Scenic Route Bakery
| Address: | 350 E Locust St #104, Des Moines, IA 50309, USA |
| Phone: | +1 515-288-0004 |
| Site: | scenicroutebakerydsm.com |
| Rating: | 4.6 |
| Working: | 6AM–7PM 6AM–7PM 6AM–7PM 6AM–7PM 6AM–7PM 6AM–7PM Closed |
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Mary K Fons
Incredible! I grew up in Iowa but moved to Chicago 15 years ago. SRB is big-city fabulous -- and Iowa nice. I was suffering from allergies so badly today (you can take the girl out of Iowa but you cant take the hayfever out of her itchy face, I guess) and I mentioned this to the gal at the counter and asked if there was a Walgreens nearby. She said no, but they might have something for allergies, did I want her to check? In a litigious, paranoid culture, we have knee-jerk reaction to a stranger who is not a doctor offering us aspirin, Claritin, etc. But thats silly, because in a straightforward case like this (sad, itchy-face woman, over-the-counter drug assistance) its a neighborly thing to do. They had Benedryl, but I skipped it in fear of being spacey during the lecture I had to give at the events center nearby. I wanted to write and share the story of that exchange because its so freaking nice to interact with people, not corporate schils, mannequins, or people so afraid of protocol that they dont use their heads/imaginations/common sense. Great coffee, too. All food items are stellar. Go there!
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Sylvia Gallo
I absolutely love Scenic Route Bakery. I visit regularly and have never had a bad experience with any pastries, drinks or food. Their menu has so many good options and their pastries are always excellent - especially the cinnamon roll and chocolate croissant. I think their chocolate croissants are one of the best Ive ever tasted, right here in Des Moines, including ones from France. Id definitely recommend grabbing lunch here and enjoying a coffee for a bit while enjoying the interesting artwork covering just about every wall.
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joe sanchez
This place always looks busy and has queues. However, the staff work hard and tables turn over quite quickly so you dont have to wait long. The atmosphere is great and there are a good range of coffees. The hot chocolate is served at a perfect drinking temperature and it was excellent. The cakes all looked amazing so it was.
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Jeff Mathias
Love this East Village bakery, IMHO, best chocolate chip cookies in the DSM metro! They bake all day long so cookies are actually fresh. Just wish they would open Sundays, lots of foot traffic in the East Village all weekend. If you are down here be sure to hit Raygun at the same time, DSM world famous t-shirt shop.
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Dan Davis
Ive only recently noticed this place. Today is National Donut Day (huh?). I eat enough donuts already. I stopped in today and got a couple goodies to share with a friend. They were delicious. A peach muffin & something called a "pan pie". ... 4 pieces total for less than $10 (& free parking before 8 a.m.).
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johana gimenez
This is a excellent place to go for a coffee while reading, studying or for a study group to meet at. Hot beverages are nice and they also have snack and lunch menu ( specific hours ) The eggnog latte was amazingly delicious, unfortunately is seasonal, but if u go in winter, give it a try !
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Ashley Graham
I love the charm of the Scenic Route Bakery. I stopped here everyday for coffee during a conference I attended in Des Moines, IA. I am still dreaming about the pumpkin spice latte, with fresh vanilla, and homemade whipped cream! <3 <3 <3 Truly the best cup of coffee I have ever had!!!!
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Tony Tandeski
My favorite coffee shop in town. Great, open space located right in the heart of the Historic East Village. Tons of natural light, free wi-fi, lots of seating. Perfect atmosphere for meeting friends or getting work done. Some of the best coffee and bakery items in the city.
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Billy Boyle
I love SRB. The coffee is great, the atmosphere is perfect for whatever occasion youre there for, the pastries are bomb-diggity, Will is the man, and the absolute best thing? They dont play music, so you can sit there and enjoy a cup of coffee in peaceful bliss :) :) :)
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Seth Missiaen
At Scenic Route Bakery, Im always treated kindly with high quality food, drink, and service. The relaxing atmosphere, paired with the friendly smiles from staff, its a great place to spend an afternoon or take your lunch. The Pour overs are supreme.
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BJ Pagliai
Best cup of coffee Ive ever had...Scenic Routes own..(Pour Over Ethiopian) splash of cream...best cup in the world! In my humble opinion. Complemented with great staff and the baked goods are A#1!
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Jessica Montana
Great coffee, great pastries, great environment. Friendly staff. Lots of energy. You can sit for a while comfortably working or people watch or visit with friends. Just a really good atmosphere.
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Jeremy Loseke
Excellent sandwiches. Upscale. Very friendly. Would go back. Negatives were the lattes we had were pretty bland and prices were a little on the high side, but par for the area.
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SC
A nice place to relax and enjoy a latte and read on the couch or oversized chairs. Yummy filled croissants. My only complaint is that they dont have BAGELS & CREAM CHEESE!
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Mandy McWherter
Great place to see and be seen in the Eest Village. Perfect for business meetings. The pastries are great and I love the pour-over light blend coffee and rosemary lemonade.
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Jonathan Nelson
This place is the bomb diggitty.... Love the chocolate chip cookies and cinnamon rolls... I would highly recommend the BLT as well... One of the best Ive ever had.
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Trevor Jessick
Wonderful little coffee shop downtown. Has a good selection of food items as well. I enjoyed my lunch there. Good place to get work done and has a nice atmosphere.
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brasco coop
I go here at least 3 times a week, great food, great pastrys, great espresso and an awesome friendly staff that takes the time to learn your name!
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Tej Dhawan
Great location for a comfy, accessible, friendly coffee shop. Please bring in a few healthy good options to accompany your awesome coffee
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Kenneth King
Fairly good food and drinks. Just like any other coffee shop / bakery, they have limited kitchen hours. Fun little place downtown.
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Tracey Stovall
Good coffee, pastries, and sandwiches in a trendy neighborhood, near the Capitol Building . Bring your laptop or meet friends.
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Nathan Wagner
Great coffee and atmosphere, plenty of windows makes it a great place to meet someone for a coffee break or people watch.
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Chad Shellmyer
Great little cozy place in East village. Yummy stuff and busy. They do not have an EMV option for credit cards here.
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David Mendenhall
Just learning about this place. Awesome vibe, great coffee and amazing treats with fun seating. Like the staff too!
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Isaac Hillaker
Very comfortable, nice environment. I meet with friends, go on dates, and study here! Coffee and food is great!
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Ashley Gray
By far the best coffee in the East Village. Some of the food is just so so, but the coffee is top notch.
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Rachel Van Roekel
Great vibes, love the location, and the bakery food looks tasty! House coffee could be better tho...
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Neil Magnuson
Thanks excellent out of the box flavors - great seating area - very kind staff - no parking hardly
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Samuel Weinberg
GREAT place! Incredibly friendly staff, wonderful coffee and a good place to spend an afternoon.
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Kyle Johnson
Good food and plenty of places to sit. The coffee is great too. Also serves beer on tap.
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Michael Dunham-LaGree
The best pain au chocolat in DSM! The pastries are ameowzing and INTELEGENSIA COFFEE!
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Seeta Mangra-Stubbs
I like everything except for one thing . . . I swear the bread is always burnt.
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Nathan smith
Love the place, the people, the treats...wish they had a few more food options.
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Natalie Henry
Love this place. I am a fan of their baked goods and tea. Reasonable price.
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Jonathan Rudnick
Good drinks and pastries. Lots of space to work while you enjoy the food.
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Francis Santana
Quiet, elegant and nice olace to share with friends or dating someone.
