Lightbrite Coffee Roasters

I’m always trying to find solid coffee shops/roasters in cities I visit. This is the one here!
I took a sip of my flat white and turned back to by some coffee beans. Light & bright.. smooth extraction and well proportioned drink.

The ambiance is easy on the eye; modern and fresh. Service was calm and welcoming. They also provide delivery service for their beans if you’re out of state.

Overall great place to grab your coffee, study or hang out with a friend. Local excellence!

I visit Lightbrite a couple times a month and have put several of my friends on to them. Absolutely one of my favorite coffee spots! Their drinks are always delicious and their rotating seasonal menu keeps things fresh and exciting. Staff is always extremely friendly and there is a super chill environment. Great place to study or bring friends!
Would definitely recommend the golden hour latte!

Great coffee roaster with a great cafe bar inside as well. I'm a big fan of the Flashlight roast & their usual decaf blend. Employees are friendly and they have some very creative seasonal drinks. Nice vibes inside too.

Nice coffee shop! Beautiful space. I could see myself bringing some work here. I grabbed a few drinks with a friend. She's not a coffee drinker but there were a lot of alternatives for her. She got a lemonade tonic. I got a delicious latté. The espresso tasted great! Also, it was really cool to see that they use actual matcha tea powder and prepare it the traditional way. Can't wait to try this place again the next time I'm in the area

Nice friendly open space. We enjoyed the coffee flight of espresso, drip, Cortado, and cold brew, with a gluten considerate lemon cake. Can’t say that the cake was bad. But, gluten-free does not taste real good to me….

I’ve never liked other breakfast burritos I’ve had, they’ve always had more potatoes than eggs and were bland. Decided to try one here and so glad I did! It was very filling and stuffed with eggs, green and red peppers and a delicious cheese, and was so large I couldn’t finish it all. Had just a plain coffee that was wonderful, can’t wait to go back to try a mocha and one of their pop tarts. The service was wonderful, very friendly staff. It was fun talking with the owner Matt while he was roasting a batch of coffee. I’ll definitely be returning with family and friends and will be buying a bag of their coffee to take home!

Very friendly staff. Great atmosphere. I tried a coffee on the fall menu. The Cardigan. It was really good. I recommend them

Delightful coffee shop that opened in the middle of the pandemic - it's really a testament to their quality that they are now thriving! The owners/baristas are happy to talk coffee if you want all the deep details on their roasts and processing. Or quick with a recommendation if coffee specifics aren't your vibe. Highly recommended for all coffee drinkers!

GREAT COFFEE IN GRIMES!

Honestly, I did not expect to find such craft, thoughtful coffee while visiting the DM suburbs.

I’m a light roast fan (the fruitier the better) and Lightbrite knows how to do it well. The nitro cold brew was smooth, light, and lovely. The staff was helpful.

The summer menu was fun and unique, but I wasn’t obsessed with the drinks. Worth a try though for the adventurous. Looking forward to my next visit.

This is my new go-to coffee spot. The staff is always so quick to assist customers when they walk in. All of the drinks are delicious and served quickly. It’s a very clean shop and the decor is simple and lovely.

Like the name, the atmosphere is light, bright, and cheerful! I've never had a bad coffee here. If you're a fan of lavender, I recommend the Nightlite Latte. Unlike others I've tried, the flavor wasn't overpowering.

Best coffee shop in the Des Moines area. Staff is efficient and super friendly. Their seasonal features are unique and taste amazing!

This was a great stop so close the gym where our kid played volleyball. Worth the stop so much variety and a very clean and energizing cup of coffee. Love that they work with local producers for what they offer.

Possibly the best coffee shop in northwest Des Moines suburbs…Matt expertly roasts beans on premise, and the espresso is quite possibly the smoothest I’ve had. The flight was served promptly, for a very reasonable price, and provides a great sample of a variety of beverage types. Treat a friend to specialty drinks to try even more featured drinks.

Best coffee in Grimes! The staff was friendly and knowledgeable. I brought a coffee mug and they refilled it. I asked questions about the lattes and the baristas was able to provide a recommendation. Plenty of seating, although I did see a man take his coffee to go on a bike. I always make a point to stop here when I’m in Grimes.

Holy wow, how is there a coffee place THIS CREATIVE and AMAZING in a strip mall in Grimes, Iowa? The drinks are inspired (seriously; I'm not overstating). The owners are friendly and obviously passionate about what they have created. On my first visit, of course I had to try the coffee flight. Boom- why don't more places offer this? On my second visit, I had a cortado with oat milk- and who knew, cortados can be good with oat milk? Then I had two drinks off of their spring menu. HOLY SCHMOLEY, I am STILL thinking about those drinks. First, the Brown Butter Oat- an Oat milk latte with house-made Browned Vegan Butter & Brown Sugar syrup, topped with a pinch of Pink Salt. That sprinkle of salt gave it a crunch and a twist that was surprising and delicious. And vegan! Then, the (mostly) caffeine-free and very colorful
Blue Skies - Organic Butterfly Pea Flower (aka “Blue Matcha”), almond milk & house-made Jasmine syrup.

I Cannot. Stop. Thinking. About. This. Drink. Out of this world flavor. And did I mention the color?

The only downside of Lightbrite is the smallish seating area. Quite frankly this would not be a downside if it was a tucked away secret, but I think the word is out about how great this place is. If you go there to work for a couple hours, as I did, you will be lucky to find a spot to set up your computer. And if you are lucky enough to get one, you will quickly feel guilty for taking up part of the seating area when so many folks are coming in and looking for a spot to sit. Maybe someday another spot in that strip mall will open up and they can expand. Until then, go early or consider offering half your table to strangers looking for a seat. Have a great drink and make a new friend! Win-win.

Thanks Lightbrite folks for some great stuff.

This place served the best hot chocolate I have ever had, and they've done a great job creating a very pleasant atmosphere for catching up with friends and getting some work done!

Perfect espresso machiato and presentation. Super cute, cozy, and bright place. It's definitely on my return to list.

Fantastic place for third wave coffee. High quality coffee, creative menus, incredibly friendly owners.

This is my new favorite coffee shop in the Des Moines area. I've been to almost all of them, and this place has it all. Craft coffee, great espresso drinks (including awesome seasonal specials), the most amazing staff, & the right atmosphere to enjoy it all.

UPDATED DEC 2022: I moved away, but this is still my favorite coffee shop. Adding a picture of a recent drink I enjoyed at Lightbrite ❤

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