The best cafes in Ankeny

5 cafes we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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Casual coffee shop featuring a variety of drinks, plus baked goods and sandwiches.

417 SW 3rd St

“Casual coffee shop featuring a variety of drinks, plus baked goods and sandwiches.”

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Quaint local coffeehouse serving espresso drinks, scones and pastries, plus breakfast sandwiches.

404 8th St SW Ste C (Altoona)

“Quaint local coffeehouse serving espresso drinks, scones and pastries, plus breakfast sandwiches.”

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Coffee shop serving lattes, cold brews, and other drinks in an inviting atmosphere.

1201 Keosauqua Way (Des Moines)

“Coffee shop serving lattes, cold brews, and other drinks in an inviting atmosphere.”

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Drive-thru coffee shop with friendly service doling out specialty brews, lattes, smoothies and hot chocolate.

1020 E 1st St

“Drive-thru coffee shop with friendly service doling out specialty brews, lattes, smoothies and hot chocolate.”

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Coffeehouse chain serving signature drinks, mochas & lattes, plus coffee & breakfast.

909 SE Oralabor Rd

“Coffeehouse chain serving signature drinks, mochas & lattes, plus coffee & breakfast.”