Southern Cross Bakery ★ 4.2
East Village bakery with long-fermented sourdough and Scandinavian-influenced viennoiserie; limited weekend specials with a loyal E Locust Street following.
Worth the queue: Sourdough loaves and Danish pastries
CuisineArtisan Bakery
Price$
Neighborhoodeast-village
HoursMon-Sat 07:00-16:00; closed Sun
Phone+1 515 288 0004
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Location
Address: 350 E Locust St Ste 104, Des Moines, IA 50309
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Worth the queue: Sourdough loaves and Danish pastries
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