Hobnob Coffee and Wine Bar ★ 4.1
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.
Signature drink: European-style espresso and by-the-glass wine
The Slow Down Coffee Co. is a cafe in Downtown, Des Moines.
Editorially verified June 26, 2026 by Lewis Vaughan, TableJourney editor. Source.
Address: 3613 6th Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313
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.
Signature drink: European-style espresso and by-the-glass wine
An established Beaverdale institution with spacious seating, strong Wi-Fi and fresh-roasted beans that supply the cafe's own espresso programme.
Signature drink: Fresh-roasted house espresso
Combined coffee shop and bicycle repair studio with bright, airy design and specialty espresso drinks; one of Des Moines' more characterful cafe experiences.
Signature drink: Specialty lattes
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.
Signature drink: European-style espresso and by-the-glass wine
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
Signature drink: Morning coffee with full breakfast menu
Consistently cited as one of the best bakeries in Des Moines, Scenic Route operates a comfortable East Village cafe alongside its baking programme.
Signature drink: Coffee with house pastry
A bookshop and coffee combination at the quieter eastern end of the East Village, combining a curated independent bookshop with quality coffee in a calm,
Signature drink: Specialty espresso