BMIE Market 50023
Polk County, Iowa · ZCTA boundaries as of 2020
Profile
| Population (current estimate) | 46,306 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±2,198 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B01003_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
|---|---|
| Households | 17,717 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±808 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B11001_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
| Population, 2010 Census count | 27,986 2010 Census count · Decennial Census · Census Gazetteer ZCTA 2010 · POP10 · on 2010 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-04 |
| Housing units | 10,847 2010 Census count · Decennial Census · Census Gazetteer ZCTA 2010 · HU10 · on 2010 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-04 |
| Median household income | $117,826 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±6,685 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B19013_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
| Median age | 33.2 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±1 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B01002_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
| Median gross rent | $1,240 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±69 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B25064_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
| Median home value | $345,100 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±11,614 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B25077_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
| Land area | 21.0 sq mi Census Gazetteer 2020 |
| Restaurants | 69 2023 · U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns 2023 detail (NAICS2022) · by USPS ZIP 50023 |
| Restaurants per 10,000 residents | 5.4 DERIVED: 2010 restaurants (ZIP) ÷ 2010 Census population (ZCTA) · different years, stated as such |
| Restaurant growth, 5-year | +35.3% DERIVED: 2018 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Restaurant growth, 10-year | +213.6% DERIVED: 2013 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Restaurant growth, Longest on file | +2,200.0% DERIVED: 2004 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Projected restaurants, 2028 | 94 (range 87–101) FORECAST · linear trend v1 fitted to 2013–2023 (11 points, +4.6 per year, r² 0.95) · 80% range · confidence High · momentum, not a guarantee |
| Projected population, 5 years ahead | Needs more ACS years on file |
| BMIE Market Score | 90 / 100 MODELED · bmie_market_score v1 · confidence High · why? |
| Consumer Market Score | 93 / 100 MODELED · consumer_market_score v1 · confidence High · why? |
| Restaurant Opportunity Score | 85 / 100 MODELED · restaurant_opportunity_score v1 · confidence High · why? |
| Market Momentum Score | 91 / 100 MODELED · market_momentum_score v1 · confidence Medium · why? |
Map
Boundary: U.S. Census Bureau cartographic file, 1:500k, 2020 vintage. Basemap © OpenStreetMap contributors.Trends
Historical lines are published counts. Dashed lines are derived: a least-squares trend through the last decade, extended as a FORECAST with its 80% range. Momentum, not a guarantee.
Restaurants by year, with trend and projection
ZIP Code Business Patterns, USPS ZIP 50023. Projection: linear trend v1, fitted 2013–2023, +4.6 restaurants per year, r² 0.95, confidence High.Growth index (first year on file = 100)
Each category relative to its own first published count. Full/limited split is unavailable under SIC (before 1998).Mix of the food-service market
Share of all food-service establishments. "Other" = snack bars, caterers, contractors, mobile.Population and restaurants per 10,000 residents
Population points: 2010 Census count and ACS 5-year estimates on file (more vintages load over time). Density uses the population point within two years of each restaurant count. Population projection appears once three or more ACS years are loaded.Restaurant growth vs. Iowa and U.S. averages
Averages are the mean growth across all ZCTAs with the figure (state n = 635, U.S. n = 24,852). DERIVED from ZIP Code Business Patterns.Why these scores?
Each score is a weighted average of national percentile ranks (0 = lowest of all ZCTAs with that figure, 100 = highest). Weights are set in the model registry, not in code, and every score carries its model version.
BMIE Market Score: 90 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Consumer Market Score | 93.4 | 93 | 40% | +37.4 |
| Restaurant Opportunity Score | 84.9 | 85 | 35% | +29.7 |
| Market Momentum Score | 91.0 | 91 | 25% | +22.7 |
Consumer Market Score: 93 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population (ACS) | 46,306 | 96 | 40% | +38.4 |
| Median household income (ACS) | 117,826 | 90 | 40% | +35.8 |
| Households (ACS) | 17,717 | 96 | 20% | +19.2 |
Restaurant Opportunity Score: 85 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10-year restaurant growth | 213.6 | 99 | 35% | +34.6 |
| Restaurants per 10,000 residents (lower = more room) | 14.9 | 53 | 25% | +13.3 |
| Population (ACS) | 46,306 | 96 | 20% | +19.2 |
| Median household income (ACS) | 117,826 | 90 | 20% | +17.9 |
Market Momentum Score: 91 (Medium confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-year restaurant growth | 35.3 | 86 | 50% | +53.9 |
| 10-year restaurant growth | 213.6 | 99 | 30% | +37.0 |
A high score is a statistical position among all U.S. ZCTAs, not a prediction that a restaurant will succeed.
Restaurants on file (190)
By cuisine
Pizza 25 · American 22 · Bakery 20 · Coffee 20 · Dessert 20 · Mexican 12 · Ice cream / frozen desserts 11 · Juice / smoothies 11 · Sandwiches 9 · Asian 8 · Healthy / salads / bowls 8 · Southwestern / Tex-Mex 8 · Italian 6 · Breakfast 5 · Burgers 5 · Japanese 3 · Mediterranean 3 · BBQ 2 · Chinese 2 · Greek 2 · Latin American (other) 2 · Noodles / ramen / pho 2 · Seafood 2 · Thai 2 · Vegetarian 2 · British / Irish pub food 1 · Chicken / wings 1 · European 1 · Indian 1 · Middle Eastern 1 · Steakhouse 1 · Sushi 1 · Tea / bubble tea 1
By type
Restaurant (service type not stated) 99 · Bar 36 · Dessert 26 · Bakery 21 · Casual dining 21 · Café 19 · Quick service 16 · Coffee shop 15 · Juice, smoothie, tea 11 · Brewery / taproom 5 · Specialty food shop 4 · Other 3 · Fast casual 2 · Food truck 2 · Delivery-focused 1
| Name | Type | Cuisine | Address | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30hop 30hop | Bar · Casual dining | American | 1615 SW Main St | open |
| 36th Street Tavern | Casual dining · Bar | 1300 NW 36th St | open | |
| 3w Enterprises Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1550 N Ankeny Blvd Ste 114 | open | |
| Ambrosia Donuts | Bakery · Dessert | Dessert · Breakfast · Bakery | 106 SW State St | open |
| Amigos Mexican Grill | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Southwestern / Tex-Mex | 502 N Ankeny Blvd Ste 5 | open |
| Anchors Away | Casual dining · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | American | 106 SW State St #100 | open |
| Ankeny Cafe | Café · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Juice, smoothie, tea | Coffee · Juice / smoothies | 310 S Ankeny Blvd | open |
| Ankeny Noodle Zoo Cafe and Catering | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 2785 N Ankeny Blvd Ste 12 | open |
| AVS Concepts | Bar · Restaurant (service type not stated) | open | ||
| Backspin Indoor Golf | Bar | 106 SW State St | open | |
| Barrio Burrito Bar Barrio - Burrito Bar | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Southwestern / Tex-Mex · Mexican | 1510 N Ankeny Blvd Ste 102 | open |
| Baskin-Robbins Baskin-Robbins | Dessert | Ice cream / frozen desserts · Dessert | 1510 N Ankeny Blvd Suite 101 | open |
| Ben's Burger's! | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Burgers | 1325 SW Oralabor Rd | open |
| Benchwarmers Sports Bar and Grill | Bar · Casual dining | 705 S Ankeny Blvd | open | |
| Best Food In Town, Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 410 S Ankeny Blvd | open | |
| Bianca’s Grill & Vineyard | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 410 S Ankeny Blvd | open | |
| Big Acai Ankeny Big Acai Bowls | Juice, smoothie, tea | Healthy / salads / bowls · Vegetarian · Juice / smoothies | 1711 SW Plaza Pkwy | open |
| Big Al's Bbq In Ankeny | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1615 Sw Main St Ste 106 | open | |
| Blue Bean | Coffee shop · Café | Coffee | 110 N Ankeny Blvd Ste 200 | open |
| Bonfire Restaurant & Bar | Casual dining · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | American | 410 S Ankeny Blvd | open |
| Breadeaux Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 1622 W 1st St | open |
| Briggs' Neighborhood Pub | Bar · Restaurant (service type not stated) | open | ||
| Bubbies BBQ | Restaurant (service type not stated) | BBQ · American | 1802 N Ankeny Blvd #101 | open |
| Burger Daddy | Restaurant (service type not stated) | open | ||
| Butternut Brewers | Bar · Restaurant (service type not stated) | 2920 SW Butternut Dr | open | |
| C & N Development Inc | Bakery | Bakery | 7050 NE 14th St | open |
| C&e Corp | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 209 S Ankeny Blvd | open | |
| Cabaret Sports Bar & Grille | Bar · Casual dining | 2785 N Ankeny Blvd | open | |
| Cafe Diem Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Café · Coffee shop | Coffee · Breakfast | 2005 S Ankeny Blvd | open |
| Campus Grounds | Coffee shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Café | Coffee | 2006 S Ankeny Blvd | open |
| Cancun Grill and Cantina-Ankeny | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 2785 N Ankeny Blvd Ste 12 | open |
| Casey's | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 3505 N Ankeny Blvd | open |
| Casey's | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 3605 NW Irvinedale Dr | open |
| Casey's | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 2905 W 1st St | open |
| Casey's | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 302 S Ankeny Blvd | open |
| Casey's | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 1310 NW 18th St | open |
| Casey's | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 6981 NE 14th St | open |
| Chad’s Pizza Food Truck Chad's Pizza Cedar Falls | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 2333 SW Plaza Pkwy | open |
| Cheeses n' Jesus Cheesecake Co. | Juice, smoothie, tea · Dessert | Juice / smoothies · Ice cream / frozen desserts | 1016 NW 39th St | open |
| Chicken Coop Chicken Coupe | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | American | 1325 SW Oralabor Rd | open |
| Chocolaterie Stam- Ankeny | Dessert · Coffee shop · Café | Dessert · Coffee | 2405 SW White Birch Dr Ste 107 | open |
| Cinnaholic Cinnaholic | Bakery · Dessert | Bakery · Vegetarian · Dessert | 1465 SW Park Square Dr Ste 103 | open |
| Cookies & Dreams | Bakery | Bakery | 1345 Sw Park Square Dr Ste 100 | open |
| Culver's Culver's | Quick service | Burgers · American | 255 NW 36th St | open |
| Curbin Cuisine | Food truck | 46TH St | open | |
| Curbin' Cuisine | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1325 Sw Oralabor Rd Ste 200 | open | |
| Dairy Queen | Dessert | Ice cream / frozen desserts | 4309 NW 5th St | open |
| Dairy Queen Grill & Chill Dairy Queen | Quick service · Dessert | Ice cream / frozen desserts · Burgers | 418 S Ankeny Blvd | open |
| Daylight Donuts Daylight Donuts of Portales | Bakery · Dessert · Café | Dessert · Bakery · Coffee | 502 N Ankeny Blvd Ste 2 | open |
| District 36 Wine Bar and Grille | Casual dining · Bar | American | 1375 SW Vintage Pkwy | open |
| Dough Co. Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · American | 2405 SW White Birch Dr Ste 100 | open |
| Dunkin' Dunkin' | Bakery · Juice, smoothie, tea · Dessert · Coffee shop | Dessert · Juice / smoothies · Coffee | 1620 N Ankeny Blvd | open |
| Early Bird Ankeny Early Bird Blackstone District | Casual dining | Breakfast · American | 1520 S Ankeny Blvd | open |
| El Presidenté | Bar | 1465 SW Park Square Dr | open | |
| everbowl | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Healthy / salads / bowls | 1515 SW Main St Ste 103 | open |
| Fiesta Jalapenos | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Southwestern / Tex-Mex | 1975 N Ankeny Blvd Ste 113 | open |
| Filet Steakhouse | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Steakhouse · Seafood · American | 1802 N Ankeny Blvd Ste B & C | open |
| Firetrucker Brewery | Brewery / taproom · Casual dining · Bar | 716 SW 3rd St | open | |
| Flame Cantina | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Southwestern / Tex-Mex | 1315 SW Oralabor Rd | open |
| Flavory Bistro | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | Mediterranean · American | Located in the District at Prairie Trail, 1450 SW Main St | open |
| Fong's Pizza Ankeny | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 1450 Sw Vintage Pkwy Ste 120 | open |
| Fongs Pizza Ankeny | Bar · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 1450 SW Vintage Pkwy | open |
| Frutta Bowls Frutta Bowls | Juice, smoothie, tea · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Juice / smoothies · Healthy / salads / bowls | 1550 N Ankeny Blvd Ste 102 | open |
| Fun Chinese Cuisine | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese · Asian | 1875 N Ankeny Blvd Ste 104 | open |
| Get Fit Grill | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 502 N Ankeny Blvd | open | |
| Gibson Construction, Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 302 SW Maple St | open | |
| Gladdies | Bakery · Dessert | Bakery · Dessert | 301 SW Walnut St | open |
| Godfathers Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 1810 SW White Birch Cir | open |
| Good Day DSM | Bakery · Juice, smoothie, tea | Bakery · Juice / smoothies · European | 1515 SW Main St | open |
| Good Times | Casual dining · Bar | 1912 SW 3rd St | open | |
| Grimaldi's Grimaldi's | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · Italian | 1450 SW Vintage Pkwy #120 | open |
| H&B Sweets Co | Bakery · Food truck · Dessert | Bakery · Dessert | 1120 SW Westview Ln | open |
| Hardee's Hardee's | Quick service | Burgers · American | 1510 SW Tradition Dr | open |
| Hawker's Kitchen | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | Asian · American | 1975 N Ankeny Blvd | open |
| Hello Cookie | Bakery · Dessert | Bakery · Dessert | 1008 SW Ankeny Rd | open |
| Hidalgo Mexican Bar and Grill | Casual dining · Bar | Mexican · Latin American (other) | 1631 SW Main St Ste 100 | open |
| Hive's Underground | Bar | Indian | 2002 NW Logan St | open |
| Humble Donut Co. Humble Donut Co. | Other · Dessert | Dessert · Ice cream / frozen desserts | 1350 NW 18th St | open |
| Hyper Energy Bar Hyper Energy | Coffee shop · Café | Coffee | 1101 S Ankeny Blvd | open |
| It's My Jam Cafe | Café | Coffee · Breakfast · American | 7015 NE 14th St | open |
| Jade Garden Chinese Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese · Asian | 711 S Ankeny Blvd | open |
| Jakes | Bar · Casual dining | 605 N Ankeny Blvd | open | |
| Jay's Cookies | Bakery · Dessert | Bakery · Dessert | 109 SW 36th Ln | open |
| Jersey Mike's Subs Jersey Mike's Subs | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Specialty food shop | Sandwiches | 1510 SW Vintage Pkwy Ste 200 | open |
| Jethro's Bbq N' Lakehouse | Restaurant (service type not stated) | BBQ | 1425 SW Vintage Pkwy | open |
| Jimmy John's Jimmy John's | Quick service · Specialty food shop | Sandwiches | 240 Nw 36th St Suite 101 | open |
| Jimmy John's Jimmy John's | Quick service · Specialty food shop | Sandwiches | 1315 Sw Oralabor Rd Ste. 100 | open |
| JJ’s Tavern + Grill | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | American | 1975 N Ankeny Blvd | open |
| Kramer's Foods | Specialty food shop · Quick service | Sandwiches | 1802 N Ankeny Blvd | open |
| Leaning Tower of Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · Italian | 512 SW 3rd St | open |
| Leaning Tower of Pizza - DMACC Ankeny | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 2006 S Ankeny Blvd Bldg 5 | open |
| Linda Donuts | Bakery · Dessert | Dessert · Bakery | 1810 SW White Birch Cir Ste 121 | open |
| Lindo Jalisco | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Latin American (other) | 1810 SW White Birch Cir | open |
| Little Caesars Pizza Little Caesars | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 1620 N Ankeny Blvd Ste 102 | open |
| Los Hernandez Mexican Bar & Grill | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Southwestern / Tex-Mex | 2785 N Ankeny Blvd #12 | open |
| Luscious Indulgences | Bakery · Dessert | Bakery · Dessert | 1106 SW Cherry St | open |
| Magee's Irish Pub & Eatery | Bar | British / Irish pub food | 1610 SW Main St | open |
| Main Street Cafe & Bakery | Café · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bakery | Coffee · Bakery | 2510 SW White Birch Dr | open |
| McDonald's McDonald's | Quick service | 3525 Nw State Street | open | |
| McDonald's McDonald's | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Burgers | 401 Ankeny Blvd | open |
| Metro Food & Drink L.c | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1609 N Ankeny Blvd | open | |
| Mistress Brewing Company | Brewery / taproom | 1802 N Ankeny Blvd Ste 108 | open | |
| Mizu Sushi Bar & Japanese Grill | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese | 1620 N Ankeny Blvd Ste 114 | open |
| Mullets | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American · Breakfast | 617 SW 3rd St Ste 103 | open |
| Naughtea | Juice, smoothie, tea | Tea / bubble tea · Juice / smoothies · Asian | 1810 SW White Birch Cir Ste 115 | open |
| New American Brewery | Brewery / taproom | 1631 SW Main St | open | |
| Nonna's Signature Sauces | Bar | Italian | 219 SW 3rd St | open |
| Nonna’s Pizza & Pasta Ankeny | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 1802 N Ankeny Blvd | open |
| Northern Lights Pizza (118) Northern Lights Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · Italian | 1550 N Ankeny Blvd | open |
| Oceanside Grill | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Seafood | 1802 N Ankeny Blvd | open |
| Oktoberfest Des Moines | Brewery / taproom | SW District Dr | open | |
| Panera Bread Panera Bread | Bakery · Fast casual | Bakery · Sandwiches · Healthy / salads / bowls | 1800 N Ankeny Blvd | open |
| Papa Johns Papa John's Pizza | Delivery-focused · Quick service | Pizza | 761 n ankeny blvd | open |
| Papa Murphy's | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 502 N Ankeny Blvd | open |
| Pie Five Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 1315 SW Oralabor Rd Ste 101 | open |
| Pizza Takeout & Delivery Papa Murphy's | Quick service | open | ||
| Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 3155 N Ankeny Blvd | open | |
| Premier Pizza, Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 512 SW 3rd St | open | |
| Ranallo's on 3rd | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Italian | 417 SW 3rd St | open |
| Red Top Tacos | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Southwestern / Tex-Mex | open | |
| Rise & Grind Herbalife | Juice, smoothie, tea · Café | Juice / smoothies · Healthy / salads / bowls · Coffee | 1515 SW Main St | open |
| Rocket Fizz | Dessert | 1550 N Ankeny Blvd | open | |
| Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory Cold Stone Creamery | Dessert | Ice cream / frozen desserts · Dessert | 1631 SW Main St | open |
| Rosati's Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 1550 N Ankeny Blvd | open |
| Sdi Of Ankeny Ia Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1451 N Ankeny Blvd | open | |
| Silk Elephant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Thai · Noodles / ramen / pho · Asian | 2410 SW White Birch Dr | open |
| Sips & Songs in The District | Bar | 1500 SW Main St | open | |
| Slim Chickens Slim Chickens | Quick service | Chicken / wings · American | 1730 N Ankeny Blvd | open |
| Smokey Row Coffee Smokey Row Coffee - Des Moines, IA | Coffee shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Café | Coffee | 1530 SW Vintage Pkwy | open |
| Smoothie King Smoothie King | Juice, smoothie, tea · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Juice / smoothies · Healthy / salads / bowls | 1875 N. Ankeny Blvd Suite 100 | open |
| Sorriso Grille | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 7015 NE 14th St | open | |
| Starbucks Starbucks | Coffee shop · Café · Bakery | Coffee · Bakery | 1225 Sw Oralabor Rd | open |
| Starbucks Starbucks | Coffee shop · Café · Bakery | Coffee · Bakery | 2510 Sw State St | open |
| Starbucks Starbucks | Coffee shop · Café | Coffee | 802 N Ankeny Blvd | open |
| Starbucks Starbucks | Coffee shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Café | Coffee | 410 N Ankeny Blvd | open |
| Sterling's - Ankeny | Casual dining · Bar | 1580 SW Market St | open | |
| Stoner Coffee | Coffee shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Café | Coffee | 504 SW 3rd St | open |
| Subway | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Sandwiches | 2006 S. Ankeny Blvd, Bldg 5 | open |
| Subway | Other | Sandwiches | 621 N Ankeny Blvd | open |
| Subway | Other | Sandwiches | 1350 Nw 18th St Ste 104 | open |
| Subway Restaurants | Quick service | 2006 S Ankeny Blvd | open | |
| Sweet Swirls Rolled Ice Cream | Dessert | Ice cream / frozen desserts · Dessert | 303 SW School St | open |
| Sweet to Eat Bakery | Bakery | Bakery | 303 SW School St | open |
| Taco John's Taco John's | Quick service | Mexican · Southwestern / Tex-Mex | 319 S Ankeny Blvd | open |
| Tanners Bar And Grill | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 1975 N Ankeny Blvd | open |
| Tasty Treats Gluten Free Bakery | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Healthy / salads / bowls | 3409 NW 22nd Cir | open |
| Tavern 180 | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1975 N Ankeny Blvd | open | |
| Taza Fresh | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mediterranean · Middle Eastern | Dmacc Ankeny Theatre, 2006 S Ankeny Blvd | open |
| Thai Flavors | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Thai · Asian | 757 N Ankeny Blvd | open |
| The Attic Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1509 S Ankeny Blvd | open | |
| The Carney Tap | Bar | 7010 NE 14th St | open | |
| The Fighting Burrito | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 502 N Ankeny Blvd Ste 5 | open |
| The Fletcher Full Service Kitchen + Bar | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 1802 N Ankeny Blvd Ste 100 | open |
| The Mangy Monkey Patio Bar | Bar | 1875 NW 70th Ave | open | |
| The Mershon’s Macarons | Bakery · Dessert | Bakery · Dessert | 713 NW Beechwood St | open |
| The Operating Room Ankeny The Operating Room West Des Moines | Bar | 1631 SW Main St Ste 105 | open | |
| The Outside Scoop | Dessert | Ice cream / frozen desserts · Dessert | 2410 SW White Birch Dr | open |
| The Simple Greek Barberitos | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Fast casual | Mexican · Mediterranean · Greek · Southwestern / Tex-Mex · Sandwiches · Healthy / salads / bowls | 1550 N Ankeny Blvd | open |
| The Sports Page | Casual dining · Bar | American | 1701 N Ankeny Blvd | open |
| The Waiting Room | Bar | 617 SW 3rd St | open | |
| Thrive Nutrition Herbalife | Juice, smoothie, tea | Juice / smoothies | 1370 NW 18th St | open |
| TJ’s Bagels | Coffee shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Juice, smoothie, tea · Café · Bakery | Coffee · Juice / smoothies · Bakery | 127 N Ankeny Blvd | open |
| Toyo Ramen & Japanese Street Foods | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Asian | 1615 SW Main St | open |
| Trailhead Ventures Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 2575 N Ankeny Blvd Ste 211 | open | |
| TrailSide Tap | Casual dining · Bar | 710 SW 3rd St | open | |
| Tribute Eatery & Bar | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1615 SW Main St Ste 105 | open | |
| Tropical Sno Ankeny | Dessert | Dessert · Ice cream / frozen desserts | 410 N Ankeny Blvd | open |
| Uptown Confections & Curiosities | Dessert | Dessert | 519 SW 3rd St | open |
| Uptown Dairy | Dessert · Coffee shop · Café | Ice cream / frozen desserts · Coffee | 617 SW 3rd St #105 | open |
| Uptown Food and Beverage Co | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining · Bar | 302 SW Maple St | open | |
| Uptown Garage Brewing | Brewery / taproom · Bar | 305 SW Walnut St | open | |
| Wasabi Ankeny Wasabi DSM | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Sushi · Asian | 1615 SW Main St | open |
| Wheel House Pizzeria & Pub | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 106 SW State St Ste 100 | open |
| Whiskey River Ankeny | Casual dining · Bar · Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1350 SW Vintage Pkwy | open | |
| Wig and Pen Pizza Pub Wig and Pen Pizza Pub | Casual dining · Bar | Pizza | 2005 S Ankeny Blvd Ste 300 | open |
| WineStyles Tasting Station WineStyles | Bar | 1450 SW Vintage Pkwy | open | |
| Wooden Spoons Workshops and Pie Bakery | Bakery · Dessert | Bakery · Dessert | 3806 NW 11th St | open |
| Yankee Clipper | Casual dining · Bar | American | 312 SW Maple St #2915 | open |
| Yanni's | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Greek · Pizza · Italian | 410 S Ankeny Blvd | open |
| Yumz Frozen Yogurt | Dessert · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Ice cream / frozen desserts | 1325 SW Oralabor Rd | open |
| Z'Mariks Noodle Cafe | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Noodles / ramen / pho | 1620 N Ankeny Blvd | open |
| Ziggi's Coffee Ziggi's Coffee | Coffee shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Café | Coffee | 1606 NW Irvinedale Dr | open |
| Zombie Burger And Shake Lab | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1550 N Ankeny Blvd | open | |
| Adriatic Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 726 S Ankeny Blvd | closed |
| Blimpie Surf City Squeeze | Other · Juice, smoothie, tea · Coffee shop · Café | Sandwiches · Juice / smoothies · Coffee | 1975 N Ankeny Blvd | closed |
| Lola's Fine Kitchen | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1615 Sw Main St Ste 106 | closed | |
| Maid-rite Dmacc Campus | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 2006 S Ankeny Blvd | closed | |
| Sunny Day Cafe, Inc. | Coffee shop | Coffee | 647 S Ankeny Blvd | closed |
| The Whiskey House And Bourbon Grill | Casual dining · Bar | 2510 SW White Birch Dr | closed | |
| Which Wich Superior Sandwiches | Other | Sandwiches | 1550 N Ankeny Blvd Ste 114 | closed |
Restaurant establishments over time
| Year | All food service | Restaurants | Full-service | Limited-service | Snack & beverage | Bars | Industry codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 3 | 3 | — | 3 | — | — | NAICS2002 |
| 2005 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | NAICS2002 |
| 2006 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | NAICS2002 |
| 2007 | 19 | 15 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 3 | NAICS2002 |
| 2008 | 16 | 11 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 4 | NAICS2007 |
| 2009 | 20 | 15 | 8 | 3 | 4 | 4 | NAICS2007 |
| 2010 | 22 | 15 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 5 | NAICS2007 |
| 2011 | 22 | 16 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 5 | NAICS2007 |
| 2012 | 30 | 22 | 13 | 6 | 3 | 7 | NAICS2012 |
| 2013 | 29 | 22 | 13 | 6 | 3 | 6 | NAICS2012 |
| 2014 | 33 | 25 | 13 | 8 | 4 | 6 | NAICS2012 |
| 2015 | 38 | 33 | 17 | 13 | 3 | 4 | NAICS2012 |
| 2016 | 51 | 44 | 25 | 16 | 3 | 5 | NAICS2012 |
| 2017 | 55 | 47 | 27 | 18 | — | 6 | NAICS2017 |
| 2018 | 60 | 51 | 25 | 22 | 4 | 7 | NAICS2017 |
| 2019 | 58 | 54 | 26 | 25 | 3 | 3 | NAICS2017 |
| 2020 | 64 | 58 | 28 | 24 | 6 | 4 | NAICS2017 |
| 2021 | 69 | 64 | 29 | 26 | 9 | 4 | NAICS2017 |
| 2022 | 67 | 61 | 27 | 23 | 11 | 4 | NAICS2022 |
| 2023 | 77 | 69 | 30 | 23 | 16 | 5 | NAICS2022 |