Plain Talk Books and Coffee is a cafe in East Village, Des Moines.
Editorially verified June 26, 2026 by Elliot Marsh, TableJourney editor. Source.
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Address: 602 E Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309
A coffeehouse and kitchen on E Grand Avenue in the East Village: specialty coffee alongside a full breakfast and lunch menu, daily from 07:00.
DrinkSpecialty coffee with full kitchen menu
East Village specialty cafe with local honey espresso drinks and a dog-friendly environment, one of the most pleasant morning stops in the neighbourhood.
DrinkLocal honey espresso drinks
A coffeehouse and kitchen on E Grand Avenue in the East Village: specialty coffee alongside a full breakfast and lunch menu, daily from 07:00.
DrinkSpecialty coffee with full kitchen menu
Des Moines' longest-running specialty roaster, small-batch roasting on-site since 1993. The Ingersoll Avenue room is decorated with artifacts, textiles
DrinkSmall-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.
DrinkSeasonal lattes with alternative milks
East Village specialty cafe with local honey espresso drinks and a dog-friendly environment, one of the most pleasant morning stops in the neighbourhood.
DrinkLocal honey espresso drinks
Specialty coffee with a hospitality-first ethos, Northern Vessel rapidly became one of Des Moines' most popular cafe destinations after opening.
DrinkCold brew latte in 35oz retail bottles
A space-themed artisan coffeehouse near Drake University, Mars Cafe serves coffee, espresso, tea, wine and beer alongside locally baked goods, sandwiches
DrinkEspresso and house-roasted filter coffee
