29 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!“

“Visited from out of town, and the baristas were so friendly!

The malted maple latte is easily one of the best I’ve had — perfectly balanced, not too sweet, with a hint of salt.

I also love their glass jar concept; ordered an americano to-go, and it came in a cute jar that I get to keep and reuse ♻️“

“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.“

“I have a new favorite coffee shop. I've been wanting to stop here ever since they built the place a few years ago. The stars aligned today, so I went. The location is kind of strange. It's safe enough, I'm just not sure if it's in the best location for coffee afficionados. But it's still here after all this time, so what do I know? The building is beautiful and the indoor decor is lovely. It has a sort of rustic forest cabin feel to it complete with a stone fireplace. There are plenty of places for privacy or communal sipping, whichever you prefer. It was a cool morning so I had a hot chocolate, which was not to sweet and very drinkable. I inhaled mine. I ordered the grilled sausage, egg, and cheese burrito. I was pleasantly surprised to find that they use chorizo sausage. It wasn't too hot, but added just the right kick. I also ordered a chocolate muffin which was about the size of a softball. I ate it later in the day and it was still extremely moist and flavorful. You should go here.“

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

“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!“

“Great local food with excellent service!“

“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!!!“

“I am not much of a tea drinker, but this place is great when I want tea. The prepared chai tea is amazing. I recommend the fruit fantasia as a good herbal option and gateway to get into drinking tea. The fruit fantasia is beautiful as far as tea goes. Also, the customer service is usually great.“

“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!“

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

“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 ?“

“Best place to enjoy great coffee“

“My husband and I come here nearly every Sunday to get a coffee, a breakfast item, and pastry each.
The place is very cozy, and it's easy to sit for a couple hours just chatting or reading. Service is speedy, and all the baristas have been very kind.

The breakfast sandwiches are pretty good, decently sized for the price, and the pastries are too. I enjoy the Mint Condition mocha which you can get all year round and reminds me of Christmas (although they do also have some Christmas themed drinks right now, also delicious!)

also the giant chalk board of community thoughts is pretty cool :)“

“Favorite coffee spot in Iowa!“

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

“White chocolate mocha hot“

“What AMAZING food!!! From our Australian coffee to the bacon, and EVERYTHING in between!!! The service was spot on and super friendly. Well done, St Kilda!!!!

Parking: We walk a bit but we had a truck pulling a trailer. It was a Sunday morning so there was plenty of parking.“

“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“

“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.“

“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.“

“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.“