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.

Can't make an iced mocha right. They made 3 that looked like milk. No I don't want a glob of…read morechocolate on the bottom 2 times in a row. For the price of a xl and still can't make it right. Don't waste your time here. Stopped at over a dozen different scooters and never had a problem like this

I ordered and ICED coffee and they literally gave me a plastic cup with HOT coffee inside and…read moretopped it with ice. Ridiculous. Would not recommend. Will not be back.

Stumbled upon this cute coffee spot for a quick meet up after work. I tried the bees knees and had…read moretheir grilled cheese sandwich! Both delish, and the coffee was so good. I'm not usually an iced coffee girly but this was amazing! They have an adorable mural for that selfie pic, and cute vintage/ mis matched furniture. They were closing early for a staff meeting but the owner came over and told us we could stay as long as we wanted. Such great service and nice staff behind the counter- everything was such a good experience! I'll be back again soon!

It is a very solid option with friendly staff. A good place to hang out as well. Coffee was very…read moregood, espresso based drink were just fine. I did not try any food options, they did look good.

What are they selling here? The lines are often all around the building and sometimes two cars…read morewide. I'm not a coffee drinker but by the looks of this Clive location, those that are love 7 Brew.

I'm not sure why it's so hard to make an ALL SUGAR FREE coffee. If you offer it, you should be able…read moreto make it. This isn't a difference of French vanilla instead of hazelnut. This is literally a choice between keeping my blood sugar in safe, healthy levels. And since you're not paying my medical bills if I end up in the ER, I don't feel it's too much to ask for my coffee to be safe for me to drink.

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.

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.

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.

Got a 16-oz iced coffee with almond milk and caramel for under $3. Great deal. Fast service.read more

Great little coffee nook in the skywalk! It has limited hours as do most businesses in the skywalk!…read more But the service is delightful, and the coffee is really great! There are a few places to sit if you want to enjoy your brew seated, but this is the type of place that caters to workers on the run. Great lattes, Good drip, and the service with smiling lips! Can't go wrong here.

A favorite! I see that Yelp says they are closed but they're open so go get yourself some coffee…read moreand more! They have snacks and lunch/breakfast. Very nice employees and super quick service. Nice little nook in the skywalk. Check it out!