Smokey Row
300 Grand Ave, West Des Moines, IA
Crema's Take
“Smokey Row is a cozy neighborhood spot where you'll find genuinely fresh pastries and croissants that justify a detour, plus a thoughtful coffee menu that rewards exploration beyond the usual suspects. The fireplace-side seating and dog-friendly vibe make it feel like a living room rather than a chain café, though the small team does get stretched during peak hours, so patience pays off. Staff like Ella genuinely care—offering pup cups and real warmth—making it worth timing your visit right for a quick lunch or leisurely work session.”
What to expect
Google Reviews
Food and coffee is good but they are only two people working. There are taking care of dine in, take out and drive thru orders. Our order came really late. The staff were sweet and nice but they really need more people.
The food is decent and the coffee is good. Working from here can be a struggle. If you work in software, technology, in any field of design, any kind of entertainment-adjacent field of any stripe, you'll probably struggle to use their wifi for work. They block most of what you need at the network level for some reason. Bring your own or go almost anywhere else.
In need of a quick lunch that is tasty and very fresh then drive thru at Smoky Row’s for an immensely good Croissant Chicken Salad Sandwich. The croissant is truly fresh and you receive a heaping balance of chicken salad with chips all under $10. A good deal.
We stopped by for a coffee and ended up grabbing something to eat. They had a nice selection of drinks, which was fun to choose from. We sat in some cozy chairs next to the fireplace. There were multiple people there with their laptops, and the atmosphere is really ideal for that. We had a turkey croissant sandwich. There weren't any condiments such as mayo offered or vegetables (pickle or tomato) I did ask for a tomato, and the server gave me several slices. Cute coffee shop. Friendly service. Although it's attached to hyvee Gas Station, it is a quaint, clean and cool place.
Fast and fresh! Ella helped us at the drive thru and was an absolute gem. We got two early riser sandwiches and they were tasty. Ella offered us a pup cup and it made our pups day. Great service and clean!
Crema Reviews
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