5 Best Boutiques in Downtown, Des Moines IA
Updated 11 October 2026 · 7 boutiques in Downtown, Des Moines IA considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This guide lists five boutiques in Downtown Des Moines, Iowa, covering vintage and retro finds, bridal dresses, novelty t-shirts, children's gifts and clothing. It helps shoppers who want a short list of stores to visit on one trip downtown. Businesses were ranked by Google rating, weighted by how many people left a review, and seven qualifying shops were considered. Hours and details come from Google listings and can change, so check with each shop before you go.
#1
Funky Finds Vintage & Retro
★ 4.8 (298 Google reviews)Antique store
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Funky Finds Vintage & Retro is listed on Google as an antique store at 1731 Grand Ave, with a 4.8 rating from 298 reviews. It is open Wednesday through Saturday from 12 to 6 pm and closed Sunday, Monday and Tuesday. Reviewers mention a space that opens up further than its modest front suggests, with vintage clothing, retro memorabilia, records, antique furniture and dinnerware. Some describe reasonable prices and a good selection of denim. The entrance is listed as wheelchair accessible.
Best for: Vintage clothing, retro decor and furniture
- Address
- 1731 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309, United States
- Hours
- Fri 12–6 pm; Mon Closed; Sat 12–6 pm; Sun Closed; Thu 12–6 pm; Tue Closed; Wed 12–6 pm
#2
Bridal Boutique
★ 4.7 (425 Google reviews)Bridal shop
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Bridal Boutique at 412 E 6th St is a bridal shop rated 4.7 from 425 reviews. Google lists appointments as required, with online booking available, and identifies the shop as women-owned. Hours vary by day, with Monday and Thursday open until 7 pm and Sunday closed. Reviewers mention a quiet, welcoming space, stylists who pay close attention to what a shopper likes, and alterations that fit well for the wedding day. One review notes several unexpected costs during the process.
Best for: Wedding dresses and bridal alterations
- Address
- 412 E 6th St, Des Moines, IA 50309, United States
- Hours
- Fri 10 am–5 pm; Mon 10 am–7 pm; Sat 9 am–4 pm; Sun Closed; Thu 10 am–7 pm; Tue 12–5 pm; Wed 12–5 pm
#3
RAYGUN
★ 4.6 (952 Google reviews)T-shirt store
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RAYGUN at 505 E Grand Ave is a t-shirt store rated 4.6 from 952 reviews. It is open Monday through Saturday from 10 am to 7 pm and Sunday from 11 am to 5 pm. Google lists men's clothing, in-store shopping and pickup, a restroom, wheelchair access and a quick visit option, along with LGBTQ+ friendly and transgender safe space labels. Reviewers mention a fun, colorful store with novelty memorabilia and clothing that carries a progressive attitude. Staff are described as friendly, and one reviewer had a book special ordered.
Best for: Novelty t-shirts and pop-culture gifts
- Address
- 505 E Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309, United States
- Hours
- Fri 10 am–7 pm; Mon 10 am–7 pm; Sat 10 am–7 pm; Sun 11 am–5 pm; Thu 10 am–7 pm; Tue 10 am–7 pm; Wed 10 am–7 pm
#4
Janes - Family Shop
★ 5 (45 Google reviews)Childrens Store
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Janes - Family Shop is a children's store at 350 E Locust St #102, rated 5 from 45 reviews. It is open Tuesday through Friday from 11 am to 5 pm, Saturday from 10 am to 4 pm and Sunday from 12 to 4 pm, and closed Monday. Reviewers mention baby clothes, toys and gifts for young children, and say the owner is friendly and helps shoppers choose by price range and the child's age. Gifts are often presented in gift bags. Google lists wheelchair accessible parking and entrance.
Best for: Baby and children's gifts
- Address
- 350 E Locust St #102, Des Moines, IA 50309, United States
- Hours
- Fri 11 am–5 pm; Mon Closed; Sat 10 am–4 pm; Sun 12–4 pm; Thu 11 am–5 pm; Tue 11 am–5 pm; Wed 11 am–5 pm
#5
May Eleven
★ 5 (25 Google reviews)Boutique
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May Eleven is a boutique at 350 E Locust St Ste 103, rated 5 from 25 reviews. It is open Tuesday through Friday from 11 am to 5 pm, Saturday from 10 am to 4 pm and Sunday from 12 to 4 pm, and closed Monday. Reviewers describe a warm, stylish shop with clothing that ranges from everyday staples to outfits for special occasions. Several say the owner is attentive without being pushy. One reviewer placed an online order that arrived within two days. Google lists wheelchair accessible parking and entrance.
Best for: Everyday and occasion clothing
- Address
- 350 E Locust St Ste 103, Des Moines, IA 50309, United States
- Hours
- Fri 11 am–5 pm; Mon Closed; Sat 10 am–4 pm; Sun 12–4 pm; Thu 11 am–5 pm; Tue 11 am–5 pm; Wed 11 am–5 pm
How we made this list
We looked at 7 boutiques in Downtown, Des Moines IA with a Google rating of 4.0 or higher and at least 20 reviews, then ranked by Google rating, weighted by how many people left one. A rating from thousands of reviews counts for more than the same rating from a handful, so a new place with a few perfect scores does not jump the queue. Ratings and hours are from public Google listings on 11 October 2026 and can change. Nobody paid to be on this list.
Tips before you go
- For an early start, Bridal Boutique opens at 9 am.
- Hours and prices come from Google listings and change, so check the listing before a long trip.
Frequently asked questions
Which is the highest-rated boutique on this list?
Funky Finds Vintage & Retro ranks first, with a Google rating of 4.8 from 298 reviews. Bridal Boutique is second at 4.7 from 425 reviews.
Which boutiques in Downtown, Des Moines IA are open late?
None of these stays open past midnight. The latest to close is Bridal Boutique, at 7 pm.
Which of these have free parking?
Google lists free parking for Bridal Boutique.
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