30 Best Coffee Shops in Des Moines

“It's a super cute coffee shop, tucked in the middle of the block. The vibe inside was light, airy, and welcoming. I love that they are all about being eco friendly! Instead of paper cups, you get your coffee in cute glass jars. The staff were very friendly and helpful. And the best part was the amazing coffee and pastries. My breakfast latte was delicious. The cinnamon crown had bits of apple pieces and was so gooey and delicious. This is a great place to stop.“

“Betsy is always the best barista and very friendly with me and my dog Tela and I always love talking with her and she makes the best mocha ever!“

“Was looking for a better coffee place to support -rather than a corporation that funds unethically internationally, or a local place that treats their employees horribly. I love that Mayalu is local, delicious, and invested in the community. Feels good to spend my treat money here ☕️ 🥮.“

“Stopped by at the DSM Farmer’s Market - tons of coffee competition but Northern Vessels iced oat milk latte did not disappoint! I normally drink my coffee over the period of 3+ hours but I had this bad boy finished in 30 minutes! It was smooth, creamy and wonderful! Will definitely be visiting again!“

“Love that they are passionate about the community.“

“New paved parking lot directly across 28th street as of summer 2025. C&S will validate parking when changes to paid lot in future, so don’t let lack of parking deter you anymore. Lattes are on par with the best coffee shops in town. Mechanics and shop owner are top notch. I was a Rassy’s refugee and found my new home here.“

“pastry's are the best, eggnog is delish, but top 30% of the cup was foam.“

“Visited for the first time and absolutely will be back! Drink was so tasty. My daughter got a macaron and she loved it & the man working also gave her a pin! Not sure if that is the norm but she was so happy and is now proudly wearing it on her backpack. 10/10 for the drink and customer service!“

“Great local food with excellent service!“

“Gong Fu is still to this day one of my favorite tea shops. Years and many states later, and I still can not find a tea shop that matches their atmosphere, customer service, or tea quality. They will mail directly if you're unable to get to the shop, and each order comes with a handwritten thank you from the owner. If you're able to visit, the staff are exceedingly knowledgeable and more than happy to help you figure out even your own likes and dislikes. They welcomed me to the world of tea almost 10 years ago and it's truly changed my life. So thank you Gong Fu!“

“Gotta get a Sputnik- you’ll never go back!“

“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!“

“Lots of great reading material from newspapers, magazines-even children's books!“

“All the coffee! Quiche, banana bread, acai bowls...basically anything I have ordered“

“The coffee was great, but the food was amazing! They have different types of savory pies. I couldn't decide which one I wanted to try, so I just ordered the one at the top of the list. It was So delicious! I'm excited to try each one. Highly recommend. They have a drive through too!“

“amazing chill atmosphere as well as staff. The food is great. I actually cried on my way home from the genuin kindness the cashier showed me on a hard day. 10/10 recommend. the iced coffee and Americono are my go to. My bf likes the espresso. WHO EVER WORKED TONIGHT THANK YOU!!!“

“The inside is beautiful, with plants and how the tables are arranged. They even have a little area where board games were located.
I got the gelato three scoops regular strawberry and green tea. The strawberry was a bit sour but the... ????? ???!!!? was soooooo smooth(that I forgot Im lactose intolerant) having both helped balance it out. 10/10 recommend ?“

“I love the owners and the wonderful coffee they bring to the area! Highly recommend🙌“

“Use to come here once in awhile and a small group of us have decided to start again. Nice quite place...well except for the ladies working..extremely loud. It was food they were having a good time but we ended up moving to the other side for a little less cackling.“

“White chocolate mocha hot“

“The drinks are always delicious but the staff here made my day!!“

“Best place to enjoy great coffee“

“Favorite coffee spot in Iowa!“

“A nice little bar. Great conversations. Friendly bartenders but they'll kick you out if you're trouble. Loud music on the Touchtunes / jukebox. 5 overhead flat-screen TVs. No food served but chips are available for purchase. Might even see an occasional Amishman come in and sell naked goods.. Pool table for those so inclined. Nice little place. Come on down to sit at the bar and read a book.“

“Kenna & Jacob are the BEST baristas EVER! They both made amazing recommendations, their customer service is TOP TIER!
They both work amazingly together just in the ten plus minutes I was there. They’re a vibe!
I will continue to come to this specific location just for the both of them!
They both engaged well with myself and my friend. Truly an amazing experience.“

“I've never left a google review but feel the need to after stopping into this specific location. All of the employee's were so kind and ready to help! It was super busy so the wait was longer than normal. My order was wrong, I ordered an iced and received a hot but I just don't think the lady that took my order heard me, which is okay! I still like my matcha hot as well.

I pointed it out to make sure it was mine, It had my name on it so clearly it was an honest mistake. Jack was so apologetic, he offered to make me a new one which I declined since I was already running late for work. The entire time he was making drinks he was communicating with everyone on wait times and if their drinks were next up, he was so friendly even through the morning rush and seeing his attitude was actually such a great way to start my own morning.

You have people who are kind just because they work customer service and then you have people who are genuinely kind and customer service comes so easy to them, you could tell Jack was one of those people.“

“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.“

“Visiting this Starbucks was a life-changing experience, literally. While enjoying my latte, I started choking, and a quick-thinking barista went to action, performing the Heimlich maneuver and saving my life. The coffee is always great, but the heroic service and genuine care from the staff here make it truly outstanding. Every visit now feels extra special, knowing that this isn't just a place that serves excellent coffee, but a place where the staff truly looks out for their customers.“

“We submitted a large order for a 500+ person annual event--very impressed with the communication, professionalism, and high-quality of the chocolate, personalized with our logo and packaged as gifts, for our guests. Chocolaterie Stam will definitely top of our list for future gifts as a special treat!“