Gateway Market
2002 Woodland Ave, Des Moines, IA
Crema's Take
“The vegan "chicken" sandwich here is legitimately transformative—crispy, satisfying, and the kind of dish that converts skeptics—and it's attached to a full food co-op market where you can grab quality ingredients while you're at it. Huge, reasonably priced bowls (tofu banh mi, chicken noodle soup) and a casual family-friendly vibe make this a reliable spot for a lingering lunch, though some longtime regulars grumble about recent price creep.”
What to expect
Classic coffee drinks done right. A slow-sit, laptop-friendly, outdoor seating spot, good for meetings. Full breakfast, pastries, and light food on the menu. Family friendly. Wifi.
Google Reviews
while I have spoken highly of gateway for many years. Place is becoming pretty lame and way too expensive. Cold soba noodles… Used to be $6.00 Then $8.99 Now they’re $12.00 It’s just noodles and sesame seeds. Did the tarrifs really make the cost of noodle that high? It’s…
My partner and I stopped here for dinner last night. We ordered fish and chips, a bowl of chicken noodle soup, and two desserts. While waiting for our meal, we were treated to the sounds of their kitchen staff talking trash about a customer....that was still standing in the cafe…
COME HERE. Whether you are visiting or live here, it is an absolute must. The cafe's vegan "chicken" sandwich is life. It is truly perfection. That aside, their other foods are amazing as well. Their vegan selection is great with many options across the board as well as gluten…
The Market Cafe has been one of my favorite places for quite some time. I am a teacher and a colleague and I have a standing date for dinner every year before we chaperone the homecoming dance. I also love their breakfast menu and bring my out of town guests here. The Santa Fe…
Great cafe attached to a food co-op market. Huge servings for a great value. There are three plant- based options and we recommend the tofu banh mi. It has just the right amount of spice. Noticed others drinking wine while they waited for their takeout. We’ve been twice and…
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