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Roman Expres Cafe

4.9 ★★★★★ 66 Google reviews · Coffee shop · Trading card store

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Cozy coffeehouse serving Miami-roasted beans plus games like Pokémon and Magic: The Gathering.

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604 Locust St
Des Moines, IA 50309

(515) 442-0058

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Hours

Monday 6:30 AM–1 PM
Tuesday 6:30 AM–1 PM
Wednesday 6:30 AM–1 PM
Thursday 6:30 AM–1 PM
Friday 6:30 AM–1 PM
Saturday 8 AM–12 PM
Sunday 8 AM–12 PM

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What Roman Expres Cafe is pouring and bagging — straight from customers' own reviews, not our guesswork.

Espresso 5 mentions

“I stopped by for the first time and got their famed Cuban Cortado.”

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What customers say

It's a new café in the area owned and operated by a lovely gentleman named Ryan. We got ourselves a latte and an iced Americano and they did not disappoint. Great flavour and fair prices. The owner is still working on the café setup and there's already great potential.

★★★★★ — Julla, 2023-06

The owner Ryan was so welcoming and friendly. I stopped by early in the morning for my daily caffeine need. I ordered a espresso and Cuban Cortadito. The espresso has a nice rich balanced taste. The Cuban Cortadito was probably one of the best coffees that I've tasted in years.

★★★★★ — B, 2025-09

First time visiting and would definitely recommend very lovely place. I ordered the merry n maple iced and really enjoyed it! Very nice coffee flavor if you appreciate a good coffee! Also bought these super cute tumblers and they also have a large variety of Pokémon cards trinkets and fungo pops! Will be back!! :)

★★★★★ — Valthegal, 2022-12

Would highly recommend this coffee shop if you are in the area! The barista who helped me recommended their Cubano Cortadito to me and I was very impressed. If you are looking for good quality, rich coffee this is the place! The staff was also very friendly so I will definitely be coming back!!

★★★★★ — Darlyn, 2023-08

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