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    A printed receipt from Totally Tea in Des Moines, IA, dated June 21, 2025, at 1:08 PM, listing a tea order and a strawberry boba.

    No stars.. Pricing is classic bait and switch. They charge you an extra $1.50 on top of your drink order. Examples: you order the expresso which is listed for $7.49 and when you pay it $8.99 because it cost an extra $1.50 for the shot of expresso in it! Or you order fruity tea listed for $5.99 then charge you extra $1.50 for the boba in it! We did not add any extras to our order-- Small enough but adds up to plain robbery!

    a plastic cup with a blue straw - A clear plastic cup with a lid and straw contains a milk tea beverage, placed on a wooden desk with papers and a computer monitor nearby.

    The boba was good but it the wait was a long time. It took so long it felt like an hour for a drink. The workers just made their own boba and only one person was working on the boba. The taro was good but the strawberry tasted Sandy and powdery and like medicine I should get it again. but not the strawberry

    THE EXPRESSO IS ALWAYS A GOOD DRINK!!

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    Do love their tea and boba here. But there wait time is a killer. Just went there and took a while to get our tea. Good overall.

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    The drink is awful, and pearls are hard. I cannot believe the bubble tea does have the tea as the base. Worst bubble tea ever in this world.

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    My husband took me here so I could finally try one of my favorite things; a pastry & some coffee!…read moreThe community deserves this place! It almost transcends me into a bit of a European vibe of like no big American breakfast but rather a delicious pastry whether sweet or savory. The flow is a bit odd as I wasn't sure whether to access the bakery cases from the right or left but we figured it out. It was SOOO busy but honestly service was quick once we picked out everything we wanted! We tried the guava danish, the milk Cronut, the chocolate hazelnut Cronut, fruit tart, chocolate cloud donut, almond cheese croissant, and the tuxedo cake slice! Everything was 10/10, 5 stars, flaky, tasty, & the textures were on point. And to top it all off- they had a tiramisu latté on the menu. I had to have it & it was everything I could have hoped for! As a true Italian and lover of making tiramisu, it was truly authentic tasting! I will be returning and telling everyone I know to check out Tous Le Jours!

    Sweet and savory options- all delicious! I ordered ahead online which was great. It took about 20…read moreminutes which was perfect for the drive over. I received a text when my order was complete. The service was great! Full of smiles and kindness. One item was out of stock by 9am so they chose the closest to that option for me as a replacement. They also let me know what happened and I appreciate the thoroughness . Go early! As with all fresh bakeries, once an item is out, it is out for the day. It is worth it to have fresh pastries. They had options I've never had anywhere else and I love the creativity of the bake. All in all, 10/10 yums.

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    Vintage Road Coffee

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    Happy National Coffee Day! At first I was confused finding this cute spot but I then realized the…read morewebsite had that they were inside Mercy One so i made my way in. If you go through the main entrance, as soon as your in, Vintage Road coffee Co is on the left passed the front desk. The person working was friendly and greeted me right away. She told me about the loyalty rewards and I went ahead and got one. I found it great that they have so many yummy options for the fall. I decided on the hot PSL with pumpkin cream foam on top and I love it! Definitely will be a spot I frequent to grab some quick delicious coffee. Highly recommend to all. They have options for everyone and even have fresh flowers to buy.

    My employer hcatered Vintage Road Coffee Co. They were set…read moreup and ready right away. What a cute trailer. Rescued ave refurbished to bring you fantastic drinks. Great selection of drinks to choose from. The lovely ladies were helpful and funny. "Did you know whipped cream is only 15 calories? " Had us laughing and adding whipped cream to our drinks. The chocolate chip cookie dough cold brew was fantastic. It was definitely a labor of love to make this delicious jitter inducing Java. It was great that they could bring their trailer right up to the building for easy access to the employees. A beautiful day. I also got to try their blue raspberry lemonade and their lemon poppy seed scone. Overall, I am very happy with the experience. I wanted to get this on Yelp to bring awareness to them and their company. Highly recommend.

    Caribou Coffee - Large sparkling peach black tea

    Caribou Coffee

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    I love Caribou Coffee. I particularly love its line of sparkling teas. It's also cool that this…read morefranchise hails from Minnesota. It was the final full day of my stateside trip in October. I was in Des Moines and took my time driving back to Bloomington. After checking out of the hotel, I needed a beverage. This Caribou Coffee was a two-minute drive away. It was wonderful. I hit the drive-thru. I had the nicest woman on the other end take my order. I rattled off my phone number associated with my perks account. I then ordered a large sparkling peach black tea. There was a customer ahead of me. I approached the window once that person was done. I paid with a credit card and tipped. I then got my drink. I thanked the woman and left the cafe to get on with my day. My peach black tea was perfect. I loved the peach flavour mixed in with black tea. The fact that it was sparkling made it enjoyable and fancy. My day started on the right foot. It continued to keep me content. I stopped at a couple of places in Des Moines before leaving the city to head northbound. It was great getting my first 'bou fix in Iowa. Whenever I'm back in Des Moines, I'd definitely return here for more sparkling drinks. (455)

    Great WiFi. Unfortunately, I am gluten free so I can't eat anything on the menu. However, I…read moreconsistently use their drive-through service for coffee on my early morning commutes. Great coffee and great service! It's a very nice interior as well with plenty of seating to get work done or socialize.

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    SweetDude Coffee & Café

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    This morning I set out to find a pleasant, clean little coffee shop, and quite by chance I…read morediscovered the loveliest place. The view was beautiful, the atmosphere relaxed and inviting, and the entire space felt thoughtfully put together. The moment I stepped inside, I noticed a display of drinks that looked absolutely delightful. Everything appeared just as appealing as it sounded on the menu. What truly caught my attention, though, were the choux cream puffs. So I ordered a plate of the choux cream puffs along with an espresso. The pastry was wonderful lightly crisp on the outside with that delicate chew that good choux pastry should have. Each puff was filled with smooth, flavorful cream, and the variety of flavors made it even more enjoyable. The espresso was excellent as well rich, balanced, and exactly what I hoped for. I also appreciated the small details. The plates and the espresso cups were charming, and the setting made it easy to sit back and enjoy the moment. All in all, it was a delightful experience. I would happily give it a 10 out of 10, and I'm quite certain I'll be returning many times.

    Tiny shop with big business! This was my third visit as i am making this review and wow it has been…read moreconsistently been busy every time i come here. I ordered the matcha green tea latte with oat milk this time. Tasty and well sweetened without having anything added. My husband ordered an iced vanilla latte and our drink loving teenager ordered an iced chai. I've had all these drinks in the past and they are consistently delicious. Shop is tiny and has seats for about 15-18 people. Comfortably: 10-12 people. It gets so packed and backed up that I never stay long enough for 15 minutes. I have always visited on a week day mid morning. Great location too. Service is nice and quick with the drinks. I have mostly been served by younger college student aged baristas. I gave 4 stars because I notice I get cross contaminated drinks and get stomachaches once in awhile when I order a hot drink. Other than that it's been a nice experience. Would recommend

    Totally Tea - bubbletea - Updated May 2026

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