Coffee Shops near Norwalk

“Dont sleep on Scooters! Quality and selection are way better than the StarBz! Everyone is always so helpful with ordering and super friendly. Prices also beat out SB. Oreo Blender medium $6.15 & its so good you will dream about it! They always give our girls pup cups too and thats huge for our spoiled rotten puppies. The coffee is delish, the service is great. We choose Scooters over every other option in Norwalk, every time.“

“I’ve lived in Norwalk for over 10 years, and I was genuinely excited when Starbucks opened in town. We’ve had nothing but great experiences here—friendly staff, clean store, and our orders are always spot on.

Recently, I placed a mobile order that was delayed, and I was in a bit of a rush to get to a doctor’s appointment. I let the manager know as I was leaving, and the team jumped into action. Shout out to Marcus (I believe that was his name)—he made sure my order was prioritized and got me out the door quickly. On top of that, they even offered a gift card to make up for the inconvenience, which was totally unexpected and appreciated.

Mistakes happen—it’s how a team responds that matters, and they handled it perfectly. I’ll continue to be a regular here. Nothing but 5 stars from me!“

“I go through the drive thru every morning for my 2$ breakfast sandwich. I am always greeted friendly and quickly. They do make little mistake here and there, but if you let them know next time when you go through, they always wanna make it right.
Be patient. Be understanding. The people behind the counter are humans, not robots.“

“Excellent coffee and even better cream pastries—get there early, they sell out fast!“

“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 ☕️ 🥮.“

“I had a perfectly made maple syrup latte in this bright, clean and simple coffee shop. I would definitely visit again! The cinnamon baked good I had tasted stale and possibly microwaved, and the other foods in the display case didn’t look good, but the coffee was excellent and the staff were quick and polite. Looked like lots of friendly people, either chatting or working alone or meeting in groups and a nice hang out spot.“

“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!“

“Love my Waukee location! Can’t wait for Norwalk! I wish the West Des Moines location was a little more friendly.“

“Great priced coffee, sweet people, and of course fluffy chonkers. I've adopted 3 lovely bois from here. Boogie, Draco, and Geto are all amazing in their own way. This is one of the best ways you can spend your lunch break.“

“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!“

“Always so fast, but not in a hurry. Just watched them clear a line of 5 cars in 1 minute. Drinks always taste the same.“

“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!“

“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 had a medium roast coffee with cream and vanilla syrup. It was perfect!! A great tasting cup of coffee. The staff was so friendly. Will definitely be back.“

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

“Stopped on a Sunday morning. Charming outside area with plantyvof seating. Inside also has plenty of seating. I was thrilled to be offered a triple shot cortado versus double. The service was pleasant and quick. The coffee flavor was excellent as that is what I seek.“

“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.“

“Ordered ahead on the app which is always a breeze. Walked in and there was only two me girl working. She was pretty busy but kicking butt! Unfortunately I didn’t catch her name but she was friendly as well and the drinks were good! The pumpkin white mocha is good in moderation, it didn’t mention spice in the app so wasn’t expecting the spice flavor.“

“I ordered a donut cake for my daughters donut themed birthday. They were so easy and fantastic to work with. The donut cake tasted delicious and was a huge hit!“

“Best place to enjoy great coffee“

“I stopped at Caribou (drive thru) to get a coffee and a glazed donut. The coffee was delicious as usual, but the glazed donut was ice cold--like they just took it out for the freezer/fridge. I can't eat a cold donut, so I had to wait until I got home an hour later to warm it up.“

“Chowrastha Indian Grill & Eatery serves delicious Indian food with rich flavors and great portions. The ambiance is cozy, and the service is friendly, making it a great spot for a satisfying meal!“

“Great local food with excellent service!“

“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!“

“Great local food with excellent service!“

“This Starbucks is definitely #1 in the DSM/WDM metro. Emma is EMMAzing. Alyssa is a fantastic manager. Margo is MAR-GOATED. Lydia is really awesome. Grace is GRACEFUL in her work. Brooklyn (Brookie) is awesome sauce. I've come to the night crew twice, but those two nailed it as well.

Entire place is always clean.

Service is always #1

Drink are always made perfect and I absolutely LOVE the messages they write. Not generic. They're truly personal.

Flowers to the entire crew!“

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

“Perfect spot for a healthy, refreshing, and yummy drink or shake! The protein balls are amazing! And the staff is all so friendly!“

“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 ?“

“Every time I go to this location everyone is so friendly! Love getting my morning coffee fix here.“

“Favorite coffee spot in Iowa!“

“White chocolate mocha hot“

“Drive thru closed 15 minutes before closing but went inside for our order! Otherwise terrific“

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

“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.“

“Today was Teacher Appreciation day at Scooter's and just wanted to say that they were fast with my order, VERY pleasant and so kind. Thank you for the free drink ❤“

“Favorite coffee spot in Iowa!“

“Everytime I come here, the girl at the register is so sweet to me and I read her name off her nametag and it's Grace. I've had so much bad experiences at other Starbucks locations or Dunkin Donuts locations but no complaints about this one!“

“If you look at the etymology behind the words "company" and "companion", the French "copain" and "copine", and the Spanish "compaña", you will find the root word "pan".....bread. All of these words have their basis in the gathering of friends and family to break bread and spend time with each other. That is the sense of community that Deja and her employees create every day at Savor the Rise. It is a place to sit, people watch, and enjoy a matcha latte. It is a place to gather with friends before work. It is a place to smile at strangers and hold conversations with people who you may never see again after the few hours you spend sitting at the large, community-sized table in the center of the shop. And whoever you may be, you are greeted with a smile and a sincere "How are you?" If you are looking for a local place to buy your weekly bread (the rye is amazing, by the way), a special treat for yourself when you need a pick-me-up, or you just want to try something new from an amazing local establishment with a menu full of delicious sweet and savory options, give Savor the Rise a try.“

“Shout out to David at the drive thru! I work in customer service and thoroughly appreciated my experience today. It’s the little things :)“

“Favorite coffee spot in Iowa!“

“I just want to thank the sweet soul working the drive thru today. I grabbed a coffee on my way to work after a long night of little to no sleep. My tears hiding behind my sunglasses. Maybe it was the shake in my voice or one of those tears slipped out. But she seemed to have known. Her sweet comment that I look lovely today, made me smile. (Also, me knowing, I look like a mess). Thank you for taking the moment to make someone’s day a little better, the world needs more humans like you.“

“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!“

“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. 👍“

“Stephanie and Ava treated us with SO much thoughtfulness! We had our 2 year old son and dog with us - and they completely made our morning!!!! They went the extra mile to make our son and dog so happy with their extra spoiling. Couldn’t have asked for a better experience for a drive-thru coffee stop❤️“

“It's just amazing & comfortable“