The best matcha in Des Moines

A locals' shortlist of matcha spots in Des Moines, IA — hand-vetted by neighbors on Manifest, with the practical details (wifi, outlets, noise level, day-pass pricing, signature drinks) you actually need.

8 curated picks See the full Des Moines map

Every matcha pick in Des Moines

  1. Eden — East Village

    East Village

    Plant-based cafe with great matcha.

    • Oat milk: yes
    • Matcha: yes

  2. Bambu Tea House

    Downtown

    Boba shop with credible matcha latte.

    • Oat milk: yes
    • Matcha: yes

  3. Tea Cellar

    Downtown

    Loose-leaf tea cafe.

    • Signature: Whisked matcha
    • Oat milk: yes
    • Matcha: yes

  4. Quench Drinks

    Highland Park

    Specialty drinks with matcha menu.

    • Matcha: yes

  5. Plain Talk Books & Coffee

    East Village

    Bookstore + cafe with matcha lattes.

    • Oat milk: yes
    • Matcha: yes

  6. Gong Cha — West Glen

    West Des Moines

    Reliable chain matcha.

    • Matcha: yes

  7. Vivian's Soul Food (matcha menu)

    Highland Park

    Cafe with surprising matcha menu.

    • Matcha: yes

  8. Snowflake Tea House

    Valley Junction

    Tea + dessert spot with matcha.

    • Matcha: yes

Frequently asked: matcha in Des Moines

Where's the best matcha in Des Moines?
Locals on Manifest curate these as the top matcha bars: Eden — East Village, Bambu Tea House, Tea Cellar. Full list with notes is above.
Best matcha latte with oat milk in Des Moines?
Eden — East Village in East Village pours an oat matcha latte that's a locals' favorite.
What makes a great matcha bar?
Locals look for ceremonial-grade powder, a real whisking ritual, oat-milk options and consistency. The Des Moines picks above all qualify.
Is the matcha at these Des Moines spots actually good?
Yes — every bar on this list, including Eden — East Village in East Village, was suggested by Manifest neighbors who drink matcha regularly in Des Moines, not pulled from generic review sites.

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