Kava DSM

Kava DSM Des Moines’ 1st Kava Bar! + Organic Coffee, Smoothies, Smoothie Bowls, GF Waffles, Gelato, Mocktails We are located at 300 W. Martin Luther King Jr.

Kava is an herb from the South Pacific used as a tea and social drink for its calming effect. We use it Kava DSM to bring people together and enjoy a social setting without alcohol. Our Fall 2024 hours are Mondays through Thursdays 8AM to 1PM and 5PM to 8:30PM; Fridays 8AM to 9PM, Saturdays 9AM to 9PM and Sundays 9AM to 7PM. PKWY 140 next to Fuzzy Tacos, and Blaze Pizza. Parking up to two hours in the parking lot is validated in the café , free. Over two hours there is a parking fee.

Happy National Ice Cream Day! Come on by for a scoop or 2!
07/19/2026

Happy National Ice Cream Day! Come on by for a scoop or 2!

🎤✨ Grab the mic, sip something delicious, and make it a night to remember.Join us for Open Mic Karaoke this Saturday fro...
07/18/2026

🎤✨ Grab the mic, sip something delicious, and make it a night to remember.

Join us for Open Mic Karaoke this Saturday from 7–10 PM at Kava DSM! Whether you’re ready to belt out your favorite song or just cheer on your friends, everyone is welcome.

🎶 Open Mic Karaoke
🕖 Saturday | 7:00–10:00 PM
🅿️ FREE parking for up to 2 hours with validation
🍹 Kava • Botanical Mocktails • Smoothies • Coffee • Great vibes

No cover. No pressure. Just good music, good people, and a fun Saturday night.

Tag the friend you’re bringing with you! 🎤🎉

Join us for gelato all week long! It’s what summer in July in Iowa is all about!
07/16/2026

Join us for gelato all week long! It’s what summer in July in Iowa is all about!

Kava DSM is our name and mocktails are our game! Stop by for a Kavajito and chill with us!
07/14/2026

Kava DSM is our name and mocktails are our game!

Stop by for a Kavajito and chill with us!

07/13/2026

Just give me all the coffee today! All of it! Iced. Hot. I don’t care! Just. Need. Coffee. What makes it even better here at Kava DSM is that our amazing organic beans are from FreeBird & Co …so good! Come see us today! Start your Monday off right!

It’s HOT outside, so let’s make the most of it. ☀️Cool off with your favorite mocktail, smoothie, smoothie bowl, or hand...
07/11/2026

It’s HOT outside, so let’s make the most of it. ☀️

Cool off with your favorite mocktail, smoothie, smoothie bowl, or handcrafted gelato, then grab the mic and have some fun!

Whether you’re ready to belt out your favorite song, share an original piece, or just cheer on the performers, tonight is all about great vibes, great people, and making memories.

Open Mic + Karaoke Night
Saturday
7:00–10:00 PM

Free parking with validation for up to 2 hours.

Come with friends or come solo. We promise you’ll leave with a smile.

See you tonight at Kava DSM!
📍Downtown Des Moines

Beach Wave Smoothie Bowl!Enjoy a day at a tropical beach Kava DSM style our with very popular beach wave smoothie bowl!A...
07/11/2026

Beach Wave Smoothie Bowl!

Enjoy a day at a tropical beach Kava DSM style our with very popular beach wave smoothie bowl!

A base of pineapple, passion fruit, and mango make this smoothie bowl a tropical treat!

Here for the summer!

07/10/2026

🧇🍨 Waffles and gelato? Yes, please!

Some combinations are just meant to be… and this is definitely one of them. Crispy, golden almond flour waffles (gluten-free) paired with creamy, handcrafted gelato and topped with all the delicious extras? It’s the kind of treat that turns an ordinary day into something special.

Whether you’re sharing (or not 😉), trying a new flavor, or building your own dream dessert, we’ve got plenty of sweet combinations waiting for you.

Stop by Kava DSM and see what all the hype is about. Your sweet tooth will thank you!

Which combo are you trying first? 👇

Nothing Says Summer Like Our Gelato 🍧 Flights At Kava DSM!Try 4 new flavors, or have some of your favorites! Current Rot...
07/09/2026

Nothing Says Summer Like Our Gelato 🍧 Flights At Kava DSM!

Try 4 new flavors, or have some of your favorites!

Current Rotating Flavors:

🍋 Lemon sorbetto (vg)
🍓 Strawberry sorbetto (vg)
🍊 Blood orange sorbetto (vg)
🥭 Mango sorbetto (vg)
♥️Raspberry Sorbetto (vg)
🍓 Strawberry almond crisp (vg)
🥛 Oat milk island vanilla (vg)
🥥 Coconut milk vanilla bean (vg)
🥥 Coconut milk chocolate (vg)

🍫 Mint chocolate chip
🍪 Cookies and cream
🥶 Cold brew
🧈 Butterfinger
🧈 Butter pecan
🍑 Peach cobbler
💚Pistachio
🍵 Green tea

We have a quite a few dairy free options! Just
$8! 🍨

07/08/2026

🍨 Life is too short to skip dessert.

Whether you’re craving classic creamy gelato or need a dairy-free option, we’ve got you covered! At Kava DSM, you’ll find a rotating selection of incredible flavors, including oat, coconut, and almond-based gelatos that are just as rich and delicious as the traditional favorites.

✨ Dairy-free
✨ Allergy-friendly options
✨ New flavors to discover
✨ Perfect for these hot summer days

Better yet…try a Gelato Flight and sample four different flavors for just $8. It’s the perfect way to find your new favorite (or enjoy all of them)!

Stop by, cool off, and treat yourself. You deserve it. 🍧

Address

300 W Martin Luther King Parkway Suite 140
Des Moines, IA
50309

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 9pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 9pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 9pm
Thursday 8:30am - 9pm
Friday 8:30am - 10pm
Saturday 9am - 10pm
Sunday 9am - 7pm

Telephone

+15156612755

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