Very nice coffee shop. Had the washed Ethiopian pour over. Well done on the roast profile letting the coffee speak for itself.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Elizabeth Smith
This place served the best hot chocolate I have ever had, and they've done a great job creating a very pleasant atmosphere for catching up with friends and getting some work done!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
allison ridgway
Great coffee, relaxing atmosphere, awesome staff!!! Make this your local spot!
oil soaked rag
Great coffee roaster with a great cafe bar inside as well. I'm a big fan of the Flashlight roast & their usual decaf blend. Employees are friendly and they have some very creative seasonal drinks. Nice vibes inside too.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
duhmeir
Fantastic place for third wave coffee. High quality coffee, creative menus, incredibly friendly owners.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kylee
I visit Lightbrite a couple times a month and have put several of my friends on to them. Absolutely one of my favorite coffee spots! Their drinks are always delicious and their rotating seasonal menu keeps things fresh and exciting. Staff is always extremely friendly and there is a super chill environment. Great place to study or bring friends!Would definitely recommend the golden hour latte!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Eric Schneider
Best coffee shop in the Des Moines area. Staff is efficient and super friendly. Their seasonal features are unique and taste amazing!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Coffee Flights
Jessica K.
My favorite! The Cardigan latte is theee best ever. Wish I lived closer cause I'd be there everyday! The staff has always been so friendly too.
Samar
I’m always trying to find solid coffee shops/roasters in cities I visit. This is the one here!I took a sip of my flat white and turned back to by some coffee beans. Light & bright.. smooth extraction and well proportioned drink.The ambiance is easy on the eye; modern and fresh. Service was calm and welcoming. They also provide delivery service for their beans if you’re out of state.Overall great place to grab your coffee, study or hang out with a friend. Local excellence!Dietary restrictions: Gluten sensitive labels.Parking: Plenty of parking shared by store fronts.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Coffee Flights
Brittney Alexander
This is my new go-to coffee spot. The staff is always so quick to assist customers when they walk in. All of the drinks are delicious and served quickly. It’s a very clean shop and the decor is simple and lovely.
Great coffee and neighborhood vibe. We get a cup every week and a couple of pounds of beans. Yes, we drink a lot of coffee. The roast is pretty perfect! Not too dark and flavorful. Been buying our beans here over a year and never disappointed!
Jaci S.
YES!! I was recommended this place by so many friends. I asked every question humanly possible, I was recommended the cardigan and I was genuinely pleased. My biggest tip: They say that the sweetness is only half that of starbs & honestly nothing rings more true. Everything was perfect. It's well lit, the music is at the perfect level and every table was full. Will be revisiting. It was genuinely delicious. PLUS the service was impeccable, so sweet and friendly.
Jordan Clapper
Very friendly staff. Great atmosphere. I tried a coffee on the fall menu. The Cardigan. It was really good. I recommend
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Hand Brew
Doris Henry
I’ve never liked other breakfast burritos I’ve had, they’ve always had more potatoes than eggs and were bland. Decided to try one here and so glad I did! It was very filling and stuffed with eggs, green and red peppers and a delicious cheese, and was so large I couldn’t finish it all. Had just a plain coffee that was wonderful, can’t wait to go back to try a mocha and one of their pop tarts. The service was wonderful, very friendly staff. It was fun talking with the owner Matt while he was roasting a batch of coffee. I’ll definitely be returning with family and friends and will be buying a bag of their coffee to take home!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Breakfast Burrito
Erik Dominguez
The coffee is fantastic. The space is a calm and welcoming place to work. AND incredibly friendly and kind people who are ready to caffinate you for your day. I don't live in the area, but if I did, this would be my go-to spot.
Very nice coffee shop. Had the washed Ethiopian pour over. Well done on the roast profile letting the coffee speak for itself.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
This place served the best hot chocolate I have ever had, and they've done a great job creating a very pleasant atmosphere for catching up with friends and getting some work done!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great coffee, relaxing atmosphere, awesome staff!!! Make this your local spot!
Great coffee roaster with a great cafe bar inside as well. I'm a big fan of the Flashlight roast & their usual decaf blend. Employees are friendly and they have some very creative seasonal drinks. Nice vibes inside too.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Fantastic place for third wave coffee. High quality coffee, creative menus, incredibly friendly owners.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I visit Lightbrite a couple times a month and have put several of my friends on to them. Absolutely one of my favorite coffee spots! Their drinks are always delicious and their rotating seasonal menu keeps things fresh and exciting. Staff is always extremely friendly and there is a super chill environment. Great place to study or bring friends!Would definitely recommend the golden hour latte!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Best coffee shop in the Des Moines area. Staff is efficient and super friendly. Their seasonal features are unique and taste amazing!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Coffee Flights
My favorite! The Cardigan latte is theee best ever. Wish I lived closer cause I'd be there everyday! The staff has always been so friendly too.
I’m always trying to find solid coffee shops/roasters in cities I visit. This is the one here!I took a sip of my flat white and turned back to by some coffee beans. Light & bright.. smooth extraction and well proportioned drink.The ambiance is easy on the eye; modern and fresh. Service was calm and welcoming. They also provide delivery service for their beans if you’re out of state.Overall great place to grab your coffee, study or hang out with a friend. Local excellence!Dietary restrictions: Gluten sensitive labels.Parking: Plenty of parking shared by store fronts.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Coffee Flights
This is my new go-to coffee spot. The staff is always so quick to assist customers when they walk in. All of the drinks are delicious and served quickly. It’s a very clean shop and the decor is simple and lovely.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Great coffee and neighborhood vibe. We get a cup every week and a couple of pounds of beans. Yes, we drink a lot of coffee. The roast is pretty perfect! Not too dark and flavorful. Been buying our beans here over a year and never disappointed!
YES!! I was recommended this place by so many friends. I asked every question humanly possible, I was recommended the cardigan and I was genuinely pleased. My biggest tip: They say that the sweetness is only half that of starbs & honestly nothing rings more true. Everything was perfect. It's well lit, the music is at the perfect level and every table was full. Will be revisiting. It was genuinely delicious. PLUS the service was impeccable, so sweet and friendly.
Very friendly staff. Great atmosphere. I tried a coffee on the fall menu. The Cardigan. It was really good. I recommend
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Hand Brew
I’ve never liked other breakfast burritos I’ve had, they’ve always had more potatoes than eggs and were bland. Decided to try one here and so glad I did! It was very filling and stuffed with eggs, green and red peppers and a delicious cheese, and was so large I couldn’t finish it all. Had just a plain coffee that was wonderful, can’t wait to go back to try a mocha and one of their pop tarts. The service was wonderful, very friendly staff. It was fun talking with the owner Matt while he was roasting a batch of coffee. I’ll definitely be returning with family and friends and will be buying a bag of their coffee to take home!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Breakfast Burrito
The coffee is fantastic. The space is a calm and welcoming place to work. AND incredibly friendly and kind people who are ready to caffinate you for your day. I don't live in the area, but if I did, this would be my go-to spot.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5