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Established in 2014 by Iowa natives determined to foster award winning beer. Firetrucker encompasses a 20 BBL brewing system, and canning line with labeler. Our facility has a large covered patio, great bar area, separate seating area with tables/booths and a chillax couch lounge zone.

Leaning Tower of Pizza is an established restaurant that has been in the Ankeny area for over 50 years. We are known for our award-winning pizzas, but also provide a full range of menu items, including sandwiches, homemade onion rings and pasta dishes. We make a majority of our products on site / by hand and often from homemade recipes.

Coffee and community since 2017. Neighborhood hub for meeting, socializing and working. Eclectic menu featuring unique lattes, locally roasted coffee, smoothies, shakes and more. Be sure to try a made from scratch scone or an order of hot mini donuts!

Iowa's Original and Favorite Rolled Ice Cream, Sweet Swirls!

Located conveniently at the beginning of the High Trestle Trail in Ankeny, Trailside is the premier bar and restaurant to visit after a ride, for lunch, or after work with some friends! We promise to deliver a fun and exciting atmosphere with some of the best food and drinks in Des Moines!

A unique and carefully curated collection of fine confections and candies. Chocolates, Salt Water Taffy, Nuts, Lollipops and over 40 Gummy’s! We have an assortment of Gluten Free and Sugar Free as well! We also carry unique and sometimes snarky gifts, toys, puzzles and 400 designs of greeting cards! Proud to be your locally owned and operated hometown candy shop since 2020!

Uptown Food & Beverage Co. menu includes much of the food served at Dennis Gibson’s former restaurant, Encore Pizza Co. in Johnston, plus sandwiches, burgers and salads. We are dedicated to providing you with delicious meals for dine in or take out. Nearly all our menu is prepared in-house for a unique Uptown taste. Our friendly staff is ready to serve you in our historic building located in the heart of Uptown Ankeny.

Stop in and slide on up to the longest bar in the Des Moines metro and enjoy a soda, canned cocktail, wine, or one of the 30+ rotating beers and ciders we’ve got on tap. Uptown Garage Brewing Company provides a modern taproom experience in a setting. Vintage automotive signs and original dealership decor line the walls of the 5000 square-foot taproom providing the perfect casual environment to enjoy a tasty beverage. Live music, large outdoor patio with seating and games, a state of the art Uneekor Golf Simulator, and even a spot for the kids! All right in the heart of the Uptown District in Ankeny, Iowa.

West Forty Market is located in Uptown Ankeny and features over 120 cuts of beef, pork, chicken, bison, lamb and turkey – all raised on local Iowa farms and butchered in Iowa. We also feature over a dozen local products, including pasta, rubs, sauces and honey.

Nestled in the heart Uptown Ankeny, we feature an 80-seat bar and grill, the connected patio, and a party room. The patio is an awesome place during warm summer night and days, to hang out and enjoy your food or drinks. Locally famous for our White Russian, drink and our made from scratch Bloody Marys. Plus, come try our famous #TacoTuesdays!