Great atmosphere and desserts. Coffee was a bit dull but I think it's because of what I ordered which has a lot of milk in it? Scenic Route was fairly busy but the staff and customers were all friendly. I plan to go back to try something else :)
Good coffee and pastries. Amazing view and atmosphere. Serves Intelligentsia.
The specialty coffee/espresso drinks listed on the menu (such as honeybee) are way too sweet for my taste but the espresso and coffee themselves are delicious, so that's just something you may want to be aware of!
Fast and friendly service, great atmosphere, awesome pastries (the mini quiches are dangerous!), and tasty bevs. The Nancy is my go-to sandwich. Perfect spot for lunch, or to get some work done.
The first time I went to Scenic Route I was just exploring East Village and wanted to try something new. I drove past and decided to go there for breakfast even though I had never heard of it--little did I know it would end up being my favorite downtown DesMoines drink/food shop!
There's an excellent selection of different croissant flavors that are absolutely to die for (ham & cheese is my fave, and get there early so they're nice amd fresh!), and a ton of other delicious food & drink options.
Had the cinnamon roll. It's a soft, well risen bread base for the roll, a bread that would have been amazing on its own. Paired with the cinnamon it wasn't overly sweet, which is a refreshing change. The cream cheese frosting is obviously made in house. Also not too sweet. The staff are super friendly, the atmosphere is welcoming yet minimalist and earthy. A gem of a spot.
Overall it's bright and buzzing but also very pleasant and fairly quiet-- An amazing place to chat over breakfast AND my very favorite place to study and be productive! Best of everything and I will always recommend it to anyone :)
Scenic Route Bakery is a US Cafe based in Des Moines, Iowa. Scenic Route Bakery is located at 350 E Locust St #104, Des Moines, IA 50309, USA.
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