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EXPLORE DES MOINES | | | | | | | Friedrich's World Coffees1821 22nd St
Des Moines,
IA
50265
515-223-5203 | | | | | Description: In business since 1903, this locally owned establishment offers a variety of coffees and appetizing sweets. Drink sizes include tall, grande and molte, and customers can choose from beverages like lattes, coffees and espressos. Dessert choices range from biscotti and brownies to cookies and Rice Krispie treats. The décor at Friedrich's World Coffees centers on a coral, gray and tan color scheme with honey-toned woodwork.
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| 2400 Grand Ave
Des Moines,
IA
50309
515-279-6812 | | | | | Description: The name alone is reason enough to enjoy a cup of joe and a dessert. Plus, Grounds for Celebration's copper leaf woodwork and neutral tone décor add to the rustic feel of this popular hangout. Sweets range from biscotti and cinnamon rolls to croissants and scones. Drink choices run the gamut and include lattes, juices, cappuccinos and frosties. Grounds for Celebration provides a warm, relaxing and casual ambience, and customers are welcome to enjoy their brew at a leisurely pace.
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| 4040 University Ave
Des Moines,
IA
50311
515-274-8994 | | | | | Description: Black chairs and gray and pink ceramic tiles add to the atmosphere of this quaint eating establishment. The Iowa Bakery Café specializes in bagels, and most choices fall into the kosher category. The menu also features specialty sandwiches, soups and breakfast items. Also available are muffins, scones and croissants. On the beverage side, diners can enjoy everything from an assortment of flavored coffees to cappuccinos, mochas and steamers. The eatery is also renowned for its great catering and delivery service.
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| Iowa Machine Shed Restaurant11151 Hickman Rd
Urbandale,
IA
50322
515-270-6818 | | | | | Description: Classic homemade breakfasts, lunches and dinners await the hungry diner at this local favorite. The Iowa Machine Shed Restaurant is housed near the city's Living History Farm. The eatery's menu showcases hearty meat and potato-type fare, and guests can browse through the Shed's country gift shop while waiting for a table.
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| 4708 University Ave
Des Moines,
IA
50311
515-279-4341 | | | | | Description: Locally acclaimed, this may be the best breakfast spot in Des Moines. The Waveland Café's décor features walls faux-painted with windows and sconces, as well as coffee mugs lined on pegs behind the sit-down counter. The menu features home-style cooking, and breakfast is served all day. Diners can savor a made-to-order meal while enjoying the eclectic touches of purple polka dot curtains and the interesting ambience. The clientele runs the gamut from college kids to society mavens.
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| 3535 Westown Pkwy
West Des Moines,
IA
50266
515-222-3131 | | | | | Description: The black and white tiled floors, metal-pressed ceiling, and chrome-accented furnishings inside this restaurant scream retro-'50s diner. The West End Diner even sports an impressive black chrome Art Deco entrance and a classic soda fountain counter. The menu is immense and features food choices like 10 types of burgers, various sandwiches, tender ribs and a savory meatloaf. The service is good, and the privacy provided by the diner's quaint alcove booths adds value to the price of the meal.
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| Zanzibar's Coffee Adventure2723 Ingersoll Ave
Des Moines,
IA
50312
515-244-7694 | | | | | Description: This may be one of the friendliest and most comfortable coffee houses in the city. Zanzibar's even roasts its own coffee beans on the premises, and customers can buy special blends by the quarter pound. The décor features actual burlap coffee bags that release a savory aroma into the air, as well as taupe and teal walls and a pressed metal ceiling. The menu offers an array of desserts ranging from pastries and biscotti to bagels and breakfast items. The ambience is funky and multicultural, and the staff is fun and interesting.
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