why have a retail store if your not going to keep it stocked?Ive been in 4 times in the last year…read moreand very little on the shelves.the lady working has no clue what's going on.You have 3 guy's sittlong with there feet up. I mean three warm bodies.

We found Brandmeyer Popcorn at the Des Moines Farmers Market on Court Avenue. They had a large…read moreselection of flavored popcorn and all at reasonable prices. We bought the caramel popcorn which had pecans. It wasnt the best caramel corn I've had but was still good. Their prices ranged from $1 to $6 per bag.

Beaverdale confections Remember it's not about food only,…read more It's also about expectations, everyone is under staffed, so I always appreciate the service staff who are working. It's in a strip mall area so parking was plentiful but I could tell that it would fill up fast as it seemed to be one busy place. It's really close to Ace hardware and UPS store They are placed to go great candy and some special local style gifts. Yes he has gourmet marshmallows in numerous flavors. They are a from scratch confectioner, using cane sugar, real cream, real butter,natural and organic flavors and imported Belgium chocolate. No.wonder they are delicious! They ship everywhere! It's one of the Des Moines areas , wonderful places. I highly recommend it.

Fantastic customer service. Wanted to send a friend a…read morespecial gift of chcolate treats. To make a long story short they gladly took the mold I suplied and they created a great product. Then packex d everything with a cold pack and today it's on the way. This company is an example as to I why I support my local businesses as opposed to the on line folks who have no connection to out community.

Great little Ice Cream and snack shop with the perfect location of right by the KIDS zone at Merle…read moreHay Mall! Yesterday they were giving out samples of popcorn, and I got my son a small cone in a cup! It was a little over 2 bucks.. Not to shabby for instant happy child after we were denied bowling, since there is a league at 4pm on Mondays... Thanks I Scream Treats, you saved me from hearing some Screams!

It's great to see a treats place come in to the old Scooters. Hopefully they succeed. The ice…read morecream is tasty. It is nice to be able to enjoy a treat while the kids play in the play area.

The cookies are absolutely delicious! We love all the people behind the counter! We never come…read moreTo Des Moines without stopping for a sugar cookie!

Craving some chocolate, maybe some sweets while visiting Valley Junction? I've done some serious…read morereference for you, because Nan's Nummies nailed it on our recent visit. Outstanding customer service added to their terrific snack and chocolate options. There is a great look throughout the store, and kindness prevails. A positive atmosphere. We loved our sweets and went on with our days after some huge smiles.

This Maid-Rite recently made the news on KCCI and has been all over social media. This is the last…read moreMaid-Rite in Des Moines. The business has seen a substantial decrease in sales since the pandemic and have been struggling with the construction in the area affecting customer traffic. I'm not really sure I can say anymore than what has already been said by so many others recently... So I'm going to keep this relatively short. I went with a cheese rite with everything in a basket with fries and a drink (Pepsi products) and a plain chili cheese rite... Support local! It's an easy thing to do when a place serves good food and has a great staff... Brian and his team are personable and do a wonderful job at the counter and in their kitchen. Maid-Rite sandwiches are nostalgic for me and evergreen in that the first one I had was probably close to 50 years ago... And I still enjoy them today. And a fun fact. As much as I enjoy a breaded pork tenderloin (which Maid-Rite also serves)... Loose meat sandwiches are the official state sandwich Iowa is known for. Google it. Grab a Maid-Rite sandwich! Whatever combination floats your boat... And then come back to MHM to support Brenda at Vietnam Cafe and Tamales Industry too! https://www.facebook.com/maidritemhm?mibextid=LQQJ4d

When I was growing up in Iowa these were in many places. I found this one location on a recent…read moretrip to Des Moins. It was in a run down mall so not much of the look I remember. The maid rite burger with cheese was about like I remember which was good. The help was good as well.

AllSpice Culinarium is our primary go-to when we are replenishing our spice pantry. Beyond stocking…read morea wide variety of dry spices from across the globe, they also carry a large variety of oils and vinegars (which can be taste-tested) for your culinary projects (for those familiar, think vomFASS). AllSpice's staff are usually friendly, always informative, and able to connect you with the right item(s). Their goods come in a variety of sizes making it easy to experiment with something new (umami dust? Porcini mushroom sea salt? Yes to both) or refill a favorite. You can also find a few curated products on their shelves - an example (and our favorite): Col. Pabst Private Stash All-Malt Amber Lager Worcestershire sauce as well as a variety of storage containers, shakers, dispensers, and related kitchenware. Things to know: * AllSpice is located in Des Moines' East Village. * Metered street parking is available, if you can get it. There is lot and ramp parking within a couple of blocks. The East Village offers a variety of shopping, entertainment, and dinning experiences. Consider taking a morning or afternoon to browse. * https://allspiceonline.com/?srsltid=AfmBOooh-GUU8RVZQsW_JUciATjU1HYdSzt6hO8togRDE7l1NhsWMiEL

Nice and well stocked little spice shop in downtown Des Moines. The staff were very friendly and…read morehelpful and will assist you in finding anything that you may be looking for. They have lots of spices and kitchen related accessories.

This review is for Sips in the City event…read more +1 for the variety of food. +1 for the location (Cowles Common) +1 for people watching, complimentary bottled water and sodas The variety of wine........eh, I'll pass. Honestly, it definitely is worth the price of $45 a ticket. Don't get me wrong, there were plenty of wines to try. I think what threw me off was the vendors didn't spend as much time explaining the wines as they poured our tastes. Or maybe I'm expecting way too much. Some of the vendors looked like they just did not want to be there at all. Now, the appetizer selections were on point. Don't expect a big meal, however, you will walk away satisfied. My favorites would have to be the selections from Bubba and Aposto. The popcorn from Maytag Farms was whimsical and fun. Overall, I had a nice time. But I think next year, I'll splurge on the big event, The Grand Tasting. Cheers.

Wow.... The fragrance of chocolate meets you at the door…read more It a a beautiful and meticulously clean retail story for Chocolate lovers. The service was great and the staff was helpful in making gift selections!

This is the week to venture into our own homegrown West Des Moines gem -- The Chocolate Story Book"…read morefor those exquisite chocolate pieces that says you are appreciated. Whether for family, love ones or friends the finds are pretty spectacular. The cheerful hello upon entering this haven full of family staffers resonates as it navigates you through their scrumptious candies and gifts with directional motions that aim to please every customer. The total environment is like the chocolate factory that puts a smile on your face as you enter and leave with your treats of pleasure that contains the revamped healthy dyes that still are eye pleasing and tasty.

Huge place but doesn't look like a lot of it is being used. Clean and cute popcorn cart although no…read morepopcorn was made up. Ordered a mule and a whisky. Not small town prices. Owner was friendly. No food available for purchase. Most places we go to at least have chips or something. We probably won't return, unfortunately. Street parking and the locals seem to like this place. Used to be an old bank so it is dark inside. Bathroom is decent.

I'm not even sure if this place is even open anymore or not, but when Kenny was alive and ran it,…read morethis was our group's home away from home. In fact Kenny once told me we were 90 % of his business. We went here every Friday and Saturday night for Karaoke, and Every Sunday for Nascar and Dart league. Really miss this place, and Kenny.

No tours even though the sign out front said they have tours. Came all the way from California for…read morethe tours. Lady at the front was rude and expected us to know they no longer do tours since covid.

Was here a few years ago and tried their blue cheese, I came back for more and bought a few other…read morecheeses too. Their reserve blue just melts in your mouth! Got some of their recipes this time too and I can't wait to try them.