Coffee Shop · Des Moines
Scenic Route Bakery
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Why Scout picked it
Scenic Route Bakery is a good spot for a casual breakfast or lunch with coffee and pastries, or a quick stop to pick up baked goods. Expect to spend an hour and $10-25 per person.
Featured in these outings
- Botanical Garden & East Village Sweets — Spend a delightful afternoon immersing yourself in the natural beauty of the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden. After exploring the diverse plant collections, take a short trip to the East Village for a coffee and pastry pick-me-up. This outing offers a lovely blend of nature and local charm.
While you're nearby
- OutdoorsMacRae Park
Green space on a bluff with dramatic downtown views, tennis courts, a pond & a playground.
- OutdoorsGray's Lake Park
167-acre park featuring a 1.9-mi. lighted walking path around a lake with small boat rentals.
- Nightlife300 Craft & Rooftop
- Arts & CultureScience Center of Iowa
Science-focused interactive galleries & learning labs plus a planetarium & IMAX cinema.
Scout verified August 2026