The East Village of Des Moines is one of the most historic and diverse districts in the state. There are so many restaurants, cafes, historic buildings and shops lining the streets that you'll always be able to find something to do! One particular cafe is bright, colorful and serves up the most tasty Lebanese food - if you've never visited, you've got to put this on your list for 2018!
Open Sesame Cafe is located at 313 E Locust St, Des Moines, IA 50309
This Lebanese restaurant is one of the brightest, most colorful places in the city!
The unique lanterns and lamps around the bar create an amazing backdrop to a lively bar where you'll often find bellydancers performing for the crowd.
The walls are decorated with authentic Lebanese artwork from the local community.
Of course, the best part of any visit to Open Sesame Cafe is the delicious food!
Try the Vegetarian plate that offers many of Open Sesame's best dishes, or start off with the tzatziki dip!
If you like hummus, baba ganoush, and falafel, you'll love the options on the Open Sesame Cafe menu.
From the gorgeous decor to the delicious dishes, a meal at Open Sesame will be sure to make your day.
Open Sesame Cafe is open Tuesday through Saturday for lunch and dinner service, from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm, and 5:30 pm to 9:00 pm. While you're in the East Village, you'll want to visit many of the historic buildings in the area! After all, the history and culture of the neighborhood made it one of the Top Historic Neighborhoods in All of Iowa.
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