Kava DSM
300 W Martin Luther King Jr Pkwy #140, West Des Moines, IA
Crema's Take
“Nestled in West Des Moines, this plant-filled sanctuary strikes a balance between cozy coffee shop and wellness-focused café, drawing families and laptop workers alike with its thoughtfully curated menu of mushroom coffees, kava drinks, matcha, and açaí bowls. The inviting atmosphere—complete with greenery at every turn—pairs with their commitment to quality ingredients and creative signatures like gelato flights, though service consistency seems to vary depending on when you visit. Whether you're starting a monthly coffee club or hunting for that perfect functional beverage, this is a spot where the vibe is genuinely relaxing and the food presentation shows they care about the details.”
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. Family friendly.
Google Reviews
I really love the decor and all the plants here, it feels cozy and inviting. I also appreciate that they have healthy options on the menu and clearly care about their ingredients, which you don’t find at just any smoothie place. In terms of food, this place has been a bit of a…
Very good mushroom coffee. Nice selection of kava, coffee, smoothies, Gelato, lunch, and more. The Gelato flights they were bringing out look fantastic. I had the mushroom cacao coffee with lions mane mushrooms. You have your choice of 5 different species of mushroom, and the…
My açaí bowl was great, the matcha was bad and the chai tasted like milky water. The customer service was nonexistent, we came in and said hi to the girl taking our order twice and were met with silence. The drinks are bad the açaí bowls are good hospitality must not be…
Today our family started a monthly coffee club. Kava was the first place we hit and we couldn’t be happier with our choice! They were very patient with all our questions, food presentation was over the top and of course the drinks were so quaint and Delicious!!! We will for sure…
I loved the look and feel of this place! Right when you walk in it feels so relaxing and calming. I think it’s because of all the plants they have in there; some on the floor and some hanging from the ceiling. It feels like you’re a part of nature. Kudos to the person who…
Crema Reviews
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