The Deadly Dirge of Des Moines Ghost Tour
Uncover the eerie secrets of Des Moines with our captivating ghost tour, where you'll wander through the city's most haunted and historic sites under the cover of night.
Chain and Spoke is a cafe in The Avenues, Des Moines.
Editorially verified June 26, 2026 by Elliot Marsh, TableJourney editor. Source.
Uncover the eerie secrets of Des Moines with our captivating ghost tour, where you'll wander through the city's most haunted and historic sites under the cover of night.
Address: 515 28th St Unit 102, Des Moines, IA 50312
Des Moines' longest-running specialty roaster, small-batch roasting on-site since 1993. The Ingersoll Avenue room is decorated with artifacts, textiles
Signature drink: Small-batch roasted espresso
Coffee shop by day and wine bar Wednesday-Friday evenings inside the restored Hotel Fort Des Moines; one of downtown's most atmospheric morning rooms.
Signature drink: European-style espresso and by-the-glass wine
A busy all-day breakfast and brunch cafe in the East Village open seven days from 06:00, with vegan options clearly marked on the menu alongside classic
Signature drink: Morning coffee with full breakfast menu
Consistently cited as one of the best bakeries in Des Moines, Scenic Route operates a comfortable East Village cafe alongside its baking programme.
Signature drink: Coffee with house pastry
A bookshop and coffee combination at the quieter eastern end of the East Village, combining a curated independent bookshop with quality coffee in a calm,
Signature drink: Specialty espresso
A coffeehouse and kitchen on E Grand Avenue in the East Village: specialty coffee alongside a full breakfast and lunch menu, daily from 07:00.
Signature drink: Specialty coffee with full kitchen menu
Des Moines' longest-running specialty roaster, small-batch roasting on-site since 1993. The Ingersoll Avenue room is decorated with artifacts, textiles
Signature drink: Small-batch roasted espresso