Great local coffee. Vanilla oak milk latte was amazing.
Shelby Chizek
Top notch coffee and atmosphere. Above all treat all customers with respect and offer a safe space for community to gather and work. Definitely will be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Tiffany Choate
The shop has a great atmosphere and the coffee was amazing. Plenty of space to catch up with friends or read a book.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Isaak Ajanee
Everything about Slow Down rocks. The drinks, the staff, the general vibe of the place - all amazing. Cannot recommend enough
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kelsey Burr
This is the best coffee shop I’ve ever been to and it’s not even about the coffee (which is great, by the way). It’s about the vibes. It is a warm hug when you feel lost and hopeless, a chance to reconnect with old (or new) friends, a place to unwind and recharge. I wish every town had a place like The Slow Down— we would be better, kinder, more thoughtful humans.
And don’t even get me started on the owners, Kara and Drew. They are what every community needs in small business owners— consistently advocating for their neighbors, offering up hope and a space for folks to connect and seek safety.
So do yourselves a favor, go to The Slow Down. You won’t be sorry.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Brittany Carlson
The Slow Down and the work that Drew does to advocate for the Highland and Oak Park neighborhoods is bringing life back to the north side of Des Moines. This is a great place to study, meet or work. They partner with other local small businesses (be sure to check out the cinnamon rolls) and host events/gatherings for the community. This is one of my most recommended places in the area.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Adri Senges Nicolini
My favorite coffee shop in Des Moines!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Russ B
Great coffee. Fun seasonal flavors. Recommend!
Katie Girdner
Barista was knowledgeable and had great recommendations. Drink was delicious and not overly sweet; pastries looked appetizing. Plenty of tables and easy to converse (not too loud)
Gail Olson
I met an acquaintance for coffee, did not purchase food. There is a drink latte/coffee/hor chocolate menu. I had drip coffee which was good. Pleasant place to enjoy a coffee, meet with friends or work. There is an assortment of games and books available for patrons.
I got a Hot Mocha and the bill was $7 for 8 OZ... the casher could have been an automated screen. took a long time for mediocre expensive coffee. ill try this spot again to see if i change my mind, but so far everytime i think about this place i think about how bad it was.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 1
john mcatee
Great vibe, friendly staff, I recommend this place.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Elle
Coffee was good and I loved the pastries they had! Very cute vibes
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Brandi Jensen
I moved to Des Moines from Nebraska and I was homesick for my favorite coffee hangout. The Slow Down is honestly even more cozy, inviting and has a warmer vibe, I love it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Hannah Rose
Always very welcoming, especially the owners, Drew and Anna! Their coffee tastes very clean compared to Starbucks and Dunkin! They have an awesome punchcard loyalty program and welcome diverse populations from everywhere without judging them! They are all very kind!
Great local coffee. Vanilla oak milk latte was amazing.
Top notch coffee and atmosphere. Above all treat all customers with respect and offer a safe space for community to gather and work. Definitely will be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The shop has a great atmosphere and the coffee was amazing. Plenty of space to catch up with friends or read a book.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Everything about Slow Down rocks. The drinks, the staff, the general vibe of the place - all amazing. Cannot recommend enough
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This is the best coffee shop I’ve ever been to and it’s not even about the coffee (which is great, by the way). It’s about the vibes. It is a warm hug when you feel lost and hopeless, a chance to reconnect with old (or new) friends, a place to unwind and recharge. I wish every town had a place like The Slow Down— we would be better, kinder, more thoughtful humans.
And don’t even get me started on the owners, Kara and Drew. They are what every community needs in small business owners— consistently advocating for their neighbors, offering up hope and a space for folks to connect and seek safety.
So do yourselves a favor, go to The Slow Down. You won’t be sorry.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The Slow Down and the work that Drew does to advocate for the Highland and Oak Park neighborhoods is bringing life back to the north side of Des Moines. This is a great place to study, meet or work. They partner with other local small businesses (be sure to check out the cinnamon rolls) and host events/gatherings for the community. This is one of my most recommended places in the area.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
My favorite coffee shop in Des Moines!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Great coffee. Fun seasonal flavors. Recommend!
Barista was knowledgeable and had great recommendations. Drink was delicious and not overly sweet; pastries looked appetizing. Plenty of tables and easy to converse (not too loud)
I met an acquaintance for coffee, did not purchase food. There is a drink latte/coffee/hor chocolate menu. I had drip coffee which was good. Pleasant place to enjoy a coffee, meet with friends or work. There is an assortment of games and books available for patrons.
Atmosphere: 4
Service: 4
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I got a Hot Mocha and the bill was $7 for 8 OZ... the casher could have been an automated screen. took a long time for mediocre expensive coffee. ill try this spot again to see if i change my mind, but so far everytime i think about this place i think about how bad it was.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 1
Great vibe, friendly staff, I recommend this place.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Coffee was good and I loved the pastries they had! Very cute vibes
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I moved to Des Moines from Nebraska and I was homesick for my favorite coffee hangout. The Slow Down is honestly even more cozy, inviting and has a warmer vibe, I love it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Always very welcoming, especially the owners, Drew and Anna! Their coffee tastes very clean compared to Starbucks and Dunkin! They have an awesome punchcard loyalty program and welcome diverse populations from everywhere without judging them! They are all very kind!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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