Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
- Outdoor seating
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Mars Cafe Reviews - 100
4.1
Quality
5.0
Location
5.0
Price
4.0
Service
4.5
Matt Stuart
Used to be my favorite coffee shop but had a bad experience today after ordering a 4 dollar cold brew and getting an iced coffee. When I asked them if they were certain about the pour they only explained how cold brew is made (which I know how its made I make it too) instead of actually looking at the extremely light color of the coffee. I persisted and asked if they were certain..but they assured me it was cold brew. So either their cold brew sux or they dont know that cold brew should be darker than an amber tan color. That will be my last visit and it would be a favor to call managenemnt and tell them about this mistake.
Megan Bannister
If I'm in search of coffee in Des Moines, you'll always find me at Mars Cafe. The atmosphere, the staff, and (most importantly) the coffee are always superb. Definitely try the signature Sputnik!
John Wood
Only had coffee here and it was sub-par both times. The barista was too busy talking to friends instead of making a quality cup of coffee - unacceptable for a $5 mocha! You know its bad when you've got to hit Kum & Go for another cup...
Eli Gross
All the stuff you want out of a cafe:
Wifi, good coffee (in my opinion, the best in DSM), clean, artistic, music not too loud, and friendly staff. If I ever move away from DSM, I'll be visiting Mars on any trips back.
Only improvement would be if they sold me some Mars Blend whole beans... (pretty please?)
Ryan Wilaby
This place has a great comfy vibe to it, selection of 4 different green teas, fruit parfait is yummy, they didn't give me enough cream cheese for my bagel would be my only complaint. Excellent!
Peggy Manns (Peg)
Great place. Good macchiato and pastries. Appreciated lots of places to charge my devices since they were both low. Staff was very helpful and polite. Thanks again
Alicia O
Visiting from out of town, this was one of the many coffee shops we stopped at. Loved the atmosphere and friendly staff. What stands out in my memory though is the Spitnik, deliciousness!
Alexis Boblit
Just you basic care not much to touch on was hoping for a more fun outter space atmosphere lol
kyle Rankin
I think I'm slowly becoming addicted to coffee because of this place. They have an excellent of everything ranging from baristas, coffee, and music. I think they are one of the finest coffee shops in Iowa.
Cole McDonough
Went in for a coffee date, ended up running out the back door while the employee assaulted another man with a hammer. 0/10 would not recommend. Also the pour over tasted burnt.