Friedrichs Coffee — Restaurant in Des Moines

Great little find off of University. Just moving here about 2 months ago, I saw the Friedrichs Coffee sign and wondered if it's just a generic coffee shop who think flavored coffee is where it's at. Well I was surprised to find a large choice of coffee beans from regions all around the world. They also have flavored coffees for those who enjoy it. From an always fresh house brew to all types of espresso based drinks. They will also brew an individual cup of coffee if you prefer some thing other than the coffee of the day. I particularly like Kona and Sumatra. Two complaints that I have is I do like my espresso darker roasted and I can't understand why when I say thank you to the same female barista, she will never return the normal gesture of " your welcome ". I don't know why that bothers me so much but it does. That's day one in good customer...

Went in to get a nitro brew. I bought it and gave a tip, then the manager came out and unapologetically stated they were out of it, and asked what I wanted…I said “I guess a grande cold brew”, then, he actually said “That’s FAIR, it is a similar price…” The nerve of this guy and unprofessional haughtiness were appalling. What is fair is cancelling the transaction and starting over. Any business worth their salt would then offer something for free. He acted like a con man waving me away while they technically stole from me. I will take my coffee business elsewhere to a place that has better beans and caring service and I recommend you...

There is very little consistency at the 42nd street shop. My drink which should be straightforward as it's one of their featured drinks is always different, leading me to often have to order a second cold brew with no creamer to mix them. Today it tastes as though there was zero vanilla syrup or vanilla in their vanilla cream cold brew. I love the cold brew, I live close, I unfortunately never get the same drink as the previous time, often not what I want in my coffee- too milky, too sweet, weirdly today...not...