Go provides quality electronics and various phone accessories for those in need of last-minute tech gear.
- 5th & Sunset: Also within Hudson, 5th & Sunset offers a selection of trendy name brand sunglasses like Oakley, Ray-Ban, and Maui Jim for travelers looking to add a touch of style to their journey.
To make your shopping experience even more convenient, Hudson also features a self-service kiosk post-security. This allows you to grab what you need with a fast check-out option, getting you on your way quickly.
Please be sure to check at the airport for the most up-to-date store locations and hours, as this information can change at any time.
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