Roman Exprés Café — Restaurant in Des Moines

The owner Ryan was so welcoming and friendly. I stopped by early in the morning for my daily caffeine need. I ordered a espresso and Cuban Cortadito. The espresso has a nice rich balanced taste. The Cuban Cortadito was probably one of the best coffees that I've tasted in years. So rich, creamy, prefect notes of tasting if you truly enjoy coffee. I travel internationally for work. I enjoy coffee everyday. I thought the price here was a deal for the quality of the coffee. The Cuban Cortadito was so good, that I returned for a second cup after shopping in the area. I also purchased a iced macchiato ... again one of the best that I have ever tasted. I would highly recommend visiting and supporting this business. This will be my go to place when visiting Des...

Wanted to try out a new coffee shop and landed here for their soft opening! They're just getting started so it's a little bare but everything is spic-and-span. They let me know that there is more furniture and décor on the way. Besides that, there is big potential here, especially with how good the coffee is. I ordered a hot latté, no syrup added because I wanted to be able to taste the coffee. It was exactly what I wanted! Coffee didn't taste burnt and no residual acidity from the coffee beans. This is quality stuff. The barista was extremely nice and got my latté to me quickly. Will definitely be back. My little brother would love the little Pokemon card shop they have...

Fellow Downtowners! We have a new coffeeshop close to the corner of 6th and Locust.!! A precious little couple venturing to open their own business with no franchise.......delicious coffee, just getting started.. Lets back them up and show them we respect their courage!!!! Pastries in one or 2 months..... Congratulations Hanna and...