Ritual Café

Ritual Café is a coffee shop Downtown Des Moines Des Moines located in United States.

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  • Phone

    (515) 288-4872

  • Website

    ritualcafedsmiowa.com

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  • Type

    Coffee Shop

Address

1301 Locust St (at 13th St) Des Moines , IA 50309 United States

Reservations No
Credit Cards Yes (incl. American Express)
Wi-Fi Yes
Outdoor Seating Yes
Music Live Music
Menus Breakfast, Brunch
Drinks Beer

Comments / 61


Keywords:

Mayan Mocha vegetarian food cheese panini smoothies tea great value spicy food chai good for dates iced tea oatmeal books scenic views iced green tea cinnamon rolls wifi quiet trendy bakeries breakfast food
Brian R

Great ambiance and vibe. Stop to get a Mayan Mocha , Horchata Latte , or a Vietnamese Cafe Sua Da! Get the Cafe Sua Da iced and strong like the Vietnamese. Vegetarian food !

Iowa Oxfam Action Corps

Best coffee shop w/ an all vegetarian menu makes following the GROW Method principle "Eat Less Meat" easy & delicious. Veg diets save greenhouse gas emissions and water use! http://tinyurl.com/7vloxpl

Elisabeth Lewin

The menu at Ritual is mostly vegetarian - with a lot of vegan options ! - and entirely delicious, even to omnivores like me. Try their homemade hummus , or freshly-chopped salsa . Super yumbolicious.

Macy K.

My go-to coffee shop for creativity! The music , staff , and decor are always upbeat and inviting.

KT Florida

Very nice environment. Free extra shot of espresso in your coffee on Mondays apparently!

Juice Magazine

Try the spicy four cheese sandwich , a sandwich that will make you scoff at any ordinary grilled cheese . This multi-cheese creation on focaccia is a delicious mix of coordinating flavors. Read more

Kelsey Jones

Awesome spot to park for an afternoon. Bring your computer, book or notepad and pen. You'll love the atmosphere, people and view !

Juice Magazine

A staple spot for breakfast or lunch , with a close proximity to downtown, the library and Meredith. An all-vegetarian menu. Try the quiche ! Read more

Ricky Sherrill

A very good breakfast place with plenty of options. Excellent coffee & service.

Independent Lens | PBS

Did you know that ITVS Community Cinema offers free films every month at Ritual Cafe? Click Read More to check out the listings & we hope to see you at the next screening. Read more

Mia Fratto

Try the hot tea ! They have an impressive selection. Oh and spicy cheese paninis and emerld goddess smoothies . Amazing.

Rhiannon Helfer

My favorite things: hemp basil pesto sandwich , hemp nut cookies(chocolate chip ), black bean burrito , Mayan mocha , green goddess smoothie !!

Christina Elise

Whoever suggested the Mayan mocha - it is probably the best I've had in a long time!

Megan Riggs

Best Green Iced Tea ever. It's infused with mint . Also, check out the black bean burritos , better yet eat them!

Easton Brunner

Much more than one of the most popular items available at McDonald's McAfee items to choose from‼

Deanna Foren

The vegan chocolate chip cookies are the best cookies I have ever had and their tomato basil panini = YUM.

Megan Bannister

If you're having a bad day all it takes is a Mayan Mocha & 10 minutes in Ritual's relaxing atmosphere to turn things around

Ted Coppock

Best eclectic coffee sour in city and wonderful vegetarian offerings

ᴡ Meier

If you're in the mood for food, grab the black bean burritos , they're magnificent!

Heaven Slye

Try the Earl Grey tea and you won't be disappointed. The aroma, alone is amazing!

Ted Coppock

Grilled tempeh sandwich with tomato paste on sourdough Was great

Kimberly K

Sammies rock! Try spicy four cheese ... You won't be disappointed.

Aaron S

Upgrade the spicy 4 cheese panini to the staff favorite "The Jess" and enjoy!

Ted Coppock

Ask vegetarian offerings, great coffee , smoothies

Tom Vance

Ritual Cafe often donates excess food to Central Iowa Shelter & Services! Thank you!

Cassie Wittenbaugh

Love the product. The staff and owners seem genuine, motivated, and welcoming.

Kristen Moran

The Mayan Mocha has Mexican chocolate and is delicious!

Erika Owen

The chai tea is the best I've ever had. Forget that watery, flavorless chai--get it here!

Trina Braafhart

Their coffee is excellent, but also lovely place for a quiet glass if wine and a good book .

Ted Coppock

Black bean burrito & salsa with a little kick is great

Linda Foster

Ritual Cafe has the coldest beer in the park and most of its only $4!!!

Joe Dolack

Best place to be on a cold rainy morning. The staff is delightful.

Jim Vanderslice

Best coffee place in des moines... best tasting coffee ... even betr than smokey row!

Jacob Barker

Get the horchata ! It is delicious!

Jaime Bernal

HORCHATA LATTE !!!!

Kimberly K

Great coffee and beautiful people!

Alicia K

The coffee is strong and the atmosphere is great!

CASSIE SEMERAD

Try the hummus sandwich .....yum! Their smoothies are amazing too!!

Shmee

Tomato y basil panini is amazing!

Kensie Smith

You need an iced jasmine green tea everyday at approximate 3 pm

Ted Coppock

Went to rally with climate marchers then walk to Capital.

Matthew Perkins

Wifi password is toolegittoquit. Nice.

Curt K

A good place to get a cup of coffee ... If you're an anti-American Marxist-Socialist! nObama!!

Drew Riebhoff

Order the Blue Lady. Most delicious tea ever!!!!

Lisa Wright-Taylor

Any thing you choose will be nom nom nom..

Ted Coppock

Lunch with Presbyterian friends.

Linda Foster

Awesomeness!

Jennifer Darling

Oatmeal with the works...great way to start the day!

Marc Hollander

Ask about the quad Cubano... helluva eye opener

Ralph Paone

The horchata latte is incredible!

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