Coffee Shop · Des Moines
Mars Cafe
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Why Scout picked it
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.
Featured in these outings
- Sherman Hill Art & Elegant Dinner — Begin your date night with an aperitif at a chic lounge before immersing yourselves in the arts at Hoyt Sherman Place, an exquisite 19th-century manor. Conclude the evening with an upscale American dining experience, perfect for conversation and connection.
While you're nearby
- OutdoorsGray's Lake Park
167-acre park featuring a 1.9-mi. lighted walking path around a lake with small boat rentals.
- Arts & CultureSalisbury House & Gardens
Furnished 1920s stone mansion housing an art museum, library, concert venue & botanical garden.
- OutdoorsGreenwood - Ashworth Park
Public recreation area with playgrounds, a splash pad & picnic shelters, plus a pond & rose garden.
- Nightlife300 Craft & Rooftop
Scout verified August 2026