The beans are roasted a feet away from the tables and fresh is always the best. No WiFi but there is always a fresh NYT or WSJ. One of many quality coffee houses in Des Moines. -John
The eggs are ridiculous... -Brad
This café and roaster in a 1915 building offers 30 different single-origin and bean blends. -Food & Wine
You can't beat in-house roasting. Love the Mocha Mex; the hint of cinnamon makes this drink. The house latte is also wonderful and the breakfast options are quick and scrumptious. -Megan
Freshly roasted beans from around the world! -Daniel
Hands down the best coffee shop in Des Moines. One of the few coffee shops anywhere that knows how to make a dry cappuccino. Scrambled eggs are tasty. -Michael
No wi-fi, so come here to read in peace and quiet sans screen glare. All of the beans are wonderful. -Kensie
this place would be perfect if they had wi-fi! -Brett
Love all the live plants in here. Makes it feel so homey :) -Amy
This place defines what is so amazing about Des Moines and Iowa. Good people with awesome service. Not to mention, they're local. -Zachary
Iced toddy is the bomb! -Linda
Order a small vanilla latte to stay. Not only delicious, but it comes in a bowl. -Riane
Some people have had such fabulous first dates at Zanzibar’s that they’ve used the small coffee shop as a ceremony venue for their weddings. -Juice Magazine
They serve to-goes in styrofoam... so lame -Patryck
This may be the best actual coffee shoppe in Des Moines! Locally owned and blows the pants off of chain coffee shops!! Plus the name is awesome! -Drew
Best real coffee house in dsm. Eggs are tasty too -B
Great place to come read and enjoy some really good coffee. Not having wifi keeps the distractions to a minimum. Usually not too busy and plays good music. -Scott
Try the latte - it comes in a big, broad coffee bowl, topped with milk froth that is just the right consistency. You'll love it. -Elisabeth
Go to Zanzibar's and enjoy and iced mocha on the back patio -Andrea
I agree about the Yemen...they also do great breakfast catering with yummy pastries! Julie is the one to see for that. -Bryant
