Scenic Route Bakery

pastry's are the best, eggnog is delish, but top 30% of the cup was foam.

A fantastic coffee shop in the heart of East Village. They have plenty of seating indoors and outdoors. Their drink choices are solid, my favorites are the Honeybee or any of their teas. They have great lunch options! They mostly have salads and sandwiches, but all very tasty and the portions are great for the price. The best part is their wide assortment of baked goods. The cookies and pinwheels are top notch and their various croissants are always a strong pick. I come here at least once a week, if not more. Highly recommend.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I love the atmosphere, good coffee and amazing pastries and baked goods.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Cinnamon Rolls, Chocolate Croissants

The best croissants in Des Moines, no question. I've tried other croissants in town, and nothing compares to Scenic Route they have the correct texture. Soft and airy on the inside and flaky on the outside. If you are craving an authentic croissant, go to Scenic Route Bakery.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Plain Croissants, Salad, Chocolate Croissants

great vibe!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 4

The easiest coffee shop for coffee meetings downtown, plus they have great scones

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Loved it! Went to check it out before a business meeting coming up. Very nice! Appreciate the in and outdoor seating options. Also appreciate the industrial mixed vibe.

I had a chocolate pinwheel which was drool worthy. So fresh, so tasty, so flaky, so chocolaty! Also had a diet coke cause I am not much for coffee. They had a great selection of pastries and coffee and sandwiches and more.

Order at the counter and find your own seat. I sat outside since it was gorgeous. Can see the capital right around the corner.

Open Monday- Saturday, closed Sunday. I think my total was $8 or something. I wasn't paying attention when paying! Too much to look at.

In the heart of the East Village so plenty of other things to do nearby as well.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Great little coffee shop. Good pastries.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Very welcoming cafe! Competent and friendly service, the food (breakfast) came very quickly. The atmosphere is very inviting.
Greetings from Switzerland! ??

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Smelled like rotten food.

Atmosphere: 1

Service: 4

Great place to stop instead of a "chain"! Great food and coffee drinks.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Salad

The soup was wonderful! As was the Lemonade and cookie to cool off our hot weather. The atmosphere is super peaceful and everyone is very friendly and kind. :)

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Cookies

The service and atmosphere were fantastic! The staff was on top of things and helpful and the food came out fast.I got the ‘Hot Piglet’ it was good! Satisfied the craving but I think my expectations were a bit too high based off of other reviews?Definitely worth the stop tho

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Went here for a sweet treat on my birthday, absolutely loved the coconut oat bar!! We also got a chocolate croissant and it was very yum. The service great and there were lots of kind, social people inside the shop - will be returning!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Good pastries and good coffee, sadly the time I decided to give it a try the young lady who served me was not really happy or friendly, which really dulled the experience.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 1