Chain & Spoke

Their lattès are the best I've had in Des Moines. They use oat milk, which foams really nicely. Also, they do some amazing lattè artwork sometimes. The staff is really friendly and efficient. It's located in a really interesting, restored older building, which has a cool vibe. I really love this place. Oh, and it's a bike shop, too! Haven't had a chance to use that yet, but the staff seems really friendly and knowledgeable. They carry an inventory of high quality bikes. I'm going to get my n...

First class service on every level, both at the coffee shop and the bike shop. The dining staff make you feel at home. Even though normally they would call you up when it was prepared, they came out and served me my food and coffee. This was on a busy Friday morning! Jeff and Jordan are quite the dynamic duo in the bike shop, I completely trust them to build any kind of bike. I have had them build me a Orca Aero (road bike) and now working with them on a Titanium Cyclocross bike. These are th...

Not seeing them at the Iowa Bike Expo to buy their coffee we decided to go to their shop, which was our first visit. Coffee is great. Unimpressed with their shop. The to go cups are terrible and only was offered one size, other sizes available if you are staying to drink it there. When ordering the counter gal seemed unimpressed when telling her what I was wanting. Almost like since she had to do more than push the button to dispense the coffee confused her. Parking is confusing as there are...

Chain & Spoke Coffee is an amazing coffee shop experience that I can't recommend enough. The expertly crafted Espresso and smooth, refreshing cold brew drinks are top-notch, and the friendly and knowledgeable staff make the experience even better. The ambiance is warm and inviting, with big windows providing natural light and a comfortable space for relaxing or working. One unique aspect of Chain & Spoke Coffee is the on-site bike repair shop. This practical setup allows you to enjoy your co...

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 day so keep that in mind when you visit. After 3pm they offer cold brew and drip coffees if I'm not mistaken. The espresso was fantastic! You'll first notice the bold aroma. At first glance, you'll see that the espress...