Cafe Diem

Enjoyed a medium roast cup of coffee. Good flavor. Also had the croissant sausage egg and cheese. Very good. Decent amount of seating. Plugs are a precious commodity so you may struggle plugging in if you can't find those spots. Staff were friendly and offered suggestions which I do appreciate. A member in our party got the cinnamon roll pancakes and those were a rival to anything at a breakfast chain. Large portion and looked delicious but very sweet!

Nice cozy cafe I enjoyed my latte and my wife was really happy they still had pumpkin spice latte! The breakfast burrito was really good and the hash browns were cooked perfectly. Definitely a good stop for breakfast/brunch!

Didn’t know until recently that Cafe Diem offered such great breakfast! Very large portions and exceptional taste. The cinnamon roll pancakes were fluffy and the whip cream has to be the real deal cause it’s texture and flavor is top notch. Food was ready quickly and served perfectly to order. We’ll definitely be back!

I loved it here!!! First, the sign outside is the cutest. Staff is super friendly, the owner is helpful when it comes to ordering, and they make sure you’re satisfied with your food/drinks😄 also the bourbon caramel cold brew❤️‍🔥 I’ll probably stop back here every time I’m in Ankeny😊

The pancakes are delicious and a decent coffee selection. Everytime I've been in the girls have always been really sweet. Definitely has that nice cafe feeling to it if you want to sit down, relax and have some breakfast.

If you're in a hurry they have a selection of pastries ready to go, a nice option for a quick on the way to work coffee stop (and a drive-thru option).

Another cute touch is the display of artwork by local artists around the cafe, with some of them for sale. Definitely some local talent that will look great in the new house!

So good! A nice place to do some studying/work and the food was great! The employees also gave good honest recommendations of dishes as well as how much to get. Definitely adding to my list of places to recommend.

The coffee here is decent. Food is okay. The real winner for me is the Chai, which the owner told me years ago that they mix their own spices for that. It's a very calming atmosphere even though it can get somewhat noisy at times. Not my go-to for breakfast but a nice place to stop for a hot drink.

This place is a must try for breakfast/brunch! I ordered a strawberry banana smoothie & nutella pancakes. Both were delicious! Great service & friendly staff, as well. Overall, I had an awesome experience here.

Nice atmosphere, great breakfast sandwiches, I got sun dried tomatoes sauce, loved it. And the best chai latte I've ever had. Average prices. Will definitely be back

I can not rave enough about this place. As someone who used to work in coffee, I know a good coffee when I taste it and by god this cold brew was the best one I’ve ever had. The hash browns were crispy, salty and amazing, highly recommend. My boyfriend is vegetarian and they made him a black bean breakfast burrito…. He said it was the best breakfast he’s ever had. The staff was incredibly kind and helpful, the vibes immaculate. We will now be regulars.