Coffee shops, bakeries with seats and the places Des Moines lingers in over a cortado.

Where to sit and slow down

13 places

Horizon Line Coffee

Order Seasonal lattes with alternative milks

A coffee bar and roastery in downtown's West End Artist District, Horizon Line roasts its own beans and rotates a seasonal menu of lattes and pour-overs.

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Daisy Chain Coffee

Order Local honey espresso drinks

East Village specialty cafe with local honey espresso drinks and a dog-friendly environment, one of the most pleasant morning stops in the neighbourhood.

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Northern Vessel

Order Cold brew latte in 35oz retail bottles

Specialty coffee with a hospitality-first ethos, Northern Vessel rapidly became one of Des Moines' most popular cafe destinations after opening.

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Mars Cafe

Order Espresso and house-roasted filter coffee

A space-themed artisan coffeehouse near Drake University, Mars Cafe serves coffee, espresso, tea, wine and beer alongside locally baked goods, sandwiches

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Chain and Spoke

Order Specialty lattes

Combined coffee shop and bicycle repair studio with bright, airy design and specialty espresso drinks; one of Des Moines' more characterful cafe experiences.

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Hobnob Coffee and Wine Bar

Order European-style espresso and by-the-glass wine

Coffee shop by day and wine bar Wednesday-Friday evenings inside the restored Hotel Fort Des Moines; one of downtown's most atmospheric morning rooms.

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The Breakfast Club

Order Morning coffee with full breakfast menu

A busy all-day breakfast and brunch cafe in the East Village open seven days from 06:00, with vegan options clearly marked on the menu alongside classic

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