25 Best Bakeries in Des Moines

“I've been going here my whole life as a Des Moines native and Roosevelt alumnus. But only when I went yesterday did I come to appreciate how seriously good La Mie is. The quality of pastries at La Mie certainly rivals and possibly surpasses the quality of pretty much all of the pastries that I had in France and elsewhere in Europe last year. I think most people in Des Moines are not conscious of how good we have it with La Mie being the staple bakery of the city. La Mie pastries could easily be like $10 each if this was NYC, LA, Paris, or Amsterdam. But they are only charging like a few dollars each. The sandwiches are also solid and high-quality, at least one of the sandwiches is served with brie on it which is super nice. I've had some egg dishes a few times and they were never as mind-blowing as the pastries, but this is La Mie Bakery, not La Mie egg house, so I don't really care. I'm confused at the reviews that complain about the pastries... They probably went here late in the day like a dunce. You have to get here early when everything is fresh. Funny to see reviews complaining about the 45-minute max on indoor seating... These people have obviously never worked in the service industry and have never dealt with the frustration of people lolligagging in a busy restaurant while people are waiting to be seated. This place can get crazy busy, so it makes complete sense. This is a bakery, not a cafe, if you want to go somewhere to linger for hours, go to Zanzibar's or Chain & Spoke, that's what I do. Best thing to do is to get your pastries and coffee and go sit outside in the back, enjoy the sun, live a little.“

“Everything looks delicious here! I got an Ube crinkle cookie, a slice of one of their specialty cakes, and a matcha latte. I loved it all! I enjoyed looking around at the fun mural and decor while waiting for my latte. Friendly staff helped me make the difficult decisions since everything looked so good.“

“I love this place--especially love their savory cronuts. I'm not a huge sweets girly but I've gotten boxes of doughnuts here for my co-workers and everyone raves about them. They have both cake and risen doughnuts that are more airy. Personally, I obsess over their jalapeno, meat, and cheese cronuts! These are in a separate warmer by the register and run out pretty quickly so go early if you want one! The staff here is always amazing and very accommodating! I look forward to coming here whenever possible!“

“Chacha puts her heart and soul into her community, as well as the baked goods she has in the case. Her cinnamon rolls are massive, a too sweet, and make any Midwest chili night a core memory. The vanilla iced coffee to go keeps you awake on a long road trip and the cookies I brought home hours away were a delightful treat for our young one.“

“Delicious ! Would 10/10 come back again and try all the flavors !“

“Tasty donuts and the staff is always so sweet to my three year old!“

“We ordered a Carrot Cake at the last minute for my wife’s birthday and it was amazing!! Sarah was easy to work with and got back to us promptly when we submitted the order. We have two boys with Celiac so this was a great treat for all of us. Highly recommend even if you don’t need Gluten Free!!“

“Muy rica la Rosca de Reyes“

“We chose Molly’s for our wedding cakes and boy did people really chow those down. The cakes for our guests were amazing, but our wedding cake was more than I could have ever imagined. They took my inspiration pictures and executed beyond belief. The cake was incredible to eat and to look at. We were speechless. I would recommend Molly’s for weddings and in general as all their items are so delicious. Thank you so much!!“

“Wonderful Mexican bakery! The best part? Very clean. The lady behind the counter was super kind when we asked her about certain items and she kept cleaning and wiping things down. We got some bolillos and conchas. The worst part? There is only street parking but we found a spot right in front.“

“I'm about 90% sure this was at Hinterland festival and had the most amazing Vegan Gluten free cookies. I had 6 of them over the weekend. Couldn't keep my hands off these cookies!“

“It’s been awhile since I’ve stopped in, but each time I did, the baked goods were heavenly. The shop is cute as well, feels very spacey, but homey too.“

“Suzie makes the best cakes in all of Des Moines. I asked for a chocolate and raspberry cake for my birthday, and she did not disappoint! It was not only delicious but also super cute, topped with frosted flowers and sparkles! I recommend Suzie for all of your homemade baked good needs!“

“We were married 10/24, and Chef Nik did our cake and cookies (we had cookies and milk for dessert). The cake was BEAUTIFUL and everything we wanted and then some. It tasted even better, and everyone loved the cookies (like, we had zero leftovers..). HIGHLY recommend Nik for all your dessert needs!“

“Best Tortas and tacos in town! I had the Cubana and chicken and steak tacos. Yum! The tres leches cake looks so beautiful. Can’t wait to try it!“

“I just tried your Snickerdoodle ice cream sandwich and it was delicious!! I am happy that my Texas HEB supermarket carries Thelma's Treats, and I am looking forward to trying your other flavors!“

“So far I’ve only had the sugar cookies and I’m in love. I guess that’s why they are called Love Drops 😍😂 Great customer service as well! 10/10 would recommend 👍🏼👍🏼“

“Best Meat Market around! I plan all my meals by your weekly specials!“

“My favorite Fast and Fresh. When the Fast and Fresh across from Bucs arena said their kitchen was closed, the gentlemen at the Merle Hay Fast and Fresh said "we'll make it". I go there all the time and I have never had a bad experience!“

“Very good cakes, have order many time and never a fail!“

“I bring my mother to this Perkins each week. We both feel the food is excellent. I would also like to say any server we have is good, but I would like to give special recognition to your server Tracy (#131). She always makes usa feel at home, besides giving excellent service. Way to go Tracy ! Kevin Downs“

“I had amazing service this past Sunday. My server G was such a warm and welcoming person. Made sure my family was satisfied and had all that we needed. Interacted with my kids like they were best friends. Food was fresh, fast, and delicious. Will definitely be returning for a great dinning experience.“

“💕Perkins is a very comforting place for me. My husband and I use to go there all the time. All the help is very pleasant and helpful.“