Vibrant Coffeehouse + Kitchen
520 E Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA
Crema's Take
“This vibrant East Village spot serves up creative seasonal drinks like their beloved matcha and banana bread chai alongside solid coffee and light bites, with enough spacious seating and a welcoming vibe to make it perfect for lingering over work or catching up with friends. Beyond the excellent beverages, they've curated a fun retail collection of candles, perfume, and books that makes the whole experience feel more like discovering a neighborhood gathering place than just grabbing coffee. The staff genuinely seems to care, and regulars rave about the cozy atmosphere and thoughtful menu touches that keep them coming back.”
What to expect
Strong matcha and tea selection, with creative signature drinks. A slow-sit, laptop-friendly spot, good for meetings. Pastries and light food on the menu.
Google Reviews
It’s pretty cold out and I decided to hunker down here because there’s a few pokestops clustered here. Decided to get a Matcha while I hang around and I kid you not it tasted like love, hugs, and warmness. Best matcha I’ve had in a bit
Cute, spacious cafe in the east village. When you walk into the store you are welcomed by fun products (e.g. candles, perfume, books, etc.) that you can purchase. The menu has coffee, energy drinks, food, and dirty soda. I got the vanilla latte, which tasted standard and to my…
- I ordered the banana bread chai, it was very sweet but really good! It definitely fits well on their fall menu. - My friend got a grilled cheese (not pictured) that I thought was delicious with an excellent cheese pull 🤌 but he thinks Starbucks is better (???) 😭 - Decently…
Great coffee shop! Large areas to eat, sit & get some work done. They have a great vibe and very cool swag to buy. The coffee was very good. I got like a brisket and cheese sandwich and it was rather disappointing. I’ll definitely be back, but I’ll try something else in the food…
Beautiful locally owned coffee spot in the east village. With lots of area for people to sit and enjoy a drink or food item. Staff was welcoming and nice. I ordered a large iced peppermint oat milk mocha and it was divine. It had peppermint crumbled at the top with whipped cream…
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