Juniper Moon - Des Moines

Very mixed experience for the first time. We had a bigger group coming and sitting on the balcony for a bachelor party (which was beautiful btw! , but when the... read more Very mixed experience for the first time. We had a bigger group coming and sitting on the balcony for a bachelor party (which was beautiful btw! , but when the bartender came out to take our orders, he was not very friendly at all. I thought maybe it was just a piece of dry humor when one of our parties ordered a drink on the menu and he said no, but then it was incredibly unpleasant and we were all sitting there to stare at him until he finally said. We're out there, which was more unpredictable than he just said. He was really short with us in general too, and when we were asked whether we were allowed to switch the fire places out there, he said Well you want drinks or do you want the fire department store? .We have tried to make the best out of the situation, but have not really enjoyed the drinks very much (not sure if he just didn't make them right because he doesn't like us or if that was how the drinks are because all the other reviews here say they are delicious. In addition, there were some pretty nasty comments made about our group when some of our party went to use the bathroom as we men in our group (our friends, the father of the bride, and both bride' brothers). A wonderfully nice waitress came out a little later to refill our drinks and check us - what made us a little better to be there, but overall we did not feel welcome from everyone before we interacted with her so that we ended early to leave and to Big Grove Brewery just on the street. As I said, a very mixed experience. Probably not going back here again, and would recommend this place for people of color or LGBTQ only based on the strange / hostile interactions.

Great. Dark, comfortable, exceptional variety of high-end beans and craft mixer drinks. I will definitely be back and probably be regular. read more Great. Dark, comfortable, exceptional variety of high-end beans and craft mixer drinks. I will definitely be back and probably be regular.

I visited during the summer and met up with some friends. The cocktails were creative and absolutely delicious! The service was excellent as well. I will defini... read more I visited during the summer and met up with some friends. The cocktails were creative and absolutely delicious! The service was excellent as well. I will definitely be returning soon!

Excellent drinks and a very relaxing atmosphere. I can't wait to go back and try more of their excellent drinks. Great selection of spirits. read more Excellent drinks and a very relaxing atmosphere. I can't wait to go back and try more of their excellent drinks. Great selection of spirits.

When the bartender somehow senses your hunger and offers up her personal supply of thin mints, you feel welcome. I like how they break the menu down into classi... read more When the bartender somehow senses your hunger and offers up her personal supply of thin mints, you feel welcome. I like how they break the menu down into classic and new-fangled cocktails. Something for everyone. Relaxed vibe, great cocktails, even better service.