44 Best Bakeries near Windsor Heights

“The Bake Shoppe accommodated my last minute need for a birthday cake and WOW am i so glad i came across them!!! They even had cakes in a case and were able to quickly write happy birthday on it and touch it up to be so cute. I will use them for all of my cake needs!!!!“

“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.“

“Just stopped in for the first time and WOW!!! These macarons are absolutely INCREDIBLE! If I lived closer, I would genuinely be here every single day. I love all of the flavors I picked out, but they gave me a free Cinnamon Bun macaron to try and it was easily the best thing I have eaten in a very very long time. I will be anxiously awaiting the next time I have an excuse to run to Ankeny and pick more of these up! Edited to add: I was so excited about the macarons that I forgot to comment on the delicious coffee I got! I tried The Good Day and it is SO yummy, would definitely recommend if you like your coffee on the sweeter side :)“

“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!“

“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.“

“Crumbl never disappoints! The cookies are always fresh, soft, and packed with flavor. I love the rotating weekly menu because there’s always something new to try. The staff is friendly, the store is clean, and the ordering process is quick and easy. Whether you’re treating yourself or bringing cookies to a gathering, Crumbl is always a hit. Highly recommend for anyone with a sweet tooth!“

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

“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!!“

“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!“

“First time having Turkish food, and will be back!!!!! Everything was so flavorful.“

“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!“

“They are so so awesome & need to go to get our favorite“

“Muy rica la Rosca de Reyes“

“the rolls are so good always taste fresh. the customer service is top notch!“

“Customer service & donuts are 10/10 ⭐️“

“todo en panaderia abarrotes y carniceria nos atienden mui bien“

“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.“

“The Asian server was super nice, all smiles, and accommodating! The food came in fast. Something that we seldom experience on the Southside.“

“I was able to order a gender reveal cake for the next day, and it was beautiful! And the price point was very, very good for a very good sized cake, I was surprised! The staff was very friendly and so quick! We cut into the cake the next day and this cake was sooooo good!! Super moist and very tasty!! Absolutely recommend as we had a really great experience!!“

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

“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!“

“Love going to the farmers market and getting a pie or 2. Never disappoint, think I've tried all of the different savory pies (yet to try to sweet ones). I'm a Brit so pie's are a taste of home, but the Aussie's have a much bigger pie culture compared to the UK. Love their sausage rolls too, best i've had outside of "Greggs" in the UK. Sadly they don't often have them at the farmers market anymore.“

“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!“

“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.“

“Had 2 desserts for our Christmas dinner. They were both absolutely amazing! Will definitely be purchasing more.“

“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 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“

“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!!“

“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!!!“

“Alyssa with The Sweetest Thing made our cutting cake for our October 2022 wedding, and she did an outstanding job! She was by far the easiest vendor to work with. She even included a little extra bakery treat with our order, along with helping me safely load the cake into my vehicle. She was great, and the naked cake we ordered was perfect!“

“Stopped in on a whim one morning because I was going to go to HyVee to get a loaf anyway but figured I'd try it out. And I was not disappointed! Even just the Honey Wheat bread is good, which is saying something. I bought a lemon poppyseed loaf I'm stoked to try out! Will be returning.“

“Stopped by at the farmers market today, great prices and delicious cookies!“

“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 ordered cookies for my daughter's wedding reception and the cookies were a hit! Thank you!“

“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!“

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