My first impression of this shop was how tidy, welcoming, and clean it was! The staff immediately greeted me and told me to take my time picking something out (even though they were supposed to close in 5 minutes). I picked out an assortment of goodies, and they didn't disappoint. This place is a hidden gem!!
Betty H.
The best bakery in the area! Always fresh pastries, cookies, bread, and cakes. Great varieties.
Sophie B.
This place sucks. I've used them twice for custom cakes and they dropped the ball both times. Communication was chaotic and confusing. I was having to talk to multiple people and it was like playing a game of Telephone for the first cake. Second cake, the line work was so shaky and the design was splotchy. The letters for the "Happy Birthday" were different sizes and ran onto the border of the cake. I highly recommend seeking your baking needs elsewhere!!
James W.
Amazingly tasty food!!!!!!!YES. GO HERE if you want the best cakes and pies in Des Moines!!!!
Maggie F.
I stepped into the Bake Shoppe to get some sweet treats for a friend on a Friday afternoon. I was surprised to see there was a line, but there seemed to be a combination of people just getting a treat and others who were picking up pre-ordered its. This local business is not very visible but is definitely worth finding. They have traditional cakes and cupcakes, items for a tea party like petit fours and tea cookies; and ordinary items like cookies and whoopee pies. Because it was late in the day, the variety wasn't the best, but she offered to make up more of the mini cheese cakes because they only had blueberry left. Support local by stopping into this yummy shop.
Rick H.
The Bake Shoppe, like many operations these days, is running into staffing issues. Or at least so it would seem. Snafu's in the kitchen, delayed start on opening ("Come back in an hour. We'll be ready then."), etc. The item that keeps us coming back is the Italian Cream cupcake. Consistently flavorful and not too dry. Really the best of this variety in town. Other items are good, but not as stand out. The Shoppe will take phone orders, makes sheet cakes, and other items if you want to plan ahead for an event.I will continue to stop in, and anticipate some of the issues of the day will be resolved by then.Things to know:* I hate to bother folks by calling the store, but so far it would have been worthwhile for me to have taken a minute of their time to confirm hours and availability. You might feel the same way.* The Shoppe is located in Windsor Heights. The speed limit is actively enforced.
Tracy L.
Buyer beware. First, the person boxing the pastries coughed twice into the box of pastries we purchased. Of course she was not wearing a mask. We should have said "no thanks" at that juncture. Second, the sign indicated pastries were $3.00 each or $34 for a dozen. When the bill came it was $40.00 for the dozen pastries. When we inquired into the difference we showed her the sign and she made some kind of comment that she could understand where we might think the cost was $34. Evidently the $34/dozen is only if you get a dozen of the same type of pastries and not a combination.Now we are even debating if we should serve the pastries since she coughed into the box. We won't be going back.
Nicole L.
Walked in to grab some pastries and there was a lot of options! The staff was very friendly and the store was clean and tidy and has an old fashioned feel to it. I bought 8 pastries for $21 total and all of them were really tasty. The frosting/cream they use is rich but has a slight almond taste. I will be going back for sure!
Dolores B.
Love their champagne cake and other pastries. It's a delicious treat to stop there. Thumbs up.
J.J. Beattie
Best customer service ever!! They went above and beyond to help make my son's birthday a success. They were kind enough to take my order with little notice on a busy day, answer messages late at night( after a mishap with a hungry dog) AND THEN turn around an remake the cookies to pick up the next morning without accepting another payment. Seriously the best!! Can't recommend them enough! Thanks so much!! And.....Of course the cookies were delicious as usual!!
They are dry. The lemon cookies not much lemon Cho choc chip dry Choc chip are dry n thick too much flour tasting choc chips were good was only thing McDonalds has much better choc chip cookies, especially warm. Yum Their oatmeal were good too. Cookies only thing I buy there only thing!!
Zach S.
We ordered a champagne cake for my sister's birthday and it looks excellent. They have very delicious pastry items and baked goods. Thanks to the folks who work there my sister's going to be very pleased with this cake.
Toni Semler-Burleson
Great experience with Eileen’s cookies! They made me a small cookie for when I passed my BCBA exam and then today my son’s baseball cookie! They both were amazing flavor and beautiful design. It’s amazing that they made both our special days very memorable!
Megan W.
Really cute bakery that I was happy to find after having a wonderful lunch up the road. It was exactly what I was looking for: a variety of sweets that looked so tastey that I didn't know what to get! There were cookies, bars, breads, and cakes all there to tempt me. The staff were so nice and helpful and I enjoyed talking to them. I got a delicious cookie and a can't-miss cranberry orange bread.
Gb G.
I ordered an assortment of cupcakes. They were not particularly good or bad. They tasted like box mixes. I prefer bakeries that make their own batter. Not sure I will give them another try.
My first impression of this shop was how tidy, welcoming, and clean it was! The staff immediately greeted me and told me to take my time picking something out (even though they were supposed to close in 5 minutes). I picked out an assortment of goodies, and they didn't disappoint. This place is a hidden gem!!
The best bakery in the area! Always fresh pastries, cookies, bread, and cakes. Great varieties.
This place sucks. I've used them twice for custom cakes and they dropped the ball both times. Communication was chaotic and confusing. I was having to talk to multiple people and it was like playing a game of Telephone for the first cake. Second cake, the line work was so shaky and the design was splotchy. The letters for the "Happy Birthday" were different sizes and ran onto the border of the cake. I highly recommend seeking your baking needs elsewhere!!
Amazingly tasty food!!!!!!!YES. GO HERE if you want the best cakes and pies in Des Moines!!!!
I stepped into the Bake Shoppe to get some sweet treats for a friend on a Friday afternoon. I was surprised to see there was a line, but there seemed to be a combination of people just getting a treat and others who were picking up pre-ordered its. This local business is not very visible but is definitely worth finding. They have traditional cakes and cupcakes, items for a tea party like petit fours and tea cookies; and ordinary items like cookies and whoopee pies. Because it was late in the day, the variety wasn't the best, but she offered to make up more of the mini cheese cakes because they only had blueberry left. Support local by stopping into this yummy shop.
The Bake Shoppe, like many operations these days, is running into staffing issues. Or at least so it would seem. Snafu's in the kitchen, delayed start on opening ("Come back in an hour. We'll be ready then."), etc. The item that keeps us coming back is the Italian Cream cupcake. Consistently flavorful and not too dry. Really the best of this variety in town. Other items are good, but not as stand out. The Shoppe will take phone orders, makes sheet cakes, and other items if you want to plan ahead for an event.I will continue to stop in, and anticipate some of the issues of the day will be resolved by then.Things to know:* I hate to bother folks by calling the store, but so far it would have been worthwhile for me to have taken a minute of their time to confirm hours and availability. You might feel the same way.* The Shoppe is located in Windsor Heights. The speed limit is actively enforced.
Buyer beware. First, the person boxing the pastries coughed twice into the box of pastries we purchased. Of course she was not wearing a mask. We should have said "no thanks" at that juncture. Second, the sign indicated pastries were $3.00 each or $34 for a dozen. When the bill came it was $40.00 for the dozen pastries. When we inquired into the difference we showed her the sign and she made some kind of comment that she could understand where we might think the cost was $34. Evidently the $34/dozen is only if you get a dozen of the same type of pastries and not a combination.Now we are even debating if we should serve the pastries since she coughed into the box. We won't be going back.
Walked in to grab some pastries and there was a lot of options! The staff was very friendly and the store was clean and tidy and has an old fashioned feel to it. I bought 8 pastries for $21 total and all of them were really tasty. The frosting/cream they use is rich but has a slight almond taste. I will be going back for sure!
Love their champagne cake and other pastries. It's a delicious treat to stop there. Thumbs up.
Best customer service ever!! They went above and beyond to help make my son's birthday a success. They were kind enough to take my order with little notice on a busy day, answer messages late at night( after a mishap with a hungry dog) AND THEN turn around an remake the cookies to pick up the next morning without accepting another payment. Seriously the best!! Can't recommend them enough! Thanks so much!! And.....Of course the cookies were delicious as usual!!
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They are dry. The lemon cookies not much lemon Cho choc chip dry Choc chip are dry n thick too much flour tasting choc chips were good was only thing McDonalds has much better choc chip cookies, especially warm. Yum Their oatmeal were good too. Cookies only thing I buy there only thing!!
We ordered a champagne cake for my sister's birthday and it looks excellent. They have very delicious pastry items and baked goods. Thanks to the folks who work there my sister's going to be very pleased with this cake.
Great experience with Eileen’s cookies! They made me a small cookie for when I passed my BCBA exam and then today my son’s baseball cookie! They both were amazing flavor and beautiful design. It’s amazing that they made both our special days very memorable!
Really cute bakery that I was happy to find after having a wonderful lunch up the road. It was exactly what I was looking for: a variety of sweets that looked so tastey that I didn't know what to get! There were cookies, bars, breads, and cakes all there to tempt me. The staff were so nice and helpful and I enjoyed talking to them. I got a delicious cookie and a can't-miss cranberry orange bread.
I ordered an assortment of cupcakes. They were not particularly good or bad. They tasted like box mixes. I prefer bakeries that make their own batter. Not sure I will give them another try.