Smokey Row Coffee

The good:
Atmosphere is good at this place. Plenty of windows to sit next to and lots of outlets to charge your laptop. Wifi speed is good, at around 90mbps.

The bad:
Service was pretty slow for how empty the place was. There was someone wiping down the counter when I got there, and I waited 5 minutes while she finished before she even acknowledged that I was waiting.

I got a Chicken-inni sandwich and it was not very good. The sandwich lacked flavor and the chicken inside tasted as though it had been boiled not grilled. The sandwich itself fell apart as I ate it.

First time here. Was really suprised at the variety of options on the menu. Breakfast, coffee, and icecream.
The waffle sausage, egg and cheese sandwich was surprisingly delicious. The waffle had a candied syrup crust flavor to it that was really good, but at the same time was fluffy and moist. We also tried one in a biscuit. Depending on if your in the mood for savory or sweet both would be good.
The biscuits and gravy were good as well. The gravy reminded my S.O. of one of his favorites. There was plenty of gravy, enough for 2 biscuits even though the half order we got only had 1 biscuit.
The mocha Latte I got was good, but a little too sweet. Next time I'd try a flavored Latte or Breve without the mocha to see if I like it better.

Supper nice place!! Very helpful and Friendly staff. Update 11/17/22 I so enjoy this place. To meet up with friends or with family. The food is good, coffee, from what I hear is great. Not a coffee friend. I do love the Chai latte and the decaf tea. Most of all I enjoy the atmosphere, not quite the same as the downtown store. Yet, is suits Ankeny. Come and see for yourself. And you can get a bag of your favorite coffee for a gift or for yourself.

Rather busy afternoon. Waited in line, I was two cars deep. Took about 5 minutes to place my order. Excellent cup of decaf coffee. And here I am enjoying it with an excellent road song.

I ordered a yogurt parfait… the yogurt was low-quality and the fruit consisted of fake cherries and grenadine. I know yogurt probably isn’t their forte, but it certainly wasn’t worth the price.
On the plus side, the dining area was very beautiful, functional and clean.

got a coffee through the drive through (plain latte with oat milk) and was pleasantly surprised. Service was lovely and the coffee is yummy! The espresso itself is a little weak for my taste but not bad:) overall a good latte and a good experience. would reccomend

I'm at Smokey Row multiple times within any week. It's a pleasant place to hang-out, catch-up on work or socialize. I get coffee here regularly. But not because the coffee is great. Because it's not. Their coffee is no better than the coffee you can get at the gas station. The people who work here (Ankeny) are always pleasant and helpful.
The food that I've had here is actually really good.

Unfortunately, after todays experience I most likely won’t be back I ordered through the drive thru, when I got to window the worker started handing me drinks that weren’t mine, I stated what I had ordered. After a few minutes, he informed me that my stuff would be free due to charging my card on the wrong ticket. I had asked for a canceled payment receipt. He couldn’t print one or tell me the total that was charged. While waiting for my sandwich, I was brought 2 orders that weren’t mine. I’ve had a few other mishaps at this location but nothing like this.

LOVE! I visit every time I stay in Iowa.
There's lots of seating AND charging plugs.

My only complaint is that when I ask for no foam that doesn't mean there's an inch of void space - fill up the cup. I have to offer to pay more EVERY time so the baristas will fill up the cup properly.
I was a barista for years so I'm calling out shenanigans here.

I love the atmosphere here. Its always nice and relaxing and clean. I love to come here and study or chill. It's so calm. The music is really beautiful! And the coffee is delicious. The employees are so amazing and helpful. Definitely stop by!