Kaitlyn's Guidebook
Food Scene
Zombie Burger + Drink Lab
300 E Grand AveFun environment to grab some lunch or dinner!
Mitzi's
206 5th StreetAwesome place to grab a drink and/or bite. Very close to our home location.
Great place to grab a coffee/tea with the option of some food 👍
31 locals recommend
Smokey Row Coffee Co.
1910 Cottage Grove AveGreat place to grab a coffee/tea with the option of some food 👍
Fav place to grab a coffee and pastry! They also have some wonderful breakfast and lunch dishes.
46 locals recommend
La Mie Bakery
841 42nd StFav place to grab a coffee and pastry! They also have some wonderful breakfast and lunch dishes.
Looking for somewhere to grab a cocktail downtown? Bellhop, modern tiki bar, is one of the best in the East Village!
9 locals recommend
Bellhop
440 E Grand AveLooking for somewhere to grab a cocktail downtown? Bellhop, modern tiki bar, is one of the best in the East Village!
Lua Brewing
1525 High StreetAwesome craft beer and pet friendly
Great choice for craft beers! Also makes a great pit stop should you want to walk the trail around Gray's Lake.
25 locals recommend
Confluence Brewing Company
1235 Thomas Beck RdGreat choice for craft beers! Also makes a great pit stop should you want to walk the trail around Gray's Lake.
Great eats and very close by! Looking to walk around the Historic Valley Junction? St. Kilda will be the place you need to stop for breakfast/lunch/dinner.
6 locals recommend
St. Kilda Collective
333 5th StGreat eats and very close by! Looking to walk around the Historic Valley Junction? St. Kilda will be the place you need to stop for breakfast/lunch/dinner.
Looking to have coffee with some actual feline friends? Coffee Cats is an adorable Cat Cafe in Valley Junction.
Coffee Cats Cafe
312 5th StreetLooking to have coffee with some actual feline friends? Coffee Cats is an adorable Cat Cafe in Valley Junction.
Sightseeing
Blank Park Zoo
7401 SW 9th StDes Moines Art Center
4700 Grand AveJust a few blocks from us and free admission!
Grays Lake
Pappajohn Sculpture Park
1330 Grand AveHistoric Valley Junction is known for its small town shops, eats, and occasional farmers markets during the summer months!
46 locals recommend
Valley Junction
Historic Valley Junction is known for its small town shops, eats, and occasional farmers markets during the summer months!