Northern Vessel
1201 Keosauqua Way, Des Moines, IA
Crema's Take
“Northern Vessel is a Des Moines gem where owner TJ and his crew bring infectious energy to every cup, whether you're ordering a meticulously crafted espresso or their celebrated cold brew lattes. The hospitality here goes beyond the counter—regulars rave about staff who remember orders, make thoughtful recommendations, and even pack drinks in ice for travelers—making it equally perfect for a solo coffee ritual or bringing the whole family to linger over pastries and donuts.”
What to expect
Espresso-focused, good cold brew. A slow-sit spot, good for meetings. Pastries on the menu. Family friendly.
Google Reviews
Incredible first experience at Northern Vessel today. TJ (the owner) was high energy and very welcoming. Jack and the crew behind the counter were putting in work but made every custom coming through feel special. The coffee lives up to the hype - the hot, cold and matcha were…
This is one of our favorite coffee shops in DSM. Their cold brew lattes are amazing and the vibe is perfect. Love bringing our whole family to hangout and snag some donuts too!
Really good coffee! The staff was super friendly. They made great recommendations and went above and beyond to put a bottle of my cold brew latte in a bag of ice since I had to travel over 2 hours with it to get home. Highly recommend!
Not exaggerating, this is one of the best coffee shops we've ever been to. The hospitality and welcome are unmatched. The coffee and drinks are amazing. We were taking a cross country trip and they made our driving break the best part of our day. Thank you baristas of Northern…
I have been to a lot of coffee shops but Northern Vessel is hands down, by far the best coffee shop I’ve been to. Starting with the coffee itself, such rich and bold flavor. The majority of the time I order just black cold brew, but it’s so delicious. I have also tried their…
Crema Reviews
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