Wake Up Iowa Coffee
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Wake Up Iowa Coffee

3605 Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA

★★★★★5.0(33 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

Wake Up Iowa Coffee is a charming neighborhood spot where espresso craftsmanship meets genuine hospitality, with owners who are genuinely passionate about sharing their roasting knowledge. The intimate space strikes that perfect balance between a slow-paced refuge for lingering and a reliable destination for expertly-executed drinks, whether you're ordering a thoughtfully-made cortado or their creative signature beverages like the spicy coconut milk latte. Beyond the coffee, there's a real local business vibe here—complete with quirky character, gluten-free options, and art on the walls—that makes each visit feel like you're supporting something special in Des Moines.

What to expect

Signature drinksMeetingsEspresso focusedCold brewSpecialty drinksPour overTraditional drinksSlow sit

Google Reviews

Robert Nealy
★★★★★3 months ago

Wake Up Iowa Coffee is a local gem offering freshly brewed coffee and a cozy atmosphere. Their selection of handcrafted drinks, from lattes to cold brews, is always delicious. The friendly staff and welcoming vibe make it a great spot to start your day or relax with friends. Highly recommended!

tyler mitchell
★★★★★5 months ago

Small intimate feel. Great employee but that slows the service. But their prep and service is awesome. Worth the wait. You can go look and art and just chill. And then be wowed when your drink comes! I tried the log cabin and egg sandwich. Wife did pumpkin spice and an egg sandwich.

Laura
★★★★★7 months ago

Small local business with great coffee! Took an extra minute to support a local business and I’ll be back. Cortado was great! Also, gluten free egg sandwich highlighted. I didn’t have one but know my sister is always on the hunt for places that get gluten options!!

Melinda
★★★★★a year ago

We've been trying to come here since they opened but every time we thought of it, it was Sunday when they were closed 😂 We finally remembered this past Saturday. The space is cute and quirky--kind of retro with the old signs, booths, and colors. They have a very diverse menu but I had already decided on my drink before we arrived. It was a random cold day after some spring weather so I ordered the Spicy Coconut Milk Latté after reading another review. It was SO GOOD! It warmed me up inside and was the perfect combination of lightly sweet and creamy. My husband got his usual cold brew and enjoyed it thoroughly. I decided to try their Heaven on Toast with pistachio butter and it was a great snack to start our busy Saturday! We grabbed one of each of their green caffeine drinks (Cobra Verde) to-go. Not only do they make their own energy drinks but they also roast their own coffee beans! The owners are really nice, and seem like very avid and involved members of the community. Someone came in needing help and they both dropped everything to assist this person. Good coffee and good people have renewed my faith in the world. Please support this business! Also, the prices absolutely cannot be beat here!

Jamie Richards
★★★★★a year ago

Stopped at Wake Up to check them out for the first time! The owners were super friendly and taught us a few things about their roasting process. Tried the spicy coconut milk latte and it was nice and warming on a cold winter day!

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