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.

We love an excellent coffee, so we visit a lot of coffee shops across the country. This vibe was so…read moreunique. Very minimalist, open-concept interior with a large triangular island-type seating with people working on their laptops, and also broad places to sit in the windows. It was packed and a little loud, but pleasant. The line was a bit long. The staff was super friendly and the coffee was really excellently made. I prefer a more robust roast, so keep that in mind if you have specific tastes, but that's a matter of preference, not their ability. I really respect that they're closed Sunday and their staff gets a rest day!

Northern Vessel on Keosauqua Way is worth a stop. They pour Onyx Coffee Lab beans -- Geometry and…read moreMonarch on the shelf -- and it shows in the cup. Onyx is one of the best roasters in the country and it's a real commitment for a shop to build around them. The iced drinks come sealed in clear cans, machine-lidded at the bar. It's a genuinely different presentation, it doesn't sweat through, and it holds up if you're walking around with it. I had the cold brew and the matcha -- both clean and not over-sweetened. The space is sharp: marble counter, black cabinetry, warm wood, good light in the morning. Staff were friendly and happy to talk through the menu without being precious about it. Menu runs deep -- signature lattes, four matcha options, their oat milk cold brew latte by the bottle. Easy recommend.

I stopped here because it is one of the coffee hop locations. The ambiance is perfect if you are…read morejust stopping in for a coffee and a chat or if you need to sit and get some work done. The gentleman working was so kind and we had a nice chat while I was ordering. I ordered a caramel iced latte. I could have used an extra pump or two of syrup, but I definitely do like my coffee a little sweeter. My boyfriend really enjoyed it though. We both really enjoyed the espresso. They also have several pastries that are available. They all looked delicious. I ordered one with cream cheese and a strawberry filling which I really enjoyed. There is also lots of items displayed for purchase. Everything was so cute and I will be back for coffee and to buy a few gifts!

Came in for a warm up and place to perch for a bit. Drinks were hot, not too sweet for lattes which…read moreI prefer. Baristas were super helpful in giving info on the menu to make our decision. The place is cozy. Great spot!

Stopped here on my first Coffee Hop visit + it was my first time at a Grounds for Celebration! The…read morestaff was so sweet and the vibe/seating area was cozy. The coffee and breakfast sandwich tasted so good, can't wait to stop again!

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.

Fantastic spot. Great latte. Great vibe! I enjoyed the chicken salad sandwich as well. I will…read moredefinitely be back.

I've enjoyed Mars Cafe overall. Their little mini savory pies are really good--we tried a creamy…read moreleek one, which was my favorite, and another more Italian-style one with tomato that was also really good. I do wish they had more sweet pastries, although we tend to come later in the day so that might be part of it. Their regular lattes are good, but the more experimental drinks have mostly been misses for me. I tried one with balsamic once and it was definitely not for me. One small complaint: their hot to-go cups feel a little flimsy. I had one spill on me in the car, which was not fun. Overall, though, it's a nice, chill spot with a relaxed atmosphere, and I'd come back.

Small but well lit with large tables - great for sorting through cards. The house coffee I had was…read moreexcellent! Friendly wait staff too.

Hidden cafe in the middle of downtown Des Moines!…read more Located in the corner of 6th and Locust St, next to Potbelly Sandwich Shop. Coffee and Collectables. Cool combination. Lots of Pokémon items. They also sell their coffee beans, imported from Florida. Coffee was ok. Ordered cold brew latte, hot latte, apple juice. Plant based milks also available for milk substitution. I appreciated that. Coffee is on the lighter brewed taste scale. *Note*keep that in mind if you are a coffee snob or want a darker brew. I'm not sure if there was cross contamination of milk or if it was the roast of the coffee but my stomach hurt after an hour drinking the coffee. Other than that we have returned a handful of times. Service is nice and have been served by the owner, Ryan. If we have a Pokémon need we like to come here. Roman Exprés likes to run contests too so following on social media is a plus. *Note 2* Parking is street only and must be paid through Park DSM. Easy, but finding a spot can be tricky. I have luck parking near Walgreens and then walking.

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.

This is by far the finest tea house in Iowa. Friendly helpful staff and great prices. I try to…read morevisit at least once a month to stock up on loose leaf teas. A must visit for any tea enthusiast or anyone who is interested in trying a coffee alternative!

Loved my visit here! Came by from Dallas for a quick drink, and ended up buying 4 bags of tea for…read morefriends and family. My husband and I got a sweet green tea and spice chai to go, and so far, has been one of the best teas we've had. They have a large selection of teas to choose from (loose leaf to buy) and come in 2, 4, 8 oz bags, along with some tea accessories. The guy who helped us out was very nice and gave some good recommendations as well. Very calm and peaceful inside, a few seats, but more of a grab and go kind of place. Will definitely be coming back in the future.