Second Love was a coffee shop we never came across before despite their website saying that they…read morehave more than one location. It proved to be a good stop! We were wondering around Des Moines as we never have really spent any time in the downtown before until recently. We were wanting to get some coffee and a bite to eat and we came across Second Love. The coffee drinks are really good and unique! I got a grapefruit iced coffee. It definitely tasted unusual and was certainly robust. I am glad I tried it because it's a kind of thing you don't see around very much. They have sandwiches too and since we were hungry we ordered some. They proved to be very good as they were made to order and tasted nice and fresh! Steve purchased some coffee beans to take home so we could enjoy more of their coffee at home. Definitely a nice, solid place for coffee drinks a bite to eat.

This coffee shop caught my coffee-crazy eye because of their grapefruit Szechaun tonic, so I…read morestopped by here on a Sunday around 2pm. They have shared parking with other neighboring businesses, but I would be careful backing out once you're done around the area, as other cars parked in that parking lot can make for bad blind spots. When you get inside, you're greeted by some brown wooden floors and ceilings, and the whole interior reminds you of a cozy but spacious treehouse with the kitchen and bar seating near the front, and three or so two-tops lined up on the walls. Go deeper inside and you'll get to their outdoor patio seating that doesn't have a picturesque view but works if you're wanting some fresh air outside. Staff was very patient with me while I was perusing the menu and baked goods at the front counter. You can get your drinks for here or to-go, and there are hot and iced options for most drinks. As mentioned, I got their grapefruit Szechuan tonic, and it's definitely a unique flavor. It's bitter like coffee and tonic, and since it was advertised as a coffee drink on social media, I was surprised the drink wasn't as thick and murky as coffee would be. There's a mild grapefruit taste that is dulled by the coffee part of this drink, and that sadly also went for the Szechaun peppers that spike this drink. It's probably just me, but while drinking this my mouth was trying to tell the difference between the tingling spice sensation that Szechaun peppers usually give off, and the mouthfeel you get when bubbly, carbonated drinks like tonic come into contact with your tongue. I wasn't sure if I was tasting spice or the popping sensation from soda. Whichever it was, it was mild and could have been stronger.

I was so happy to discover this gem of a coffee shop while on a walking tour of Maury Island. It…read morehas fantastic vibes and everything you could possibly want: great coffee and ice cream! The service was wonderful--the barista was welcoming, helpful, and patient while taking our order. We both ordered Americanos, and the espresso was top-notch. It's also incredibly convenient that they have a drive-thru, a kid's area, and an ice cream bar. I also really appreciated that the restroom was clean and handicap accessible--such a thoughtful touch. I cannot recommend this place enough! I'll definitely be making this a regular stop whenever I'm in the area visiting the site of the famous Maury Island incident--the home of the alleged first 'Men in Black' encounter following the UFO sighting in June 1947.

This place is OK. My pastry had a funny aftertaste. Maybe it was old. I had the distinct impression…read morethat they just purchased a bunch of pastries from Safeway. It wasn't very good. My Americano was acceptable, but did have a bit of a burned taste Staff was nice enough, and the outdoor seating is nice but overall, I don't think you'll get a quality experience here.

nice café, very beautiful inside Also really tasty coffee…read moreand God service Great atmosphere

Easy parking, nice staff. The inside had a bunch of seating and outlets for those that need to plug…read morein, they also have free wifi. Given the size of the inside and nothing to absorb sound, it can get a little loud inside. I bring my earplugs everywhere so they came in handy, just a note for those who have sensitive ears like I do! 24oz latte: comes with four shots, good price around $7.50, pretty good average hot latte

A perfect place for listening to live music, seated in some lawn chairs sipping some wine, beer or…read moresparkle. We came by after happy hour at Anthony's and listened to a live set of great music. The place was packed, but everyone is friendly and was willing to share their table with us. We had a great time and I strongly recommend coming by the Quarterdeck to chill and listen to live music. Can't believe it took me 20 years of living in Seattle to find this place. So, don't repeat my mistake.

What a cool place to grab wine/beers/mimosas! You go to the little shack and order your drinks,…read morethey don't serve hard-liquor, only beers/wine/cider/and champagne, and then drink outside with the views of the boats/yachts and water. Dogs are allowed and everyone is super friendly and chill. The wine is served in a sand bucket (wine bottle chilled and 2 glasses in the bucket), it's super cute! We ordered some snacks, nuts and jerky, and a sampler of the mimosas: super yummy! Love the overall vibe here as you can play board games or chill, and the view is lovely. Can't wait to come back!

First day at the Washington State Fair @Puyallup Fairgrounds. Line was not long @noon and the…read moreladies were pretty fast and efficient with getting drinks out. I got the Ferris Wheel Soda w/Pink Lotus

I always stop by when I visit the fairgrounds for the fair! Their set up is eye catching and the…read morecoffee prices are fair. There's always a long line. And it's goes by pretty fast. This last time I went they had cute duck cups! Last year they had the big jugs. I would've totally opted for the cute ducks but didn't want to carry something around so bulky. So I did a 24 oz coffee, perfect to put in the stroller cup holder. I had their Ube latte it was perfect!

she makes the best lattes and chive in town she takes an…read moreinterest in every customer and knows almost everybody by name. At least the regular customers. And there's a lot of regular customers that are loyal. For good reason.

This spot is a real local gem and the owner is super friendly. The coffee is here is great too.read more

The cutest little coffee stand. Stopped by before work and just mapped somewhere close to me that…read moreserves matcha. It is in the dollar tree parking lot. The girl that took my order was very friendly. I wanted matcha, but didn't know what flavors there were. She recommended the strawberry matcha with strawberry cold foam. Very light tasting and refreshing!

Lavender dirty chai (seasonal special) was tasty but I asked for less sweet and it's still pretty…read moresweet. Would go back to try and different drink maybe. Friendly 1 person operation - tiny drive by coffee stand.

It's very hard to find a 24oz quad shot skinny non fat mocha that has great coffee flavor and you…read morecan taste the mocha. I had my first experience at hotties today and was pleasantly surprised by the beautiful barista and the great drink. I will be back.

Super cool and fun spot. I'll always look for this place when I'm in town. Also, the ladies are so…read morekind and friendly.

I started a review in October 2020, not long before the January peak of the pandemic. There weren't…read morea lot of dining or entertainment options then. I returned a couple of weeks ago, on a Tuesday in June. The first thing to know about the place is that it's a bikini barista stand. Prudes beware. On the more recent visit, I was served by barista River, one of the most beautiful women in the bikini barista business. She made me an almond milk hot chocolate that was as good as a real milk hot chocolate. Trust me: that's a real accomplishment. Further bonus: she's delightful in conversation. That's worth a five star "Yay! Best ever!" rating; even if it's not really the best ever, it's worth five stars because Yelp star ratings are a bit higher than the verbal rating descriptions. Bonus: the price was only $6, a relative bargain for bikini shop drinks. Tip generously! On my last fall visit, I got an excellent almond milk hot chocolate with cinnamon spice. (Maybe this stand has a secret recipe for almond milk hot chocolate that's as good as real milk.) White chocolate was also an option. The barista then was a bit "thick" (not slender, not fat), wearing something looked like a lacy one-piece swimsuit, almost see-through. I didn't make a note of whether she was a good conversationalist. On the basis of the last fall draft, I was going to give the place a four star "Yay! I'm a fan" review, but given the exceptionally good almond milk hot chocolate and the presence of River on the place's staff and the moderate price, I'm upgrading to five stars, very close to Yelp's verbal description of "Best ever!" Off topic: barista River recently opened a coffee shop of her own. It's not a barista stand. I haven't tried it because it's way out of my usual territory. Funny: there's a drive through coffee stand across the road and a little to the south with a large sign reading "family friendly". (That's from my last year draft. I didn't check whether it's still there.)

This is a "bikini barista" place. That's fine... wasn't expecting it though. But as far as the…read morecoffee... I'm not exaggerating at all, this was the worst cup of coffee I've ever had in my life. I got a latte. It was burned and gross. I cannot believe I spent $20 on two coffees here.

Such great tasting iced lattes with the friendliest baristas. Have been ordering here for years…read moreand their drinks are always consistent.

We love coming here! It's convenient because it's close to my house, it's a drive-thru so I don't…read morehave to get out and lug my kids out of the car, the staff is always happy to be there, and the drinks in food I get are always consistent and delicious. My personal favorite are the Tostilocos, esquites, conchas con fresas, and Mexican latte. I can't tell you how many other coffee shops I've been to that call it theirs a Mexican latte by just sprinkling some cinnamon (and maybe some Cayenne). Those who know, know, the abuelita flavor - and this here is the genuine article. Their menu is very expansive, so I'm sure everyone can find something for them. They also sell cute cups, along with offerings for kids. But my favorite part is that they also sell fresh tamales. They're the best tamales I've had in this area. I believe they usually have chicken or rajas (cheese with jalapeño). We were vegetarian for a while, and not every Mexican shop has cheese tamales, so this place is definitely a diamond in the rough. I'm always looking for savings, and they also have a frequent buyer program by using your phone number. You can accumulate points for free or discounted beverages. One thing I will mention is that sometimes there can be a line, so please plan accordingly. The quality of the items you receive is up there, and it takes time to make these creations.