Mars Cafe
2318 University Ave, 50311-4316 - Des Moines
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American
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Phone:
+1 515-369-6277
🌐 Website:
http://www.marscafe.net/
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Address:
2318 University Ave, Des Moines
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Google Reviews (8)
Best in class independent coffee shop. Chill vibe, spacious and easy to social distance. GREAT espresso drinks - ask for the Sputnik or their version of a mocha. Pastries and breakfast sandwiches worth the $$. And, super friendly service!!
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Good vibes, friendly staff and good coffee. I also ordered the “Rover” for breakfast and it was tasty. Highly recommend this cafe
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I really like it here, usually come here to get some office/studying done. But today, the 30-something with a beard and slightly balding accused me of stealing the receipt from the receipt printer.....which is weird, because why would anyone do that. When I said, nope I didn't grab the receipt, he asked me about it two more times, even said 'but i heard the sound of paper ripping', and then rolled his eyes as though he didn't believe me. I'm stumped.
And now I went up to get a coffee refill (the other times I've been here, each 'for here' mug gets one free refill). He refused a free refill and made me pay for another cup. When I asked whether this was a new policy, he just said "cash or card" I'm happy to pay for the coffee, I just don't like being treated like a suspicious person for no reason.
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this review only applies to the coffee.
the coffee tastes like burnt soy beans, it's bad.
now the mocha is just fine, but that coffee itself is terrible.
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Amazingly tasty coffee, quirky and fun environment, very minimal on the food menu. Love the local art work and the plants.
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The oat milk cappuccino was by far the best I’ve ever had. Friendly and accommodating staff as well!
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It was a little noisy. More than I expected but had a good time. Coffee and pastry were very good.
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Mars never disappoints. Best chai, some of my favorite drip coffee, and a vibe I always feel comfortable with!
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