Restaurant
The Art Center Café, presented by la mie
In partnership with la mie and its owners, Joe and Christina Logsdon, the Art Center Café features a counter service eatery operating in the Art Center’s distinctive, light-filled café.
The menu, built on seasonality and freshness, features la mie’s artisan-made patisserie alongside hand-crafted plated dishes, sandwiches, pastas, salads, and more. A wide range of espresso and tea drinks, plus a selection of wine and beer, is also available. Marketplace items such as packaged salads and baked goods are available to enjoy in the café or to take home.
Café Hours:
Tuesday – Wednesday l 10 am – 3 pm
Thursday – Saturday l 10 am – 4 pm
*Sunday l 10 am – 3 pm
The café does not take reservations.
Contact the Art Center Café by calling 515.271.0313 or emailing cafe@desmoinesartcenter.org.
*On Sundays, the Art Center Café offers artisan sandwiches, pastas, and salads and a selection of fresh pastries and desserts along with our full espresso and beverage menu. The kitchen is closed for plated meals.