A day of antiquing can be a lot of fun, but it can also be tiring! We’ve all had that day when we spend hour after hour combing the aisles, then look up, and it’s late, and we’re starving and exhausted. Think we can catch a wink on that antique couch? Probably not, but that’s why it’s always amazing to find an antique or thrift store with an on-site cafe, coffee shop, bar, or food court.
We found a great antique store coffee shop in Iowa called West End Architectural Salvage, located in Downtown Des Moines. This antique store specializes in vintage furniture and home furnishings, often taken from old buildings purchased or renovated. It’s one of the most uniquely beautiful and fascinating antique shops in Iowa, and that extends to its one-of-a-kind coffee shop; it is one of the coolest hangouts in Des Moines.
If you’re the kind of person who wants every item in your house to be a conversation piece, this is the place for you. This antique shop specializes in unique items rescued from houses that have been demolished, renovated, or otherwise altered — and you won’t believe how many one-of-a-kind furnishings are here. The items are always changing, ranging from modern and quirky tchotchkes to statues from houses well over a century old. The finds here are amazing, and you never know what you’ll discover as you walk through the rooms and floors of this one-of-a-kind salvage store.
You’ll want to spend at least a few hours exploring, so a break at the in-house coffee shop is a great idea. This truly is a coffee shop — no food is typically available — but a glass of liquid energy topped with indulgent foam and swirls is exactly the ticket to get you back to optimum antiquing strength. You also have the option to order a glass of wine! Like everything else here, the coffee shop has a true vintage charm. This kind of place is an antiquer’s dream come true.
There’s no denying how unique this antique shop is, with its selection of antiques and vintage goods for sale and an on-site coffee shop. Have you browsed the aisles at West End Architectural Salvage yet? If so, have you also ordered a drink, whether coffee or a glass of wine, at this antique and salvage store with a coffee shop in Iowa?
You can learn more about this place on the West End Architectural Salvage website, and you can follow the West End Architectural Salvage & Coffee Shop Facebook page to see the coolest new finds in stock…