Plain Talk Books & Coffee

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Located in Des Moines' East Village, Plain Talk offers breakfast, classic deli and vegan sandwiches, small-batch locally roasted coffees, ice cream, and new and used books, and hosts live music and author events. Plain Talk offers an extensive breakfast and lunch and sandwich menu, ice cream from Bauder's Pharmacy, fresh and locally roasted coffee, and a carefully curated selection of used books.

Heading downtown for the State Fair parade? Make Plain Talk Books & Coffee your pit stop! Step inside for live, local ja...
08/06/2026

Heading downtown for the State Fair parade? Make Plain Talk Books & Coffee your pit stop! Step inside for live, local jazz, cozy vibes, and your favorite warm brew. ☕️🎶
Starlight Trio will be playing from 4-7pm.

08/05/2026

Cappuccinos, lattes, americanos, cortados...
No matter the form, come try our liquid sunlight. ☕️☀️

A little scoop of happiness goes a long way. Stop in for ice cream, floats, shakes, and sundaes!
07/30/2026

A little scoop of happiness goes a long way. Stop in for ice cream, floats, shakes, and sundaes!

A latte, an Italian soda, and the latest bestsellers? We’d call that a perfect afternoon.
07/26/2026

A latte, an Italian soda, and the latest bestsellers? We’d call that a perfect afternoon.

07/21/2026

Beat the heat with a sweet treat! 🍦☀️
We’re serving ice cream, floats, shakes, and sundaes every day from 7 AM–7 PM. Stop by Plain Talk and cool off with your favorite flavor!
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TONIGHT‼️📚✍🏼 BOOK SIGNING📚✍🏼 📍Plain Talk Books & Coffee The Nastiest Saloon is a true-crime book about Erastus Wallace S...
07/16/2026

TONIGHT‼️📚✍🏼 BOOK SIGNING📚✍🏼
📍Plain Talk Books & Coffee

The Nastiest Saloon is a true-crime book about Erastus Wallace Scott and his “Carter Gang,” who ran a criminal enterprise from a Des Moines saloon in the early 1900s, involving murder, fraud, and prostitution. The book uncovers a forgotten, dark chapter of Des Moines history, detailing the gang’s crimes and the lives of the women exploited in the red-light district, with Rose Donovan’s own family history connected to the story.

06/19/2026
Steve Dunn is in the store today talking about his book Pug, Fireball, and Company!
05/16/2026

Steve Dunn is in the store today talking about his book Pug, Fireball, and Company!

Address

602 E Grand Avenue
Des Moines, IA
50309

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 7pm
Tuesday 7am - 7pm
Wednesday 7am - 7pm
Thursday 7am - 7pm
Friday 7am - 7pm
Saturday 7am - 7pm
Sunday 7am - 7pm

Telephone

+15152430815

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