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

Service was great and treats were delicious! Prices were very reasonable. Bummed we didn't find…read morethis place sooner before our out of state move.

Love this local ice cream shop. You can order inside our the window outside. Service is quick and…read moreefficient. Inside decor reminds me of a 50s diner. Variety of ice cream to choose from: soft serve, milk shakes, novelty ice creams, and more. They have expanded their hours and are open later on weekends.

We visited for the first time and were impressed with all the flavors, including the special Fall…read moreFlavors. Loved the samples too! Wished the shakes were made with the different ice cream varieties though. The decor is fun and the service was great. She was very patient and friendly. There were a few flies that were bothersome inside but definitely plan on returning!

Stopped in to check this out after having a great lunch at the neighbor Noodle Zoo…read more Was a little disappointed that they don't have anything that is gluten free. The cupcakes are crazy fancy and look super rich. I did try a cake ball and it was okay. I am not sure if i am ready to upgrade to the whole cupcake yet. The staff was very kind.

Attended a Valentines cookie decorating class. It was fun to be creative. The owner is very nice…read moreand she had her daughter as a helper too. The cookies were delicious plus she shared her recipe. There were several tip selections so we were able to be very creative. I am not the best decorator but everyone I gave a cookie to said it was a super yummy cookie and they loved the frosting too! They only do this once a year so if you want to do this watch for it next year. They do have cupcake and cake decorating classes if you like all year long. Support local!

Simply divine. Stopped by for cake and a cocktail yesterday and were amazed by the london fog cake…read morewith strawberry compote and lemon frosting. The decor and dish ware are fun and funky, we enjoyed a game of I spy using the mural. And we also are always a fan of places that are safe community spaces.

This was one of our last stops before leaving Des Moines. We picked up several items:…read more 1) milk bread with ube 2) milk bread with red beans 3) ube rice krispie treats 4) milk bread cinnamon roll 5) scotcheroo 6) matcha Blondies with white chocolate chips Coming from Chicago, it is relatively easy to come across milk bread and/or baked goods with ube and matcha. The first three items did not have a strong flavor profile and therefore didn't leave much of an impression with us. The ube in the rice krispie treats was very subtle and I'm not sure what the black components were. It looked like black sesame but we couldn't taste it. The latter three items were more appealing.

This is a small national chain shop that serves gourmet cinnamon rolls. It is located in a large…read morestrip mall area in Ankeny. There is tons of parking available in the strip mall's parking lot that is in a reasonable walking distance. As I mentioned, these are gourmet cinnamon rolls, and gourmet does not come cheap. The shop is very clean. They have a decent size dining area with tables and chairs. There is also a lounge area with purple couches. You will find a fenced in patio area available to eat you treat at as well. The guy working the shop was friendly enough, but my interaction with him was limited. They have a bunch of signature and rotating/seasonal cinnamon rolls such as Strawberry Fields Roll, Berry Crumble Roll, Tropical Bliss Roll, Caramel Apple Pie Roll, and Campfire S'mores Roll. You can also get a traditional plain cinnamon roll. They also have soft serve, brownies, cookie dough, king cake and ice cream floats. I got a Snicker Salad. It was made while I waited and only took five minutes. I ordered it at night and ate it the following morning. It was still delicious. I really enjoyed it. It was tasty. I highly recommend checking this place out to satisfy your sweet tooth.

Loooooove Cinnaholic and this new location! Visited on a Monday night and they were decently…read morepacked. Got my order in through the app and made an easy pick up. Customer service was extremely awesome for just me doing an online order. Very helpful and sweet. This location was big and very clean and beautiful. Cinnamon roll was hot and tasty. Loved every bite. I think I would prefer to come out here rather than downtown now. Excellent parking spaces and very clean and upscale. I hope this new location does very well and I look forward to coming here many more times to enjoy this wonderful vegan treat in Ankeny!

I came in for the Yelp event, and made an extra purchase for my husband!…read more For me, i collected a flight of six mini scoops. This was a great way to discover a quick favorite. I was bummed to find out the cherry is seasonal as it is easily the best tasting of the bunch! Some other available flavors were cookies and cream, cake batter, brownie, Brookie, traditional, and red velvet. For my husband, I bought two scoops- one of cherry and one of brownie. I ended up loving the cherry so much I traded my flight for it! The customer service was great, and the interior clean. I will definitely be returning to the shop for more (especially of the cherry before it's gone!!)

Un-dough-tably a great addition to downtown. So many great flavors - ice cream and cookie dough…read more.. Even with a flight of dough, it was hard to decide on which flavors to choose. No regrets, though - all where delicious. And a great space, soundtrack, and service made my visit crazy good. I'm glad to have Dough Crazy in the neighborhood and looking forward to my next visit! Note for those unfamiliar with the area: metered parking lot front, and ramp parking around the block on Walnut.

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.

The fact that they don't take cards sucks, but the ice cream was good! Not remarkable, just good.read more

A LOCAL GEM!! On a recent trip home, I simply HAD to stop for Van Dee's. It brings back so many…read morememories going to school just a few blocks away and coming over after school or games for a treat! Important: they only take cash. I've been burned by this in the past - come prepared! I just love the vibe of the shop, the way it's decorated, the staff are friendly, and the ice cream is great. My go to is plain vanilla soft serve in a cup with Krunch Kote! It's a peanut butter flavored crunchy topping that I have dreams about. The googly eyes they put on everything is so iconic! A Johnston staple I hope is around for many years to come :)

Molly's is not just cupcakes...They offer cake decorating classes and yes, we tried the class…read more They give an opportunity to pick your flavor (chocolate, vanilla, lemon, carrot. You receive three 6 inch layers separated by parchment paper and covered by plastic wrap when you walk in and you are asked if you would like a drink. They have a party room that they host the class. The room has a new apron for you to use and each spot has all the supply's you will need for the class. The instructor walks you through all the steps at the perfect pace. Wallah, in 1.5 hours you have a finished product! It was a really fun activity. They offer these regularly just check out the website.

Delicious cupcakes. Staff were super friendly. Cute spot with excellent cupcakes…read more The peach cobbler and cream brûlée was the bomb!

OMG, this place is in such a nice area! They have a huge menu with so many amazing options to…read morechoose from. I ordered the Pit Master Sandwich with a side of French onion soup (you get to choose a side with the sandwich). The sandwich was really good! The bread was buttery and soft, and the homemade croutons in the soup were clearly made from fresh bread. The French onion soup wasn't for me--it kind of tasted like acid reflux to me, so I gave it to my mom. She actually thought it was pretty good. The sandwich had perfectly balanced barbecue sauce and cheese, although I thought the barbecue sauce overpowered the cheese a bit. Next time, I'd probably order it without the cheese. The brisket was good, but I would've preferred a fattier cut because I think it would have been more flavorful. I also wasn't a fan of the Gouda since it didn't melt very well, but the other cheese on the sandwich was delicious. Overall, the food was incredible, and this place is an absolute MUST if you're in the area! I noticed they have around 78,000 DoorDash orders, and after eating here, I can definitely see why. I'll actually be coming back in a few days before I leave my vacation because there are so many other delicious items on the menu that I can't wait to try! Staff were also nice!

The food is good service amazing it's a cozy warm bakery smells so good! The sandwiches are good…read moresoups good the smoothies are great