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.

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

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!

Perfect day for ice cream. I'm not normally in Grimes but was today and I Yelp'd a great ice cream…read moreplace. I'm so glad I did. Cute little shop but amazing selection. It was hard to choose. I did a chunky shake with black raspberry syrup. It was delicious. The prices are very fair and encourage splurging. The service was what you would expect from a small town ice cream shop. With so many options, I may need to find more reasons to visit Grimes. The Cookie Monster ice cream was calling my name.

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.

Cupcake...yum. This place has a decent selection of cupcakes ready to choose from. About 16…read moreoptions. Plus another 20+ cake pops options. And about dozen pretzel stick options. This is the first cupcake place I've been to that has that many options for cupcakes, cake pops, and pretzel sticks. We bought a few of each type. Loved them all. Kids loved the pretzel sticks a lot. Definitely will come back in the future.

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.

The atmosphere as you enter is super friendly with a smell of vanilla and cakes that transports you…read moreto your happy place -- home where there may be tasty cakes in the oven. The server was full of trivia information about popular cakes and monthly specialties. The prices are moderate for the area $$. The lemon Bundt Cake was my cake of choice with red velvet coming in second. The only element that gives me a moment of pause each time is the small parking lot with limited close parking spaces on the corner of a very busy small in and out area where cars zoom too fast as you may be exiting out or parking in front of the hidden gem.

While I must admit their cakes are delicious, I found two issue robbed me of the joy I was…read moreanticipating. 1. The young lady at the counter was devoid of friendly customer service. She seemed annoyed to be there. 2. What kind of eatery offers carry-out without utensils? I was dressed up and did not want to get cake crumbs and frosting on my clothing. Because I couldn't get a knife and fork, my cake sat in a hot car until I could get home later in the day. The frosting melted and the container was a mess.

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 :)

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

not only do they make amazing treats for any day of the week, they also make incredible event…read morecakes! we had Molly's make our wedding cake + guest cupcakes and they absolutely nailed the Pinterest board inspo :) everything was perfect and tasted amazinggggg! they were also on time and set up all the desserts beautifully with no direction! they have an all around amazing team and we will definitely be back

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!

Visited for the first time yesterday and thoroughly enjoyed the atmosphere…read more I was with a group of ladies who meet monthly for coffee. I appreciated we weren't rushed and there was ample space in the back to accommodate our group. PS: The Hazelnut Latte was delish too!