Zanzibar's Coffee Adventure
2723 Ingersoll Ave, Des Moines, IA
Crema's Take
“Zanzibar's Coffee Adventure is a lush, plant-filled haven in DesMoines where espresso excellence meets genuine hospitality, with baristas who clearly care about getting your order right and making your experience memorable. Beyond stellar pour-overs and perfectly pulled shots, they offer unexpected delights like house-made Italian sodas and full breakfast service, making it equally perfect for a quick caffeine fix before work or a leisurely morning with family. Whether you're a laptop warrior settling in for the day or a passing traveler looking for the best coffee stop between Colorado and Wisconsin, the warm vibe and attention to detail here consistently earn passionate repeat devotion.”
What to expect
Google Reviews
I always get really great service here and the coffee is soooo good. This is my favorite coffee shop in Des Moines for so many reasons, the vibe in here is great i love the plants and the in house roasting, the music is always the perfect vibe and its never too loud, it makes a great date spot since you can have a conversation in here without being super overstimulated, the baristas are friendly and so kind, the food here is simple but tasty, the coffee is so so so good, the tea list is super big and if you get the tea “for here” it comes with the cutest tea pot setup and they refill the hot water for free! Today I came in and had to wait a little longer than usual for a drink due to a table number mishap and they gave me a complimentary free beverage coupon. They seriously are the best and I’m always recommending people to come here.
Very nice place for coffee. We stopped on our way through, from Colorado to Wisconsin! We really enjoyed their coffee, and I would say out of all coffee shops we tried this weekend, this one was by far my favorite. I had a classic chai, and my mom and fiancee had the grizzly bear! They both really enjoyed theirs, and I tried it too, and it was very tasty! Friendly atmosphere, and I like the art on the walls as well!
Very good coffee. I also got an italian soda here which is unique that I never had before. Will def comeback ♨️☕️
My Dad and I stopped in for breakfast during the holiday season and had an enjoyable morning before heading back on the road towards the Quad Cities. The coffee was hot and piping which I enjoyed! The breakfast was tasty and just the right portion. The cafe itself was very functional with people coming to get their beans and grounds to take home while others of us were enjoying our brew and bites in the cafe. If you're visiting Des Moines, make sure to stop by for an enjoyable experience!
Great coffee! Someone new was training the last time we were in and my order was wrong but they immediately remedied that once notified. Great customer service! But, seriously, the coffee is on-point! Not overly roasted, not too acidic. Just perfectly balanced. They have a special blend that is served at Aposto. I am hooked! Need to try the food next time!
Crema Reviews
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