The Des Moines Register

Inclusion, sense of community are why Java Joe's leaves a lasting legacy in Des Moines

For nearly three decades, Java Joe’s CoffeeHouse has been home, with hot coffee always brewing, to poets, musicians, misfits and politicians. It was a place for leisurely, solo cappuccino-sipping and ...
The Des Moines Register

Java Joe's CoffeeHouse closes, ending an era of political and theatrical tradition on Fourth Street

Java Joe’s CoffeeHouse, a community gathering space and rite of passage for many a political candidate and media pundit, closed its doors in downtown Des Moines after 29 years. The restaurant ...
KCCI Des Moines

Popular downtown Des Moines coffee shop moves after 29 years

A popular downtown Des Moines coffee shop is moving to Ankeny. Java Joes announced on Facebook Tuesday that after 29 years it's closing the location on Fourth Street near Court Avenue. The shop is ...
AZ Central

Des Moines said goodbye to some beloved restaurants and cafés in 2021. Here are 5 of the saddest closings.

In 2021 as pandemic hardships continued to affect the hospitality industry, some Des Moines restaurants and café owners made the difficult decision to close their storefronts permanently. Some were ...