29 Best Coffee Shops near Carlisle

“I’ve never had a bad coffee here and my dog loves the pup cups! ❤️“

“All of the workers are so great at the Carlisle location. I look forward to seeing them every morning on my way to work. They put a big smile on my face especially Miss Rachael“

“Love that they are passionate about the community.“

“Best coffee shop in Des Moines!! ☕️ Amazing local honey tooo 🍯“

“It’s been awhile since I’ve stopped in, but each time I did, the baked goods were heavenly. The shop is cute as well, feels very spacey, but homey too.“

“Absolutely amazing experience! Owner is amazing and really knows his Pokémon cards and his coffee! Has an excellent selection of cards, old and new, and has great prices! Coffee was excellent and cards were even better!“

“If you're into loose-leaf tea at all, you have to visit Gong Fu Tea. The wall of tea tins they have behind the counter is insane—they literally have every kind of tea you could possibly think of.

I was a bit overwhelmed by the massive menu, but the staff was super patient and helped me pick out an incredible oolong tea that they brewed perfectly. The vibe inside is incredibly peaceful, minimalist, and relaxing. It's the perfect place in the East Village to get away from the noise, sit down, and just enjoy a really high-quality cup of tea.“

“love that they have some gluten free items available as well!“

“Best protein shakes around!!“

“Great atmosphere with good coffee! Lots of seating, in booths or tables. Large, open indoor space with lots of seating. Large tables and sofas/arm chairs to socialize. Booths are very comfy to get work done and its nice and quiet in the back seating area.“

“We have been several times in the law few weeks and it’s been perfect every time. Veggie frittata is a must try, best I’ve had! My iced coffees have all be the perfect balance. Not too sweet. Scones and muffins are also so good. Grabbed a blackberry lavender scone for my daughter in law and she said it was very good. Great atmosphere also!“

“Kinzley WAS AMAZING! Will be returning to see her smiling face & get amazing coffee!“

“I online ordered while out Black Friday shopping. While I was in the restroom, someone stole my ready drink from the bar. I informed a barista at the register, and they were so happy to remake my drink! They were awesome about handling it, and it made a not great situation all okay again! The latte was very tasty btw!“

“I love visiting the Corner Sundry after church with my kids! They never can decide which treat to get - between ice cream, rock candy and the candy vending machines. Stepping into the shop feels like a reminder to slow down and enjoy the moment.“

“My favorite place to hang out with a friend and grab healthy refreshments or a nice cup of kava. Great ambience, super high ceilings. The owners and the staff are really nice. Sometimes there can be a huge rush of people and they turn up the efficiency so words get concise, but they get the orders out as quickly as they can and that's all that really matters to me. My friends and are are usually catching up on our lives as we wait. Highly recommend if you're looking for a healthy spot to socialize, do some work or study for a class. I love this place as it was born as an extension of the top Natural Health clinic in the Des Moines area. I highly recommend coming here if you are in the area. For all the haters on here... they probably needed more kava in them... it's from an herb that has helped many people calm their anxiety. Just ask the oceanic islanders who drink it before any type of mediation.“

“if you haven't already tried his mocha Frappuccino, you should before he sells the business. he makes the best I've ever ❤ had.“

“Every time we come here the line is insane but it moves so quickly! The set up is super efficient - think Chik fil a but coffee/energy. My husband got a milkshake which was delicious, we hmgot several of their energy drinks which were pretty comparable to places like Hyper, and a matcha with cereal milk?! It was great! Highly recommend if you're in the area“

“Mom and I happen to be in Indianola today and we went through the scooters there, the most friendliest gal helped us at the window, I wish I would’ve got her name, but she was very smiley and outgoing, and just made us smile. Perfect made drinks. 👍 got my favorite peanut butter powder and mom tried something new chocolate drink with coconut milk, they were very helpful in getting her what she wanted. 👍“

“Angie has been at the window many of the times I’ve visited. I told her she sounds like she should be on the radio. She was so funny and sweet to ask me about my morning. She certainly put some positivity out there which definitely helped my grumpy attitude.“

“Fast and friendly! The carmelicious coffees are my favorite - iced, blended, AND hot.

The tomato and feta omelet bites are insanely delicious- and are a good portion size in my opinion.

Vegetarian options: Vegetarian option for the omelette bites. Assortment of rolls, muffins, cookies, bagels, donuts, etc.“

“Awesome service and awesome employees“

“First time dining in and wow the food was amazing!!!! I had the Mac n cheese which we both agreed was much better than our own, and my husband had the dolmas, which had never had before and he said it was different but amazing.“

“I ordered a hazelnut latte with extra cream and extra caramel drizzle when I tell y’all it was the best coffee I’ve ever had in a long time. I truly mean that I think I’m gonna order this every single time I go in there and I think they put a little bit of cold foam on top. Change my life for the better. I will be coming here from now on.“

“It's a very busy place often with long lines. to be fair to them I think they're having a difficult time keeping good experienced baristas which slows them down. it may be a symptom of the actual company or it could be just a difficulty in getting good baristas. I've been there a few times usually it's pretty simple when you just ask for a black dark roast if they have it, but sometimes I want to dry cappuccino and I had a difficulty trying to explain to someone what that actually meant. I will say after I did explain it to them they got it. Anyway if you go in there with reasonable expectations it's not an independently owned coffee shop and they're usually busy you should be okay.“

“It was fabulous! Kole made me a Caramel Ribbon Crunch—it was wonderful!!!“

“I think this is one of the best Starbucks stores that I’ve ever visited on this side of the country in while.

Let me preface by commending the outstanding customer service and the friendliness of the baristas. Awesome job!

Very helpful and courteous!

Thank you!“

“My children and I recently visited this Dunkin’ after completing a homeschool science project, which served as their reward. Part of our lesson included practicing real-world skills like ordering, using manners, and managing money, as each child had a $10 gift card.

The gentleman working the evening shift on Saturday 18 April 2026, was outstanding! He was incredibly patient, kind, and respectful toward my children as they worked through their orders and budgets. He even helped them make the best choices for what they wanted within their limits, which made the experience both educational and enjoyable.

Although the drive-thru became busy and some customers were less than kind, he remained calm, professional, and courteous throughout. That level of composure and customer service truly stood out.

We appreciated not only the service but the genuine kindness he showed our family. It made the entire visit a positive and memorable experience. This will definitely be our go-to location moving forward.“

“I tried many local coffee shops and got tired of long lines and overpriced coffee. The afternoon .99 iced coffee deal is pretty amazing. I don't pay for internet, so do my internetting here and it's nice they are actually the closest coffee shop to my house. The guys who work there remember what I drink and are super friendly.“