13 Fall-Themed Coffee and Tea Drinks in Downtown DSM

Sipping on a fall-inspired coffee or tea in Downtown Des Moines (DSM) is a total vibe! We’ve curated a list of 13 must-try, seasonally delicious beverages from local businesses so you can make it one epic autumn in Downtown DSM.

Fall Coffee in Downtown Des Moines

These coffee drinks bring the best of the season’s flavors to your taste buds: honey, almond, cinnamon, brown sugar, pumpkin and more. And the best part is these are all local coffee shops and cafés, right here in Downtown DSM!

Antony & Cleopatra

A captivating cappuccino infused with the warm flavors of almond and cinnamon, offering a rich and aromatic twist on a classic love story in every fall flavor filled sip.
Find it at Ritual Café

Campfire Mocha

The perfect blend of chocolate, marshmallow, espresso and steamed milk for a cozy treat, topped with whipped cream to bring the warmth of a cozy campfire to your cup.
Find it at Smokey Row Coffee

The Golden Snitch

A magical blend of cold brew and house made cream soda, topped with luscious butterscotch and brown butter cold foam for a delightfully sweet and creamy finish. Yum!
Find it at Horizon Line Coffee

Malted Maple Latte

This seasonal drink, served hot or cold, combines rich espresso and your choice of milk with the sweet, nutty flavor of maple syrup infused with barley malt for a cozy fall treat.
Find it at Horizon Line Coffee

Pumpkin Spice Latte

The ultimate cozy treat! A blend of espresso and streamed milk with pumpkin, cinnamon, nutmeg and clove flavors, topped with whipped cream.
Find it at Ritual Café

The Sagittarius

This comforting fall latte is inspired by all the flavors of baklava, blending honey, pistachio, cinnamon and brown butter infused with cloves and lemon zest for a rich, aromatic treat. 
Find it at Mars Café Skywalk

Sputnik Latte

This Mars drink is a favorite of students in the Drake neighborhood — and now you can enjoy it as a fall treat in Downtown DSM, too! Sip on this latte complete with honey, almond and cinnamon flavors.
Find it at Mars Café Skywalk

Wuthering Heights

Here’s a local twist on the classic pumpkin spice latte! This one features vanilla and pumpkin flavors, topped with whipped cream (shown above).
Find it at Plain Talk Books & Coffee

Fall Tea in Downtown Des Moines

If coffee isn’t your thing, try a warm cup of tea from a local Downtown DSM shop or vendor. Look for spiced flavors like cinnamon and ginger or hints of apple or cardamom to bring seasonal fall flavors to your mug.

 

Caramel Apple Lotus

A sweet and refreshing fall-inspired treat, featuring white lotus tea and green apple, drizzled with caramel sauce and topped with an apply gummy ring.
Find it at Smokey Row Coffee

Gunpowder

With a slightly smoky, strong flavor and a characteristic gunpowder-gray color to the leaf, this tea is one coffee drinkers often find to be an enjoyable alternative to their java fix.
Find it at Gong Fu Tea

Pumpkin Chai

A blend of Big Train chai with pumpkin for a cozy fall flavor, topped with whipped cream and a sprinkle of nutmeg for a perfect seasonal treat (shown above).
Find it at Smokey Row Coffee

Spicy Chai

You can’t go wrong with a simple chai tea during the fall. This one is 12 ounces of deliciousness from Sanctuary Chai, available hot or cold.
Find it at Horizon Line Coffee

Symphonic Splendor

This organic herbal tea features flavors of organic lemongrass, peppermint, ginger, licorice and cardamom with a peppery bite.
Find it at Gong Fu Tea

Looking for even more fall-inspired coffee and tea drinks? Check out Des Moines’ Downtown Farmers’ Market vendors including BLK + BOLD, Coffalo, Northern Vessel and several more.

Like what you see? This is part of a two-part series highlighting autumn beverages you must try in Downtown DSM. Read more about fall-inspired beer and cocktails.

Make it one epic autumn in Downtown Des Moines (DSM) by exploring, experiencing and enjoying what Downtown DSM has to offer. Plan your visit to Downtown DSM with these tips for parking and navigation and discover additional restaurants and nightlife, too!