Pizza Ranch has put a twist on our beloved Cactus Bread for our newest limited time offering - Sweet Almond Cactus Bread! With almond flavored streusel, sliced honey roasted almonds, and our signature icing, this sweet treat is the perfect way to end, or start, any meal at Pizza Ranch.

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Monday
Hours: 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Tuesday
Hours: 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Wednesday
Hours: 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Thursday
Hours: 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Friday
Hours: 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Saturday
Hours: 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Sunday
Hours: 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Buffet Hours & Pricing
Lunch10:30 AM - 4:00 PM$14.99Lunch10:30 AM - 4:00 PM$14.99Lunch10:30 AM - 4:00 PM$14.99Lunch10:30 AM - 4:00 PM$14.99Lunch10:30 AM - 4:00 PM$14.99
Evening4:00 PM - 9:00 PM$16.99Evening4:00 PM - 9:00 PM$16.99Evening4:00 PM - 9:00 PM$16.99Evening4:00 PM - 9:00 PM$16.99Evening4:00 PM - 9:00 PM$16.99
Weekend10:30 AM - 9:00 PM$16.99Weekend10:30 AM - 9:00 PM$16.99
Kids Pricing
1-12:
$1.00 / year of age
Drink is included in buffet pricing. All prices listed are before tax and subject to change without notice.
About Pizza Ranch Altoona
Enjoy the best food in Altoona! Ride on over to Pizza Ranch and enjoy our full buffet, with piping hot, crispy chicken and fresh-made pizzas. Satisfy your cravings with wholesome sides, veggies, crisp salads, and sweet desserts. Or have us deliver legendary food to you with online or call-in ordering.
Our community room holds up to 60 people and is perfect for large parties, meetings, and get-togethers. Support local organizations with Community Impact events, or schedule your own fundraiser with us! We’re located on Center Place SW in East Des Moines and just minutes from Adventureland Park and Prairie Meadows.
We're Hiring - Apply Now!Our community room holds up to 60 people and is perfect for large parties, meetings, and get-togethers. Support local organizations with Community Impact events, or schedule your own fundraiser with us! We’re located on Center Place SW in East Des Moines and just minutes from Adventureland Park and Prairie Meadows.
Special Pricing
Kids Eat Free
Tuesday4 PM - 9 PM
Free
One child 12 & under per full-priced paying adult.
Senior Pricing
EverydayLunch: $13.99
Dinner/ Weekend: $15.99
Must be 65 years or older. Cannot be combined with other offers.
Senior Lunch Special
Monday - Friday11 AM - 4 PM
$12.99
Minimum age 65 years. Cannot be combined with other offers.
Military Pricing
EverydayLunch: $13.99
Dinner/ Weekend: $15.99
Must show military ID. Cannot be combined with other offers.
Take 2
EverydayRegular Buffet Hours
$8.00
To-go only. Includes 2 slices of pizza or 2 pieces of chicken (or one of each) plus 2 sides. Or build your own salad from the salad bar. Drinks and additional sides are available for additional cost.
Available at Pizza Ranch Altoona
Room 1: Seats 30
Room 2: Seats 30
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Recent Reviews
4.2 out of 5
Rating 4.2
(195 Total Reviews)- November 29, 2023Rating 5.0Great service and food. Amanda is wonderful.November 30, 2023Response from Pizza Ranch AltoonaThanks for choosing the Ranch, Linda! We appreciate the kind words!
- November 26, 2023Rating 5.0Fantastic food. Done when we expected. Thanks!November 29, 2023Response from Pizza Ranch AltoonaThanks Mike! We'll be here for next time!
- November 12, 2023Rating 5.0Instant greeting. Great service etc. Continuous pick up of dirty plates. Thanks for coming as we left.November 27, 2023Response from Pizza Ranch AltoonaThanks for choosing the Ranch, Robert. I'm glad you enjoyed your visit and hope to see you soon!
- November 1, 2023Rating 5.0Great place to eat. Will come back.November 27, 2023Response from Pizza Ranch AltoonaThanks Elvis! Come back any time! Thanks for the review.
- November 1, 2023Rating 5.0Amanda is a hard worker and very attentive! Enjoyed the almond dessert. Booth covers need replaced.November 20, 2023Response from Pizza Ranch AltoonaThanks for visiting the Ranch, Mary! Come again soon!
- October 23, 2023Rating 5.0Great place to eat. Amanda is the BEST!!October 26, 2023Response from Pizza Ranch AltoonaThanks for visiting, Rick! We appreciate the kind review and hope to see you again soon!
- October 22, 2023Rating 4.0.October 23, 2023Response from Pizza Ranch AltoonaThanks George!
- October 20, 2023Rating 5.0Great customer service and got to order a dessert pizza on buffetOctober 26, 2023Response from Pizza Ranch AltoonaThanks Connie! We hope you'll come again soon!
- October 13, 2023Rating 5.0The food is always hot, the selections are always great. The staff are usually friendly. Haven't met anyone otherwise. Definitely should bring cookies and desert pizza out more often, though. LOL!October 25, 2023Response from Pizza Ranch AltoonaThanks so much, Lacy! We appreciate the great review!
- September 30, 2023Rating 5.0Great service. Friendly staff:
Only issue we had was we didn’t get the pizza we ordered. - September 30, 2023Rating 5.0Great Buffet with delicious selection of pizza, chicken, desserts and sides. Friendly and helpful staff. Clean facilities.
- September 30, 2023Rating 5.0Great service and fresh and hot food
- September 27, 2023Rating 5.0Manager has great customer serviceSeptember 28, 2023Response from Pizza Ranch AltoonaThanks for visiting, Jaime! We hope to see you again soon!
- September 24, 2023Rating 5.0The service and food was excellent and the pizza we requested was ready much quicker than I expected!September 25, 2023Response from Pizza Ranch AltoonaThanks for choosing the Ranch, Denise! We appreciate the kind words, and hope you'll come back soon!
- September 13, 2023Rating 5.0Great customer service. Amanda knows we love the chix legs and there were none left after the big rush of hungry folks that just left. Within a few minutes of sitting down we received our own plate of legs!!
WOW ~ above and beyond the call of duty!!September 15, 2023Response from Pizza Ranch AltoonaThanks for visiting, Gwen! We appreciate the great review! Come again soon! - August 23, 2023Rating 3.0Forgot part of the orderAugust 25, 2023Response from Pizza Ranch AltoonaI'm sorry to hear that, Victoria. If you ever encounter an issue with your order, please speak with management and we'll fix it ASAP.
- August 15, 2023Rating 5.0Our server was excellent. Brought a special request I had.August 25, 2023Response from Pizza Ranch AltoonaThanks for choosing the Ranch, Marilyn! Come again soon!
- August 13, 2023Rating 5.0ExcellentAugust 18, 2023Response from Pizza Ranch AltoonaThanks Illiana!
- August 1, 2023Rating 1.0Came in because it’s kids eat free day and your Altoona ia location does not participate until after 4 when I questioned it the girl at the register was argumentative about it I was just inquiring. I’m a single mom and my son loves to eat here so it’s a win but not when I have to pay on kids eat free day. Just disappointed and lesson learned.August 15, 2023Response from Pizza Ranch AltoonaThanks for visiting, Traci. Our Kids Eat Free promotion begins at 4pm every Tuesday. I'm sorry we didn't communicate this effectively.
- July 13, 2023Rating 5.0Two thumbs upJuly 21, 2023Response from Pizza Ranch AltoonaThanks for visiting the Ranch, Denise! Hope to see you again soon!
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Pizza Ranch & FunZone Arcade
Ankeny
Main Phone
(515) 964-9990(515) 964-9990
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201 SE Oralabor Road Ankeny, IA 50021 US

Pizza Ranch
Urbandale
Main Phone
(515) 331-4610(515) 331-4610
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4954 86th Street Urbandale, IA 50322 US