Can't recommend. The espresso tasted like water. It was served in a styrofoam cup The service was fine. read more

Best coffee around!! Convient drive thru Cimm roll was good too Fast service was good too read more

Great coffee!! We legit buy coffee at la barista to bring with us to have brunch at other places because no one can make coffee like them! We love the Americana and the lavendar lattes. Get the jungle fever smoothie and add your own protein mix - so delish and a good switch up to my boring shakes at home. read more

This is my favorite go to! They make me feel very welcome & my latte is always perfect! Love the cinnamon chip scone!

A small coffee shop that could be missed if you didn't know it was there. I love spots like this - a hidden find. The Yelp reviews drew us here on our way through town and we ordered a variety of drinks: americano, chai, and cinnamon oat milk lattes. And we ordered a variety of food: breakfast burritos, chocolate muffin, Rice Krispie treat, and blueberry scone. The coffees were good. The chai was mostly milk, though very creamy. The pastries were very good, but the breakfast burritos weren't much - very little filling to call them burritos. All in all, this is a great little find. read more

La Barista Coffee - a coffee shop with a menu on the wall - Coffee & Tea Near Me - West Des Moines, Iowa

A family run business! A great place to meet up!! Plenty of room for small coffee shop Total gem in our neighborhood! Excellent coffee, food, and service!! read more

It's like stepping into your grandmothers kitchen! No frills, cozy, and welcoming. Staff is friendly, but it's very mellow so you won't have someone checking in on you all the time like a regular restaurant. This is what makes this place special though. I had some work to focus on and was able to do that here without interruption. Locals come in and out all morning and recognized by the staff and owner by name. So cool that this kind of service still exists! Coffee was tasty (I had their regular black coffee and strength level was perfect). I also had their breakfast sandwich: small brioche bun, one over hard egg, one piece of bacon, and one slice American cheese. It was small but perfect and made fresh! At the owner's recommendation, I also tried their homemade cinnamon roll. So so good! A must try! He also recommended their breakfast burrito which is also made fresh here, but that would've been too much food for me. It's a great reason to come back though . I love to support local businesses and not sure why I hadn't stopped by here before. They've been in business a long time and I can see why. We'll be back for sure! read more

Is this some sort of secret coffee shop? It's too cute! Cozy, quiet, feels like I'm in gramma's dining room. Staff is fast, friendly...coffee is delicious! I'm so glad I stumbled across this hidden gem. Top notch! read more

Super quant and cute coffee shop. Friendly staff. I got a smoothie and breakfast sandwich- both were super good! I would be back. *BONUS* they have a drive through! read more

The food is absolutely amazing and the service is very friendly! I love the small coffee shop vibe, and the quiche was probably the best quiche I've ever ever had! We are excited to try the fresh made cinnamon rolls! read more

This is a very cute, rustic style cafe that offers dine-in and drive through. They have lots of drinks and some breakfast/cafe type food (breakfast burrito, quiche, muffins, scones, etc.). Service was wonderful. I ordered a large coffee drink for $4.75ish but ended up paying around $6, which was confusing to me. This happens a lot at coffee shops and I don't understand why. Also was unpleased that they use styrofoam cups for both to-go and dine-in drinks. read more

La Barista Coffee - Large drink - Coffee & Tea Near Me - West Des Moines, Iowa

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What are you even doing if you haven't tried the banana coffee from La Barista? I've literally never had a better fruit-flavored drip coffee in my entire life. Seriously, go buy a bag right now. If they have it made, definitely have a cup so you don't have to wait until you get home to drink it. Don't put anything in it. Drink it black. You'll thank me later. read more

First time here going through the drive thru for breakfast. I was greeted by the kindest woman and ordered a medium oatmilk latte and blueberry scone. Latte was smooth and creamy (WOW). The scone was a little hard/dry and had dry blueberries but still edible. I don't think I would get a scone again. The cinnamon rolls were sold out so I am sure those are great. Only complaint is the use of styrofoam to go containers. read more

Stopped by this place with the expectation of some sort of halfway decent food and coffee. My expectations were shattered when I received the worst coffee I've ever had and my breakfast sandwich was most definitely a jimmy dean heated up in the microwave. You'd think the prices would maybe make this place worth it on some level, however my total was more than if I had gone to Starbucks. The staff was friendly, and they were working hard, I was just shocked to see this place have 5 stars on Yelp given the experience I had today. read more

This place is so cute and the workers are so sweet! Ham & Cheese Quiche was excellent & the Turtle Mocha was a bit sweet for my taste but still amazing!! read more

I stop by on my way to work once a week. They have a wide variety of coffee-I usually get the latte. The shining star for me though are the cinnamon rolls! Get there early though-they tend to sell out. They are SO worth it! read more

The staff was very friendly and personable and willing to make suggestions. Got a pastry which was fresh and tasted good and an iced latte. The latte was good, pretty standard. The atmosphere is an old fashioned cozy; kind of like stepping into the 90s in a good way. They have a drive thru as well. read more

Friendly staff, excellent service, good coffee and I can't say enough about the burrito.

I have stopped here many times for coffee! There are typically a few cars in line, but I have never waited more than a few minutes. Their prices are certainly reasonable! I would recommend stopping by and giving them a try! read more

With everything closed, their drive through option is super convenient. They're just as quick as McDonald's if not quicker. And their coffee was better too. 5/5 for super quick service and the quiche was amazing!! read more

I've been wanting to try different Coffee shops in the area, and my most recent visit was to La Barista. I'll start with the coffee. I got a blended drink, Carmel Crunch, and it was delicious. Blended the right amount and had just the right amount of sweetness. They also have breakfast items. Breakfast burritos, quiche, and pastries. I only thing I got this visit was a slice of banana bread. It was good. Nothing fancy. The inside reminded me of a small town coffee shop. Very charming. Not a lot of seating inside, so when it got busy a good amount of people got coffee and left. Most of the seating had outlets as well. As a side note, if you want to use credit, it's a $3 minimum. Most of their drinks are over $3, but if you want just a cup of coffee, you'll need cash. read more

Driven by this place a hundred times and never gave it a second thought. What a mistake!! Great quality coffee and baked goods in a quality atmosphere without the big "box brand" feel. This is a hidden gem for sure. read more

Super friendly, great food options, and delicious coffee! We go to La Barista so often that it's a line in our budget spreadsheet. :)

La Barista is an amazing local coffee cafe. The owner is genuine and will address regulars by their name. The staff is always smiling and courteous. The coffee is always hot and fresh. I get the chicken salad croissant for lunch often. It is homemade there at La Barista and is creamy and a tad sweet. My children always get the muffins or the burritos and love them both! Go try La Barista, you will not be disappointed! read more

I was only visiting the Des Moines area for a short time, but, luckily, I was able to stop by La Barista Coffee and grab a Vanilla Iced Latte. My friends and I pulled through the drive thru and were preasantly surprised at how quickly we made it to the window, ordered, and received our drinks (there were 5 of us). Each of us ordered something different and we all enjoyed our drinks. The barista was very polite and friendly. We were all delighted to see some drinks on the menu that you don't see at most coffee shops. I can't wait until I am in Des Moines again and can stop by for another cup of coffee. read more

This review is long overdue - La Barista is a favorite spot of mine in West Des Moines. Everyone is so friendly and it's a great place to go in the mornings when I need somewhere to sit down and plan out my day. If I'm in a hurry, the drive-thru is great too! All of the food is fresh, between baked goods and hot breakfast items, there's something for everyone. This is another one of those places that I'm very thankful we've got in the West Des Moines community. read more

Great coffee and loved the iced one more. The staff is great and attentive. There is empanadas on Fridays i believe and those are super delicious. The staff is extremely fast which i love and this establishment is clean and has good prices. read more

Perfect coffee place. Great coffee and the baked goods smelled so good. Fast, friendly service.

Very nice staff. Small but very comfortable atmosphere. Seems like a lot of regulars hang out here like family. My cappuccino was excellent- espresso was sharpe and temp was good. My son had a hit chocolate that was actually Mike and chocolate syrup not a powder. His was good as well as I had to check. A very good option to the chain cafes. Some deserts as well. read more

Great local coffee shop with quality drinks. I like cafes like this a lot more than the corporate chains. Also, La Barista is a nice stop along the Jordan Creek bike trail. I recommend the coconut coffee when available. read more

Fantastic selection and friendly, attentive service. I love the support this coffee shop gives to the community.

Excellent coffee and coffee cake, and the cutest little coffee shop I've seen in awhile! Great atmosphere.

Fast drive thru and very tasty drinks! Staff is always friendly and the coffee is consistently delicious.

Love this cozy local coffee shop! Great tasting coffee drinks and awesome bakery items. The breakfast burrito and quiche are must try items. The biscotti is also fabulous! Lots of regular customers, the owner knows everyone by name and remembers your drink preference. Bought some flavored coffee beans here too, really great flavors. There is a drive through if you are in a hurry. Don't miss out on this charming little place! read more

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I'm never disappointed by anything I order here! Love that it has a drive thru, but doesn't have a huge corporate feel. The Mexican Mocha is one of my faves. read more

Wonderful service. Adrian and his daughters are a cheerful addition to the start of the day. Cute little shop, nice aesthetic. Lots of flavors and variety at an affordable cost. read more

My wife and I got there just as they were closing (Noon), so the food items were pretty well gone -- we just had coffee. The coffee was very good and the service was fine. We plan to go back and try the breakfast burrito. We give a four star rating rather than a five because we have not tried the food items. We plan to return for breakfast and will up date our review. read more

Our favorite local West Des Moines coffee shop Helpful & friendly staff; quiet & cozy shop; the BEST quiche; quick drive-thru; supportive of the community; a treat to visit read more