31 Best Bakeries near West Des Moines

“I have come to this location many times and the employees are always very friendly and efficient!! The only downside to this crumbl bakery would be the location it is in such a bad spot and the parking is always super busy and very tight. I’ve almost been hit multiple times by people parking basically on top of my car.“

“It is clean and fresh with helpful and friendly staff. I biught chocolate mint fudge, chocolate chip cookies, and oreo cupcake, Yum!“

“I used You Bake Me Happy for the first time this past weekend for my daughter's Bridal Shower. Very easy to work with - had great suggestions/ideas and also incorporated my ideas. She was easy to work with, communicated well and in a timely manner. Cookies were BEAUTIFUL and the guests were so impressed with the taste as well. Definitely recommend and can't wait until my next occasion to use You Bake Me Happy!!“

“Can't say enough wonderful things about their amazing cakes and treats! The cakes are truly some of the best I have ever had. The variety of flavors and the custom options are endless! And the Almond cookies are out of this world! Highly recommend! 👌🧁🍰😊“

“What a fun little Saturday activity! Fresh pastries and delicious cakes! Walk in, grab a tray and tongs and pick out as many items as you'd like. The staff will box your items to go at the register if not dining in. I did see a patio option too. Could be a great brunch or snack place too with lots of coffee drink options too. Go ahead treat yourself!“

“I placed an online catering order for my residents at Sierra Pointe Apartments for National Pretzel Day and picked them up this afternoon. Everything was ready when I arrived and the staff was very friendly and helpful. I didn't realize how big an order of 92 pretzels with dipping sauces would be, so one of the employees, Nicole, offered to help we get it all out to my car! Amazing service, amazing pretzels! Thanks for helping us celebrate National Pretzel Day Auntie Anne's!“

“Great food, friendly staff, attentive and helpful“

“First time here and was very impressed! A wide bakery selection and a good amount of brunch options
I got a fruit tart and bacon egg and cheese croissant, both were super good. Definitely one of the best breakfast sandwiches I’ve had in Des Moines.
Reasonably priced and super quick service. will be back!“

“I just went today for the first time….all I can say is thank God I live in Waukee and have to drive to them, otherwise I would be there every day! My experience was amazing. Macaroons being gluten free are an added bonus too. I am using them for my son’s Wedding Rehearsal dessert coming up. 10 out 10 5⭐️ Loved all the options.“

“Absolutely incredible donuts and cronuts— a must-visit!

ChuChus Donuts blew me away from the first bite! Their cronut bites are on a whole different level — flaky, buttery, and crisp on the outside, with soft, airy layers inside that just melt in your mouth. Each one has that perfect golden crunch that gives way to rich, indulgent goodness. They’re sweet without being overpowering, and every bite feels like a little piece of pastry heaven.

I also tried their cake donuts, and they deserve just as much praise. Moist, dense in the best way, and full of flavor — all had that homemade taste that feels both nostalgic and elevated. Not overly greasy, just perfectly balanced.

The staff was friendly, the shop was clean, and the selection was fresh, get there early, or they may be sold out. Whether you’re a cronut connoisseur or just love a good donut, ChuChus is worth every visit. I’ll be coming back — probably more often than I should!“

“We got our wedding cupcakes from here and they were amazing! Everyone loved them. We got a few different flavors and one batch was even vegan/GF. Sammy was wonderful to work with, from our tasting to the cupcakes being delivered to our venue day of. Highly recommend!“

“Absolutely the best bakery in town hands down!“

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

“I recently ordered the strawberry croissant and the fruit danish pastries. Both were delicious and received rave reviews from my coworkers. I needed a pick up time before work and she was great at accommodating me. I will definitely order again!“

“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!“

“Customer service & donuts are 10/10 ⭐️“

“We ordered the champagne cake for a birthday party. The cake was ready on the day and time specified. Family and friends were so impressed with the cake. It was beautifully decorated and tasted fabulous. The cake made the birthday celebration all the more special. I highly recommend the Bake Shoppe.“

“I dont give 5 stars for any company.This is far my favorite bread next Brownberry.I try to avoid not buy the company branded labels like Hyvee, Fareway or Great Value (Walmart brand). Just too bad I dont see this brand in Walmart.i know some Walmart Great Value bread is Country Hearth bread just the private labelHyvee sometimes is under Sara Lee.Just like tortilla- Mama Lupa's has there private label for HyveeSara Lee is just too expensive. Especially at Hyvee and Fair“

“Good quality, fresh and mostly organic ingredients with many choices of toppings. I also like the pizza roll, the drinks, and the cookie dough. This place is fast and delicious!“

“Went to 5 Borough Bakery today for the first time. My husband and I went 2 hours and 45 min after opening (10:45 am) on a Saturday. Their temporary hours state they're open until 2pm, so still another 3+ hours to go. Unfortunately, they had just 6 options to choose from and said that's all they had left for the day. We chose to go with Cinnamon rolls - they've been so highly regarded, we were looking forward to trying them for ourselves. Individuals were $5, or a 6-pack was $20 (but each roll was quite a bit smaller than what is provided in the individuals). We chose the 6-pack. Once we got home, the cinnamon rolls were very dense, not fluffy, some spots were hard while others were doughy, and frosting had little flavor - a whipped butter frosting (which tasted like there wasn't any vanilla in it, very bland), instead a cream cheese or other flavorful frosting. Overall, we were pretty disappointed with the cinnamon rolls after hearing so much hype about them. This plus the lack of selection and pricing have us hesitant on giving this place another shot.“

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“Love their cakes. Red velvet is my favorite. Same day service even on Sunday.“

“Amy’s work is top notch. She has made our daughter’s birthday cakes every year, we don’t even need to discuss where we are getting our cake from. You won’t be disappointed!“

“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!“

“I tried a raspberry without cream cheese and a brisket kolache and they’re fantastic. Love the flavors and texture. Would recommend!“

“sue is friendly and awesome to work with! she made sugar cookies for my sons wedding and we received many compliments. cookies and frosting tasted amazing not to mention her creativity to decorate. we will use her again and recommend her to friends and family!!!“

“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!“

“We used them for our son's wedding and the desserts were delicious. I would highly recommend them.“

“Our family went out to a late lunch here today. The service was awesome, and the food was absolutely wonderful. We took advantage of their September special, and were able to try several menu items. None disappointed. They were all great. Decor and atmosphere were modern and chic. Highly recommend a visit!“