Best hot chocolate in Des Moines

3 restaurant menus in Des Moines, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated)
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Ritual Cafe
Ritual Cafe
93/100 (607 ratings)
Quick Bites
Coffee & Tea
Coffee & Tea
American
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Cafe
American
Cafe
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Smoothie
Coffee with Cream
Quiche
Latte
Breakfast Burrito
hot chocolate
Cafe Sua Da Vietnamese Iced Coffee
Carrot Bundt Cake
Tempeh Reuben
Mayan Mocha
Grateful Oats
Horchata with Coconut Milk
Tempeh and Spicy Chickpea Sandwiches
Burrito
Cafe Breve
Quiche
Sandwich and Lemonade
Brownie
Yerba Maté with Vanilla
Cappuccino
Oatmeal with the Works
Café
American
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"love this place. food, service and environment is great. Coffee? the best in town! thanks for being in Des..."
Marie Mardou
"Lovely service even though it was busy and the food was delicious. Will definitely be going back on my days off and be sending my friends..."
Cinny Broyden
"Love this place. Great environment. Great owner. Great..."
Briona Crandall
"Fantastic food, coffee and people seriously the best of..."
Kim Hutchison
"Just started work across the street. This is my favorite spot for lunch!! The food is always fantastic, the atmosphere is trendy and always weather..."
Caty Davis
"Greatest coffee shop (and more!) in the..."
Troy Church
"Great ambiance! Open mic night was very fun! If I could just remember which night it..."
Curry Chris Harter
"Amazing Cafe! happy 10 year anniversay Denise Diaz and staff! We love..."
Rochelle Palacios
"The emerald goddess is amazing...and, so is everything else. I could probably live..."
Carrie Patz
"Great staff and great place too hear live music! Great quality of..."
Jimmy Enos
"Warm atmosphere, and try the Green Goddess..."
Lizzie Crowe
"Awesome comfortable atmosphere & good food. Big comfy..."
Ngaire Docious
"First off their drinks are mighty good, but I think the ambiance is what really sells..."
Daisy Rc
"I always loved the Chai there as well as the three cheese spicy panini! Wish we had a Ritual in..."
DC Payne
"Let me tell yall about this little gem we got to quickly (next time we will stay in!) got to check out today. WHY IT TOOK US THIS LONG IDK!! ALL the..."
sharlett stiefvater
"Always love the coffee here! Very welcoming environment with safe COVID precautions in place. Food options are good as..."
Melinda Bianchi
"Always great coffee and delicious pastries and food. Love their Mocha Bianca! Easily the best coffee in downtown Des Moines. The shop has a local..."
Felicia C
"Really great neighborhood spot, I can see why it’s so well loved by locals. Lots of seating options, great place to get work done with lots of..."
Kayla K
"Love this place! Great coffee & friendly staff! Perfect cool spot to take a break during DSM Art..."
Drena Dobbs
"Very tasty and a great selection, especially if you are abiding by a vegetarian diet. There was cheese so not full vegan but I am sure some items..."
Niko Meurett
"I don't usually go to vegetarian restaurants, but this place is great. The staff are incredibly kind, the environment is super cozy, and it just..."
Jac Geffert
Waveland Cafe
Waveland Cafe
84/100 (918 ratings)
Restaurants
American
Diner
American
Cafe
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Cafe
Diner
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Biscuits and gravy
Make Your Own Omelet 2 or 3 Egg Side of Bacon
Coffee
Cafe Pancakes
Pancake
Biscuits and Gravy Hash Browns and Sunny Side Up Eggs
hot chocolate
Lumberman Back and French Toast
Scrambled eggs
Buttermilk Eggs Special
Breakfast Platter
Everything Hashbrowns 1 2 Order
Pancakes and Eggs
Ham and Eggs
Pancakes
Club Sandwich Platter
Parmesan Chicken Sandwich
Toasts
Biscuits and Sausage Gravy
Grilled Cheese with Bacon and Side Salad
Wavelands Best Skillet
Omelette
Country Fried Steak and Eggs and Toast
Café
Diner
Café
American
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Highchairs Available
Takeout
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"This is a good place for breakfast. Omelette was delicious. Place was busy the whole time we were there. The hashbrowns were cooked perfectly not..."
Matt F
"I WENT THERE AGAIN 04/12/2022 See bottom of this review. Waveland Cafe has a variety of tasty breakfast offerings. I was here for the Eggs Benedict..."
george barker
"Liked this place a lot, very busy on a Sunday morning. Very friendly staff came and checked on us pretty often, Great atmosphere. The food was..."
Rick O
"Wonderful restaurant! Everyone seems so lively and happy to be there even while it was super busy. Im from Chicago and I’m used to seeing staff..."
Amanda Betancourt-Szymanowska
"If you want a small hometown cafe feel, this is the place to go. I’ve always gotten breakfast here and it’s always been great. Definitely my..."
Brian A
"All the locals I talked to totally recommended this place and now I know why.. Not only is the energy great there as a whole but the food is..."
Britt Senecal
"My husband and I always go to the Waveland on University every Sunday. Our food has always been perfect. The staff there are kind, polite and..."
Vonnie Jobe
"Waveland Cafe is riding the crest of public approval these days and for good reasons! Good food, friendly service, hometown character and history. ..."
Brian Bopp
Portermill
Portermill
70/100 (302 ratings)
Restaurants
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Breakfast
Funnel Cake Fries
Chicken Taco Bowl
Mimosa & Bloody Mary
BYOB – Build Your Own Burger
Cheeseburger with Fries and Fried Pickles
BYOB with Cheese and Pickles
Garden Salad with Salmon
Loaded fries
Red Rambler Ale
Juicy Lucy
hot chocolate
Beer Flight
Juice
Chicken Sandwich Combo
Turkey Sandwich
Pretzel
Fettuccine Alfredo
Bacon Blue Burger
Steak Tips
Biscuits & Gravy
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Television
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Lunch
Drinks
Breakfast
Dinner
Mid-range
"This place is great for the airport. It has PLENTY of craft beer and lots of choices for food. The one bad thing about it was the burger I got. ..."
Butch Cassidy
"Food is decent and most of IOWA beers 🍻 are here but waited far too long. People here are really nice, it certainly is quite expensive but..."
Narendra Singh
"Still got quick service even though they were busy! Stopped here for a bite before my flight! Great drink and food options! Very clean,..."
Melinda Bianchi
"Food: 5 stars Service: 3.5 Best cheese curds we've ever had - no joke! Can't wait to have another burger! Server had wayyyyyyyyyyy too many tables..."
Chris Wethor
"Two huge delicious plates of food for $23. was not expecting such good food at an Airport. Service was great! food was fresh and..."
Reid Krabill
"Good food and an awesome selection of local Iowa beers. One of the rare airport restaurants to have craft beer and even offers..."
Joseph Cermak