By Claire Kohl
There are no shortage of great options along The Avenues of Ingersoll & Grand – from locally-roasted beans to signature lattes to Asian inspiration – to grab your cup of joe. The next time you’re in the district, stop into an old favorite or perhaps discover your new favorite coffee shop.
1. Zanzibar’s Coffee Adventure
2723 Ingersoll Ave
What makes it unique: Easily recognized by the coffee cup light on the roof, Zanzibar’s has been locally owned and operated since 1993. There is rotating art by featured artists on display in the coffee shop, along with a large selection of coffee beans for purchase.
What to get: Black coffee – hot or iced, add cream and sugar for sweetness if desired. Why? Zanzibar’s roasts their beans in-house, making their coffee fresh to taste.
2. Chain & Spoke
515 28th St, Unit 102
What makes it unique: Chain & Spoke is Iowa’s only coffee shop and cyclery! Their fun logo of a coffee cup riding a bicycle makes for great merch. They feature coffee locally roasted by Pammel Park Coffee Co.
What to get: Maple Cinnamon Latte – hot or iced. Their signature drink. It is an oat latte with cinnamon-infused maple syrup and maple sugar.
3. Nadia’s French Bakery
2705 Grand Ave
What makes it unique: Nadia’s serves traditional French pastries baked in-house. Pair them perfectly with your cup of coffee.
What to get: A drip coffee with a walnut cinnamon roll will not disappoint!
4. Crème
543 28th St.
What makes it unique: It is Des Moines’ first Asian-inspired bakery, serving Asian-inspired desserts and café beverages. Crème also offers cocktails all day and often hosts game nights during “midnight munchies” (6 PM-midnight).
What to get: Pair a hot Americano (or an espresso martini 😉) with their famous milk bread cinnamon rolls.
5. Zenko Tea
2701 Ingersoll Ave, Suite 103
What makes it unique: Zenko Tea is locally owned and operated, with countless beverages to choose from. Yes, they have coffee! Not a fan of boba? Don’t worry, their drinks are customizable.
What to get: Try pairing their “In Love Coffee” with a croffle of your choosing.
6. Chocolaterie Stam
2814 Ingersoll Ave
What makes it unique: Stam might be known for its chocolate, but it also offers a large selection of coffee beverages that you can take to-go or sip on while you’re in the store.
What to get: For coffee AND chocolate, grab a mocha – hot or iced.
More Coffee to Consider:
- Caribou Coffee, 3220 Ingersoll Ave
- Starbucks, 2510 Ingersoll Ave
- Bruegger’s Bagel Bakery, 3730 Ingersoll Ave
