Lovers of the Bean Juice Unite!
I love coffee. I make no bones about it–I love the sweet bean juice.
As such, I like to find places that make a good cup of Joe here in the Des Moines area. There’s a lot of national chains, a few decent local ones, but there’s one I go back to all the time–Scooters at 63rd and Grand in West Des Moines.
Why?
I like the atmosphere. The baristas behind the counter usually know my name and exactly what I’m drinking. Plus, the manager Jill is one for great conversation (and sometimes she gives me free coffee!)
They’re based out of Omaha, which is where my wife, Kerry, is from. Whenever we go back to visit her folks, I know that we’re headed to Scooters–and that is a very good thing. It’s one of the few coffee shops that Kerry will actually get coffee from–she doesn’t even like coffee, but Scooters is that good.
I usually spend Wednesday mornings at Scooters doing my sermon preparation for the week (it’s quiet), answering emails (free wifi), talking with the baristas (they’re friendly) and interacting with all of you.
So if you’re in Des Moines or ever passing by, head on down to Scooters. Grab a coffee (dark roast is the best), a mocha (I get a triple iced myself) or a chai (my wife loves these) and tell them BeDeviant.com sent you!
(Update: You must, you must, you must say hello to “the Joey” the next time you’re at Scooters!)
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how I miss thee Scooters. Well done on the sponsor post, my man. I am trying to find a Scooter's equivalent here in Winston-Salem, but none quite yet. Keep doing what you're doing, hope Easter went well for the Wise family.
Stand strong buddy! You will find something, I'm sure…. The Scoots shall miss you!
Easter was great – how was it in your neck of the woods!
Easter was good. This was the first year I wasn't an involved member of the church where I attended Easter. It was good that I got to see things from an outsiders perspective. I have been journaling a little about that, things churches clearly overlook because they don't have an outsider chiming in when they plan. It makes me all the more excited about our work with One Church. Some momentum is building already! I heard Hope blew it out of the water, I will listen to the podcast.
Figures they are now open after moving from Valley Junction
. They had a sign out front for almost two years.
I'll have to check them out when I'm over that way. Always on the look out for great coffee. Thanks for the suggestion.
Come by sometime – make sure you tell them we sent you
How was your Easter?
I love coffee but I've had some bad experiences finding good local coffee houses. I end up going to bux.
I must chime in on this one. My all-time favorite coffee house…Smokey Row.
http://www.smokeyrow.com
It is based in small town Pleasantville of all places and was recently voted best coffee shop in central Iowa. They also have shops in Pella and Oskaloosa.
But never fear Des Moines peeps, they will soon be opening a new shop downtown at 1910 Cottage Grove. You will soon be able to enjoy the goodness of Smokey Row!