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Friedrichs Coffee

4.6 ★★★★★ 291 Google reviews · Coffee shop · Tea house

Wholesale SubscriptionsEspressoCold Brew roasts in-housegreat espressocold brew on tapfriendly baristas

Cozy, informal cafe dishing up coffee, smoothies, and teas in the Uptown Center.

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4126 University Ave
Des Moines, IA 50311

(515) 279-2919

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Hours

Monday 6 AM–6 PM
Tuesday 6 AM–6 PM
Wednesday 6 AM–6 PM
Thursday 6 AM–6 PM
Friday 6 AM–6 PM
Saturday 7 AM–5 PM
Sunday 7 AM–5 PM

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What Friedrichs Coffee is pouring and bagging — straight from customers' own reviews, not our guesswork.

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Espresso 2 mentions

“The staff are very friendly and they know how to pull a great shot of espresso.”

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🧊 Cold Brew 6 mentions

“i personally love their smoothies and cold brew, they also have an amazing selection of bakery items.”

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What regulars say again and again

The things that keep coming up across 291 Google reviews — with a reviewer's own words as proof.

🔥 roasts in-house

“They roast their own beans and have the best tasting specialty drinks.”

great espresso 2 mentions

“The staff are very friendly and they know how to pull a great shot of espresso.”

🧊 cold brew on tap 6 mentions

“i personally love their smoothies and cold brew, they also have an amazing selection of bakery items.”

😊 friendly baristas 4 mentions

“The staff are very friendly and they know how to pull a great shot of espresso.”

What customers say

These shops are definitely the best independently owned ones in the state. They roast their own beans and have the best tasting specialty drinks. Definitely check them out if you're a coffee lover!! They also have a great selection of loose leaf teas and cofee/tea accessories.

★★★★★ — Kristina, 2022-06

Love everything about Friedrich’s! We get prepared coffee as well as roasted beans when we go. Staff is always very friendly and delightful to talk to.

★★★★★ — D, 2024-12

I can't believe they are asking me to rate my favorite coffee shop that I have been visiting for 30 years. They have drink specials every month, and the Aztec Mocha is unbelievable with Mexican chocolate. Their espresso beans are the best Des Moines has to offer.

★★★★★ — Bryon, 2024-08

Great cup of coffee! Located in a unassuming strip mall, this spot has some of the best coffee in Des Moines. The staff are very friendly and they know how to pull a great shot of espresso. Give this place a look!

★★★★★ — Paul, 2022-09

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