Specialty coffee in Des Moines, IA.
Specialty coffee is still finding its feet in Des Moines, IA. Roasters lists 4 cafés and roasters here for now, a short list that is easy to work through in a weekend.
How Des Moines, IA compares
Ranked joint #163 nationally, Des Moines, IA holds <1% of the specialty coffee listed in the USA, about 4 times the median city. Its closest neighbours in the ranking are Winston-Salem, NC, just ahead with 5, and Albany, CA, just behind with 3.
Regionally, Des Moines, IA is #229 among 1,217 cities in the Americas. Scenes of a similar size elsewhere in the region include Guatemala City (4), La Fortuna (4) and Salento (4).
On the global map, Des Moines, IA lists more specialty coffee than 77% of the 3,601 cities on Roasters.
Themed guides unlock once a city reaches 30 cafés, so for now this page is the guide to Des Moines, IA.
What makes a great café in Des Moines, IA
The best coffee in Des Moines, IA isn't a chain. It's the independent café where the barista dials in espresso every morning, the roastery that names the farm on the bag, the brew bar that takes filter as seriously as espresso. Roasters maps 4 of them.
A quick test for any café in Des Moines, IA: ask what is on filter today. A specialty bar will name the origin, the process and often the producer, and brew it to order.
- Single-origin or light-roasted blends
- Beans for sale to brew at home
- Community reviewed, no paid placements
- A grinder dialled in daily
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Questions about coffee in Des Moines, IA
How many specialty coffee shops are there in Des Moines, IA?
Roasters currently lists 4 cafés and roasters in Des Moines, IA, added and reviewed by the community. That is <1% of all specialty listings in the USA.
Which city in the USA has the most specialty coffee?
New York, NY leads with 401 cafés. Des Moines, IA ranks joint #163 of 931 cities with 4 cafés.
Which cities in the Americas have a similar-sized coffee scene?
By café count on Roasters, the closest matches outside the USA are Guatemala City, Guatemala (4), La Fortuna, Costa Rica (4) and Salento, Colombia (4).
What counts as specialty coffee?
Specialty coffee is graded 80+ points on the Specialty Coffee Association’s 100-point scale. In practice it means traceable beans, lighter roasts that keep origin character, and baristas who dial in espresso and filter with care.
I run a café. How do I manage my listing?
Claim it in the app. Verified owners and staff can update hours, photos and menus, answer reviews, and post events or job openings.
Is Roasters free to use in Des Moines, IA?
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