This place uses to be great but has really gone downhill. I owed a coworker lunch so we came by. Her turkey sandwich had such hard bread it was borderline inedible. Their mushroom soup was very bland and had a weird texture. I also grabbed a cookie and it was very mushy in the middle. There was a weird bitter chunk of I think baking powder or baking soda. I chose a Turkey club planning to pick the bacon off but it was chopped really tiny and weirdly wet and mushy, spread over the bread? I can't really hold that against them it was on me for ordering it but I didn't expect bacon to look like that. The bread had a god chew but was really bland. This place used to be great, I loved their mushroom sandwich. When they took it off the menu I quit coming. I am really bummed that the quality dropped so much. The desserts are so tempting looking but I don't think I will be back again. read more

Came here for breakfast. I only got one thing, a fruit tart to go. But I will say the tart that I had was pretty good, cost was reasonable. Additionally, I find this place really charming. I really like the interior, and i would totally come here for sit down at some point in the future read more

This review is only for their coffee. Ordered an Americano ( wonder why an Espresso is $3 and an Americano is $4? Cost of water?) and realized too late that it was the weakest Americano I've ever had. Go for the pastry , skip the Americano read more

La Mie Elevate - Americano - Cafes Near Me - Des Moines, Iowa

Incredible pastries. Friendly service. This is half a chocolate croissant. I woke up as i was eating it. Very tasty. read more

La Mie Elevate - Half a chocolate croissant. :) - Cafes Near Me - Des Moines, Iowa

Long lines, but they go fast and it's totally worth it!!! Pre made sandwiches are delicious!!

The food was amazing! I had the meat scramble and my son had a breakfast sandwich. We both had leftovers (so took half home) and agreed that we would come back and probably share next time. The service was prompt and the gentleman at the counter was kind and friendly. The atmosphere seemed good - it was quiet (we were there mid morning) and the decor was neat. read more

La Mie Elevate - Breakfast croissant got a thumbs up - Cafes Near Me - Des Moines, Iowa

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Clean environment, nice staff, food was yummy, service is fast. I would come back while in Des Moines this week.

This is the new pizza they have. Old crust is gone. One of the main reasons I liked the other pizza was the crust. This cracker like "flatbread" does not come even close. Not buying pizza there again. read more

La Mie Elevate - New pizza with new crust - Cafes Near Me - Des Moines, Iowa

Easy access from downtown Des Moines Marriott. We had burritos on special one day. Good flavor but overpowered by too many green peppers. Egg scramble another morning was great. My buddy loved the croissant and bread options. Will go back . read more

Great place for coffee and breakfast (I assume great for lunch too). Egg white salmon omelette, awesome coffee. It is in the sky-walk, so 2nd floor of this building. Easy to get to from the Marriott if you just follow the skywalk around. This was $14. Worth it. read more

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Fresh food fast! Huge proportions great ambience. I had the avocado croissant and mushroom soup all top-notch. They put an entire half of avocado on my sandwich. Good deal. read more

Great quality food and delicious!! Love the new space. Could see myself working at this location for hours. Service was fast and friendly. read more

Egg white omelette with spinach and avocado. Something nice and simple that you can't go wrong with. read more

La Mie Elevate - Avocado Omelette - Cafes Near Me - Des Moines, Iowa

I had previously only eaten the exquisite pecan-encrusted cinnamon rolls at La Mie Elevate. I try and avoid La Mie Elevate, because those tasty little (huge, actually) pastries are both addictive and delicious. It doesn't help that La Mie Elevate is on the skywalk level of Two Ruan, where my office resides. On Wednesday however, I wanted lunch, and I wasn't in the mood for the skywalk-oriented food courts. So, I decided to check out the lunch options at La Mie Elevate. I was very surprised to see how affordable many of the options were. They have quite a few salads, soups, and sandwiches available. I listened to the soups of the day, and they were not what I wanted. The salads also didn't really meet my requirements either. The sandwiches however, were a different story entirely. I saw a Smoked Salmon sandwich. I was intrigued. Upon further perusal, it was clear that this was basically the equivalent of a lox bagel, only on bread. I was sold. For just under $7, it was pretty hard to argue with. They often have rows of the sandwiches pre-made, but they were out of the Smoked Salmon, so they had to make me one fresh. No complaints from me on that one. I had my sandwich within a few minutes and went back up to my desk on the 14th floor. I opened my sandwich, and immediately began drooling. The sandwich was huge. There was a LOT of smoked salmon, a bunch of capers, a pile of onions, a few slices of tomato, and a healthy dollop of cream cheese on the bottom. Oh my. The first bite was wonderful. The fresh bread was soft, the smoked salmon meaty and delicious, the capers nice and salty, and the cream cheese rounded everything out. It was a damn near perfect bite, as were all the subsequent bites. It took me all of about four minutes to devour the entire thing. It was phenomenal. I like getting the smoked salmon bagels from Bruegger's, but this was some next level smoked salmon action. The amount of food you get here for the money paid, and the quality of that food, is quite impressive. I now have a new option for my lunch hour, I just have to make sure to avoid La Mie Elevate during breakfast, so I am not seduced by the Pecan encrusted cinnamon rolls. *wipes away drool* read more

La Mie Elevate - Smoked Salmon sandwich. Tried not to drool on it while I took the picture. - Cafes Near Me - Des Moines, Iowa

Great local option in the skywalk. Food is fresh, light delicious and quick. I go for one of their salads typically which are bigger and filling. read more

Dropping another star as the details aren't being properly attended to. It's unfortunate, but yet again I find what could be great is starting to consistently be just average. read more

This location is bigger and better than the other location downtown! There are many pastries laid out on the counter to tempt you as you wait in line to order. I want to try it all! The staff is always very helpful which is great because they can get pretty busy. I usually go early or after the lunch hour. Theres more dining space at this location. They still have the made and ready to go foods too. Ive tried the snoked salmon sandwich and salmon & wild rice. Both turned out great. I also had the nouget and a deliscious blueberry pastry. I will definitely be a regular here! read more

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This place is a blessing and a curse! I love having the option to get a vegan muffin or sandwich or something (I think they still have a vegan sandwich on the menu), but I definitely feel the temptation working in Ruan 2!!! It's right there! La Mis makes a mean vegan latte, too. Excellent service here like at all La Mie's! Worth a stop, always!! read more

This place is beautiful. Absolutely stunning. The have covered the entire entrance with glass so you can see everything when you pass by. The place has a more modern feel with all of the lights tables and super large counters. The food is La Mie. Need I say more. Ok I will. It's great. I heard this location is also baking it's own bread and pastries. It has both aspects of their other locations. You can grab pre-made items to go or you can have stuff made on the spot like eggs. Today I got the French Ham with Brie and dijon. Fabulous. So if you're in a hurry or want to sit and take in the day you can do it in Elevate. read more

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The veggie scramble is my go to regardless of if I'm here for breakfast or lunch. The coffee and pastries are also too good to pass up. So conveniently located for people working downtown! read more

WOW great find on the sky ridge! 3 breakfast for $20. Large portions are fresh and healthy. Croissant that flaked and melted in mouth slight buttery flavor with egg and avocado. Chia tea latte heaven! read more

The best Carmel pecan roll ever! The dough is similar to a croissant which helps the roll have a crispy texture. I haven't ever found anything to compare. They have great bread and omelets. read more

What a great spot in the Des Moines skywalks. I went there after an afternoon workout at the Y and thought this will be a quick and healthy place to grab lunch. Like all of downtown Des Moines skywalk restaurants this place is only open during breakfast and lunch Monday thru Friday sadly... (we need to change this! Who's with me?) The place is trendy looking like a showroom at Ikea. Many business folks coming in for lunch but it's kind of expected but the place is super casual. (I literally came from the Y with no shower... yay me!) The staff there were real nice and as we got there, the person behind the counter asked if we've been there and walked through the menu and how to order and if we had any further questions. It's always nice to be welcomed that way when going to a place the first time. I got a salad with salmon and it was divine. I don't really know how describe a great salad but the salmon was still juicy went well with the accompanied dressing and half avocado. I want to come back here again to try more of their menu. I've been to the La Mie Bakery and that never disappointed either so I'll definitely be back here. read more

The service was amazing and they were extremely accommodating for a large group of 18 impromptu every single person ordered and was quickly served. Every single person loved their meal also. What an excellent place for lunch! read more

It's in the DesMoines Skywalk. That was Fun exploring, and we came across this place at breakfast food was okay. Service was good and Skywalk makes the ambiance. read more

I liked this place. We had a breakfast here. I recommend it. Service is very good as well as the food. You will love it, if you like pastries! Croissants, eggs, avocado.... read more

La Mie Elevate - Cafes Near Me - Des Moines, Iowa

Love the omelettes, sandwiches and the pastries! Wonderful spot to go if you work off of the sky walk. The drinks are not anything special but everything else is. read more

La Mie Elevate - Pastry and a mocha. - Cafes Near Me - Des Moines, Iowa

I tried French Onion soup for the 1st time in my life. Good Lord, what have I been missing?! I have nothing to compare it to, La Mie....but I am sure you do it better than most. Everything I get here is AMAZING! read more

This place is decorated very nice and the service is fast and friendly. The line may look long but it goes by quick. Plenty of seating inside as well. We got the curry egg salad which was very light in the curry so it wasn't overwhelming and we also got the albacore tuna salad sandwich. Both sandwiches were very good and the bread was so soft and complimented the ingredients in the sandwich. I did try a sandwich that was premade since I had a meeting to attend and that bread wasn't the softest, so I would recommend dining in if you can. The desserts are also very good. The creme brûlée, tiramisu and the cheesecake are all good options. The pastries look amazing too so I'll be trying them soon. read more

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So I just realized I haven't left a review. I eat here 3 to 4 times a week for lunch. I spend roughly $10 a lunch and have water to drink. So a really pretty good price point for downtown. The food is fresh. When I get a sandwich the lettuce is cut from a head, not pulled from a bag. I generally stick with the Cobb salad, quinoa black bean, or ham sandwich. read more

Oh what a joy! I loaded up before i went home. Great breakfast, lunch, pastries, soups. Truly an authentic croissant in the middle of nowhere! read more

Best salads around! Super friendly and speedy service. My favorite place for lunch in the skywalks.

Unexpectedly cool place. Great food. There's a reason why there's a little line at lunch....

Whoop whoop! Great breakfast. Great bread. Happy place to eat. Even if they don't do oatmeal, I could come back. I wish they were open in the evenings, but I understand the market. read more

Price per portion here is surprisingly great; I usually assume that downtown establishments need to hike their prices but La Mie proved me wrong! They also offer many healthy options. The lines appear long but it's moves quickly and they bring the food to your table. This is a great addition to downtown -- catering to the business lunch crowd. Love it! read more

A morning omelet balanced with a side of geeens and throw in the blueberry pastry and iced caramel latte; trust me, not the fit of your pants, it is worth the i indulgence! The omelet is so fluffy and loaded with ingredients and served with a side of herbed sour cream which truly rounds out the flavors. The crispy texture of the blueberry pastry paired with the creamy center & fresh pop of reduced blueberries makes this an addictive go to. I truly crave this! read more

This place is my go to for a healthy lunch! Their grain bowls are so good! I also love to stop here when I have a sweet tooth and need one of their delicious pastries. Even if the line looks long it goes quickly.. excellent quick service! read more

La Mie Elevate - Quinoa Black Bean bowl.. so good!!! - Cafes Near Me - Des Moines, Iowa

La Mie is a great place for pastries (best in town) and refreshing options for breakfast & lunch.

Delicious lunch spot. Highly recommend the tarragon chicken salad sandwich.

I've come back a couple of times on my last trip to Des Moines and service has been pleasant and friendly. Either my last feedback somehow was cause for reflection and change (I doubt it, my feedback's typically ignored promptly) or service on my previous trips were flukes and I was an inconsiderate judgmental idiot (much more likely) but either way I have walked out of there the last 2 times happy not only with my breakfast but with the service I was given. As such, I bump them up to 5 stars. read more