Tucked along Grand Avenue, Pal Joey's Lounge is where the coffee is poured with intention and the cocktails are crafted without apology. Come for the drink. Stay for the night.
Pal Joey's Lounge wasn't built to fill a gap in the Des Moines nightlife — it was built because the city deserved a place that actually listens to what its people want. A place where the morning pour-over is as thoughtfully made as the evening old-fashioned.
We opened our doors on Grand Avenue with one simple belief: great drinks don't need a dress code, and good company doesn't need an excuse. Whether you're grabbing a coffee between meetings or settling in with a cocktail after hours, this is your lounge.
Every detail — from the lighting to the music to the way a glass lands on your table — is designed to make you feel like you're exactly where you're supposed to be.
Avenue Location
Coffee to Cocktails
Open All Week
By day, we pour. By night, we pour something stronger. Here's what makes a visit to Pal Joey's different from the rest of Grand Avenue.
Single-origin beans, carefully roasted and pulled to order. From a bright Ethiopian pour-over to a velvety flat white — we take the morning ritual seriously.
Our bar program is built around house-made syrups, fresh-squeezed citrus, and spirits you'll actually recognize. Nothing pretentious. Everything intentional.
Low lighting, rich textures, and a soundtrack that fills the room without filling your ears. It's the kind of space where conversations deepen and nights stretch a little longer.
The mood, the details, the moments that make Pal Joey's feel like home.
Whether it's a quick coffee between errands or a long evening with good people, Pal Joey's Lounge is here for you — every day of the week, right here on Grand Avenue.