"Great no nonsense cofffee place. Opens up earlier then most which is perfect for the coffee before work!"

"Been here a few times because I work close. Coffee is fine, nothing special. The problem is the owner. Dismissive and rude. I asked him what he recommended the first time I was there and he said I should read the menu. I watched him roll his eyes after talking to his cashier. Generally seems like a grump which is a shame because it doesn't foster welcoming environment. Go somewhere else."

"I really like the coffee here but there is always a huge line of women waiting to get drinks with their dogs. Last time I overheard them talking about the owner’s “huge bulge.” He’s a friendly guy, but I didn’t care to look. It’s all the female customers seem to chat about while they sip their mochas."

"Every time I come out of the thrift way, I always see this scruffy looking guy that mans the espresso. I always buy a Italian soda from him. It's fun talking to him too because he's known me sense I was a child. Sometimes the person changes out for a bald looking guy. (Sorry I don't know your names) Service is always great and the drinks are great. The prices are good too."

"Frontside grind is an awesome little spot to pick up some coffee. It is located adjacent to the Boulevard Park Thriftway off of Des Moines Memorial Drive. Sometimes I will pick up a cup of espresso to keep me going after lunch and this is usually where I get it. I don't know what supplier they use but the coffee is on point and there's always Pleasant conversation. Extra points for being skateboarders owning the place."