50 Best Coffee Shops near Windsor Heights

“Tried the hydration bomb and it’s just what I needed“

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

“Favorite coffee spot in Iowa!“

“Great store with friendly staff!“

“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 ☕️ 🥮.“

“Best coffee shop in Des Moines!! ☕️ Amazing local honey tooo 🍯“

“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.“

“Wonderfully kind staff, our first visit was perfect. We tried thier seasonal smores latte and its the best I ever had. I recommend any of their crepes!“

“This coffee shop has it all! 1. The best coffee, specifically the cold brew latte is AMAZING! Second is Spanish Latte when I need something hot. 2. The best hospitality team! I can't say enough great things about Jack and Macie and the rest of the baristas! 3. The owner has created an atmosphere that you can't find at other coffee shops. This place is truly one of a kind!“

“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!“

“Tried Hyper Energy Grand Island for the 1st time and wasn't disappointed at all. Great Serviice, great drinks and great flavor.“

“It’s been awhile since I’ve stopped in, but each time I did, the baked goods were heavenly. The shop is cute as well, feels very spacey, but homey too.“

“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.“

“My 9 year old son and I visited the week after Christmas. We are from out of town and looking for unique experiences in Des Moines and this fit the bill. The baristas were so friendly and welcoming. The atmosphere was cozy. The cats were obviously the highlight for us. We enjoyed our hour watching them play, skitter around and interact with eachother. Core memories made for sure.“

“I think that the service here is legendary they’re always fun and asking what I am doing for the day and their drinks are always phenomenal and sometimes I get free ones that is because they make a mistake but it’s a really good mistake to make!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!“

“Very helpful choosing teas, advised as to what are lower caffeine choices & common flavors, good options for tea making supplies, very knowledgeable staff - even over the phone questions are answered quickly & confidently! Unfortunately, I don't go to The East Village very often, so find the actual store location rather inconvenient. But now you can order the teas online for shipping! Great idea whoever came up with that - probably due to the pandemic.“

“Just popped into The Coffeesmith to try it out for the first time - I immediately had to run and leave a review bc it’s just that good! I tried the summer seasonal smores latte, I am a smores latte connoisseur, and this one was amazing!! But what really had me running to leave a stellar review? The almond patty pastry. Only one bite into it and I’ve determined it’s going to be something I crave way too often. Growing up in Eastern Iowa as a bohemie, iykyk, I frequently visited Jaarsma’s and know my way around almond pastries of all kinds. The Coffesmith’s almond patty rivals all others! You have to have it! 🤩🥐“

“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.“

“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.“

“They have the best coffee and yummy food!!“

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

“This place is really amazing, I love the breakfast burritos. They got a new espresso machine and the espresso taste amazing! The wait was like 2 mins but I understand because they are all learning the new machine! I will keep coming back, the employees are very kind. The barista Lyssa made a really great latte, and lily at the register was very sweet! I really appreciate them! Will continue to come“

“#AmazingCoffee #ZanzibarsCoffeeAdventure 🥰☕“

“What a fantastic place to enjoy delicious coffee. Thank you… your shop brings us joy!“

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

“Delicious coffee and friendly service every time! I love getting a hot latte with the mint and the seasonal cinnamon sugar latte!
One of the employees I think drew this cute cat that I ended up getting as a tattoo cover-up. Just sharing because I hope the employee will get to know about it! 🙏🙂‍↕️“

“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!“

“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.“

“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.“

“This is a drive-thru coffee shop that's similar to a CarHop from the 1950s. Fun, super friendly, fast service at your car. The music is blasting and the girls come out to your car to take your order. It's usually pretty busy with several vehicles in line waiting, but the service is fast and the drinks are diverse with creative new mixtures. It's less expensive than Caribou or Starbucks. There is no dine-in option, the only drawback.“

“Great local food with excellent service!“

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

“A special place to create great memories 🍦🍨“

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

“I'm extremely picky about boba so it can be hard to find boba places that I like, and I thought I had found my favorite boba place... and then I tried Zenko and now other boba will never beat it lol. I'm a very routine-order person so I've only ever tried the black sugar milk tea with boba here, but I lowkey just never bothered trying any of their other drinks simply because this one is so good. Most of my friends who do like several of their drinks also tend to gravitate towards the black sugar milk tea as well, though, so I feel validated in always ordering the same drink over and over :) It's also so cozy and fun inside all the shops--I've been to three of the locations and they all have the same relaxing vibe, lots of plants and soft music.“

“Great neighborhood coffee.“

“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!“

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

“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.“

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

“This is my favorite Caribou location and the only coffee shop I frequent multiple times a week. The staff is always super friendly and Liv is amazing. She made a recommendation the second time I visited and it has been my go to drink ever since then - Iced Turtle Mocha with a splash of heavy cream 🤍 It's hard to find a coffee place that is consistently making my drink just how I like it and always with a friendly attitude. Keep up the great work!“

“Great service and delicious healthy food.Thanks Saphyre and Alexa!“

“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!“