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Eating Local in Ankeny

Eating Local in Ankeny

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Created by Tom Brazelton • Updated On: September 27, 2015

Ankeny gets a bad rap for being nothing but a haven for chain restaurants and stores. We have those, but there's more to the city if you take the time to explore it a little!

Thai Flavors is one of Eating Local in Ankeny.

1. Thai Flavors

757 N Ankeny Blvd, Ankeny, IA
Thai Restaurant · 13 tips and reviews

Douglas P.Douglas Porter: Quiet atmosphere, not great for kids, spicy, delicious, great service, call for takeout!

Tasty Tacos is one of Eating Local in Ankeny.

2. Tasty Tacos

7.8
2401 SE Delaware Ave, Ankeny, IA
Taco Restaurant · 20 tips and reviews

Kari M.Kari McCullough Lilly: Flour taco with hot sauce on every bite

Ranallo's on 3rd is one of Eating Local in Ankeny.

3. Ranallo's on 3rd

417 SW 3rd St, Ankeny, IA
Italian Restaurant · 15 tips and reviews

crystal h.crystal harrison: Amazing food! Romantic atmosphere!

4. Leaning Tower Of Pizza

8.5
512 SW 3rd St, Ankeny, IA
Pizzeria · 8 tips and reviews

Grant E.Grant Etherington: The Harrington is the best pizza in Ankeny!!!!

TJ's Bagel Basket is one of Eating Local in Ankeny.

5. TJ's Bagel Basket

8.5
127 N Ankeny Blvd, Ankeny, IA
Breakfast Spot · 26 tips and reviews

Linda R.Linda Reid: Locally owned, and the owners are great people! Love the fresh bagels!

6. Benchwarmers

5.9
705 S Ankeny Blvd, Ankeny, IA
Sports Bar · 22 tips and reviews

Tom B.Tom Brazelton: The Prime Rib Sandwich is the reason to come here.

Tokyo Steakhouse is one of Eating Local in Ankeny.

7. Tokyo Steakhouse

7.7
113 SE Delaware Ave (1st St), Ankeny, IA
Japanese Restaurant · 19 tips and reviews

JodyJody: Very good bento box lunches. Kids can order from hibachi menu even if not in hibachi room.

Wig & Pen is one of Eating Local in Ankeny.

8. Wig & Pen

7.9
2005 S Ankeny Blvd (DMACC Blvd), Ankeny, IA
Pizzeria · 37 tips and reviews

Dave L.Dave L: Thin crust pizza is awesome!

9. 34's Sports Grille

1810 SW White Birch Cr (Oralabor & SW State St), Ankeny, IA
Sports Bar · 11 tips and reviews

Royce M.Royce Martin: Shinner bock on tap!

Guadalajara Mexican Restaurant is one of Eating Local in Ankeny.

10. Guadalajara Mexican Restaurant

8.3
202 SE Delaware Ave, Ankeny, IA
Mexican Restaurant · 23 tips and reviews

Mike T.Mike Templeton: No matter what you order, the cook staff is always quick. Try the cheese dip to go with your chips.

Ankeny Diner is one of Eating Local in Ankeny.

11. Ankeny Diner

7.2
133 SE Delaware Ave, Ankeny, IA
Diner · 19 tips and reviews

Tom B.Tom Brazelton: Very unassuming, but a great place for breakfast!

China Buffet is one of Eating Local in Ankeny.

12. China Buffet

5.5
2110 SE Delaware Ave, Ankeny, IA
Chinese Restaurant · 11 tips and reviews

Tom B.Tom Brazelton: Try the peanut chicken!

El Charro is one of Eating Local in Ankeny.

13. El Charro

8.1
2010 SE Delaware Ave, Ankeny, IA
Mexican Restaurant · 23 tips and reviews

Derek N.Derek Novak: Great staff... Great food... Would recommend the Enchilladas Rancheras!

14. Jade Garden

6.3
602 N Ankeny Blvd, Ankeny, IA
Chinese Restaurant · 23 tips and reviews

AmyAmy: Egg rolls are awesome!

Cazador Mexican Restaurant is one of Eating Local in Ankeny.

15. Cazador Mexican Restaurant

7.2
103 NE Delaware Ave, Ankeny, IA
Mexican Restaurant · 20 tips and reviews

DaynegerousDaynegerous: Best chips and queso.

Yanni's Grill & Vineyard is one of Eating Local in Ankeny.

16. Yanni's Grill & Vineyard

8.9
410 S Ankeny Blvd, Ankeny, IA
Greek Restaurant · 9 tips and reviews

AmyAmy: Best NY-style pizza! Coupons always available online. Just do a search.

El Azteca is one of Eating Local in Ankeny.

17. El Azteca

7.7
1701 SE Delaware Ave (at Shurfine Dr), Ankeny, IA
Mexican Restaurant · 14 tips and reviews

Ali S.Ali S: Service is great!

Lucky Bamboo is one of Eating Local in Ankeny.

18. Lucky Bamboo

8.2
1555 SE Delaware Ave, Ankeny, IA
Chinese Restaurant · 19 tips and reviews

Tom B.Tom Brazelton: Great food. Inexpensive, too. But bring cash. They don't take credit cards!

19. Cafe Diem

8.0
2005 S Ankeny Blvd, Ankeny, IA
Coffee Shop · 27 tips and reviews

Jesse P.Jesse Pace: Great coffee and sandwiches!

Alohana Hawaiian Grill is one of Eating Local in Ankeny.

20. Alohana Hawaiian Grill

6.9
802 SE Oralabor Rd Ste 128 (btw SE Hulsizer & SE Delaware), Ankeny, IA
Hawaiian Restaurant · 8 tips and reviews

Michelle S.Michelle Strawman: This is THE best food I have had. Even my picky eater toddler loves the food. The owners are outstanding and courteous. ALL of the food here is out of this world!

Pho K & K is one of Eating Local in Ankeny.

21. Pho K & K

1701 SE Delaware Ave, Ankeny, IA
Vietnamese Restaurant · 3 tips and reviews

Otis K.Otis Khounlo: Just get the regular Pho K&K it's amazing and the broth is my favorite out of all!

Topped Doughnuts is one of Eating Local in Ankeny.

22. Topped Doughnuts

129 N Ankeny Blvd (at E 1st St), Ankeny, IA
Donut Shop · 6 tips and reviews
Jethro’s BBQ n’ LakeHouse is one of Eating Local in Ankeny.

23. Jethro’s BBQ n’ LakeHouse

7.9
1425 SW Vintage Pkwy, Ankeny, IA
BBQ Joint · The District · 20 tips and reviews