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.
Pizza Ranch & FunZone Arcade Ankeny
- Buffet
- Carryout
- Delivery
- Drive-Thru
- FunZone Arcade
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9:00 AM - 10:00 PM9:00 AM - 10:00 PM9:00 AM - 10:00 PM9:00 AM - 10:00 PM9:00 AM - 10:00 PM9:00 AM - 10:00 PM9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
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 - 10:00 PM$16.99
Weekend10:30 AM - 10:00 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. Call for Senior pricing. All prices listed are before tax and subject to change without notice.
About Pizza Ranch Ankeny
Pizza Ranch in Ankeny, Iowa, promises guests a legendary experience. You’ll find a buffet that features our signature dishes and satisfies any appetite: the Country’s Best Chicken® and any flavor of pizza at your request. And don’t forget dessert—our famous Cactus Bread always hits the spot!
Bring the family along after theater practice or the Hawks game and refuel with all the fixin’s. Craving a night in? Order online or call in and we’ll deliver. And since our two party rooms seat 48 and 80 people, we’re the perfect spot for your next family gathering or fundraising event. We’re proud to support you and the community!
What do you get when you combine the latest arcade games and the coolest prizes? You get the FunZone Arcade, a legendary experience for the entire family and guaranteed fun for all ages. Play your favorite games, and spend quality family time in a safe and casual environment. And when it’s time to refuel, enjoy your favorite pizza on our famous buffet.
AWARDS
Pizza Ranch in Ankeny has been locally recognized! We want to thank the community for voting for us – you are what makes us legendary.
Awards Won:
Best Buffet (The Des Moines Register 2017-2018)
Best Chicken (The Des Moines Register 2017-2018)
We're Hiring - Apply Now!Bring the family along after theater practice or the Hawks game and refuel with all the fixin’s. Craving a night in? Order online or call in and we’ll deliver. And since our two party rooms seat 48 and 80 people, we’re the perfect spot for your next family gathering or fundraising event. We’re proud to support you and the community!
What do you get when you combine the latest arcade games and the coolest prizes? You get the FunZone Arcade, a legendary experience for the entire family and guaranteed fun for all ages. Play your favorite games, and spend quality family time in a safe and casual environment. And when it’s time to refuel, enjoy your favorite pizza on our famous buffet.
AWARDS
Pizza Ranch in Ankeny has been locally recognized! We want to thank the community for voting for us – you are what makes us legendary.
Awards Won:
Best Buffet (The Des Moines Register 2017-2018)
Best Chicken (The Des Moines Register 2017-2018)
Special Pricing
Kids Eat Free
Tuesday4pm-9pm
Free
One child 12 & under per full-priced paying adult.
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.
FunZone Arcade: Half-Priced Mondays
MondayRegular FunZone Hours
50% Off Arcade Games
Only valid for a limited time at participating FunZone Arcade locations. Cannot be combined with other discounts. Only valid on Mondays.
Available at Pizza Ranch Ankeny
Room 1: Seats 80
Room 2: Seats 48
Funzone Arcade Info

Party Packages
From birthday parties and church groups to team celebrations and family reunions, a Pizza Ranch FunZone party lives up to its name!

Arcade Information
What do you get when you combine the latest arcade games and the coolest prizes? You get the FunZone Arcade.

Half-Priced Play Mondays
Half Price Play Mondays are here! That means all your favorite games are 1/2 price all day long on Mondays in the FunZone Arcade.
New at Pizza Ranch Ankeny
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Pizza Ranch is offering Double Points on Ranch Rewards accounts every Wednesday all Winter! Get two points for every dollar spent on qualifying purchases. Once you reach 100 points, we'll reward you with $5 to use on a future Pizza Ranch purchase!
Recent Reviews
4.4 out of 5
Rating 4.4
(364 Total Reviews)- November 27, 2023Rating 4.0Visited the store to get dinner after helping our family. Food was OK and service was good.November 29, 2023Response from Pizza Ranch AnkenyThanks for visiting, Linda. We appreciate your review and hope to see you again soon!
- November 27, 2023Rating 1.0Poor. Same pizzas that were there when we arrived we're still there when we left! Crust was undercooked. The visit before was as good as this was poor. $65 and nobody ate. Even the ones we ordered were undercooked and doughy. Wife and grandson have had tummy aches ever since.November 29, 2023Response from Pizza Ranch AnkenyI'm sorry you did not enjoy your visit, Brian. I will discuss these issues with management, and we will improve. I appreciate you bringing this to my attention.
- November 18, 2023Rating 5.0Good selection and food was hot!November 28, 2023Response from Pizza Ranch AnkenyThanks for visiting, Mary! We hope you come back soon!
- November 11, 2023Rating 5.0Girl running the register was very nice but she could've used a helper as it was very busy. I thought food was a little salty.November 27, 2023Response from Pizza Ranch AnkenyThanks for choosing the Ranch, Shirley! We appreciate the kind review!
- November 1, 2023Rating 5.0Very goodNovember 27, 2023Response from Pizza Ranch AnkenyThanks for visiting, James! We hope to see you again soon!
- October 25, 2023Rating 5.0The food was all fresh and the staff was very friendly.October 26, 2023Response from Pizza Ranch AnkenyThanks Kelly! We hope to see you again soon!
- October 20, 2023Rating 4.0Food was decent this visit. No feathers on the wings. Food was hot. Hopefully it’s turning aroundOctober 26, 2023Response from Pizza Ranch AnkenyI'm glad you enjoyed your visit, John. Thanks for visiting the Ranch!
- October 18, 2023Rating 5.0This trip to P.R. was great. Food was HOT and GOOD. What more can I say. Love the placeOctober 25, 2023Response from Pizza Ranch AnkenyThanks Walt! I'm so glad to hear you had a great visit. Come and see us again soon!
- October 15, 2023Rating 5.0Truly is the best fried chicken around.October 25, 2023Response from Pizza Ranch AnkenyWe agree! Thanks Dennis, we hope to see you again soon!
- October 11, 2023Rating 5.0Great staff, great food, great serviceOctober 25, 2023Response from Pizza Ranch AnkenyThank you, Ryan! Come again soon!
- October 11, 2023Rating 3.0Good selection at salad bar.October 25, 2023Response from Pizza Ranch AnkenyThanks for choosing the Ranch, Natalie. Let us know how we can improve for next time!
- October 11, 2023Rating 5.0ExcellentOctober 23, 2023Response from Pizza Ranch AnkenyThanks for visiting!
- October 11, 2023Rating 5.0As usual, the food was excellent. My only complaint is that the buffet table with the chicken, mashed potatoes, and vegetables, etc. isn't hot enough ... the food is just lukewarm. Great-tasting, but I would much prefer if it was hot!October 25, 2023Response from Pizza Ranch AnkenyThanks for visiting, Toni! I'll look into the temps on our chicken buffet. Thank you for bringing this to my attention!
- October 8, 2023Rating 4.0Customer service was greatOctober 24, 2023Response from Pizza Ranch AnkenyThanks Judy! Come again soon!
- October 7, 2023Rating 5.0In Love with this place. Only wish is that there was one on the South side of Des Moines. Live on S.side. Was in the Ankney area, stopped in. Good variety and the best chicken...October 24, 2023Response from Pizza Ranch AnkenyThanks for visiting, Rosalind! We appreciate the review; hope you make it back to Ankeny soon!
- October 5, 2023Rating 5.0Great chicken and efficient staff.October 24, 2023Response from Pizza Ranch AnkenyThanks for choosing the Ranch, Lori! Come again soon!
- October 5, 2023Rating 5.0great food and customer serviceOctober 24, 2023Response from Pizza Ranch AnkenyThanks for stopping by David! We hope to see you again soon!
- October 5, 2023Rating 5.0Excellent customer service. I come for the chicken and boasted potatoes.October 23, 2023Response from Pizza Ranch AnkenyThanks for visiting, Mary! We appreciate the review and hope to see you again soon!
- October 4, 2023Rating 3.0Buffet not well stocked. Mashed potatoes stiff and orange edges from overheating. Lots of items not very warm.October 23, 2023Response from Pizza Ranch AnkenyI'm sorry you didn't enjoy your meal, Jo. Thanks for bringing these issue to my attention. I will speak with our management team, and we will improve!
- October 1, 2023Rating 5.0Great service! Trying to loose weight so really didn’t want the cactus bread cause I would eat it 😂😂they switched my crustless pizza in instead of the bread ! Thank you so much!!October 23, 2023Response from Pizza Ranch AnkenyThanks for the visiting, Lisa! We appreciate the review and hope to see you again soon!
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