37 Best Coffee Shops in Des Moines

“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 ☕️ 🥮.“

“Beautiful roasts, great pour overs, delicious shots and Gibraltars. Best in the state that I’ve found! Keep it up guys. Omg and the scones…perfect.“

“Love that they are passionate about the community.“

“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!“

“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!“

“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.“

“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!“

“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!“

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

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

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

“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!!!“

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

“Great neighborhood coffee.“

“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!“

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

“Great local food with excellent service!“

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

“Kayla and Jayden made my morning!!! Kayla has a great smile and wonderful personality! I was having a bad morning due to Starbucks not taking my order because they could not cash a large bill. Does money not buy things anymore???
needless to say, I did not have that problem here thank you for getting my coffee order taken of and getting me happily back on the road!!“

“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 ?“

“White chocolate mocha hot“

“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.“

“Favorite coffee spot in Iowa!“

“I often grab a quick drink on my way to work in the afternoons --around 2:30ish in the drive thru -- and whoever usually works that shift is phenomenal. The barista is very courteous and professional, but not overtly friendly in a way that seems forced. I get my order with no surprises and with the expected quality. Even when I try something new or slightly modified from the menu, I'm never made to seem like a burden (which happens a lot in customer service these days). And really, it's the service that makes this location shine. Just great, reliable people running the show and delivering on-point Starbucks.“

“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!“

“It's just amazing & comfortable“

“Went there with some of my grandchildren. They just love to go inside and talk to the employee and order their own drinks. This day one of my grandchildren spilt her dragon fruit drink and the nice gentleman made her a new one at no charge. The smile on her face was so amazing. Great customer service.“

“these wonderful kids are always quick on their feet and great at conversation, coming here makes my day and they always make the coffee super quick. I've been tricked by those fake AI drinks so many times but they were super polite and respectful when pointing out to me how there are certain things they can and cant do, and how they could accommodate me to get as close as they could to my drink. I don't recommend using the facebook pages for the drinks! the 7brew has a lot of secret menu flavors and a bunch of syrups! good variety! I didn't have to wait more than 2 minutes and got on my way, the conversation lasted the entire time and I didn't even notice! great job!“

“Awesome service and awesome employees“

“So this is just not for me. Now, don't get me wrong here. It's a fabulous place with great service. Great atmosphere. Fantastic stuff for "coffee" ☕ I guess I'm just a no bs ol fashioned kinda lady that likes her Folgers gourmet blend dark roast cup of coffee.“

“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.“

“We have always had great service at this location nothing beats grabbing a coffee and doing some shopping at Target :-) The other day I was in need of my caffeine fix bad so I ordered the largest size cold brew coffee I could get But I grabbed it on my way out... Got to the car set my drink on my dashboard and when I shut the car door my entire drink fell on My lap and on the floor of my car :-( I went back in to get another coffee and the barista working, Nya, (so sorry I should have asked how to spell your name) was so sweet after I told her why I was back in so quickly, covered in coffee, she replaced my coffee for me free of charge. Starbucks coffee is a guilty pleasure of mine and one of the things I do to treat myself every so often. We know the coffee isn't cheap but dang is it worth it. Her act of kindness really went a long way for me that day. And she was nothing but sweet, quick and efficient when I was ordering the first time.The only thing that I do not like about Starbucks being inside of another business, is that they cannot accept tips, at least at Target...that needs to change. I love to tip for great service and we all know they aren't making neat what they deserve.“

“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.“

“There needs to be one of these coffee heavens in each region of Des Moines folks. They do have great opportunities and options in the world of sugar free products. Staffed with great smiles and conversations filled with customer service. xl German Chocolate Cake (sugar free)rocks!“

“Union strong! I will always choose this Starbucks any time I'm able! I would love more seating inside (the seating before the renovation was perfect), but otherwise, great baristas, great drinks, and I am sooo thrilled to have a unionized location in Des Moines. Stand in solidarity and get your drinks from this Starbucks:)“