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Best coffee shops in Des Moines

Our guide to specialty coffee in Des Moines: 6 verified shops, including Daisy Chain Coffee, Horizon Line Coffee and Mars Cafe. Des Moines has grown a real third-wave coffee scene across its neighborhoods, from on-site roasters who have been at it for decades to newer bars pouring rotating single origins. You can find serious espresso in the East Village, downtown, the Drake district, and up in Highland Park.

6 verified shops · vetted, never pay-to-play

Verified means checked against our specialty criteria using each shop's own public information, not a visit. Last checked Jun 2026. How we choose

The Des Moines skyline above the Des Moines River on a winter morning
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