Located in the heart of Des Moines, Grounds for Celebration is a cozy coffee shop that has quickly garnered a loyal following. Patrons rave about the inviting ambiance, filled with local art and a relaxing vibe, making it an ideal spot for work, meetings, or quiet reflection. The well-curated menu features seasonal specialties, such as the popular blackberry lavender white mocha, which one customer described as “PHENOMENAL.”
Aside from the standout coffee, the food options, including a highly praised quiche, offer a delightful surprise for visitors who may have only expected a caffeine fix. With reasonable prices and an assortment of tasty pastries, the shop caters to a variety of tastes.
Feedback highlights the helpful staff and a charming atmosphere, complete with ample seating options by a lovely stone fireplace. While most reviews exude positivity, there is a note of inconsistency with one barista’s service. Overall, Grounds for Celebration is a must-visit destination that not only celebrates coffee but also fosters community and creativity, making it an essential stop for both locals and visitors alike.
Amenities and More
Service options
Outdoor seating
Drive-through
On-site services
Takeaway
Dine-in
Delivery
Highlights
Fireplace
Great coffee
Great tea selection
Popular for
Breakfast
Lunch
Solo dining
Good for working on laptop
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Wheelchair-accessible seating
Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Offerings
Coffee
Healthy options
Quick bite
Vegetarian options
Dining options
Breakfast
Brunch
Lunch
Dessert
Seating
Amenities
Toilet
Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
Casual
Cosy
Quiet
Trendy
Crowd
Groups
Tourists
University students
Planning
Accepts reservations
Payments
Credit cards
Debit cards
NFC mobile payments
Credit cards
Children
Good for kids
High chairs
Parking
Free of charge street parking
Free parking lot
Pets
Dogs allowed outside
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Reviews For Grounds for Celebration
Blake Overton Mortgage Team
Jun 26,2025
Stopped in here after a haircut next door to bust out some emails quick, and this coffee shop did not disappoint! I had never been here before, but I stop in coffee joints for meetings and to work quietly outside the office. I wasn’t planning on eating but saw someone next to me with quiche that looked amazing and had to try it. It was sooooooo good. Best I’ve ever had. Admittedly, I’ve only had quiche at Panera, but this wasn’t even close to comparison. Get some quiche at Grounds! So good!
Sara
Jun 24,2025
Coffee slay!!! Grounds for Celebration is truly worth celebrating. They have a nice cozy, yet friendly and welcoming environment. I ordered a seasonal blackberry lavender white Mocha iced coffee and it was PHENOMENAL. Very tasty and well made. Prices are reasonable as well. They also have a wide variety of food items and pastries to choose from. From the moment you enter you smell sweet treats and fresh coffee. They have a calm vibe playlist in the background that keeps some white noise rolling. There are plenty of tables and chairs as well as love seat type chairs along the fireplace. This sets a nice relaxing ambiance with the sunlight coming in and the stone fireplace as a center focus. Very cozy for the winter time as well. Along the walls and on some shelves when you enter they have local art, cute earrings, some tshirts, coffee cups, and other novelty items. I came here to read my book but they have magazines, newspapers, and other materials to skim through. There were a group of people there playing cards who seem to use this as a meeting spot. Honestly why not? It’s such a welcoming spot to be at. Plenty of free parking outside. Seating is also outside if it wasn’t 100 degrees, but they keep it nice and cool inside.
Melinda
Jun 3,2025
Love the coffee at this location! The artisan gifts for sale are also fun to peruse!
Cory Gray
May 28,2025
Amazing staff great coffee, don't sleep on this establishment.
sophie savage
May 27,2025
I love grace & Stacia so much! my favorite baristas! Oliver sucks. My Apple Pay conveniently doesn’t work whenever he’s working and he always rolls his eyes at me and scoffs. Grace and Stacia would never be so rude!
Bruce Weisbein
Apr 20,2025
This place is awesome! Great service, great vibe, and great coffee, I didn’t have the pastries, but they look fantastic.
Cait Anderson
Apr 15,2025
We had the orange cranberry scone, hot chocolate and white chocolate truffle latte. All was good! Wish they did simple latte art but loved the fireplace and cozy vibe.
Karen Innes
Apr 1,2025
Loved the coziness and coffee was great! Also enjoyed the current art display to look at!
Reviews For Grounds for Celebration