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Veggie Thumper

4.7
Vegan

Black-ownedWomen-owned As the business identifies itself on Google. Not right?

Friendly staff · 13 review mentions LGBTQ+ friendly (Google)

About Veggie Thumper

In Des Moines, Veggie Thumper serves all-vegan dishes. It's especially popular with families and the LGBTQ+ community, and offers takeout and dine-in. Diners come for comfort food, halal food, and organic dishes. Guests give it 4.7 stars over 43 reviews, and prices are mid-range.

Amenities & Offerings

Dine-in
Takeout
Lunch
Dinner
Dessert
Catering
Comfort food

Veggie Thumper FAQ

Is Veggie Thumper fully vegan?

Yes. Veggie Thumper is a 100% vegan restaurant, so everything on the menu is plant-based.

What food does Veggie Thumper serve?

Google lists Veggie Thumper as a restaurant, with prices around $$. See the full menu on their website or in person.

Does Veggie Thumper offer delivery or takeout?

Yes. Veggie Thumper offers takeout. Availability can vary, so check before you order.

What are Veggie Thumper's hours?

Veggie Thumper is open Tuesday 4-7PM, Thursday to Friday 11:30AM-1:30PM and 5-7PM; closed Monday and Wednesday and Saturday to Sunday. Hours can change on holidays, so check before you go.

Where is Veggie Thumper located?

Veggie Thumper is at 4801 Franklin Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310. Use “Get directions” on this page for a map and driving directions.

Where can I see the menu for Veggie Thumper?

View Veggie Thumper's menu on their website (www.veggiethumper.com) or on their Google Business listing linked on this page.

Google data checked October 2026. How we check listings

Veggie Thumper Reviews

4.7
SV

Stacie Van Cleave

Google Reviews

Visiting Des Moines and caught Veggie Thumper doing a pop up. So much appreciation for their origin story and mission. Had the bbq chick’n nachos and those were the very best vegan nachos I’ve ever had in my 10 years on their journey. Phone DID NOT eat first 😂 The absolute sweetest humans pouring their entire hearts and souls into bringing intentionally sourced high quality vegan food to DSM.

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Nicole Duke

Google Reviews

The bbq ‘chick’n’ loaded nachos were amazing! Definitely hit the spot. Enough for lunch and dinner. And gluten free!

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Emily Prochaska

Google Reviews

I just started stopping at this food truck this last year even though I’ve been vegan and in the DSM area for a while. I don’t know why I was sleeping on this food. The flavor of all the dishes I have tried is spot on. The Reuben is by far my favorite though. I will keep coming back for more.

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Courtney Campbell

Google Reviews

When I searched for vegan spots to try while in town this is one spot that kept coming up and I’m happy I stopped by!!! The Frisco melt and root wedges and the jerk chick’n n black bean tacos were full of flavor. The customer service was outstanding too!! 😆

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Shane Lemke

Google Reviews

Fast, friendly, great menu, compostable utensils and packaging! The food here is great! The service was fast and friendly. Everything was neat and orderly with a quick and easy ordering process. The food came out quick and hot with great flavors! I stumbled upon this with luck, definitely glad I did! 100% worth stopping by!