4 Best Bakeries in Marshalltown

“There were very few customers there when we came for dinner so we got very diligent and kind service from multiple servers. I had to mark the atmosphere down one as I had to kick aside a piece of dropped lettuce from my path getting into our booth, depositing it about a foot from a dropped plastic wrapper for a straw next to another table. It made me feel things were a little unsanitary. Right when we were about to order food to eat.

The servers were rolling silverware when those things were on the floor next to them. I understand they can't sweep and vacuum all the time, and we came after the dinner rush, but I think it would be wise for one person to go around the dining area and pick up obvious things like that off the floor, after meal rushes, while the other person rolls silverware, etc. I say this as a former store owner and it is something I would have advised my employees to do after a big rush: 1 work on straightening and picking up while maybe the other work on prepping new product to go out, etc.

The service and food were fabulous. And we will greatly enjoy our take home muffins, too. It was the feel good, relaxing, hearty meal experience our souls needed after stressful times. And we chose to go to Perkins because we felt we could count on having that enjoyable pass time there.“

“I stopped at Lara’s yesterday for the first time, and was greeted with wonderful smells and beautiful smiles! The staff was very, very kind. I told one of the girls I’d never been in before, and she proceeded to show me everything on display. All of the yummy baked goods and pastries are huge, and the prices are very very reasonable! I left with 7 treats and only paid $9.50. Awesome quality, astounding service, a joy to have in Marshalltown!“

“I completely forgot to take pictures of the amazing cookies we got for our daughter's baby shower. The chocolate chip cookies are literally the best chocolate chip cookies we have ever had!!! (The monster and sugar cookies are also a 10/10 recommend!!). Michelle went the extra mile and also made an amazing,personalized monster cookie!!! I am going to look for excuses to order cookies again soon!!! Thank you, Ma Browns Cookies!!“

“Can't recommend Terri enough! She made two dozen adorable Halloween themed baby shower cookies, and they were delicious!! I've never had one of these decorative cookies that I actually thought tasted good, I honestly just thought you had to choose between eye catching and taste. But these were both! Beyond pleased, guests at the shower texted me after bringing them home to let me know how great they tasted. Highly recommend.“