Gateway Market Cafe — Restaurant in Des Moines

It’s discouraging seeing the same lame vegan options usually hidden behind the seam of the doors in the pastry options.. it just seems even more that vegan ops are an after thought. I did however spot more vegan options in the fresh veggie refrigerated section, which is great. I’d love to see more options store-wide though, especially to keep up with Whole Foods. They have added a variety of vegan proteins, sauces & cheeses. But they fail miserably at fresh baked vegan goods (this is where Gateway could come in- check out vegan treats in Bethlehem, PA). Also Gateway could offer vegan vegetable options on their hot bar (without adding unnecessary dairy, like Wholes does 🙄) also trying to avoid unnecessary allergens like adding too much sodium like soy sauce, miso, balsamic, Dijon also overlaps with alcohol sensitivities of clientele, wine vinegar, etc. I’ve written the big-grocers in town requesting updates and it’s been months of no change, and I ask them who wants the 2000+ local vegans’ money most? We still wait for who’s going to up their vegan game. Hoping it’s not Wholes, but it currently appears in some categories they are ahead. Again who wants...

This is one of my favorite places to grab a quick lunch--whether it be with friends, co-workers, or my husband. I'm even comfortable eating here alone! They serve global comfort foods like ramen, but also have your usual salads and sandwiches. Their limited Vegan menu is actually very tasty! I don't have any dietary restrictions but will veer off-the-beaten-path from time-to-time. My personal go-to is the cranberry chicken salad wrap with the caprese salad on the side. I don't drink, but they serve beer here, as well as fresh-pressed juices, and coffee. The prices are fair, the staff is great, and the delicious food comes out quick! I've been coming here for years and still...

I went to gateway at 11 am on a Wed. I ordered a plain Tenderloin sandwich to go. When waiting for my food, I was standing next to a table to sit down. But an employee walked up to the table threw down his bag on the table and walked away. Then when I got back to work with my food, opened the order and there were pickles on my food and the Tenderloin was burnt. I tried it just in case it just looked bad. But it was burnt, and some parts were not edible. Plus, the sandwich tasted like pickles. Due to this I was not able to eat my sandwich. I sent an email for feedback and never...