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    Ambrosia Donuts

    4.8 (111 reviews)
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    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Good for kids
    Dogs allowed

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    Hannah V.

    Love this place! My sister across the country said she saw an article about how Ambrosia has some of the best donuts in the US, so living a block away I had to go back. Today I got the cronut... croissant + donut. SO good. The ladies working are always so cheerful and friendly. In and out very quick.

    McLain W.

    Cute little donut shop-- donuts are good, but not best in the world. However, the croissant donut holes are to die for!!

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    Rachel Macie H.

    I'm always on the search for legit donuts and that's exactly what can be found here! Apple fritters are my go to and let's just say they do it right as it was super flavorful and had crispy edges along with just the right amount of apples to make it totally yummy! Their old fashioned maple was also very yummy it was your typical old fashioned just the way you like it! Now the blueberry cake donut was probably my favorite one as it was super tasty and just hit the donut spot very well! So this is a small little shop right off the road and when I first pulled up I could smell the donuts out front it was then that I was like yes this is going to be good and it totally was! The lady working was very nice and sweet as well as quick to get the people served on a busy weekday morning! Overall this was a yummy stop for grease sponges and if I lived in the area I totally know this would be my go to shop as they are doing it right here in just that many ways!

    Andrea W.

    I've come here several times and it was time to write a proper review! The staff is always friendly and helpful! This place gets busy especially on the weekends which I think is a good thing! Love to see a thriving business- sometimes the line wraps around the place when I've come! The staff does their best to keep it moving with their friendly service! The donuts taste amazing as well, and it's become my fave donut place in all of Ankeny!

    Apple fritter, cronut, old fashion glazed
    Tim H.

    There was a short line when we arrived but it wasn't too long before we were at the counter. Service was friendly and attentive! The apple fritter was BIG and had a great crunchy exterior and light and soft interior with a great cinnamon flavor sprinked inside. Definitely my favorite. The cronut was soft and delicate, perfect ratio of glaze to flaky softness. The old fashioned donut was exactly what you expect it to be but had a good balance of moisture inside which is key. A lot of places end up with a very dry bite but not here. I also appreciated that this isn't an over the top donut place with a billion toppings and variations. Great selection and more importantly, high quality product. Worth the trip from outside of Ankeny!

    Glazed cronut
    Meredith M.

    Came to visit because I was told by a coworker these are the best donuts in Des Moines! Fresh even at 10:30 on a Sunday this was a fantastic treat. Got the glazed cronut and glazed donut and both were wonderful. They are a great representation of donuts that let the dough and the glaze shine as you could taste the deliciousness of both! Kind and fast service, cute and clean store inside.

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    Dan T.

    Right next door to Wheel House Pizzeria & Pub. The former location of ChuChu Donuts. I never made it over when it was ChuChu... Heather and I wandered into Ambrosia today after pizza to check it out. We were greeted right away at the front counter and both ended up with a pudding filled Boston Creme Bismarck (chocolate frosting). The bismarcks were pre-prepared and in the case along with an assortment of other rolls, long johns, fritters, and donuts. The woman helping us asked what kind of frosting and filling we wanted. She took the rolls from the case and into the kitchen, filled them, brought them back up front, and bagged them for us. $2.90ish I think. I dropped $1 in the tip jar. The bismarcks were light and fluffy. Not dense. Kind of reminded me of a Krispy Kreme donut as far as texture, but larger like a typical Boston Creme. It almost melted away in my mouth. The pudding filling was good and everything tasted really fresh. We took our order to go, but there are several low tables and chairs to sit at if you'd rather dine-in. Pretty good stuff.

    Brooke K.

    Thought I had my favorite donut shop near dsm until I went here! Been meaning to try it and finally did this morning. Got there at about 6:45 and was only customer (ppl had already been in though!!). They open at 6! Great selection and the service was awesome. The lady was so sweet. Got a half dozen and she threw in some donut holes on the house. The dough was just perfect and soft, not dry, just perfect. None were a miss! Second visit was not as great though. Don't get me wrong the old fashioned is still the best in the game!! But the blueberry fritter barely had any flavor and chocolate cake donut wasn't top notch either. Like how they fill donuts on hand but wish the raspberry jam was more homemade and not so syrup like.

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    The donut holes, Cronuts, and cronut bacon or sausage sandwiches are the best around town.

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    3 years ago

    Donuts are very delicious! Donuts are not spongy and don't taste like dough. You have to go try them.

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    2 years ago

    Just tried it out this morning it's worth the wait and the cost super fresh and huge! Apple fritter bomb!

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    2 years ago

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    3 years ago

    Best doughnuts in Ankeny! The filled doughnuts are filled when you order them, so the pastry doesn't get soggy. Yum

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    3 years ago

    Yummy! And a happy, smiling clerk! Great start to the day! Thank you, Ambrosia Donuts!

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    3 years ago

    Great place for donuts! They have delish cronuts, which are hard to find. They also take apple pay.

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    4 years ago

    Best donuts in the metro! Staff is always so friendly and nice to talk to. My daughters love their maple bacon long johns!

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    4 years ago

    Sweet staff. Yummy donuts. Formerly Chu Chu donuts!! Make sure to stop by and see them

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    5 years ago

    Best donuts I've ever had. The glazed donut holes are amazing. Get there early though because things get picked over fast.

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    3 years ago

    They are the best donuts all around the best I've had anywhere in Iowa Maple Bacon Long Johns

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    5 years ago

    Small shop locally owed I think. Very nice service Cronuts are absolutely the best!!!!!

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