Daisy Chain Coffee

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Was looking for a new spot to try out coffee and I went on here of course to see which place to pick from. I saw great reviews about how amazing the coffee and honey is here. Needless to say this spot deserves all its flowers because the coffee is phenomenal. I was greeted instantly by the people behind the counter. They were friendly and it was full of people who were also super friendly. It is a small cozy space with tons of other drinks and cool products to pick from. I had a hot pistachio honey oat latte and I savored it for a few hours because it was really that good. The coffee had a fruity and nutty taste that made my taste buds so happy. The pistachio and honey mix was the perfect combination. Can't wait to go back to try more! read more

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Daisy Chain has become a regular stop for me when I'm in town for work. I believe it was initially recommended to me by a colleague to meet clients near our office, but it's turned into a morning landing even on personal adventures in Des Moines. Seating is limited and when it gets busy, the line clogs up between the tables. I don't find it to be a good working spot for this reason, but that hasn't stopped me from meeting folks here to chat. I believe all the artwork is local and much of it is for sale, so keep your eyes peeled. The attention to detail extends to ingredients including local honey and canned drinks. I've really enjoyed the chai or miel with a chocolate croissant. The staff are usually really friendly. I tend to get lucky with parking - it's downtown, metered street spots out front with some public lots/ramps nearby. read more

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Jake I.

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Amazing spot that ended up being 3 or so blocks from my hotel stay on a work trip. I was able to avoid the hotel coffee situation and have my fave morning pick-me-up, an 8 oz. red eye!!! I also purchased some of their Ethiopian beans, which I like to do at shops when I am on a trip. The owner is very warm and chill and friendly. It was fun to find out they sometimes serve and often sell Wonderstate beans from the Madison area. 10/10 would recommend and go again and again!!! read more

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Sydney S.

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Great vanilla iced latte in a cute part of town! I'm passing through but I could easily spend half a day with a friend in this area! Beyond the tasty coffee, the service was great. Both employees were kind & warm...the kind of people that do a great job because they want to & it shows! I'm a fan! read more

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Patrick T.

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Owned by the best/most knowledgeable coffee guy in town. The coffee is always perfect and delicious. Cool space, staff is always nice and can't beat the price.. 5 start for sure! read more

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Time and time again the awarded Daisy Chain is my 10/10 coffee shop. As a WFH (+ espresso enthusiast), I sit and work as dozens of coffee shops monthly. By far, Daisy Chain has the BEST espresso. Out of this world! I prefer other shops if I'm needing to sit and work for a while (comfier seating). I always take my friends and family to Daisy Chain when exploring downtown. The owner is a neat guy! Definitely recommend trying a drink with honey... he wins awards for his beekeeping! read more

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Meghan K.

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Absolutely loved everything about this place. Raygun was full of really cool little trinkets & all that, but the coffee was the star. I wish I had gotten the name of where the pastries came from because wow that scone was probably the best scone I've ever had. It was a season cranberry scone of sorts, and I'll think about it until I visit again. Now back to the coffee. Holy cannoli, they have done it right. The balance of flavors, not too sweet, is stellar. You can tell that each drink is made with love. The barista (and im assuming owner?) was so funny. He was just chatting with people while making drinks, and you can really tell that he loves his work. Absolutely will go back read more

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Dan C.

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We were staying nearby and were walking around in the morning looking for coffee. We did the touristy thing and stopped someone with a Daisy chain cup and they directed us here. We went into this little store and stood in a long, but quick-moving line, and ordered an espresso and cold brew. The staff were really nice and easygoing. There was a nice, relaxed vibe about the place. I really like my espresso, however, the cold brew was terrible. It wasn't a bad brew or anything, we just really did not like the coffee itself - just personal preference. But, that might just be us. I recommend you try it for yourself. read more

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The barista was very nice, and recommended the iced pistachio caramel latte, and it was outstanding! This place will not disappoint even the biggest coffee snob read more

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Have never been disappointed by a stop to Daisy Chain anytime I'm in town. They share a space with Raygun downtown DSM, so you can browse/shop while you sip. Staff is always friendly and the coffee is always amazing no matter what you get. read more

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Mag L.

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Super nice guy working, delicious coffee, great location, no complaints! Would return for sure!

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Stopped for Sunday morning coffee and enjoyed a delicious latte with a shot of vanilla. This was not my first cup of the day, and I appreciated that they a small size, believe it was 8 ounces. The atmosphere is bright with plenty of windows, but there was no music playing so it was rather quiet. Some soothing Jazz music would have helped the Sunday-morning vibe. There was only one person behind the counter as the barista/cashier, which made for slower than expected service. Very cool Shepard Fairy piece hanging on the wall! read more

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Caitlyn S.

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LOVE Daisy Chain. Not only is the coffee delicious the staff is super personable! I had the Miel and the pistachio latte special and it is always tasty! They are also dog friendly! 10/10 recommend!! read more

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Stephanie G.

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Cute place but not the greatest coffee. Espresso shot was really under extracted and sour, drip coffee was okay.

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Dave G.

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Stopped in early on a Saturday morning. Barista was very friendly and talkative which I liked. I tried the Meli which was great! It is cinnamon latte + honey. The only downside is limited seating otherwise great place! read more

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Jennifer G.

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Pistachio Honey Latte is delicious! Busy place but worth the wait. I went on a Sunday around 10AM. read more

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Suzanne W.

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Great service and friendly staff. However, I've been there twice and was so disappointed both times. Once a barista came to his shift, walked in the front door and proceeded right behind the counter offering to help me. They didn't wash their hands - so I passed. The second visit the barista was working behind the counter, gave a customer's dog a biscut, touching the dogs mouth and continued making drinks without washing their hands. Done. read more

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Niki S.

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I love Daisy Chain in DSM! The Miel and the Pistachio latte are wonderful. The coffee is one of my favorites in the US. Very kind staff with quick intentional chats and the line is fast paced if there is one. The wax mini sculptures are very fun and unique. A must go to when in DSM! It's located in a great area to walk with friends aswell and stop in local shops. read more

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Jim E.

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Top notch espresso and coffee. The staff is great as well. We were in from out of town and need a dog fix as well. Daisy China did not disappoint as we got kisses from 5-6 dogs. read more

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Bailey B.

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Daisy chain is my favorite spot for coffee in the east village. It has a fun, relaxed vibe and the coffee is delicious. I especially like the Miel. The baristas are friendly and easygoing. I wish the was more sitting space, I would probably stop more if so. read more

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A great stop when you are in the East Village. Owner operated, very nice person, and excellent coffee. I'm usually just a latte guy and they do not disappoint. They also sell their own local honey. I've now been her on three different occasions and each time I was very happy with every aspect. They now have a bit more seating if you want to relax for a bit. Highly recommended. read more

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Nice vibe, fast and friendly service. Americano was super smooth and refreshing, not bitter at all. 10/10. read more

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Isabella L.

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Cute little shop in the East Village. Small space with limited seating, but totally worth going in and grabbing a drink. The owner and his family have offered me great service all the times I've come in. I've gotten his ice lattes, ice chai, and honey that he MAKES! A local bee-keeper who is totally cool to talk with. Highly recommend! read more

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This is my favorite coffee place in Des Moines! Beautifully crafted drinks, and Daniel's the kind of guy who remembers what's going on in your life from your last visit. Perfect combination of excellent coffee, great atmosphere, and chill people. I'm here a few times a week and love it every time read more

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Rhonda D.

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You have to try the homemade lemonade with honey, omg it so mouth watering great!! It had wonder staff and locally sourced honey for sale. I was pleasantly surprised at you good the lemonade was! read more

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Laura L.

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We ordered the vanilla cold brew and pistachio latte. Both drinks were phenomenal! Welcoming vibe and you can't beat the bison mounted on the wall! Barista was extremely friendly and gave recommendations for the area as we were traveling. Next time I am passing through the Des Moines area, this is a definite stop! read more

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Nik P.

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I enjoyed Mars Coffee before in this location, but since it has switched over to Daisy Chain Coffee, I have found that I love this shop even more. This coffee shop is run by the nicest guy and the shop itself seems to have so much more character & charm; I completely enjoy the bee and honey theme throughout the shop. In addition to your caffeinated beverage of choice, you can also snag coffee beans, chocolate bars, danishes, and local honey. read more

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James R.

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Outstanding coffee, espresso drinks, tasty honey, and super staff. A+ - highly recommended!! read more

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Dan F.

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Everything here is super tasty. Shockingly good pastries in the morning (seems like they go fast), great coffee... and they serve local honey-infused items that (I've heard, haven't tried) are great. Why 4 stars? They only serve pour overs if they happen to have an open bag of single origin going. It's not even on their menu. It's AWESOME that they were able to make me one! But... why not just have one going all the time? Or better yet, a couple of beans available? Maybe pour overs aren't popular enough in DSM to make it worth it, idk. The pour over was SOLID though. Also... there seems to be a sewer backup/smell going =/ hopefully they fix that soon. The pluses here are so good that they deserve 6 stars (fantastic local food/drinks, very friendly people) but the negatives need to be addressed (pour overs are an afterthought, sewer backup, spotty wifi). If I come back to Des Moines will DEF stop in here again, and can hopefully give them the 5 stars they deserve. read more

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Rooke P.

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Best iced mocha in Des Moines hands down. I get mine with an extra shot of espresso for the flavor, MOM! I'm. Not. Addicted. Small town vibes with interesting bee lore. read more

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Vic G.

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The staff ignored my wife when she walked in with our son. There was no one else at the time. A customer (white) walked in after she gave her order and that person received an enthusiastic welcome. The coffee was good but the service was poor. Interesting that the reviewers rave about the customer service. read more

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Jennifer B.

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Get the Miel, you can thank me later. Definitely the best I've ever had and I've had a few. The owner uses his own honey, which is available for purchase also. I was very impressed with his service skills also, very long line of people but able to multitask so you don't feel ignored. And the wait was worth it. read more

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Gilbert G.

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My favorite coffee shop when in DesMoines. Nice welcoming vibe with uncompromising excellent espresso and drinks

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Clare C.

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This is a great coffee shop that offer both decaf and oat milk. The oat milk seems to be oatly which is the best brand and tastes the best in coffee. I have had a great experience with Dan in terms of conversation, quality of drink and service. I came in on Saturday and the person working seemed very distracted. There was a line of about 4 people including me and it took over 20 minutes to just reach the register. Then another 5 minutes for the coffee to be ready. I have lived in busy cities and never waited this long to have someone just take my order. Out of the 4 people in line 1 stormed out and seemed irritated with the wait time. Safe to say I will not return on weekends and potentially during week if this person is working as I don't have time for a wait time like this. read more

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Brittany G.

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Stopped here on our way out of town. Shop was pretty busy with one person working but she took her time on each drink and didn't rush or seem in a hurry. Drinks were delicious. Wish there was some seasonal specialty lattes but besides that - perfection ! Well balanced, delicious. read more

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Alex B.

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New to the neighborhood and this place is a must stop. Great atmosphere with quick and excellent service. Love the Americano and Vanilla latte with oat milk. read more

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Lucy V.

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My all time favorite coffee shop. Best baristas, quality drinks, and good vibes! Very cute and talented baristas

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By far the best coffee spot in Des Moines! I look for any excuse to stop by. Great atmosphere, great coffee, great service.

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Best coffee in Des Moines hands down. It's always a great starting our morning off with Daisy Chain!

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More info about Daisy Chain Coffee

505 E Grand Ave
Ste 104
Des Moines, IA 50309
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(515) 231-3426
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Hours

What time does Daisy Chain Coffee open?

Daisy Chain Coffee opens at 7:30 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.Daisy Chain Coffee opens at 8:00 AM on Saturday and Sunday.

What time does Daisy Chain Coffee close?

Daisy Chain Coffee closes at 4:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Mon-Fri 7:30 AM - 4:00 PMSat-Sun 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

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Does Daisy Chain Coffee allow dogs?

Yes, Daisy Chain Coffee allows dogs.

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Does Daisy Chain Coffee have parking?

Yes, Daisy Chain Coffee has parking options. Validated Parking

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Does Daisy Chain Coffee have free WiFi?

Yes, Daisy Chain Coffee has free WiFi.

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“I had the Miel and the pistachio latte special and it is always tasty!”

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Came here yesterday with my friend for a coffee date. I got a iced matcha and she got a iced…read morecoffee. The cashier was really nice and we ordered quickly to grab a seat. It was popping in there but we were still able to find a area to sit in the back. The matcha was great and my friend enjoyed her coffee. We enjoyed each other's company for a few hours and when we left we grabbed another drink to go. She grabbed a matcha and I grabbed a decaf tea made of cherries, apples and cinnamon. I forgot the name but it was really good. Reminded me of a traditional tea we have in México called ponche also made out of a bunch of fruits and cinnamon. Also the glass jars you get to go are so cute and I definitely will be reusing it for my drinks. Recommend for anyone to come here. I think it's one of my favorite coffee shops now!

The drinks here are so good and unique! The decor inside is gorgeous as well. Love coming here…read moreevery time I am in Des Moines.

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4.4(18 reviews)

2.3 mi

I have been super excited to try this place as I have the coffeehop pass and have had serval people…read moremention this coffee shop. I thought it was pretty good and was a different environment to grab a coffee. A friend and I went on a Sunday morning, so it was pretty busy and we had to wait a little bit to find a seat. We found street parking on Ingersoll and had a short walk over which didn't bother us, but I can understand how parking is an issue during busier times. My friend and I both enjoyed our drinks but weren't blown away. I also tried the breakfast burrito which was okay, but I probably wouldn't order again. I was hoping to try the breakfast sandwich but they were sold out. I liked this shop, but it is not a place I would go out of my way for.

Weird interaction with the workers here.. ordered a cappuccino and but got a flat white. When I…read morenicely asked if I could have a cappuccino I was rudely spoken to and told a flat white is a cappuccino. Huh? Definitely had me second guessing so I quietly went back to work but I later looked it up and it's not the same thing.. i don't think I'll be coming back here.

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Amazing space with plenty of room to work. Loved their merch, all printed on super soft tees with a…read morehandmade silkscreened vibe to them. First visit I had an iced hiland with oat and it was phenomenal. Also tried a homemade little Debbie style oatmeal cream cookie. Sugar bomb but it was exactly what I wanted. Had a small issue on next visit, however, management and staff were kind and quick to fix and that's the true testament. Will be back next time we are in Des Moines.

First timer they have a Friendly staff, the drink menu is pretty basic and paired Down. They don't…read morehave a lot of "coffee alternatives" besides the soda, and juices sold in the case. I ordered a sugar free vanilla latte. It was more milk than I'd prefer- I wish there was a stronger coffee taste and instead it was 3/4 full of milk with syrup. But the staff was friendly and it was quiet inside the shop. A lot of people hanging out and gathering the day I was there. Stars given solely on the taste/ value of the latte I ordered.

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Tasty cinnamon rolls! Large space. Friendly staff. Great for meetings. Nice for socializing or…read moregetting work done.

I absolutely love this place. The drive thru is convenient, the selection is amazing, you'll NEVER…read morego wrong with basically anything. I've had baristas mess up my drink order a few times when dining inside but they're always ready to remake and super polite about it. Would highly recommend for networking meetings. My fave food: cream cheese or s'mores muffin, cheeseburger chowder (in a bread bowl!!), and my #1: BREAKFAST CASSEROLE!! My fave drinks: raspberry voodoo chai, build your own lotus (white lotus + peach), pistachio latte.

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I'm glad I don't live near this coffee shop, beacuse I'd spend all of my money…read more This is a beautiful space with great energy but still relaxing and/or a place that you could do some studying or work like several people were doing even on the Sunday we visited. Menu selections are vast. Coffee was excellent tasting and strong. Service was fantastic, answering questions and giving suggestions. We got coffee as well as muffins (get the blueberry) and I also opted for the ooey gooey grill cheese sandwich. I will say that was good but not excellent. Was it a grill cheese...yes. it was a good size and hit the spot, but not special or flavorful like most coffee places opt for with their versions. Make sure you go the restrooms when you visit bc it's clean and super cute.

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My husband and I grabbed a coffee at Zanzibar's while waiting for a tattoo consultation down the…read morestreet at the Jade Rabbit (another great place; ask for Anna) and had a great time. Staff were attentive and friendly, despite a busy Saturday morning. My husband stuck with an Asiago bagel, and I tried their Mex Mocha -- both were delicious! While I didn't love the art on display this go 'round, I really appreciate that they showcase pieces from local artists. We'll definitely be back!

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The best, freshest honey! I have ordered several time over the past years and highly recommend.read more

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Daisy Chain Coffee in Des Moines is such a hidden gem. The space is bright, warm, and full of character (the honey + bison vibe is everything). The staff were incredibly friendly and welcoming, which made the whole experience even better. I ordered the seasonal salted caramel pistachio iced latte and it was honestly so good!! perfectly balanced, not overly sweet, and super unique. Paired it with a chocolate croissant that was flaky, rich, and exactly what you want with a coffee moment. Such a cozy, feel-good spot, I'll definitely be back read more

Katey S.

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7

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5 years ago

Accidentally wandered into this shop while walking through Raygun. I'm so glad I did! The coffee was lovely and the barista was very kind and helpful. The environment is quiet, cozy and clean. This will be my new go to coffee shop! read more

Brent S.

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27

2

3 years ago

Tried to order but don't allow dogs I can't say if coffee was good or bad bc we left to go to a more dog friendly business read more

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