7 Top Places For Coffee In Des Moines According To Yelp

DES MOINES, IA — Nothing like a hot mug of coffee to get you through a cold winter morning, right? Or if you need a jolt of caffeine to power through work and chores, Yelp reviewers have some suggestions.

Here are 7 of the best places for fresh java in Des Moines — from downtown to East Village to neighborhoods across the city — according to Yelp reviews.

Ritual Cafe, 1301 Locust St.

Patrick T. in Des Moines reviewed it four years ago and recently updated his comments to affirm the place is a fave."It's still a great place to work, have a meeting, meet friends for a drink and a vegan treat! Always interesting art on the walls, and friendly baristas! The coffee is great, and the lattes are some of my fave in town!"

DSM Brew Coffee Co., 300 MLK Jr. Parkway

Courtney G. of Des Moines says: "The place was great!! I got a hazelnut machiatto latte and it was everything I ever wanted in a hazelnut machiatto latte. The atmosphere is cool and modern looking. While I was there, a man was working on his laptop, so you know it's a good space to drink coffee and work."

Freedom Blend Coffee, 2329 Hickman Road

Alice B. from Ankeny liked the coffee and more: "Great food, great coffee, great atmosphere. The service was friendly, knowledgeable, and had great recommendations. This is our new biscuits and gravy place. Best I've had in a long time!"

Mars Coffee Bar, 505 E. Fifth St.

Ian G. of Des Moines wrote: "So Mars has quickly become one of my favorite coffee shops. It's chill, low key, and open space. Baristas are friendly and pretty nice if you don't know what something is."

Zanzibar's Coffee Adventure, 2723 Ingersoll Ave.

VJ M. of Minneapolis touts it as a spot for visitors: "Hands down, this is the best coffee place in town. Hot chocolate is yummy. The fresh scent of coffee beans when you enter the shop makes you wanna stay there a lil bit longer while sipping away your coffee. My husband makes sure all our guests when in town, take a trip to this coffee place."

Mars Cafe, 2318 University Ave.

Timmy S. of Pella tells about his experience: "An exceptional coffee shop at an unexpected place. Let me tell you about my story. After waking up from a long night, I needed to fill my belly with a nice cup of coffee and a sandwich. I needed a café who would do that for me. Then, voilà. Behold, Mars Cafe. I would like to personally thank a barista with sharp haircut who had a pair of rectangular glasses and a well groomed mustache. He has help me out in a very gentle and patient manner. He was nothing but a blessing to me."

Twisted Bean Coffee Co., 6155 S.E. 14th St.

Daniel C. of Pleasant Hill has a good experience every time: "Every time I come through here, it's in the morning before 7:00 and the two ladies working are absolutely wonderful!The espresso is always creamy and delicious, and the Americans are great as well! (Only two things I get)."

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