About New World Kitchen

New World Kitchen is a pop-up, takeout-only business that creates small batch vegan meal prep and products in Des Moines, IA. It was launched in 2012 under the name New World Café — the first 100% vegan restaurant in Des Moines. The menu is made entirely from whole food ingredients like grains, beans, vegetables, nuts, and seeds.

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About New World Kitchen

New World Kitchen is a pop-up, takeout-only business that creates small batch vegan meal prep and products in Des Moines, IA.  It was launched in 2012 under the name New World Café — the first 100% vegan restaurant in Des Moines.  The menu focuses on whole food ingredients like grains, beans, vegetables, nuts, and seeds.

Madeline Krantz, vegan chef at New World Kitchen in Des Moines, Iowa

This place blows my mind! Vegan, gluten-free, and amazing! I always leave satisfyingly full and feeling great!
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— Clair G. (Yelp)


Plant-based cozy vegetable bowl — one of the meals at New World Kitchen in Des Moines, Iowa

The holy land for those of us who love veggies.
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— Brittany S. (Yelp)

I'm not even vegan and this was one of my favorite meals.
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— Tiffany N. (Yelp)

Vegan plant-based Chimichurri Power Bowl at New World Kitchen in Des Moines, Iowa 

Quinoa salad from New World Kitchen in Des Moines, Iowa

We are so crazy for this place. We would eat this every day if we could. The food is incredibly flavorful and filling.
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— Sarah A. (Yelp)

The options are amazing, the food is amazing and the service is amazing!
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— Megan E. (Google)

Vegan plant-based CheeseBurger Chowder from New World Kitchen in Des Moines, Iowa


Meatless pizza macaroni and dairy-free cheese from New World Kitchen in Des Moines, Iowa

Amazing vegan food without any processed BS.
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— Rob S. (Yelp)

Efforts to mimic dairy-based dishes so often go wrong, but New World knocks it out of the park on the Mac & Cheese.
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— Madeleine H. (Yelp)

Vegan plant-based pasta salad from New World Kitchen in Des Moines, Iowa

 Beet hummus from New World Kitchen in Des Moines, Iowa

We are so crazy for this place. We would eat here every day if we could. The food is incredibly flavorful and filling.
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— Sarah A. (Yelp)

The Mexican Bowl is very filling and very tasty. I loved the food, I love the concept, and I love supporting local establishments. I will be back :)
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— Jennifer G. (Yelp)

 Vegan chef Madeline Krantz and her staff at New World Kitchen in Des Moines, Iowa

 Plant-based Sweet and Spicy Bowl vegan meal from New World Kitchen in Des Moines, Iowa

The combination of healthy grains and fresh vegetables, tasty sauces, and other ingredients always leave me feeling full, yet energized.
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— Holly H. (Yelp)

This place blows my mind! Vegan, gluten-free, and amazing! I always leave satisfyingly full and feeling great!
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— Clair G. (Yelp)

The holy land for those of us who love veggies.
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— Brittany S. (Yelp)

I'm not even vegan and this was one of my favorite meals.
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— Tiffany N. (Yelp)

This place is in my top 5 favorite vegan/gluten-free restaurants!! If you are vegan or not vegan, try this place! They will not disappoint!!
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— Cassidy L. (Yelp)

Amazing vegan food without any processed BS.
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— Rob S. (Yelp)

Efforts to mimic dairy-based dishes so often go wrong, but New World knocks it out of the park on the Mac & Cheese.
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— Madeleine H. (Yelp)

We are so crazy for this place. We would eat here every day if we could. The food is incredibly flavorful and filling.
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— Sarah A. (Yelp)

The Mexican Bowl is very filling and very tasty. I loved the food, I love the concept, and I love supporting local establishments. I will be back :)
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— Jennifer G. (Yelp)

The combination of healthy grains and fresh vegetables, tasty sauces, and other ingredients always leave me feeling full, yet energized.
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— Holly H. (Yelp)