Really yum got a champagne cake for my anniversary with just whipped topping and it was real good…read moreguys you should get if you can

Had bigger order for cinnamon rolls. Called the week ahead…read moreand put in the order. Was able to lock in the time and had no problem paying over the phone a head of time for the two dozen cinnamon rolls. They were picked up as planned and brought in to our place of work. They have all types of baked goods but this was our first time using Bake Shoppe for this size of order. I would do it again in a heartbeat.

It's ok they do a lot of business I thought the bake goods were just ok. They have a variety of…read moreMexican food

You're in for a treat at Lara's Bakery. The combination of Hispanic bakery and grocery store has a…read morehuge variety of breads, pastries, and cookies, nicely displayed. The staff is super friendly. I would definitely recommend Lara's if you're looking for authentic Mexican food staples and treats.

Opps -Ate the cake before I remembered to take a photo…read more That keeps happening with Bundt cakes. Have ordered online ahead of time multiple times. This is an easy thing to do. You can easily order the day before which is what I did this time. Ordered a flavor of the month which was a S'mores flavor and the newest gluten free raspberry lemon flavor. Easy. Paid online and picked up the next day. It's easy to park and get into the building. It's a cute little shoppe. Lots of party favors and little gifts. They have the different styles on display right inside the door. Took it to the birthday party that evening and enjoyed it. Forgot to get a picture of the cake, but they are always picture perfect. It was delicious. The icing is so rich and one of the best parts. I know its a chain, but really it's delicious and hard to beat. My personal favorite is still the lemon blueberry which is seasonal.

Just don't wait for a special occasion to treat yourself to the luscious goodness of a "cream…read morecheese filling" Bundt Cake. The lemon or red velvet are crowd favorites but there are other fun and creative options for you to go and try. Normally, the wait staff has a standard rubric cube speech which needs more piazza-- if you know what you want -- the lack luster spill is of no moment. The fun part is getting your choice of options and escaping the environment full of frills to your happy place to enjoy your purchase.

I found these authentic, delicious meat pies at the Waukee Hy Vee a few weeks ago. When I returned…read moreto restock my freezer I found none in the store. After some research, I found they are made by our friends at St Kilda. I will be ordering directly from them. On the cold, miserable winter day in Iowa, I closed my eyes and enjoyed savory meat pies and imagined I was on the beach "Down Under."

My boyfriend found PIE MATES pies at Hyvee's frozen food section. Its marketed as handcrafted by…read moreAustralian artisan bakers from a 100 year old recipe. My boyfriend bought the 14-hour braised steak (rich peppercorn reduction & balsamic infused caramelized onions). We both wanted to try it so we split it in half and the half portion was plenty filling for each of us AND it was absolutely delicious! When I found out it was a local brand I had to go to Hyvee to try the other flavors. So far the other flavor I've tried is the Chicken Sun dried & cherry tomatoes in a basil béchamel. It was so good! I started with a half portion but it was so good I ate the other in the same sitting. That was a mistake on my part because I was too full eating the whole thing! The pie may seem small but it is plenty filling for two meals. The nutrition facts on the back are based on a half serving and at half size the caloric intake is over 400 calories. But it's to be expected because these things are so good! I can't wait to try the other different flavors I bought of PIE MATES from Hyvee.

European taste is not closed. It's open in Grimes and it is very good! Try it out. Their attention…read moreto detail and flavors are amazing.

Stop 2 of our daddy daughter afternoon. Dessert and coffee!…read more Tucked away in Valley West Mall is European Taste. This shop has been on my list for a while, but every time I seem to get to VWM is on Mondays. The only day European Taste is closed. That's my luck... Lol It's a small space with three two person tables if you choose to dine-in. Which we did... It's order and pay at the counter. The majority of the food items are handed to you upon ordering and they bring the drinks to your table when they are done being prepared. The menu board is easy to navigate and the desserts are showcased right up front in a glass refrigerated case. Straws, spoons, lids, etc. are at a station to your Left as you face the front counter. The owner (Alina) helped us today and you couldn't ask for better customer service! Very personable. I really enjoyed our conversation! She let me know most items are prepared fresh and a few of the specialty items come in through other local sources and/or a distributor. We ordered the following: 2x Tiramisu cake 1x Chocolate macaron 1x Double latte with vanilla syrup with oat milk (hot) 1x Blended chai; iced with vanilla syrup Everything was fantastic and I know I'm going to be back! My daughter is a Starbucks girl and she said the chai was sooo much better here... At almost half the price! Besides the tiramisu cake they offer a tiramisu cupcake... If you zoom in on the picture of the tiramisu cupcake you will note the included extra shot of espresso poised in the tube to be released into the pastry... I have to try that! Not a lot of businesses are thriving in Valley West Mall and I wish I'd made it here sooner. VWM doesn't have the food court of locally owned businesses that Merle Hay Mall has... Yet. But this place is worth the stop! It's literally a couple of storefronts inside the entrance by Blaze Pizza on the second level. Plenty of parking and easy to get to! Convenient to grab and go! If you haven't checked them out yet... Swing in and say hello! https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61559973381958 https://order.online/store/31914193?pickup=true...

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.

Food and pastries were exceptional. 5 stars. Regular brewed coffee was good. Espresso based drinks…read morewere poor at best. Zero stars. If you are looking for A craft latte- this is not the option. Lunch? Cant miss. Sandwich's are amazing.

We LOVE this restraunt! I ALWAYS have to get the beets, no matter what try. My husband is glued to…read morethe chicken salad sandwich, but I went for the salmon today. It's AMAZING! Emma has helped me almost every time I've been here, and you can't ask for a more welcoming environment. I love it here

Have door dashed Cha cha's goodies a few times now and not once been disappointed. Their donuts and…read morecinnamon roll are delicious. The creme horn too was so good! I need to go in to give you a better review of this place but so far I love everything I've had here. The champagne donut was probably my favorite! The raspberry filling, the glaze and the creme on top transport you to donut heaven. Excited to go in and try more.

I had a pie pick up around thanksgiving. It was right on time and delicious…read more This is a classic that many people had heard about and wanted to try! Overall amazing.

I've had these cookies on several occasions for work events, and they are so addicting! I was…read morecraving cookies after work today, drove to the store to buy some, and had the best experience. I was greeted upon arrival, service was quick, and the cookies didn't disappoint. I highly recommend this place for anyone who has a sweet tooth!

Store was nice and service was friendly but these cookies were something terrible. We bought peanut…read morebutter, frosted lemon and frosted sugar cookies. All were pretty bad, they all tasted of uncooked flour. Everyone tried a bite of each and we decided to just throw 3 dozen cookies in the trash. Most likely will not try again.