The drinks here are so good and unique! The decor inside is gorgeous as well. Love coming here…read moreevery time I am in Des Moines.

This place was amazing the coffee was good and the people were nice I'd recommend. It's a great…read moresmall business and cheap and the environment was very cozy here

My husband and I grabbed a coffee at Zanzibar's while waiting for a tattoo consultation down the…read morestreet at the Jade Rabbit (another great place; ask for Anna) and had a great time. Staff were attentive and friendly, despite a busy Saturday morning. My husband stuck with an Asiago bagel, and I tried their Mex Mocha -- both were delicious! While I didn't love the art on display this go 'round, I really appreciate that they showcase pieces from local artists. We'll definitely be back!

Great coffee and espresso. Delicious eggs and friendly baristas. I stopped by on my cross country…read moredrive and was very happy to find a shop that made a proper shot!

Tiny shop with big business! This was my third visit as i am making this review and wow it has been…read moreconsistently been busy every time i come here. I ordered the matcha green tea latte with oat milk this time. Tasty and well sweetened without having anything added. My husband ordered an iced vanilla latte and our drink loving teenager ordered an iced chai. I've had all these drinks in the past and they are consistently delicious. Shop is tiny and has seats for about 15-18 people. Comfortably: 10-12 people. It gets so packed and backed up that I never stay long enough for 15 minutes. I have always visited on a week day mid morning. Great location too. Service is nice and quick with the drinks. I have mostly been served by younger college student aged baristas. I gave 4 stars because I notice I get cross contaminated drinks and get stomachaches once in awhile when I order a hot drink. Other than that it's been a nice experience. Would recommend

Great place for fast service and great coffee. Inside, there's good music and groups of people…read moreworking or just catching up. I went alone, grabbed an iced latte to go and was shocked by the fast service. I would sit there forever if I could. Recommend ordering coffee to enjoy there for the whole experience.

Bomb. Period. Was on…read moreReddit looking for coffee, someone recommended Northern Vessel and got obliterated with downvotes. I guess there are some political differences and rumors. I don't really know. All I do know, is that all four visits were exceptional. They use Onyx Coffee (my favorite) Don't be scared off by the crowds. The line was long and moved quickly. The barista quickly recognized me and remembered my name after my first visit. And the coffee blew my mind. Over our visits we had an espresso, a drip, a Spanish latte, a New Orleans, a Cheerio and the specialty mocha. Loved them all. The space is gorgeous. Bright, clean with lots of big windows for natural light. Minimalist-the coffee speaks for itself. Either go in and form your own opinion or miss out on some of the best coffee and service you'll have.

I really don't have words to describe this place. Way too nice staff who care about coffee, clean…read morelobby and seating area, insanely good coffee. I suppose the only thing I can think is not ideal is smaller seating situation but other than that this place is a top 5 coffee shop I've ever been to. They handeled my party of 29 in less than 15 minutes while filtering other customers inbetween us. Great system, great coffee, great baristas. 10/10 place!

There are not many places in the DSM metro that have excellent quality control, skilled baristas…read moreand are consistently excellent. Mars is absolutely one of them doing it right. They also have Skim milk. Many don't if that's your go to. Mars is a must go on your next espresso tour. Super nice staff, busy and comfortable place to go near Drake.

It's been a wonderfully busy summer, and I carved out some much‑needed time to visit my kids in…read moreIowa. One of our favorite traditions is hunting down hidden gems together, and this time my son and I set out in search of a new coffee spot. I took a leap with a bold combo -- earl grey, coffee, raspberry jam, and bergamot. Honestly, I was skeptical at first, but wow... it was absolute ! While the vibe isn't quite my go‑to for a long hangout or work session (I'm big on ambience), they're not far off. For true remote workers, it's a peaceful find, and with a little more focus on noise and comfort, it could be spot‑on. Either way, the creativity in their drinks makes it worth the visit, and I'll definitely be back If you're looking for something fresh and unexpected, this is a place to put on your list!

Love this coffee shop! I got a large iced campfire mocha (chocolate and toasted marshmallow). It's…read moreso yummy. They didn't put a ton of ice, which I appreciate. It's nice and sweet which I really appreciate too! I also got a cream cheese danish and holy stars this pastry is amazing. Even cold, it's delightful. I have to mention how lovely and sweet the whipped cream is. If you want a treat, get whipped cream on your drink and savor it. Someone has handmade knitted items for sale and they are CUTE! There were only 3 items left because it's Valentine's Day, but I can only imagine how cute other items are.

Usually I have a good experience but not this time. A man made my drinks set them on the counter…read more Looked at me and said nothing. Then turned his back to me when I went to pick them up. After I sat he repeatedly started yelling "Thank you" at me until a said it back. I tipped and I would have said thank you if anyone was at the counter when I walked up. I don't recommend coming here until he gets the help he needs. His coworkers did nothing btw.

Amazing space with plenty of room to work. Loved their merch, all printed on super soft tees with a…read morehandmade silkscreened vibe to them. First visit I had an iced hiland with oat and it was phenomenal. Also tried a homemade little Debbie style oatmeal cream cookie. Sugar bomb but it was exactly what I wanted. Had a small issue on next visit, however, management and staff were kind and quick to fix and that's the true testament. Will be back next time we are in Des Moines.

What a cute coffee shop!…read more I loved their Hiland latte. I also appreciate a more environmentally conscious business. There are lots of tables and games and books! Super inviting atmosphere.

The food here is just delicious. Even the things that I try here that are out of mu comfort zone…read moreend up being tasty! If you like coffee be sure to try the Honeybee (hot or iced)! Service is usually stellar and the location is fairly convenient with lots of parking (in the back too!) My only complaint is that my friend I go to the restaurant with who is in a wheelchair due to mobility issues has to park in back and roll all the way around the building. Its fine on a nice day, but sucks if its extra warm or super cold. I know this isnt the fault of the restaurant, but the building owners . The ambiqnce is fine, if its busy it get a little louder than I'd like. Maybe some strategically placed sound dampening tiles? I get the industrial look, but with the concrete floors, its a bit of an echo chandler when itw busy.

Food was good but we waited for over 2 HOURS after being 1st in line about 30 minutes and other…read moreparties having come in after us getting seated before us. Very disappointing.