Historic Valley Junction is one of the premier shopping destinations in the Midwest. Within our compact district, you’ll find an amazing variety of locally owned boutiques selling apparel, home decor, vintage and antique items, candy, and specialty gifts. Historic Valley Junction is known for its art galleries and print shops, as well as experiential businesses where you are the creator. Here you can get a new outfit, shop at a cocktail bodega, make your own custom candle, check out work by a new artist, pick up an Iowa-sourced snack, and much more.
* (These shops are financial supporters of the Historic Valley Junction Foundation)
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COFFEE CATS CAFE*
Iowa's first cat cafe! Probably one of the most pleasant places in Greater Des Moines if you're a cat lover.
COOPER’S ON 5TH*
Bringing upscale comfort food and drink to the Valley Junction area.
FOUNDRY DISTILLING COMPANY*
The Foundry at Valley Junction, an 1890’s railcar barn and iron Foundry, is reclaimed as a distillery, food + beverage hall, commissary kitchen, and place to connect!
G MIG’S 5TH STREET PUB*
Friendly hometown pub with homemade food that is simple yet excellent.
St. Kilda Collective
St. Kilda Collective is a full-service restaurant serving farm to table dishes, fresh-baked pastries, artisanal coffee drinks featuring Counter Culture Coffee, and a full bar serving cocktails, beer, and wine.
THE TAVERN PIZZA & PASTA*
Italian-American cuisine.