This has been my favorite coffee shop since I discovered it in 2017. The workers are sincerely friendly. The brown sugar breakfast croissant is literally the best breakfast sandwich I've ever had. (I've tried many times to mimic it but haven't cracked the code yet.) Thanks to the cold weather our water pipes froze. I decided to come here for a little this morning. My baby fell asleep on the way so I requested curbside. They were so kind and brought it out despite being super busy. This is an intentional business, you can tell they care and are passionate about what they do. Oh and I can't let out their adorable merch! My husband bought me a mug from the coffee smith when we were dating and I use it almost everyday. read more

The Coffeesmith - Mug from the coffee smith - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Waukee, Iowa

Perfectly made iced baklava shaken espresso! Highly recommend!! Such a cute local coffee shop! Staff were friendly and recommended this season drink! Will be returning soon! read more

The Coffeesmith - Iced Baklava Shaken Espresso - March 2026 - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Waukee, Iowa

This is one of my favorite coffee spots! Their breakfast sandwiches are chef's kiss!! We love the ambience, the small town feel, and the support of local artists... Not to mention, their coffee has one of the best flavors around!!! We love supporting this small business!!!! read more

The Coffeesmith - Artisan coffee at its finest - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Waukee, Iowa

Fabulous! Not only was customer service spot on but their coffee was freakin' delicious! It takes a lot for me to say such things, I'm known for my coffee snobbery. Husband got a large decaf americano, you know the coffee is good when an americano can stand proudly on its own. I savored their spring menu special of a Baklava oat milk latte, did half the syrup, asked for my coffee taste and boy was it fantastic! read more

I had high hopes for the coffee. I asked the barista what is the best iced drink I should get, they recommend the cold brew as it is one of their signature drinks. It was the worst coffee I ever had, extremely watered down and no flavor. I snapped this picture, tried it, immediately tossed it. They have a seasonal menu and other drink options so maybe there are better options! read more

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Stopped by while passing through town today. We ordered two drinks, an americano and a pour over. Plus two sandwiches. The staff was unable to answer a basic question about what their fruitiest coffee was. Then it took literally 25 minutes for them to make a pour over. They seemed frustrated that I ordered that and pushed back on me after I asked an ETA on the coffee after waiting 15 minutes at that point. I'd recommend they remove pour overs from the menu because they don't seem to want to execute that, especially in a reasonable time. Ron Swanson sandwiches were good. read more

The Coffeesmith - Pour over coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Waukee, Iowa

Great coffee, cute coffee shop, and a great place to get some work done! We had a latte and a cappuccino that both had great flavor! read more

The Coffeesmith - Latte and Cappuccino - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Waukee, Iowa

Love this place! Super chill vibe inside and easy to get some good work done. They have a very extensive seasonal drink menu which is really fun and everything I've tried has all been really good! There food is good too - I had the chicken pesto panini and really enjoyed it!! Service was all very friendly and helpful! read more

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Came here after a very early morning workout and the vibes were super cute + the barista was very friendly! She made all of our drinks and breakfast sandwiches super fast too. I got a London Fog which was super yummy (I'm unfortunately not a huge coffee person ) and a breakfast croissant with bacon in it. Got it to-go thinking I'd only eat half, but we all devoured our sandwiches. Whatever's in the sauce made it delicious!! This is gonna be our new stop after our early morning workout classes! read more

The Coffeesmith - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Waukee, Iowa

Usually I debate if I place is really worth 5 stars. In the case of The Coffeesmith, this was an extremely simple decision. Their menu is creative, they have wonderful products with their logo as well as handmade local products. The graphic designer is on point. I always love the decor and the motivational quotes, which can sometimes be tacky, but in this case everyone's meticulously thought out. Kudos to whoever did that. The staff is all wonderfully inviting and kind. It threw me off at first because in today's service industry I feel like anger is the driving emotion for most people. The workers were all welcoming, smiley, and polite. If I lived in the area then y'all would probably get sick of me because I'd frequent quite often. I didn't mention the product. There are so many flavors to try. I went for the peanut butter mocha and it's creamy, well balanced, and the only perfect-temperatured (not a word, I know, but oh well) drink I've ever had without having to ask the barista to not boil the drink. I'll be back soon to try other drinks and chat with the friendly folks there! read more

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I have driven past hundreds of times and meant to try it and finally did so last week. I will now make regular visits. My friend and I both had the white chocolate mochas. They were delish! We also had muffins warmed. I found my chocolate muffin was a little dry but I will definitely be back for the coffee. It didn't have a hint of bitterness and was much less $ than Starbucks! read more

The Coffeesmith - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Waukee, Iowa

Great service, friendly staff with upbeat atmosphere. The americano was delicious. The location is convenient near major convergence of several highways. read more

Such a friendly place, upon walking in all tables were taken and immediately a patron said he was leaving shortly "take my table". I ordered a egg croissant, it was so savory and delicious and disappeared quickly. ‍ My husband ending up going back up and ordering one as well. Very friendly staff, great atmosphere. A must go to place! read more

The Coffeesmith is a great place to have a conversation and your favorite coffee or seasonal drink. read more

The Coffeesmith - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Waukee, Iowa

Needed to grab something quick but good after getting our car serviced nearby before heading back into to work. Had seen that The Coffeesmith had great reviews so we decided to try it. Warm space, lots of seating, and it smelled so good! It seemed the owner or manager was training someone while he took our order and he was so kind and friendly! He gave us great recommendations for coffee drinks from their seasonal menu. We also tried one of their egg croissants and it was warm, tasty, and their special sauce on it needs to be trademarked. It was so so good! We'll definitely be back! read more

The Coffeesmith - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Waukee, Iowa

Wonderfully crafted! Great shop with lots of espresso and coffee options. During COVID19 review: Visited early Saturday morning right at opening. The Coffeesmith has a large following. Rightfully so partly because of the great location! And because they have great crafted beans. I got the Pablo Honey with oat milk. Excellent! It was honey, cinnamon, espresso, and oat milk. Great infusion of flavors. Perfectly creamy and the top foam was FANTASTIC! My friend had a latte and enjoyed hers fully. Spent $10.xx for two drinks Note: $1.00 up charge for oat milk, $0.75 for other non dairy milk: soy, almond, coconut. Seating available inside! Every other table is available. Those not available are easily marked. Great pandemic protocol. Outside seating is also available. Inside decor is industrial and modern. Woods and metals and hand lettered personalized wall art. They sell their own roasted beans and creatively market them with hand-lettered bags. Workers are masked. Patrons walking in were masked. My friend and I were masked. Ok to be unmasked while enjoying espresso! Overall, it was a pleasurable experience! Fantastic service. Amazing, smooth drinks. Prices were right. Great location in Waukee. Will be coming back soon! read more

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Seating: low top tables, comfy armchairs, and high top bar seating that looks out the window. Atmosphere: Cute little coffee shop with the typical coffee shop vibes, fairly modern but still cozy. Parking: it's in a strip of businesses, so it has plenty of parking out front in the lot. Service: you go up to the counter to order and pay and bring your dishes to the bin when finished. Food/drink: I really wanted to love this place but the muffin was pretty dry. However, the coffee was good. Definitely want to go back and try again. read more

The Coffeesmith - Vanilla créme cold brew and chocolate muffin - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Waukee, Iowa

So many amazing coffee drink options!!! I went to order a chai and the barista recommended a similar seasonal drink, the Golden latte, so I said okay why not! The barista knew what she was doing because the drink was delicious and exactly what I wanted. The service was great, the barista was so kind (wish I caught her name!), and the drink was so good that I want to go back immediately. The Coffeesmith has great hot brewed coffee along with cold brew and nitro brew! The environment has space to hang out with friends with the 10-15 tables they have inside. It can get busy here during peak times, but it's still worth going regardless! Also, there is lot parking so it is extremely easy to navigate and find a spot to park for free! The cost is comparable to other specialty coffee shops and honestly maybe even a better price point! It was worth every penny for me. read more

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By far the best expresso/coffee option in Waukee and all of west Des Moines for that matter. Great service, always seems to be busy, and we buy beans here as well to serve at church. Skip the corporate chains and buy local. read more

We ordered the Ron Swanson and the brown sugar bacon croissant with a white chocolate mocha and carmel layer and it was all exquisite! Service was fast and VERY friendly. Music and overall ambiance is relaxing and overall well done. Highly recommend, will be coming back, and would add more stars if I could. Thanks Coffeesmith(: read more

Been here twice now and really dig the vibe. A sleek and contemporary feel in the shop makes it very inviting! The lattes are delicious. I have had a soy latte and almond milk. The staff has been really sweet both times I stopped in and the place is super clean and comfy. If I lived out this way I bet this would be my go to for meetings, meet up's, or just a good cup of coffee and conversation. read more

Decided to try this place since it is across from where I live and I wanted to support more of a local coffee shop instead of Starbucks. The inside of the coffee shop is very pretty and has a lot of places to sit and chat with people. The menu is also really easy to read and I feel like everything is very customizable. The couple of times that I've been here I've just gotten a iced vanilla latte since that's what I normally get anywhere else and it is very good! It doesn't taste very similar to any other coffee places that I've had and it's very good! I also really like the cups that they used for the iced coffee. It's kind of like drinking out of a sippy cup but it's very convenient and it makes it hard to spill it. Definitely worth trying this place if you want to support more local businesses and want to try something new. read more

Our coffee looks like sweet T . Coffee is super watered down. My bf got the cold brew and I got the vanilla cream. As soon as I saw the color of the coffee I knew it wasn't going to taste good. If you're a coffee drinker you know what I mean. Place was clean and cozy. This was my first time trying this place , won't be back. Highly disappointed . It's frustrating getting watered down coffee. read more

The Coffeesmith - Our coffee looks like sweet T . Coffee is super watered down. 1st time . Won't be back . - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Waukee, Iowa

What a cute coffee shop! Can't believe I have driven past it for so long without stopping, but now it's a regular stop. The staff is always super friendly, service is great. I will try new espresso drinks here more often than at other coffee shops because I really enjoy their creativity and variety of seasonal specials. Drinks off their regular menu are wonderful as well. Food is good. It's a small, cozy shop. Great place to meet a friend for coffee, so it can get a little noisy at times. They also have some local made things like jewelry and such for sale, which is fun to check out. read more

I had a frappe and a breakfast croissant! Both were reallly good! Me and my old lady went there and loved it!! We just recently moved to Waukee and are on a local coffee tour! Stop here for a nice chill spot to enjoy your coffee or tea drinks! read more

The Coffeesmith - Carmel Mocha Frappe and Bacon egg cheese croissant! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Waukee, Iowa

There's really nothing negative to say about Coffeesmith. Today was my first time visiting, and unfortunately by the time I arrived the tables were filled. I would've loved to sit and enjoy my muffin and cocoa, but it's a popular place and I was expecting this! I ordered a blueberry muffin and a hot chocolate. Next time I want to order their special espresso and try it out. The hot chocolate was perfect temperature and just sweet enough. The muffin was super delicious- dense, moist, the perfect amount of blueberries. The staff was also exceptionally polite. I will definitely be coming back! read more

The Coffeesmith - Blueberry Muffin! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Waukee, Iowa

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I was meeting a friend for a networking coffee. Upon his suggestion we met here. The place was very bright, filled with natural light from the windows. All the tables were clean. The employee was friendly. This place was very comfortable and easy to have my meeting at. The coffee of course was the real star. It was a great latte. read more

The Coffeesmith - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Waukee, Iowa

My husband and I recently traveled to Iowa to visit my family. We love good quality coffee and agreed that The Coffeesmith was amazing. Drove 30 mins two days in a row. :-) read more

The Coffeesmith - Fall menu - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Waukee, Iowa

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This space is the kind of spot that you could stay all day working/reading/people watching. The coffee is made with love and is worth the trip. read more

Coffeesmith is reasonably priced and high quality. It is our favorite coffee shop in the metro! Their seasonal menu is delicious and creative, but their main menu is our favorite. Great atmosphere for socializing or working. Friendly, helpful staff. A "must try" if you haven't been yet. read more

I discovered this coffee shop this week and LOVE it. The interior design is perfect and their coffee is even better. I got the Pablo Honey with oat milk. Will definitely be back! read more

The Coffeesmith - Coffee bar - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Waukee, Iowa

Great coffee. Comfy atmosphere. Rustic and cozy. This was an awesome place to sit and enjoy reading a book while I sipped on a yummy latte. The staff are friendly and helpful! I would highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a calm place to work or read. read more

This is definitely my new favorite coffee house on the west side. I've been to the Coffeesmith three times now and have a great experience each time. My favorite is the peanut butter cup latte but the vanilla crème cold brew comes in at a close second. The staff is extremely friendly, the Wi-Fi works great, and the food is also delicious; I enjoyed an English muffin with egg and cheese. I highly recommend you check them out if you haven't done so - worth the trip to Waukee. read more

What a great addition to Waukee/WDM area! I met a friend here for coffee and a little breakfast and we loved it. My friend got a nitro coffee and I got a pablo honey. So good! We also got croissant sandwiches and they hit the spot. It would be nice if they had a few more savory food offerings, but I understand the focus in on coffee :-) read more

I've been going to the Coffeesmith since it opened in 2018. I've spent countless hours studying, working, conversing, and enjoying the awesome atmosphere, food, and drinks. The Coffeesmith will forever be my go-to shop. The espresso is top tier and the breakfast croissant sandwiches are absolutely fantastic. I highly recommend stopping in! read more

I can't say enough great things about The Coffeesmith!!! Their owner and staff are incredibly gracious, and the coffee is amazing!

Okay Des Moines area I see you. Before I moved here I had problems finding great coffee shops now I can't decide what is my favorite. Poor me. Anyways, coffee was rich and delicious. Not bitter at all. I went with the s'more latte. A+ for presentation. read more

The Coffeesmith - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Waukee, Iowa

Another great visit to The Coffeesmith! This was my daughter's first time and she loved it! She really enjoyed the Frappuccino (ate all the whipped cream before I could snap a picture). Frappuccinos aren't my thing, but this one was delicious and not overly sweet like some of the chain coffee shops. I of course had to get my favorite breakfast sandwich that is a must when visiting! I also ordered the Lavender Spiced Poblano Honey latte and it was a perfect fall drink! Definitely will get it again. My daughter wanted the waffles but they don't start serving those until 11:00 (bummer) so, she ordered the blueberry muffin and said it was very good. We also ordered the Almond Bar that someone had recommended to us. I am not a big fan of almond paste or almond flavored pastries, but this was INCREDIBLE! I highly recommend giving it a try! Add The Coffeesmith to your list of places to grab breakfast and delicious coffee. read more

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Love that their indoor seating is open during COVID and they have each table marked as sanitary or not! Also a big fan of their lavender lattes!! Great, bright atmosphere with many outlets for a productive afternoon! read more

The Coffeesmith - Coffee counter - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Waukee, Iowa

Cute coffee spot! It's nice to have more options besides chain places. I went at 9:30 on Saturday morning and there was room for my friend and I to sit at the High top table against the window. I noticed there were 3-4 4 top tables with one person typing on a computer. I get it's first come, first serve but it's also annoying when there's only so much space. There was plenty of movement so we didn't wait long for a table. I had the Blush latte with rose. It was delicious. A medium was about $6.50. I want to come back and try the Pablo Honey. The service wasn't notable but it was also a pretty steady flow business. read more

The Coffeesmith - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Waukee, Iowa