A day of antiquing can be a lot of fun - but it can also be tiring! We've all had that day when we spend hour after hour combing the aisles, then look up, and it's late, and we're starving and exhausted. Think we can catch a wink on that antique couch? Probably not, but that's why it's always amazing to find an antique or thrift store that also has an on-site cafe, coffee shop, or food court. We found a great antique store coffee shop in Iowa at West End Architectural Salvage in West Des Moines. This antique store specializes in vintage furniture and home furnishings, often taken from old buildings that have been purchased or renovated. It's one of the most uniquely beautiful and fascinating antique shops in Iowa, and that extends to its one-of-a-kind coffee shop - one of the coolest hangouts in Des Moines.

Look for the interesting items too large to fit inside - that's how you know you're at West End Architectural Salvage.

If you're the kind of person who wants every item in your house to be a conversation piece, this is the place for you.

This antique shop specializes in unique items rescued from houses that have been demolished, renovated, or otherwise altered - and you won't believe how many one-of-a-kind furnishings are here.

The items are always changing, ranging from modern and quirky tchotchkes to statues from houses well over a century old.

You'll want to spend at least a few hours exploring - so a break at the in-house coffee shop is a great idea.

This truly is a coffee shop - no food is typically available - but a glass of liquid energy topped with indulgent foam and swirls is exactly the ticket to get you back to optimum antiquing strength.

And like everything else here, the coffee shop has a true vintage charm. This is the kind of place that's an antiquer's dream come true.

Have you browsed the aisles at West End Architectural Salvage and ordered a drink at its antique store coffee shop in Iowa? Let us know about your visit in the comments section! You can find out more about this place on the West End Architectural Salvage website, and follow the West End Architectural Salvage Facebook page to learn more about the coolest new finds in stock. For more unique shopping, you're walking distance from the Des Moines Downtown Farmers' Market when it's open - and this hub of commerce also has one of the best hotels in Des Moines. Check into the Hotel Fort Des Moines nearby for a memorable night's stay at a historic hotel, now part of Hilton's Curio Collection.