Second Love Coffee Roasters

Second Love Coffee Roasters has built a reputation in Des Moines on the strength of its espresso and a menu that leans on house-made syrups and rotating seasonal drinks. The room is small and cozy, and regulars describe an owner whose hands-on hospitality shows up in nearly every visit. It's the kind of neighborhood spot where people don't just stop in once — they come back and make it part of the routine.