Windsor Heights

inner suburb · 50324

Windsor Heights is the inner-ring oddity that Des Moines forgot to annex. A 1.5-square-mile pocket squeezed between West Des Moines and the capital proper, with its own police force and a Hy-Vee that functions as town square. The Clive Greenbelt Trail draws joggers; the housing stock is mid-century ranches priced as starter homes for couples who want walkable Ingersoll without the West Des Moines tax bill. The dating pool skews older, married, and dog-owning. Singles use Windsor Heights as a base and commute their social lives elsewhere -- East Village for dates, Valley Junction for brunch, downtown for anything resembling nightlife after 9pm.

$53,229

median income

$1,498

median rent

The data

Windsor Heights by the numbers

Median individual income in Windsor Heights is about $53.2k.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023
The median renter in Windsor Heights pays about $1,500 a month.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023

On the ground

Local date spots

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18 spots across Windsor Heights

Windsor Heights
Dining
Chicago Speakeasy
Steak house$$$$★ 4.5 · 2,519
Good for groupsWheelchair access
Find it
1520 Euclid Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 2,519 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Chicago Speakeasy.
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 9 PM
Tue11 AM to 9 PM
Wed11 AM to 9 PM
Thu11 AM to 9 PM
Fri11 AM to 10 PM
Sat4 to 10 PM
SunClosed
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · Tourists
Contact
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Windsor Heights
Drinks
Gilroy's Kitchen + Pub + Patio
Bar$$$$★ 4.4 · 2,141
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Find it
1238 8th St, West Des Moines, IA 50265
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.4★ from 2,141 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Gilroy's Kitchen + Pub + Patio.
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 9:30 PM
Tue11 AM to 9:30 PM
Wed11 AM to 9:30 PM
Thu11 AM to 9:30 PM
Fri11 AM to 10 PM
Sat9 AM to 10 PM
Sun9 AM to 9:30 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Curbside pickup · Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly
Pets
Dogs allowed inside
Contact
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Windsor Heights
Dining
Christopher's
Italian restaurant$$$$★ 4.5 · 1,057
Good for groupsWheelchair access
Find it
2816 Beaver Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 1,057 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Christopher's.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon4 to 10 PM
Tue4 to 10 PM
Wed4 to 10 PM
Thu4 to 10 PM
Fri4 to 11 PM
Sat4 to 11 PM
SunClosed
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · Tourists
Contact
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Windsor Heights
Drinks
Puerto Rico Restaurant
Bar$$$$★ 4.5 · 578
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Find it
6611 University Ave Unit 101, Windsor Heights, IA 50324
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 578 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Puerto Rico Restaurant.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue11 AM to 8 PM
Wed11 AM to 8 PM
Thu11 AM to 8 PM
Fri11 AM to 8 PM
Sat11 AM to 9 PM
Sun11 AM to 5 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · No-contact delivery · Delivery · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly
Pets
Dogs allowed outside
Contact
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Windsor Heights
Activity
Val Lanes Recreation Center
Bowling alley★ 3.4 · 548
Wheelchair access
Find it
100 Ashworth Rd, West Des Moines, IA 50265
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
3.4★ from 548 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Val Lanes Recreation Center.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue1 PM to 12 AM
Wed1 PM to 12 AM
Thu1 PM to 12 AM
Fri1 PM to 12 AM
Sat1 PM to 12 AM
SunClosed
Dining
Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Contact
Call Site Maps
Windsor Heights
Dining
La Bonita Mexican Grill & Cantina
Mexican restaurant$$$$★ 4 · 410
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
6611 University Ave Ste 100, Windsor Heights, IA 50324
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4★ from 410 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at La Bonita Mexican Grill & Cantina.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 9 PM
Tue11 AM to 9 PM
Wed11 AM to 10 PM
Thu11 AM to 10 PM
Fri11 AM to 10 PM
Sat11 AM to 11 PM
Sun11 AM to 9 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Delivery · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · Tourists
Pets
Dogs allowed outside
Contact
Call Site Maps
Windsor Heights
Cafés
Nan's Nummies
Bakery$$$$★ 4.7 · 372
Wheelchair access
Find it
501 Elm St, West Des Moines, IA 50265
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 372 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Nan's Nummies.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon10 AM to 5:30 PM
Tue10 AM to 5:30 PM
Wed10 AM to 5:30 PM
Thu10 AM to 5:30 PM
Fri10 AM to 3 PM
SatClosed
Sun12 to 5 PM
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Delivery · In-store pickup · In-store shopping · Onsite services · Takeout
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Contact
Call Site Maps
Windsor Heights
Drinks
The Bartender's Handshake
Bar$$$$★ 4.7 · 341
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Find it
3615 Ingersoll Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 341 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at The Bartender's Handshake.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon2 PM to 1 AM
Tue2 PM to 1 AM
Wed2 PM to 1 AM
Thu2 PM to 1 AM
Fri2 PM to 2 AM
Sat2 PM to 2 AM
Sun2 PM to 1 AM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly · Transgender safespace
Contact
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Windsor Heights
Drinks
Charlie's Filling Station
Bar$$$$★ 4.6 · 222
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
305 Grand Ave, West Des Moines, IA 50265
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 222 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Charlie's Filling Station.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon3 to 10 PM
Tue3 to 10 PM
Wed3 to 11 PM
Thu2 PM to 12 AM
Fri2 PM to 12 AM
Sat11 AM to 12 AM
Sun11 AM to 10 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups
Contact
Call Site Maps
Windsor Heights
Drinks
Secret Admirer
Bar$$$$★ 4.8 · 162
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
110 SW 5th St, Des Moines, IA 50309
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.8★ from 162 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Secret Admirer.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon4 to 11 PM
Tue4 to 11 PM
Wed4 to 11 PM
Thu4 PM to 12 AM
Fri4 PM to 1 AM
Sat10 AM to 1 AM
Sun2 to 9:30 PM
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Outdoor seating · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups
Contact
Site Maps
Windsor Heights
Drinks
SUPER QUICK LIQUOR
Wine store★ 4.3 · 160
Wheelchair access
Find it
7690 Hickman Rd, Windsor Heights, IA 50324
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.3★ from 160 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at SUPER QUICK LIQUOR.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon8 AM to 12 AM
Tue8 AM to 12 AM
Wed8 AM to 12 AM
Thu8 AM to 12 AM
Fri8 AM to 2 AM
Sat8 AM to 2 AM
Sun8 AM to 11 PM
Dining
Delivery · In-store shopping · Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Contact
Call Site Maps
Windsor Heights
Drinks
Groucho's Lounge
Sports bar$$$$★ 4.5 · 109
Good for groupsWheelchair access
Find it
2763 NW 86th St, Urbandale, IA 50322
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 109 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Groucho's Lounge.
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Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon8 AM to 2 AM
Tue8 AM to 2 AM
Wed8 AM to 2 AM
Thu8 AM to 2 AM
Fri8 AM to 2 AM
Sat8 AM to 2 AM
Sun8 AM to 2 AM
Parking
Free parking lot
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups
Contact
Call Maps
Windsor Heights
Dining
Tom Archer's Poor Man's Country Club
Restaurant$$$$★ 4.4 · 102
Good for groupsWheelchair access
Find it
West Restaurant, 301 Ashworth Rd, West Des Moines, IA 50265
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.4★ from 102 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$$ · a splurge is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Tom Archer's Poor Man's Country Club.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$45
Their share$45
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue4 to 9 PM
Wed4 to 9 PM
Thu4 to 9 PM
Fri4 to 9 PM
Sat4 to 9 PM
SunClosed
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups
Contact
Call Site Maps
Windsor Heights
Cafés
Black Cat Ice Cream Valley Junction
Ice cream shop★ 4.7 · 99
LGBTQ+ friendlyGood for groups
Find it
134 5th St, West Des Moines, IA 50265
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 99 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Black Cat Ice Cream Valley Junction.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue11:30 AM to 9 PM
Wed11:30 AM to 9 PM
Thu11:30 AM to 9 PM
Fri11:30 AM to 9 PM
Sat11:30 AM to 9 PM
Sun11:30 AM to 9 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly
Contact
Call Site Maps
Windsor Heights
Drinks
Centerfield Sports Bar
Bar$$$$★ 4.8 · 80
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
6555 University Ave, Windsor Heights, IA 50324
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.8★ from 80 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Centerfield Sports Bar.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon3 PM to 2 AM
Tue3 PM to 2 AM
Wed3 PM to 2 AM
Thu3 PM to 2 AM
Fri12 PM to 2 AM
Sat12 PM to 2 AM
Sun12 PM to 2 AM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups
Contact
Call Site Maps
Windsor Heights
Drinks
The Cave DSM
Wine bar$$$$★ 4.9 · 77
LGBTQ+ friendlyGood for groups
Find it
1437 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50309
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.9★ from 77 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at The Cave DSM.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue2 to 9 PM
Wed2 to 9 PM
Thu2 to 9 PM
Fri2 to 11 PM
Sat12 to 11 PM
Sun12 to 6 PM
Parking
Paid street parking
Dining
Onsite services · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom · Wheelchair accessible seating
Crowd
Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly · Transgender safespace
Contact
Call Site Maps
Windsor Heights
Drinks
The New Northwestern Cocktail & Wine Bar
Bar$$$$★ 4.5 · 76
Wheelchair access
Find it
321 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50309
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 76 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at The New Northwestern Cocktail & Wine Bar.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
TueClosed
Wed4 PM to 12 AM
Thu4 PM to 12 AM
Fri4 PM to 1 AM
Sat2 PM to 1 AM
SunClosed
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Contact
Call Site Maps
Windsor Heights
Dining
Your Private Bar
Event venue★ 4.7 · 60
Wheelchair access
Find it
1701 25th St #100, West Des Moines, IA 50266
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 60 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Your Private Bar.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon5:45 to 10:30 PM
Tue8 AM to 5 PM
Wed8 AM to 5 PM
Thu6:45 to 10:30 PM
Fri8 AM to 5 PM
Sat8 AM to 5 PM
Sun11:50 AM to 10:30 PM
Parking
On-site parking
Dining
Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Contact
Site Maps

Windsor Heights

Windsor Heights by the numbers

Local date spots

Chicago Speakeasy

Gilroy's Kitchen + Pub + Patio

Christopher's

Puerto Rico Restaurant

Val Lanes Recreation Center

La Bonita Mexican Grill & Cantina

Nan's Nummies

The Bartender's Handshake

Charlie's​ Filling Station

Secret Admirer

SUPER QUICK LIQUOR

Groucho's Lounge

Tom Archer's Poor Man's Country Club

Black Cat Ice Cream Valley Junction

Centerfield Sports Bar

The Cave DSM

The New Northwestern Cocktail & Wine Bar

Your Private Bar

Reach Windsor Heights singles right where they plan dates.

Charlie's Filling Station