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Gateway Market

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Owned by Flourish Hospitality, LLCNamed roasting partner: UndisclosedSourcing: Limited public info
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Gateway Market is a premier Des Moines grocery store and cafe that emphasizes high-quality, chef-prepared meals and artisan goods. The establishment serves as a community hub, offering a diverse range of natural, organic, and specialty food items alongside a full-service cafe. It is a cornerstone of the local food scene, known for its commitment to personalized service and culinary excellence.

Corporate ownership disclosure

Gateway Market is owned by Flourish Hospitality, LLC

Gateway Market is owned and operated by Flourish Hospitality, LLC, which is associated with local restaurateur George Formaro and Orchestrate Hospitality. It is a locally owned business focused on providing specialty grocery and cafe services.

Owner-operated / independent

Ownership is disclosed when documented. Corporate parents can shape sourcing and independence claims. Public sources were researched as of 2026-10-23.

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Ownership
Gateway Market is owned and operated by Flourish Hospitality, LLC, which is associated with local restaurateur George Formaro and Orchestrate Hospitality. It is a locally owned business focused on providing specialty grocery and cafe services.
Founded
2007
Roasting
Named roasting partner: Undisclosed. Other roasting arrangements are unverified.
What it's known for
Gateway Market is a prominent Des Moines destination known for being a 'good food' store that combines a specialty grocery market, artisan bakery, and cafe under one roof. It is highly regarded for its curated selection of local, organic, and international products, as well as its chef-driven prepared meals.
Farm-level sourcing
Gateway Market does not publish specific information regarding the farms, producers, or countries of origin for the coffee served in its cafe. The market functions as a retailer and cafe that curates products rather than a coffee roaster with a transparent supply chain.
Sources used in this deep dive
Research disclosure — this profile was compiled from public online sources on 2026-10-23. This company overview is not a tasting review. Original tasting reviews are labeled separately when they exist. Ownership, roasting and sourcing details are attributed to documented sources. I could not verify the specific coffee roasters or sourcing details used by the cafe, as the brand focuses its public messaging on its grocery and bakery offerings rather than its coffee supply chain.

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