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Mars Cafe

Coffee Shop, Tea Room, and Café$$$$

Des Moines

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Mars Cafe

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Ranked #2 for coffee shops in Des Moines
"I love the Sputnik!"(3 Tips)
"Throw some cheddar cheese on that panini for added deliciousness!"(10 Tips)
"The Cosmonaut w/ 2 splenda and some ice is friggin amazing!"(2 Tips)
"Lost my Chemex virginity today."(3 Tips)

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Hallie FroboseJune 7, 2012
These guys are AWESOME delicious everything
Elisabeth LewinFebruary 16, 2011
Been here 100+ times
The posters for the Pour Over Show are incredible. Come check 'em out.
Ismail MAugust 3, 2014
Unfortunately the Mocha is not all that great. Very light coffee and chocolate taste - more like flavored milk.
Tyler MenzAugust 23, 2010
Skim milk latte with suger-free dark chocolate syrup. Rediculously good, with out the guilty side effects.
Kyle SchafrothSeptember 28, 2010
Been here 50+ times
If you like chai tea, give the chocolate chai a chance, its phenominal iced or hot!
ColinSeptember 6, 2010
Been here 10+ times
Take home a bag of the Mars Blend beans. Your Mr. Coffee will be glad you did.
Mars CafeOctober 3, 2012
use other Mars Cafe venue for check-in
Nathan WrightAugust 13, 2010
Been here 10+ times
The Space Egg sandwich is a delicious start to your day!
Rae FehringJanuary 31, 2012
Been here 10+ times
Best chocolate chip cookies in Des Moines!
Megan BannisterMarch 6, 2011
Been here 100+ times
The corner booth by the window is the best. Hands down
Christina SibouihMarch 11, 2011
Been here 10+ times
Free panini for dethroning the mayor... One turkey pesto please! Sorry Amadeo!
John BeyerDecember 15, 2010
Been here 100+ times
It gets cold in here with all the traffic in and out - be sure to dress warmly!
Nicole SNovember 13, 2011
Been here 25+ times
Turkey pesto panini--you won't regret it.
CASSIE SEMERADMarch 8, 2011
Solarz sandwich = awesome! Best espresso in town!
Macy K.June 10, 2010
Been here 10+ times
Voted "best first date spot" among other awards, so...bring someone special!
Norah CarrollNovember 8, 2010
Been here 10+ times
Say hello to @hworthy while you're here. She's the one in the corner wearing the Mayor crown.
Aaron SDecember 16, 2011
The "Moonwalker" is delicious.
Vinay BhatDecember 19, 2011
The Moonwalker is delicious!
SarahAugust 9, 2010
Relaxing atmosphere with plenty of space to do coursework.
Jonathan MarcusJune 26, 2010
Buy a Mars coffee mug and get a FREE cup of coffee! Great place!
Emily LeeMarch 30, 2012
Been here 10+ times
Here for lunch? Try the Turkey Pesto Panini.
Shawn CWDecember 31, 2012
Okay...stopped here cuz off what everyone said about this place... I wish I could say this was a good cappuccino..but not only was it a latte... all milk..IT WAS THE WORST ever
Becca MataloniNovember 20, 2010
Been here 10+ times
Try the pumpkin chai! Perfect fall drink.
Autumn RupkeyJanuary 15, 2010
Been here 10+ times
Check out Mars: PBR in a bottle, quality humus, and the Caprese panini.
Adam LessJuly 16, 2010
Been here 10+ times
The Cosmonaut w/ 2 splenda and some ice is friggin amazing!
(KSMA) Kapatiran Suntukan Martial ArtsMarch 28, 2012
Been here 25+ times
I love the Sputnik!
Mike Supplied4ClassJanuary 6, 2010
Nice place for studying any day of the week. Good mix of random beers too.
Jhonn DohheJanuary 26, 2012
La panini... C'est incredible!!!
Vinay BhatDecember 18, 2011
Get the Mudslide Mocha!
Zachary Bales-HenryDecember 6, 2010
Been here 5+ times
Best coffee shop in Des Moines.
Nicole WatsonJuly 10, 2010
Been here 50+ times
Blueberry Vanilla Soda is a must-have!
Jason WalsmithJanuary 14, 2010
I can't resist the Cuban when I'm here near the lunch hour.
Clint HarveyJuly 7, 2010
The iced chai tea is delicious.
Justin WiseMay 13, 2013
Been here 25+ times
Verisimilitude.
Christine StinemanMarch 25, 2010
Been here 5+ times
Come to #Twestivaldsm @marscafe 7 pm today, help @Concern build a school. #twestival Read more
ben coxMay 5, 2012
Been here 25+ times
Coors tallboys.
Adam HansenAugust 20, 2011
Been here 10+ times
Come here for coffee.
Craig PetersenAugust 10, 2010
Try the Spicy Italian. Great stuff.
John HernandezMarch 23, 2010
Take your pick: mine is the Cosmonaut! Read more
dianeFebruary 4, 2010
Order the nutella panini. That is all.
BrendanAugust 2, 2010
Been here 50+ times
Mars coffee is perfect for the rainy commute.
BrendanAugust 14, 2010
Been here 50+ times
Nutella and banana = Awesome
Morgan CannataSeptember 7, 2012
I am a freshman, but now it's closed! No fair
Phil JamesSeptember 7, 2010
Been here 100+ times
Great place for meetings!
Paul StewartJanuary 6, 2010
Best cappuccino in Des Moines! Read more
Christina SibouihMarch 8, 2011
Been here 10+ times
Mmmm.... Sputnik
Adam LessJuly 17, 2010
Been here 10+ times
Nothing better than a Kaluaha Iced Coffee to go!
Rachel WJanuary 11, 2010
Breve is indeed breathtaking.
PantanJimdjembelibiblionheart HeavenlyBeefbaton BettSutrasanalinguistiquestionMarch 21, 2010
Been here 50+ times
training out back, SporTea inside
Phil JamesJanuary 6, 2010
Been here 100+ times
I dig Mars Cafe.

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