Wood-fired pizza near Urbandale
From Living History Farms it is about 9 minutes to Franka, a wood-fired pizzeria and bar on University Avenue in Clive.
Good to know
12695 University Ave Suite 100, Clive, IA 50325
(515) 274-7005
Franka for Urbandale
Urbandale and Clive share a border, and for west Urbandale Franka is often closer than places in Urbandale itself. Come in for wood-fired pizza, small plates and a full bar, or make it a stop after a day at Living History Farms or on the Walnut Creek trails.
It is also an easy meeting point for groups coming from Urbandale, Clive and West Des Moines at once.
What to order
Share a few small plates (calamari, Brussels sprouts, bruschetta) and a pizza or two. The Truffle Mushroom and Thai Chicken are good ones to split.
See the full wood-fired pizza lineup or the complete menu.
Breakfast & brunch
Breakfast runs Friday–Sunday 8–11am and Monday–Thursday 10–11am, with ricotta pancakes, waffles, omelets, breakfast bowls and mimosas. More on our breakfast & brunch page.
Happy hour
Monday–Friday 3–6pm, dine-in only: buy one, get one beers and cocktails and $7 appetizers. Happy hour details.
Pickup, catering & reservations
Order online through Toast and pick up at 12695 University Ave Suite 100, Clive; there is ample parking in front and along the patio side. Check Toast at checkout for delivery to your address.
Catering delivery here falls inside our 10-mile zone, so the transportation fee is a flat $20. Packages serve 5, 10 or 20+ guests: pizza catering or send an inquiry. For a sit-down meal, reserve a table.
Getting here from Urbandale
- Living History Farms3.1 milesabout 9 min
- Walnut Creek Regional Park4.6 milesabout 12 min
- Urbandale City Hall (86th St)5.2 milesabout 10 min
Questions, answered
How far is Franka Pizzeria from Urbandale?
About 5.2 miles from Urbandale City Hall (roughly 10 minutes) and 3.1 miles from Living History Farms (roughly 9 minutes), without traffic.
Does Franka cater in Urbandale?
Yes. Urbandale is within our 10-mile catering zone, so delivery is a flat $20 transportation fee. Packages serve 5, 10 or 20+ guests.
Can I host a private event for an Urbandale group?
Yes. We open exclusively for private events such as birthdays, parties and corporate gatherings, by reservation only. Call (515) 274-7005.
Do you take reservations?
Yes. Book a table online through Toast Tables, or call (515) 274-7005.
See you at Franka.
12695 University Ave Suite 100, Clive · (515) 274-7005
Drive times are estimates from OpenStreetMap routing, without traffic.