Des Moines · Polk County, IA
Best coffee in Des Moines
Scout analyzed 110 Des Moines places and surfaced the ones that actually fit coffee.
Places analyzed
110
Matches
10
Typical spend
$15
Typical visit
48 min
Best neighborhoods for coffee
Ranked by how many matching spots Scout found in each area.
Scout-verified spots
Food & Drink
The Coffeesmith
The Coffeesmith is a good spot for a casual solo or small group visit, ideal for a quick coffee break or light snack. Expect to spend 45 minutes and $5-15 per person.
East Village
Daisy Chain Coffee
This coffee shop is suitable for a quick solo stop or a casual meet-up, typically lasting about 30 minutes. Expect to spend $5-$10 per person for a drink and a light snack.
Downtown Des Moines
Horizon Line Coffee
This is a good spot for a quick coffee break or a quiet solo work session. Expect to spend 30-60 minutes and about $5-15 on a drink and perhaps a small bite.
Food & Drink
Lachele's Fine Foods
Lachele's is a casual spot for burgers and hot dogs, suitable for a quick meal with friends or family. Expect to spend 45 minutes and $10-25 per person on food and a drink.
East Village
Scenic Route Bakery
Scenic Route Bakery is a good spot for a casual breakfast or lunch with coffee and pastries, or a quick stop to pick up baked goods. Expect to spend an hour and $10-25 per person.
Woodland Heights
Zanzibar's Coffee Adventure
This coffee shop is ideal for a solo work session, a casual meet-up, or a relaxed breakfast. Expect to spend 1-2 hours and around $5-$15 per person for coffee and a meal.
Drake Park
Mars Cafe
Mars Cafe is a good spot for a casual solo stop or a relaxed coffee date, offering coffee, light meals, and local art. Expect to spend an hour and around $5-$15 per person for a drink and a bite.
Bloomfield/Allen
7 Brew Coffee
7 Brew Coffee is ideal for a quick drive-thru coffee or energy drink run, perfect for a solo pick-me-up or a treat with kids. Expect to spend $5-10 per person for a visit of under 10 minutes.
Highland Park
The Slow Down Coffee Co.
This coffee shop is good for a casual solo stop or a quiet meeting. Expect to spend about an hour and $5-15 per person for coffee and a light bite.
Sherman Hill
Smokey Row Coffee
Smokey Row is ideal for a casual meet-up, a quick breakfast, or an afternoon coffee break. Expect to spend 1-2 hours and around $10-25 per person on coffee and diner-style food.
Under $35
Cheap dates and low-spend afternoons.
No reservation needed
Walk in tonight.
What Scout found
- 10 of the 110 analyzed Des Moines places fit coffee.
- 0% of matches are outdoor or partly outdoor.
- 40% have easy parking.
- Dominant moods: Relaxed, Quiet, Social, Playful.
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