50 Best Coffee Shops near Polk City

“Pulled up at 830am on a Saturday behind 7 cars and the line moved so quickly. I ordered 2 coffees, 2 cinnamon rolls & 3 breakfast sandwiches and was out of there in 10 minutes. With a smile on my face because the young women working were not only quick, they were also super friendly & chatty WHILE they worked. I don't know what Scooters does for training but it should be taught everywhere.“

“Didn't realize they were made to order but I ordered 2 dozen and the nice folks there had them done in under 20 minutes. Super fresh and delicious even with the leftovers that didn't get eaten right away. Can't wait to go back. Great job guys!“

“Love that they are passionate about the community.“

“the best place to get coffee“

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

“Always friendly service, fast and delicious!“

“Ankeny 7 Brew crew is the best! I have been going ever since they opened. The crew is very courteous and kind! They know me by name. They will chit chat with you until your coffee is ready. They are pretty fast and quick. I love the fact they have sugar free options. If you love coffee, come check them out. Let me warn you though, you will get addicted! All good though!“

“Amazing selection and great taste! The staff is so knowledgeable and always give me great recommendations when I can’t decide what I want! Keep up the great work!“

“We always have a great experience at this location. Wonderful coffee and a great atmosphere.“

“The gluten free breakfast sandwich is awesome! Doesn’t even taste gluten free!!!“

“I purchased k-cups from this store a month ago. I realized later I forgot to take my purchase with me. A month later I asked is there anything they could do (totally understanding it was my fault and they didn’t have to do anything after I waited a month). They said they remembered me and were kind enough to let me take a replacement box.

You guys rock! Your coffee is the best! 5-Stars all the way!“

“I LOVE Cafe Diem! Every time I go I feel like I’m at home. Tabitha is an amazing barista/host and always helps me with getting a high chair and bringing my drink over. She is very kind and welcoming and makes me want to keep coming back!! I would recommend Cafe Diem to anyone!“

“Best selection in town, and my favorite apple fritters! None better!“

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

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

“The flights are fantastic. Ask questions if you’re unsure.“

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

“A few weeks ago I came in and bought a sectional- which I absolutely love! Today I returned looking for a chair to match and maybe a kitchen table- as soon as I walked in, I saw the gal who helped me with my sectional and she immediately remembered me and asked how my specific sectional was working out! To me- that’s great customer service!“

“The flights are fantastic. Ask questions if you’re unsure.“

“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!“

“Awesome fast and friendly service and exceptional drinks ! Thank you and welcome to Ankeny - you are finally here :)“

“Excellent food and service. A definite hidden gem in Urbandale.“

“Shout out to Scooters in Huxley and the owner Deb. I had a messed up drink and they went above and beyond to make things right!!! I’ve been back and my drink has been great every time! Very pleased with their customer service!!! 1st class all the way!“

“Travelling through Iowa and wanted to have dinner at someplace other than fast food. 36th Street Tavern was the place to go- food was excellent, atmosphere great, service topnotch! Check it out ..If we lived near we'd frequent this place often!“

“Great custom service and such an awesome atmosphere“

“The coffee is excellent, as well as the food. Try the breakfast sandwich, it’s very tasty and nicely toasted. The place is clean, and the service is friendly. Truly deserves every compliment; this is what a coffee shop looks like when someone really puts effort into it.“

“Great staff!! Great drinks! Excellent service! Super location!“

“There was a line and service was just a bit slow. None of that bothered me.
The lady that took my order up sold me on an extra shot on both drinks and talked me into lemon bread. Had a laugh with the lady on the end of the speaker. I had an excellent experience.“

“Location is very clean, and the employees are friendly. I appreciate that when I order a drip coffee in store that I can get free refills. I also appreciate that no matter where I sit, I have access to an outlet so that I can get some schoolwork done. I am a non-traditional student who also works full-time, so I do schoolwork during non-typical times, and I am always looking for a place to do it.“

“I wish I would’ve taken a picture but wasn’t around for long.

Phenomenal place to come eat and the service is great. Very friendly and great environment. Never thought I’d be a big fan of bagels but after coming here it changed. So many different options you’re bound to find one that you’ll like. 10/10 would come again“

“Café X is AWESOME!! Sara leads a fantastic team! They provide several healthy & convenient options that work perfect for our Trail Point members after a tough workout :)“

“LOVE this place there food is AMAZING! and Margaritas fresh made the Jalapeño one is my favorite! We love the birria tacos, the shrimp tacos, and the loaded carne Asada fries, The bowls are amazing as well. And the chips & queso!!!! 10/10 everytime!“

“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.“

“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!!!“

“Customer service & donuts are 10/10 ⭐️“

“Starbucks was handing out samples in the Ivy store while I was grocery shopping. They featured a brownie that was absolutely delicious. They also had an Irish Cream iced coffee. I usually don't do cold coffee drinks but that one blew me away. Now I'm a fan“

“We chose to check out in a lane that had a first day cashier. The girl bagging the groceries was very helpful to him and us. He accidentally double charged us and the girl took it upon herself to get the approval from management to get it deducted and get us going to keep the line moving!!! Very impressed!! Thank you to the two working isle 5 today!! You are what Hy-Vee is supposed to be!!!“

“2 girls working tonight at 6pm, on 10/30 Are the absolute sweetest. Thank you so much. ❤️❤️“

“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!“

“My coffee maker died at home so I ran out before 545a--in my pj's--to order an office sized carry-out box of coffee. The service was impeccable!!! They offered to bring the coffee to my car (so I wouldn't make a fool of myself traipsing around under dressed) and even brought me a sample as I waited! THIS is the epitome of customer service! Thank you for being wonderful humans:)“

“People are great. Drive thru is fast.“

“Warm and cozy, great 🍮!!!“

“Typical Starbucks. Not a fan but had gift cards to use and needed a caffeine jolt whilst traversing the tedious stretch of traffic known as I-80. Ordered plain old coffee and it was served lukewarm. Ugh. Tasted like it had sat for hours. The staff did kindly take it back and brewed fresh. This detour took about 15 minutes from standing in line to order to drinkable coffee in hand. Meanwhile, the fancy pants coffee and tea beverages were efficiently served.Lesson learned: Starbucks excels in designer drinks, but it is not worth the time (or money - $3.25 (gasp))for a basic cup of coffee for purists such as myself.Staff helpful for managing gift cards. Not a slam on the staff, it's my impression basic coffee gets short shrift from the chain compared to the multiple ingredient and step menu items.

Parking: This Starbucks is inside of a Target store. Parking can be crazy due to pedestrian traffic. I advise to park in the outskirts of the lot and pull through, walk a few extra steps to the store and save yourself some traffic grief. Your heart will thank you.“

“Great new small locally owned business in Ankeny. Healthy foods make you feel good!“

“Starbucks is mainly known for its excellent, if pricey coffee. Service is generally not very efficient and much matter-of-fact, not friendly.

Parking: There is just one strip of parking and exiting that is directly into the drive-in way to the ordering window. I had a near collision with someone exiting from a parking spot - only my passenger’s shouting prevented this.

Kid-friendliness: There is no entertainment for kids. There are some menu items suitable for kids. Not really attractive to kids and too pricey.“

“Starbucks us definitely a favorite for my daughters. They love their Starbucks drinks. The employees here always seem friendly and courteous as far as I see, and our drinks always come out correctly and in a prompt manner.

We went into the store once and also thought the coffee shop seemed clean and inviting. All in all, I would recommend this Starbucks location.

Vegetarian options: Drinks is why I go here, mainly

Parking: Free lot

Kid-friendliness: My kids love it

Wheelchair accessibility: Accessible“

“I love this place more than life itself. The people there always ask how I am and it always feels genuine. Even if a mistake is made if they are informed then they will fix it right away. The cafe is always super clean and I always see someone cleaning when customers leave a mess (clean up your stuff!!!!) they always make sure they get orders out as fast as they can. Overall this place brings me joy and I am excited for when I get my morning cup of coffee! :)))“

“I stopped through for the first time at 4:05 pm on July 6th and the two ladies working there gave far and away the best customer service I have gotten in a long time! Sadly I didn't catch their names, but hoping their management sees this, they deserve a raise!“

“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:)“

“The food is delicious, BLT on an everything bagel is my favorite! Their bagels are actually fresh, soft and flavourful - no matter what time of day you go. Lots of coffee options. The only down side for me is that their kitchen is not well ventilated. I love the food but I don't want to smell like it, even if I just go in to pick up.
Love supporting a local business specially with friendly staff, always greeting with a smile.
I definitely recommend this place!“