Horizon Line Coffee ★ 4.3
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.
Signature drink: Seasonal lattes with alternative milks
Hobnob Coffee and Wine Bar is a cafe in Downtown, Des Moines.
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Address: 1000 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50309
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.
Signature drink: Seasonal lattes with alternative milks
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Signature drink: Specialty coffee with full kitchen menu
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Signature drink: Small-batch roasted espresso
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.
Signature drink: Seasonal lattes with alternative milks