Excellent coffee and service. The place was full of workers, talkers, people enjoying life. Loved…read moreseeing all the local wares for sale. Seemed like a real community space. Got my coffee to go but they had nice mugs for those that wanted to stay and enjoy the energy. Maybe next time.

I got a bumblebee latte to go, it's wonderful! Highly recommend. The wait in the drive through was…read morevery short, line moved fast and the barista we got to talk to was kind!

This place was super busy when I went on Saturday morning. I went through the drive window and got…read morethe campfire latte. It had a great taste and I priced as you would expect. The staff was very friendly. If I'm back in town I will definitely stop by again.

Did you know that you can get excellent drinks but also rent out the dining area of this cute…read morecoffee shop? I was invited to a bridal party that took over this quaint coffee shop on a Saturday afternoon. Since I got to help set up, I got to see how accommodating and helpful they were. The organizer of the party had permission and brought all the things that she needed. Extra tables, drinks, foods, balloons, etc. The individuals working were happy to help with anything that we needed. They took over certian drinks but also offered the regualar drinks while we were visiting. I wanted to still support them while I was there so i tried one of the drinks on the menu that was seasonal. I enjoyed the drink, location, and atmosphere. I could see that if I lived closer, I would be a regular. There is a deck area outside that is shaded and would be perfect to watch the traffic go by. You can sit inside and chat with friends or even pull up the high tops and sit and work on your laptop if needed.

The coffee is great, and the pastries are good. The ambience is clean, and the chairs and couches…read moreare comfortable and very nice. The praise music is a bit much, though. It works if you don't mind feeling like you're sitting in the middle of a worship service. The service is friendly, and overall it's a nice place. Just know what kind of atmosphere you're walking into if that's not your vibe.

Coffee wasn't my favorite, but the lemonade and avocado toast was great. Very cute ambiance, seems…read morelike a great place to study.

Got two cold brews to go and love them! Only one girl…read moreworking both the drive thru and inside, she was awesome. Bathrooms are clean, plenty of work space if you enjoy your coffee there, and some pastry options if you want food. A place for a quick, good coffee.

Really disappointed. Waited more than 5 minutes to even be acknowledged; under-staffed as so many…read moreplaces are, but folks at least need to be sure they've been seen. No hi, how are you, just "what would you like?" And I don't think cold brew automatically comes with cold foam anywhere else; coffee had no flavor other than sweet. For over $7 for a small...garbage. The cold cup lids are unpleasant to drink from; a straw would have been better. I've had really good coffee here in the past so my hopes were high. Too high. Also it was NOISY. So incredibly noisy for mid-morning. Add baffles to the ceiling or something. Not a pleasant place to sit and chat or read or do anything.

The barista is a pretentious prick. Won't give you their undivided attention while taking your…read moreorder because he isn't finished making the prior customers order and then screws up the order. He then tries to claim that a flat white is the same thing as a cappuccino whilst making an insulting comment towards Australians. I should have went to vibrant coffee around the corner. And to my guy here: when someone orders two different drinks, don't make the same drink and try to play it off like your some superior barista; your job is to serve coffee as it's ordered, that's it. All I wanted was to enjoy a morning coffee but instead had to deal with some asshole with a complex.

Was looking for a new spot to try out coffee and I went on here of course to see which place to…read morepick 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!

Walked in craving a chai. Unfortunately they just ran out of almond milk. The only other dairy…read morealternative is oat milk. As someone who is allergic to oats thats kind of a no go for me. The only other drinks they have that do not contain dairy are sparkling Tulsi and thc cans. Only to find out as I was leaving after 3 hours of being there that they have coconut milk for their specialty drinks. Really disappointed

I stopped here since I have the DSM coffee hop pass. I was greeted right when I walked in and the…read moregal who took my order was very helpful with my questions. I just ordered an iced vanilla latte which I thought was good. I could have used an extra pump or two of syrup, but I am a fan of sweeter stuff. My boyfriend who is a fan of less sweet stuff enjoyed it. They also roast their own beans in Iowa City which I think is super cool. I bought some of their espresso beans (Alien Moon) and both my boyfriend have liked drinking their espresso at home. I would go back and get more in the future. Service was great and the staff (owners) were very kind, but I do think they could do a little bit more to make it feel a little cozier in there.

Plain Talk Books & Coffee was the perfect way to start our morning in Des Moines! If you love cozy…read morecoffee shops with character, this one is definitely worth a visit! Part bookstore and part café, the space is lined with shelves of new and used books, making it easy to grab a coffee and browse for a while. We stopped in for breakfast, and honestly, the bagels and breakfast sandwiches were the highlight! Everything was fresh, the coffee was excellent, and the atmosphere made us want to stay longer but we had items on our itinerary to knock out! I'd highly recommend adding Plain Talk Books & Coffee to your Des Moines itinerary!

Nice staff who brought my order to me while I browsed their book selection. Lots of options to…read morechoose from for lunch. I got the cheese panini and iced coffee and enjoyed both. Seems like it would be a great place to study or work remote. Would recommend and will visit again.

We stopped at Hobnob for breakfast before leaving Des Moines, and it was the perfect way to end the…read moretrip. The service was friendly, our food came out quickly, and the space has a modern, aesthetic vibe that feels a step above your typical coffee shop. I ordered the breakfast platter, and the roasted tomato was the unexpected star of the meal. It added something unique that elevated the whole plate. Along with smooth coffee, and you've got a breakfast spot I'd happily return to if I lived nearby! And if wine is more your thing, don't worry, because they have a whole wine bar! If you're visiting the Des Moines area, definitely check the spot out!

Great setting. Service was good. Good drinks. Idk what else…read moreto say and it won't let me post this without having 85 characters!