Smokey Row Coffee - Ankeny
1530 SW Vintage Pkwy, Ankeny, IA
Crema's Take
“Smokey Row in Ankeny strikes that sweet spot between a quick caffeine pit stop and a genuine hangout spot, with a relaxed atmosphere that welcomes both coffee-focused visits and lingering work sessions. Their cold brew is a standout—smooth, well-executed, and strong enough to actually keep you going—and the kitchen turns out solid sandwiches that pair well with their varied coffee menu. Fair warning: consistency can be a bit uneven, especially with specialty drinks and orders, but when things click, you'll find a genuinely welcoming spot with friendly staff and a vibe that makes you want to stay awhile.”
What to expect
Google Reviews
This is a wonderful coffee house! The food is top notch, a they have many coffee options to choose from. The atmosphere is relaxed, with multiple seating options.
I will remove my one star once the staff are farther trained for their Job. Sometimes I need to buy syrup, or a syrup pump, but I feel bad because most of the time the front counter person looks helpless like they don’t know what to do. Later, they tell me they don’t sell either of the products. I have bought both before here, at this location. - you need to do better management
Great place to hang out or do work. Coffee & sandwich were pretty good. The iced latte tasted a bit burnt & was super light on ice- I assume the espresso was poured directly onto the ice which can create that burnt taste. The items in the pastry case looked so good but I didn’t have any room to try any. Overall, I would go back!
Tough to say on the atmosphere when you just use the drivethrough but the service was fast and very friendly. The cold brew with foam was one of the best I've had and kept me hopped up on caffeine for the 3 hour drive home. I will definitely be back!! Please open a location in the Waterloo cedar falls area and I'll be a regular!
Love the atmosphere here. Counter service was nice. I usually don't have order issues. Though this last time. My order to go was all messed up. I will chalk this one up to it being a pick-up order. I will know to double-check before I leave, if I do this again. When I dined in, all was great. Food it a hit and miss on some items. Bake goods are delicious. Cheese Burger soup is one of my favorites. Hamburgers are just so so.
Crema Reviews
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