Smokey Row Coffee
Coffee Shop and Café$$$$
Sherman Hill, Des Moines
The coffee at Smokey Row Coffee is a can't miss
"cheeseburger chowder in the bread bowl."(13 Tips)
"Get the chocolate smokey row shake!!"(6 Tips)
"Sweet Georgia Brown is absolutely delicious."(4 Tips)
"Love the Voodoo Chai...get it spiced with no whip cream"(4 Tips)
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Cheeseburger chowder in a bread bowl, the fresh chips, the ice cream selection. These people do it right. I love the decor, and the way I feel while I am there.
Erik RowleyOctober 26, 2015Great, unique coffee joint in Des Moines. I love the vintage Midwest feel, old tin coka-cola signs and all. The snickers latte is worth a try or cool off with a Sioux City Sarsaparilla.
Juice MagazineOctober 25, 2011Best for a business meeting over coffee http://dmreg.com/yfy2iX With several large tables, and the ability to pull together smaller ones, it’s an ideal place for group studies or business meetings. Read more
Cassidy OverbeyJuly 24, 2016Great food and nice décor! Sometimes it can get really packed, one time my family went in and couldn't find a place to sit, so we had to go somewhere else. Other than that great place!
Everything about this place is absolute perfection. I would even go as far as to say it's the perfect coffee shop. Definitely try the muffins and the turtle mocha and get a table by a window- Great atmosphere. Plenty of room. Great place to get work done or study. Free refills on coffee. If you love tarimisu, it's amazing! Also check out the unique lattes and mochas like the Nutty Irishman
Brent GatewoodSeptember 6, 2020Well, I would have taken a picture of the cinnamon roll, but...uh, we ate it too fast. Coffee great. Cinnamon roll great. Stop - I’ll be back!
The coffee & bakes goods are SOLID. My absolute favorite, however, is the “Smokey Row”, it’s a chocolate shake/malt with a shot of espresso blended in. It’s MAGNIFICENT!
The pumpkin spice latte with soy milk is very good and the people that work there are very friendly and give great customer service.- Cheeseburger soup in a bread bowl is to die for! And the cheesecake choices make it my favorite coffee shop in town.
Best coffee shop in town! Always run into at least two people I know every time!! Good place to conduct business, bible study, games & hang out
Don't want to smell like coffee after an afternoon of drinking it and working on projects or papers? Stop by Smo-Row! Free coffee refills, awesome food for all meals and great milkshakes.
Rick CampbellApril 30, 2015A great place to meet. Great selection of coffee and pastries. A great atmosphere to brainstorm with friends and co-workers.
CourtneyAugust 6, 2014They NEED to offer coconut milk or almond milk! They also have very few items you can eat if you're gluten-free.
Estepha FrancisqueDecember 28, 2015A great spot to chill or for a casual date. Great environment and unique offerings. One of Des Moines' best spots!
KT FloridaJanuary 20, 2015There's much more here besides just coffee, like ice cream/shakes and burgers/sandwiches. Plus a drive through!
If you're a frequent visitor and/or live in the DSM area, ask for a punch card. After 10 (speciality) drinks, you get one free!- CourtneyJuly 11, 2014They still don't offer coconut milk or almond milk. Kind of hard to have a drink here if you're dairy & soy free, unless you like black coffee.
Liv SlaterDecember 24, 2012Everything they have to offer is amazing, it doesn't matter if you get dinner, dessert, coffee, tea, etc. You literally cannot go wrong here.
Jazmine BrownNovember 8, 2016I love the atmosphere & decor of this coffee shop. Try the voodoo chai & cinnamon rolls. Yummy 😋
Their Hot Fudge Mocha is a favorite of mine. I often go through their drive thru before I hop on I-235.
Espresso shake with extra shots=in love!!! I live on Starbucks but this place is an awesome establishment that earns my patronage!
If you love chocolate or brownies, get one of the Espresso brownies by the cash register. You will not be disappointed.- I always get a mocha, and I love the cheeseburger chowder in the bread bowl.
Jake MonahanSeptember 30, 2015Great coffee. Always really packed, and long lines; but the service is really fast!
With some of the best coffee in Des Moines smokey row is one of the new places to do homework or just catch up with friends!
If you are debating between a caffeinated drink and something sweet go for the smokey row shake. It has shots of espresso and ice cream.
Myra Krieger-CoenDecember 12, 2013They have outlets you can use to charge your laptops! Such a great accommodation :)
Lanae GreeneDecember 8, 2014The Tuscan turkey panini is good. Filling but not too much. The vanilla chai tea is AMAZING!
Try the Chocolate Chai! If you want to make it healthier, ask them to make it with milk. Even if you are not fond of Chai, you will love this!
Ross HesseltineJuly 29, 2012On a hot day, grab a caramel shake with whipped cream. The blend of sweet and salty. Love it.
Anna KellySeptember 28, 2013They need another expresso machine and a few more baristas. I love this place but it took me 30min to get a mocha.
If you love coffee AND ice cream you don't have to choose. Get a Smokey Row shake. Delicious!
Any of their teas are a great choice. Soothing, delicious, and free refills on your pot as well!
Definitely try the vanilla chai it is amazing! For food either cheeseburger chowder or a panini
Don't tell my mom, but Smokey Row's chili is just as good as her homemade recipe! Try it on a chilly day for a hearty treat.
Halli KubesApril 11, 2013Great study spot for Drake students, plus free refills on coffee. What could be better!?- Convenient drive-thru to grab a quick, local coffee while passing through Des Moines.
Try the Vanilla Chai! It's AMAZING! It tastes like crumb cake..only in the liquid form. Excellent atmosphere here too! (bring stuff to study if you want!)
- Vanilla Voodoo Chai. Great drink for a casual evening or night time study session!
Blueberry muffins will melt-in-your-mouth- ask for it warmed up!
The smokey row shake is delicious, but I highly recommend the egg nog shake during the holidays.
Chicken pot pie lunch special was very good. EAt MoRE chIKEn!
Order the Blushing Pink Latte! It's a delicious raspberry mocha drink, and only here for a limited time in February.
Get a booth, grab a cup of Highlander Grog, and enjoy. :-)
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