Forget pumpkin spice, an Iowa school lunch classic combo….chili & cinnamon rolls…is having a moment! Of course, you can easily make and serve this dynamic duo at home, we just happen to have a great turkey chili recipe. But an even better option is to pick up some cinnamon rolls and chili from a local bakery and restaurant and make dinner an easy fun affair. Warm, hearty chili topped off with a sweet cinnamon roll is just what we need to get through the cooler months of fall and winter!
Looking for more ideas for dining out in the metro? See our Kids Eat Free List. And, be sure to check out our Fall Fun Guide for some fun things to do this season in Des Moines.
Here’s where you can find chili and cinnamon rolls in the Des Moines area:
100th Street Corner Café – 3017 100th Street, Urbandale, IA 50322
Cozy Café – 8385 Birchwood Court, Johnston, IA 50131
Drake Diner – 1111 25th Street, Des Moines, IA 50311
Gateway Market Cafe – 2002 Woodland Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50312
Palmer’s Deli & Market – Multiple locations
Main Street Café & Bakey – 2510 SW White Birch Drive, Suite 1 & 2, Ankeny, IA 50023
The Ankeny Diner – 33 SE Delaware Avenue, Ankeny, IA 50021
Just Chili
High Life Lounge – 200 SW 2nd Street, Des Moines, IA 50309
Lachele’s Fine Foods – 2716 Ingersoll Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50312
Nick’s Bar & Grill – 9769 University Avenue, Clive, IA 50325
University Library Café – 3506 University Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50311
Yankee Clipper – 312 SW Maple Street #2915, Ankeny, IA 50023
Just Cinnamon Rolls
Cinnaholic Bakery – 505 E Grand Avenue, Suite 101, Des Moines, IA 50309
Echo’s Cookies – 272 Hickman Road, Waukee, IA 50263
Fireside Bistro – 1700 W 2nd Avenue, Indianola, IA 50125
Scenic Route Bakery – 350 E Locust Street, Ste 104, Des Moines, IA 50309
Thistle’s Summit – 340 SW 5th Street #122, Des Moines, IA 50309
And for dessert…
Give the Chili & Cinnamon Roll ice cream at Black Cat Ice Cream a try!
