Amazing desserts. Bosnian food isn't too common to find but definitely worth a try. If you're a fan…read moreof custard, coconut or baklava you have to try this place out! Had four different desserts and all were delicious. There are also some gluten free options too. The Bosnian coffee (very similar to Turkish coffee) is also a fun experience.

This was a very large space. The owners and employees are quite kind and explained all the…read moreproducts to me. Nothing is too sweet in fact it is not sweet at all. I would say the items I got were good just different than I thought they would be. I would try it again if I was in the neighborhood.

I came here after receiving an email about holiday pies. I haven't yet ordered a pie but I did wish…read morethey had more details about it before deciding to buy one (such as the diameter of the pie or whether the pie is cooked or frozen). I was curious about their other items though and ended up trying their circular croissant filled with espresso creme, chocolate croissant, regular croissant, and chocolate chip cookie. My boyfriend really liked his croissant and I really enjoyed the chocolate chip cookie. Service here was friendly and helpful. The prices are a bit more expensive but with such few bakeries around this area, you are paying for convenience and availability.

Love this cute bakery! They put so much thought and care into their menu. Food and drink were…read morefantastic! Great way to start the day.

Ran into them at a craft show. So many great choices but the mixed berry pie was fresh and…read morefantastic. S'more cookie was just as great.

Thomas Farmhouse Kitchen & Pie Pantry (formerly known as Grandma Sharon's Pie Pantry) used to have…read morean Altoona storefront, but like so may other businesses had to change directions and are now home based. All pies are freshly made and delicious! You can order direct from them or find them at various events throughout the metro. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100093245364085&mibextid=LQQJ4d

The paletas are absolutely delicious and the service was very friendly. They have a great variety…read moreof flavors to choose from. My favorites were the Dubai Chocolate and Marzipan paletas -- so good! I will definitely be coming back and highly recommend this place.

Really amazing customer services and delicia paletas. The mix of flavors and freshness made it a…read moregreat treat while knowing it was not too sweet and from fresh unique recipes. I got two of their vegan gluten free paletas. Very clean place and modern decor. I'm looking forward to taking my family to try more of their paletas soon

Stallie's Sweets' cheesecake rocked my world. Watch for pop ups on her Facebook, and you can always…read morecall or email her to order a beautiful cake, cupcakes, cheesecake, cookies, and more. Don't miss out on this small-town Iowa gem!

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!

So good! I stopped in around 1:30-2pm for lunch. Busy but still had a great atmosphere and wasn't…read morechaotic. I ordered a matcha mint chip frappe, Monte Cristo panini, and a blueberry scone. The frappe was to die for! The Monte Cristo panini was on sourdough bread and strawberry jam, with honey ham, and provolone cheese, topped with powdered sugar. And the blueberry scone while I was hesitant to try because of the purple frosting on top, I would say it rivals the scones in Williamsburg Tanger Outlet BP bakery, which is really hard to do. Pro: fast friendly service. Great food. And interestingly delicious drink recipes Cons: Is only open till 4:30pm during the week and 2pm on the weekends

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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.

We always get our celebration cakes from here. They get finished quickly too. The desserts are…read moregreat as well. There are even other items sold in the shop from small business owners such as candles, scentsys, bracelets, cutting boards, birthday items, chapsticks, and more. She has neat ideas such as girl scout cookie parfaits and all different types of cupcakes. I even go in sometimes for lunch and she will have a certain lunch item that day or some other daily options. My favorite are the chicken salad sandwiches (Best ever). She also makes lattes, frappes, and more; they are great.

Stopped and picked up some cupcakes to celebrate birthdays. There was a nice variety of types to…read morechoose from. Needless to say, they were a hit. This was the first "taste" for us and they were given a huge thumbs up. What a wonderful addition to the town of Callender. We will be back!

While visiting a loved one's nursing home, I visited this wonderful shop to help out a family…read moremember. I am so glad I did because it was an oasis of kindness and smiles. I'm not a coffee drinker, yet KaffeGeita had such a good vibe. I bought a roasted iced coffee for my partner and browsed this place. It's less than a mile west of the 35 and equipped with a drive-thru option. There are lots of pastries and sandwiches, WiFi for interior seating, and super cool T-shirts. There are many nursing homes and elderly people living in Story City, and if you need a place loaded with kindness to get away for a little bit, this is the place.

Yumbo Macadamia nut latte with honey, cute decor, and good service. I also got some whole bean…read morecoffee and she offered to grind it for me, which I appreciated.