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Hours
| Sunday | 7 AM–4 PM |
| Monday (Labor Day) | 7 AM–4 PM Hours might differ |
| Tuesday | 7 AM–4 PM |
| Wednesday | 7 AM–4 PM |
| Thursday | 7 AM–4 PM |
| Friday | 7 AM–4 PM |
| Saturday | 7 AM–4 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 602 E Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309
Phone: (515) 243-0815
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Reviews
Felicia
Great book store with an adorable retro cafe, coffee, ice cream, and a whole vegan menu! Love that they carry Herbivorus Butcher vegan deli!! There is a stage towards the back of the book side for readings for small live music.
… moreJazminn Robles
I’m so mad I haven’t been here sooner! It hit all the major points; price, quality, service and atmosphere. I tried one of the vegan option sandwiches and the Cinnamon cappuccino. It’s very spacious and cozy with a lounge area, plenty tables, and all the books surrounding.
… moreAsia Gray
Loved the atmosphere and coffee, needs more comfortable furniture tho so i can enjoy my books. I didn’t like the stinky water that they were using on the beautiful wood floors, but other than that it was great I like the set up very cozy! And people were nice.
… moreJim Porter
I’m not normally a coffee drinker, but today as I was walking past this place, something compelled me to go inside and check it out (that “something” was a sudden torrential downpour). Friendly staff, good coffee, nice cozy place with a good solid roof that didn’t leak. Above and beyond: I really appreciate their help in figuring out the bus schedules so I could get home mostly dry.
… moreKatherine Koziel
Hello!
… moreYvette Clausen
Love the ambiance, literary menu names, ice cream, and coffee. My sandwich was Ben’s Bird of Courage. Looked perfect but too big to take a bite and everything fell out. Broccoli cheese soup tasted great but a little too liquid for my taste.
… moreCerberus Guard
The food and drinks were fantastic the first time I came with my brother and sister in law. The first time, the staff was wonderful. They were well-versed in their craft, and even gave recommendations when we weren’t sure. They were a bit slow but it was fine because we were able to browse the books while waiting. The second time however, I invited my mother along and we were all incredibly disappointed in the service. The food was incorrect, including an egg on a sandwich that shouldn’t have one, as were the drinks. I got the wuthering heights, a pumpkin and vanilla latte, and tasted neither pumpkin nor vanilla. It was much more disappointing this time. Both of the employees we saw seemed to be new, with limited experience and know-how. Whoever was in the kitchen was dressed very inappropriately with sweatpants that were worn far too low, and when she brought our food out it was very clear she wasn’t wearing anything under her shirt, including a bra.
… morePearl Alexander
We stopped twice, I had the Lorca and a Papa. Look at that bagel. It was falling apart and delicious. Des Moines is an annual trip and we will definitely stop again
… moreAnna Dentlinger
Super friendly staff who helped me find a great “surprise me” drink for my husband. They suggested the Gandalf with almond milk hot and he loved it. I got the Raven and it was a fantastic wake me up cold drink. Their book selection may be smaller than some shops but they still have a wide selection on topics so there is something for everyone! Thanks for being such a great little gem to find while we were home visiting family.
… moreRyan Stearns
Great prices and they serve Bauder’s pharmacy ice cream. Try a peppermint chip sundae with hot fudge!
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