Polar vortex will keep these Des Moines metro restaurants and bars closed on Wednesday
Brian Taylor CarlsonTemperatures are expected to reach about minus 20 degrees Wednesday in Des Moines, putting the Midwest among the coldest places on Earth.
And this weather might put your mid-week dinner plans on hold.
Many restaurant owners and managers would rather keep workers at home Wednesday than risk frostbite — and that includes delivery services.
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Restaurant, bar and business closures in the metro:
This list will be updated, so either check back, check your favorite eatery's social media page or call to make sure.
Barn Town Brewing
9500 University Ave., #1100, West Des Moines
Contact: (515) 978-6767; Facebook
Billy Vee’s Italian Restaurant
304 5th St., West Des Moines
Contact: (515) 255-2000; Facebook
Black Cat Ice Cream
1501 Grand Ave., Des Moines
Contact: (515) 720-2672; Facebook
Bonanza Steakhouse
5029 N.E. 14th St., Des Moines
Contact: (515) 262-0379; Facebook
Brightside Kitchen
12493 University Ave., Clive
Contact: (507) 276-5453; Facebook
Cactus Bob's BBQ Corral
5955 Merle Hay Rd., Johnston
Contact: (515) 331-0057; Facebook
Central Standard Craft Beer & Burgers
1222 S.E. University Ave., Waukee
Contact: (515) 987-0095; Facebook
Chicken Coop Sports Bar & Grille
12725 Meredith Dr., Urbandale and 1960 Grand Ave., #23, West Des Moines
Contact: Urbandale, (515) 334-2667; West Des Moines, (515) 223-0088; Urbandale Facebook; West Des Moines Facebook
Chuck's Restaurant
3610 Sixth Ave., Des Moines
Contact: (515) 244-4104; Facebook
Della Viti Des Moines
425 E. Grand Ave., Des Moines
Contact: (515) 259-9918; Facebook
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Django
1420 Locust St., Des Moines
Contact: (515) 288-0268; Facebook
DSM Brew Coffee Co.
300 W. Martin Luther King Jr. Pkwy., #140, Des Moines
Contact: (515) 259-3634; Facebook
Dumpling Darling - OPEN
Dumpling Darling is open for business today.
212 E. 3rd St., Des Moines
Contact: (515) 283-2000; Facebook
Eat Thai, Thai Eatery
1821 22nd St., #103, West Des Moines
Contact: (515) 440-2075; Facebook
Fire Creek
800 S. 50th St., #110, West Des Moines
Contact: (515) 224-0500; Facebook
Flying Mango
4345 Hickman Road, Des Moines
Contact: (515) 255-4111; Facebook
Fuzzy's Taco Shop
300 W. Martin Luther King Jr. Pkwy., Ste. 120, Des Moines, and 2732 S.E. Delaware Ave., #300, Ankeny
Contact: Ankeny, (515) 619-9404; Des Moines, (515) 280-3898; Ankeny Facebook; Des Moines Facebook
Gastro Grub & Pub
1378 East Hickman Rd., Waukee
Contact: (515) 300-2460; Facebook
The General Store Eatery
206 5th St., West Des Moines
Contact: (515) 279-6828; Facebook
The Grateful Chef
1938 S.E. 6th St., Ste. 103, Des Moines
Contact: (515) 901-5692; Facebook
Hurts Donut
5513 Mills Civic Pkwy., #105, West Des Moines
Contact: (515) 267-1671; Facebook
Hy-Vee Aisles Online deliveries
All stores in Iowa, Illinois, Minnesota, Nebraska, South Dakotaand Wisconsin.
Pick-up at stores in these states will still remain an option. Contact your local Hy-Vee for details.
Hy-Vee Fourth + Court
420 Court Ave., Des Moines
Several full-service counters, including Meat, Deli, Starbucks, Bakery, Salad Bar, Mia Pizza and Asian — including the Hibachi and Sushi counters — will close early on Tuesday and Wednesday. The store and Market Grille will remain open until 9 p.m. but will not be offering delivery for employees’ safety.
Contact: (515) 697-0360; Facebook
Java Joes Coffeehouse
214 Fourth St., Des Moines
Java Joes Coffeehouse is closed for cleaning and maintenance at its Fourth Street location. Its other two locations, at 620 Cherry St., #100, and 4944 Douglas Ave., both in Des Moines, will remain open.
Contact: (515) 288-5282; Facebook
Krunkwich Ramen House
2721 Ingersoll Ave., Des Moines
Contact: (515) 867-3674; Facebook
Kue'd Smokehouse
245 Hickman Road, Waukee
Contact: (515) 987-4972; Facebook
Lola's Fine Kitchen
1615 S.W. Main St., #106, Ankeny
Contact: (515) 289-9302; Facebook
Luigi's Italian Restaurante
2811 S.E. 14th St., Des Moines
Contact: (515) 330-2112; Facebook
Malo
900 Mulberry St., Des Moines
Contact: (515) 244-5000; Facebook
Mama Mia’s
550 S.W. 9th St., Ste. 4108, Des Moines
Contact: (515) 303-2366; Facebook
Miss NiNi's Desserterie
9500 University Ave., #2104, West Des Moines
Contact: (515) 264-2112; Facebook
Molly's Cupcakes
215 E. Third St., Des Moines
Contact: (515) 244-0778; Facebook
Mullets
1300 S.E. First St., Des Moines
Mullets will open Wednesday, but not until 9 a.m.
Contact: (515) 244-1443; Facebook
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Noce
1326 Walnut St., Des Moines
Contact: (515) 244-5399; Facebook
Paesanos Pizzeria
2804 S.W. Ninth St., Des Moines
Contact: (515) 244-1699; Facebook
Plain Talk Books & Coffee
602 E. Grand Ave., Des Moines
Contact: (515) 243-0815; Facebook
Railroad Bill's Dining Car
621 Des Moines St., Des Moines
Contact: (515) 243-0247; Facebook
Rolling Smoke Barbeque
1225 Copper Creek Dr., Pleasant Hill
Contact: (515) 262-8219; Facebook
Outlets of Des Moines
801 Bass Pro Drive N.W., Altoona
Contact: (515) 380-7400; Facebook
Sassy Souk’s Asian Cuisine
3600 S.E. Crossroads Drive, Grimes
Contact: (515) 300-9521; Facebook
Saylorville Sand Bar Grill
6170 N.W. Polk City Drive, Polk City
Contact: (515) 984-9391; Facebook
ShortE's BBQ
8805 Chambery Blvd., #250, Johnston
Contact: (515) 252-9887; Facebook
Shorty's Somewhat Fancy Bar
208 Court Ave., Des Moines
Contact: (515) 282-3663; Facebook
St. Kilda
300 S.W. Fifth St., Des Moines
Contact: (515) 369-7854; Facebook
A Taste of Italy
8421 University Blvd., # D, Clive
Contact: (515) 221-0743; Facebook
Trellis
909 Robert D. Ray Drive, Des Moines
Contact: (515) 323-6288; Facebook
Tropical Smoothie Cafe
1620 North Ankeny Blvd., Ankeny; 517 Lincoln Way, Ste. 101, Ames; 160 S. Jordan Creek Pkwy., Ste. 120, West Des Moines
Contact: Ankeny, (515) 965-7889; Ames, (515) 233-5460; West Des Moines, (515) 222-2609
Vino209 Wine Café
209 5th St., West Des Moines
Contact: (515) 255-1209; Facebook
The Walnut
1417 Walnut St., Des Moines
Contact: (515) 282-1000; Facebook
The Wine Experience
101 Jordan Creek Pkwy., #6000, West Des Moines
Contact: (515) 457-8577; Facebook
Is your restaurant, bar or business closed due to the polar vortex? Please email Brian Carlson to be added.