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Coffee shop · Beaverdale

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Pastry case with cinnamon rolls and baked goods at Grounds for CelebrationGrounds for Celebration storefront with a red awning

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One of the metro's first coffee shops, roasting its own beans since 1994. Cold brew lattes, cinnamon rolls, and house-made quiche, with shops in Beaverdale, Windsor Heights, and West Des Moines.

What to order

  • Cold brew latte
  • Cinnamon roll
  • House-made quiche
  • A bag of house-roasted beans

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