Chain & Spoke

515 28th St Unit 102, Des Moines, IA

★★★★★4.8(153 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

“Chain & Spoke serves as a genuine neighborhood gathering spot where the espresso pulls and pour overs are executed with real precision, drawing a loyal crowd that keeps this place humming throughout the day. Whether you're ducking in for a quick caffeine fix or settling in for a meeting, the team clearly takes their craft seriously while maintaining that approachable, unpretentious vibe that makes local coffee shops feel like home. With solid parking and a reputation that's earned those 4.8 stars honestly, this is the kind of place where coffee lovers and casual visitors alike find something worth their time.”

What to expect

Espresso-focused, with a pour-over program, good cold brew. A quick-grab spot, good for meetings. Parking available.

Craft espressoQuick grabMeetingsCold brewSpecialty drinksTraditional drinksPour overParking

Google Reviews

Brad Leu
★★★★★3 weeks ago

I've never experienced the bike part of the business, but the coffee part is great! This is where the cool kids hang out. The coffee is good and the food is good. I've always had good service here.

Amedeo Rossi
★★★★★2 months ago

Solid shop w great help. They have a full coffee offering with a beautiful La Marzocco machine. The coffee is sourced locally with Pammel Park Coffee. I often pick up some espresso for home, Brap. This is an old building with nice seating and great architectural appointments.…

MarcoDSM
★★★★★3 months ago

Bikes? Beers? Coffee? Food? All in one place!!?!?! Sign me up! Great vibes and amazing staff. Especially handy to drop off a fatbike covered in mud, sand, and grass and it is cleaned up quickly!

Melinda
★★★★★3 years ago

Love the space! It's modern, clean, kind of industrial, and wide open with a touch of quirkiness. We got their seasonal Cinnamon Maple Latté, regular hot latté, and a shot of espresso. Their default milk is oat milk. Love that! Their espresso machine is shut down at 3pm every…

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