Vibrant Coffeehouse + Kitchen — Restaurant in Des Moines

Recently, I visited Vibrant Coffee located in East Village next to Olympic Fame. This new place definitely grabs attention with its inviting atmosphere. As I walked in, I noticed how well-organized it was, with products and merchandise neatly displayed. Since it was a hot day, I decided to skip the coffee and instead ordered a half turkey sandwich on a croissant, a chicken pot pie, and an iced tea.

The counter lady was friendly, and I found a seat to enjoy my meal. The presentation of the food was nice, with attention given to the serving vessel. However, I was disappointed by the lack of flavor in the sandwich. It tasted quite bland, almost like an Oscar Mayer deli turkey on a frozen croissant that lacked crispiness. The lettuce seemed old and didn't contribute any flavor or crunch. To make matters worse, there were no pickle spears or any condiments like mayo or mustard provided.

The chicken pot pie also left something to be desired. It felt like it came straight from a can and was microwaved. However, the taste was decent, perhaps better than the average store-bought brand like Prego.

Overall, Vibrant Coffee provides a great atmosphere, but the food falls short of expectations. While I wasn't impressed, I'm willing to give it a second chance. Considering this, I would rate my...

New coffee shop still figuring out their kitchen but over a good experience and we will be back. Very cute decor, nice tables, even their simple chair were cute, no boring standard dining plastic chairs here! I cannot stress enough how amazing their tiramisu was, HUGE as well ($7 or so, so solid). I also got a breakfast sandwich that was just so so, standard sausage, egg (didn’t seem fresh, maybe a frozen patty which doesn’t bother me much but I like the option for a runny yolk etc) english muffin, probably wouldn’t get it again. Partner got a bagel and cream cheese, they only have plain bagels (odd) and the cream cheese was just two small things of Philadelphia cream cheese. If it were just a coffee shop I’d not think much of it but for name also being “kitchen” there was room for improvement. The fruit as a side was strawberries and grapes so that was great with me too! The Americano and basic drip coffee were good,...

This place is an absolute hidden gem!

Note: They are currently in a “soft launch” and brand new, so for anyone reading this - Their Grand Opening will be in September, so before you review keep in mind there may be some steps along the way for them to ramp up 100% to their Grand Opening!

The space and atmosphere is among the best of all coffee shops I have experienced in the Des Moines area.

Seating: Comfortable booth seating Large tables for groups Bar style seating for individuals A cozy space with couch and chairs Outdoor seating

Excellent menu with a wide variety of items. Above and beyond customer service. Looks like room for 50+ people indoor/outdoor, and a downstairs area yet to be revealed.

The lighting is perfect: some dim/moody areas as well as some vibrant lit areas.

This will be my go-to coffee shop...