Corazon Coffee Roasters — Restaurant in West Des Moines

The only reason I gave this place 4 stars instead of five is because this is most definitely a roasting house ONLY, not a coffee "shop" and I don't think thats made clear anywhere. It's not a place where you'll want to come lounge and work on your computer and the only drink you can get is a cup of freshly brewed coffee made from freshly roasted beans (organic cream and sugar are provided). However, this is a great place to get some delicious and fresh roasting beans, and enjoy a simple cup of coffee where you savor the flavor of the actual coffee beans and not the flavor of a bunch of additives. I got great hands on service and walked away with a bag of some deliciously fresh roasted coffee beans. I will be returning weekly for fresh beans for my home brewing. Warning: Once you have fresh roasted coffee beans you realize all other beans are garbage and turn in to quite the...

I highly recommend checking out Corazón if you’re a self-proclaimed coffee snob like me and enjoy grinding your own beans at home for pour-over, French press, etc. My personal favorite is the Yirgacheffe, but I recently tried the Colombia and that one was a hit too. Yes, it’s more expensive than beans you can buy at a grocery store, but it’s worth the splurge, at least every once in a while,...

So far the best roaster I've found in the Des Moines area. I've spotted their beans at Campbell's Nutrition previously, but that was a while ago. Right now if I need a refill, I visit the roastery in West Des Moines directly. Mexican Chiapas is a favorite --I generally like to mix that one with the Peruvian dark roast for a nice "house blend" recommended by the...