Margie did an amazing job on our safari themed baby shower cake! When I was shopping around for quotes she was the most responsive as well as the most affordable. I showed her 3 cakes for inspo and she very honestly told me what she could and couldn't do. She was able to replicate one of the cakes I liked on Pinterest with a few tweaks here and there for a customized touch. Our mom and dad to be absolutely loved the design and everyone loved the cake. It wasn't a dry brick like some of these custom cakes tend to be. Everything from obtaining a quote, to designing, to ordering, to delivery (yes she also delivers) was so easy. I couldn't be happier and will probably be ordering from her again for future custom cake needs. My only wish is that there were some more filling options but she has all the classic flavors that pretty much everyone knows and loves. read more

Blue Vanilla Bakery & Catering - Two tier baby shower cake $295. Quality and the best quote we got from just about every custom cake shop within 20 miles. - Caterers Near Me

Love all the cakes and cupcakes that I have ever ordered from her. Beautiful designs and quick to respond. Highly recommend read more

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Margie was amazing. She was very easy to work with, and she produced a cake on short notice that blew everyone away; not only in style and design, but in flavor. Everyone at the party kept asking how a cake that looked that good could taste so delicious, and wanted to know the name of the place i got it from. Blue Vanilla Bakery and Margie will not let you down. read more

Blue Vanilla Bakery & Catering - My sons 6th birthday cake, Smash Brothers / Mario / Pokemon themed! - Caterers Near Me

Margie was able to fulfill my cake request with exactly what I was looking for. I placed my cake order 28 days in advance and she was able to deliver right on time for the date needed. Margie is very professional and communicated with me in a timely manner answer all questions I had. If you are considering Blue Vanilla Bakery & Catering I highly recommend it! See photos read more

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This is the first time but not the last time that we will use Blue Vanilla Bakery! Initially the bakery was booked for our date, but when they got a cancellation they called us back and we were happy to order with them. The design was beautiful and the cake was DELICIOUS! The entire party loved the cake. We will be using this bakery again in the near future. They even deliver and have awesome customer service! read more

Blue Vanilla Bakery & Catering - Strawberry cake with butter cream frosting. Delicious! - Caterers Near Me

I ordered a custom cake for my son's first birthday and they did a wonderful job. The cake was not only beautiful but also delicious! They are very quick in responding to messages and have wonderful customer service! I highly recommend them. read more

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Don't understand all the 5 Star Reviews. I went here twice - hoping that the first visit was just a fluke. If you aren't a regular - they really don't care about helping you (there was a review that's now deleted that stated the same thing). I realize your regulars are your bread and butter but you could be a little nicer to those that aren't - I saw this both times I was here! So service gets 1 star.... The pecan sticky roll and the orange roll were good (not fantastic) and they were a bit overpriced for the size. They did have a really small selection both times I was there which was early in the morning (the cases looked like they should look at the end of the day when everything is picked over). Will I be back? If I'm in the neighborhood and have to have an orange roll. read more

I had a catered lunch party for my Mom's 80th birthday party and had Blue Vanilla do the lunch and birthday cake. Margie was very easy to work with and made the entire process very easy on me. She showed up on time to deliver, she was very flexible about coming back to pick up dishes, and was just generally a delight to work with. I would definitley recommend Blue Vanilla and will be using them again. read more

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My girls and I stopped in on a whim after looking on Yelp for a bakery near us at the time. They were getting ready to close early due to a street fair, but were very friendly and patient while my girls changed their mind a few times on what they wanted. We settled on a Raspberry Oat Bar, an Eclair and a Chocolate Chip Cookie. All three were delicious! Four stars based on their bakery desserts in the afternoon. Still fresh and delicious. They have a full breakfast and lunch menu that I plan to try out later. I'll update my review after I go back. read more

Blue Vanilla Bakery & Catering - Delicious (and sorry partially eaten) Raspberry Oat Bar. - Caterers Near Me

We had a jungle themed birthday party for my daughters 2nd birthday - her cake for the party was so delicious and so adorable! I received so many compliments from guests. They were great and so easy to work with, I would wholeheartedly recommend Blue Vanilla Bakery and will definitely use them again!! read more

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THE BEST IN WASHINGTON BY FAR!! If you want the best home made pastries, soups, sandwiches and coffee than stop reading this and go to Blue Vanilla. Owned by a mother and daughter, you can taste the love and joy in their products. If your life sucks its probably because you have never been here, if you life is wonderful than its probably because you are my friend and because you have eaten here. Do you have a dog? Than you should still come, they have a homemade doggie treat section. It is so good even the doggie treats are yummy for human consumption. Stop in here for breakfast, lunch, dinner, snack, etc. Breads, pastries, sandwiches, soups, drinks, everything for a perfect day. Carriers of Cafe Darte! FTW!! I knew a guy who was down and out, did not know where he was going in life. He ate at Blue Vanilla and now he is one of the top executives of Microsoft..... Well not really but its possible :) read more

I am here with an update on this fabulous little spot. My regular order is a double short latte (which is the best latte I've ever gotten - anywhere) and a pastry that I share with my 14-month old daughter. But here is a full list of everything I've had here: -Coffee: Amazing, not bitter, bold, smooth and handled with care by Ashley -Pastries: Pumpkin loaf, pumpkin scone, red velvet cupcake, raspberry cream cheese morning bun -Breads: Herb baguette, plain baguette -Sandwiches: Muffaletta, Italian Grinder Every single thing I've had here has exceeded my expectations. With food like this, I would still come here even if the employees spit in my face whenever I tried to order. Today was what prompted me to update my review. Ashley had my coffee ready as I walked in the door because she saw me tying up my dog outside. I ordered my items and basked in the delicious, homemade goodness. My daughter, Norah, ate almost all of the raspberry cream cheese morning bun, that little stinker. I got two baguettes (one herb, one plain) to take home. The herb baguette is the best baguette I've ever had! I wish I could just live inside Blue Vanilla. read more

I have been here a few times now and every time the service has been great and the food has been even better. This is what I have ordered so far: (definitely some things I still can't wait to try) - Raspberry Cream cheese morning bun (muffin) (favorite) - Cinnamon roll - Smores dessert - Raspberry bar - Coconut cupcake with almond cream cheese frosting (favorite) - Chocolate cupcake with Salted caramel frosting (favorite) - Turkey, Cream Cheese, and Lingonberry sandwich (favorite) - Potato leek soup - White caramel mocha The pastries and baked goods here are extremely tasty and the atmosphere is cozy. Almost every time I have been here the place was packed with people so I have taken that as an indication of how many people enjoy coming to this place. This place is located off of Marine Drive but it is not right on Marine Drive. It is on the backside of a building located on Marine Drive. read more

Fantastic! The ladies of Blue Vanilla Bakery, Margie & Ashley, are as passionate about creating great food as most of us are about enjoying it. On my latest visit, I tried the chocolate-covered, cream-filled eclair. Wow! Good thing I walked in just before closing or I would have gone back for the rest in the case! Whether you're craving a breakfast sweet or a fresh, handmade lunch, BVB will satisfy you. Add a superbly made cappuccino or latte and you have the perfect meal! read more

Blue Vanilla made my daughter's 1st birthday cake a memorable one! Our overall experience was great. We got a 2-tiered cake and a smash cake. Our guests raved about the lemon cake. The owner is friendly and pleasant. I asked for them to deliver the cake since I was not confident in our ability to not damage the cake on the way to our venue. I was pleasantly surprised to see the owner hand delivering the cake, and loaning us cake stands at no extra charge. We've had other cupcake flavors and brunch as well. But I must say their lemon cake, french toasts and Eggs Benedict are worth the trip. I must say I miss going there because their hours are limited. Wish they were open again on Saturdays. read more

This is a quaint little spot in Des Moines, kinda hidden but definitely worth seeking out... Awesome Raspberry cheesecake. I ordered one for my sisters graduation, what a hit! read more

I saw the sign for Blue Vanilla when I was pulling out of B&E meats. I had no idea that the shop was even there (they opened up in September 2010) The shop is in the back of the "Butler Bar & Grill". It's not super noticeable from the main street, but they do have a sandwich board out and a sign on the side of the building. I am sure that won't be a problem for long, I am sure that in no time there will be a line that wraps around the block, of people waiting to sample their deliciousness. The shop is clean and simple which is perfect. Their are several tables in this little shop and yet it still feels open and uncluttered. Perfect place to take my girlfriends for lunch or stop in for hot cocoa's with my kiddo's. I ordered the pumpkin loaf w/ cream cheese frosting for myself, an orange cranberry scone for my mother, and a red velvet cupcake for the kiddo. I took one bite of my pumpkin bread and knew that there was no way the other goodies would make it home for intact (I live exactly 1 mile away). The pumpkin loaf was moist and so flavorful, the cream cheese frosting is AMAZING! The red velvet cupcake was beautiful, it was piled with... you guessed it, heavenly cream cheese frosting. The orange cranberry scone, what can I say about it but, Yummy! Each of my items where right around $2.00 and where good sized. I know that they serve daily soup and sandwiches and I believe that are about $7.50 for a 1/2 sandwich and a cup of soup. They also serve coffee, I am not a huge coffee drinker so I didn't look at the prices (yes, there are a few of us Seatteites who don't do coffee) I think my only complaint is that they aren't open 24 hours a day. read more

Went back to this place for lunch and it is still fantastic. They were doing pulled hawaiian pork sandwiches and mulligatawny soup. Both were fantastic. The sandwich had so much flavor and the meat was very tender and juicy. The roll was soft and flavorful. For an added treat, they put a slice of pineapple on the sandwich. The soup was amazing. The flavors were bold but not over powering. There was really nice amount of chicken for the portion I ordered and it was served over rice which made for filling meal. Again, the cupcakes we ordered were delicious! read more

This is my first time ordering a birthday cake. The owner did a very good job making a unicorn cake for my daughter. Thanks!

My favorites are: 1. Coconut/Coconut Almond Cream Cheese 2. Red Velvet Cup Cakes 3. Eclair 4. Chai Tea and earl gray latte with honey 5. Any of their pies (their pie crust is amazing!) This place is the best in the area. They use high quality ingredients in everything and you can definitely taste it in their food. I'm so happy that we now have a place like this in Des Moines! read more

I recently ordered a Boston Creme Pie for my wife's birthday. I waited a bit late and reached out through Instagram. The cake was not your typical Boston Creme. It was FANTASTIC and my wife LOVES it. Will continue supporting our local companies..... read more

Where to begin? This place is pure heaven! The food pairings were perfect. The plates are small plates.. we thought we were going to be hungry when we left, but it was the exact right amount. We ordered the asparagus wrapped in prosciutto with a soft boiled egg & parmesan, frisee salad with nectarine, almonds, feta, and honey mustard dressing. Later, added beef and blue sliders with fries. Wow! The food was 5 star dining quality. I highly recommend! read more

I love their raspberry morning muffin. It is unlike any other pastry I've had... I think part of the secret might be high quality sour cream... but really I think it's made of magic. Many other good things there too! I could go for a slightly warmer space, but the food is the point, and it's amazing. Go there! But do not take the last raspberry muffin... it's mine. :-) read more

Wanted to meet a friend at a cafe near her place. Found Blue Vanilla on yelp :) decided to meet at noon for lunch and coffee before work. It was just us this last Tuesday. We ordered lunch and waited for the bakery to get their fresh cupcakes and eclairs finished. Yummy eclairs! Got the tuna melt it was good but nothing spectacular. The cafe is a decent size, didn't check if they have wifi. Parking on the street was plentiful and there are 2 or 3 spots in front of the cafe. It might be tough to find because you can't see the place from the street. Just turn where your gps tells you, even if you don't see the place. Right when you turn look for the green sign. The cafe is in the back. The cafe closed early the day we went. Was supposed to stay open until 3pm but they closed at 1. The staff wasn't in a hurry to push us out though, they didn't even tell us. We noticed when we left at 130pm and saw the sign they placed on the door. read more

I've stopped by a few times here on a Saturday morning for some breakfast before stopping by the farmers market. It's a very small cafe and parking can be hard to find. Saturday mornings are quite busy and some of their baked goods can sell out. I LOVE their orange rolls - so so delicious! And they make very good espresso drinks. I also recommend their French toast if you're dining in. It can get quite busy and full in the mornings on Saturdays, and when they're packed, their service tends to be a bit on the slow side, but I'm not in a hurry on a weekend, so it's not a big deal to me, however the last time I was there, an older couple were being a little snarky and complaining about how long it was taking for their food (wait time for food was a little over 30 mins that day). Like any restaurant, there's going to be days where they are shortstaffed and really busy and it may take a little while to get food out, but the food quality was awesome, so I'm not letting the wait time get in the way of this review. If you love baked goods, awesomely prepared coffee give this little place a shot! read more

Margie made us the cutest "Breakfast at Tiffany's" themed cake for a bridal shower. The cake turned out perfect and it tasted amazing! It turned out exactly how we imagined it. Would definitely use her again! read more

Blue Vanilla Bakery & Catering - Margie created a beautiful Tiffany's box inspired cake for our "Breakfast at Tiffany's" themed bridal shower and everyone loved it! - Caterers Near Me

I was just told by the owner why I had an odd experience at Blue Vanilla the day my coworker and I came for a visit. I had no idea what was going on and what happened was completely understandable. The food was not only memorable, it was wonderful. The upshot is that they care deeply about the customer experience here and I heartily recommend giving them a try if you happen to be in the area around the airport. It's worth the extra miles to Des Moines where great food is a rarity and to be appreciated when found. A real gem! I'm removing my original review so I'm just pasting in my impression of our brunch: " The space this place occupies is very pleasant. It's not facing busy Marina View Drive and they've made a nice naturally lit space with a home kitchen feel to it. The pastry cases show off cookies, cupcakes, bread and pastries. They looked good but we were hungry! They brought the food pretty quickly. Julie's sandwich was perfectly browned and the tuna blend in it looked light and fluffy. She later wrote me and said it was the best tuna melt she's ever had. I asked ahead of time if the turkey sandwich had mayo in it. The girl said it had just what it said on the board: turkey, lingonberry spread and cream cheese with lettuce. I could swear it had mayo on it, but I enjoyed it very much anyway. The bread was so moist yet light with a great chew on the crust. I brought half of it home to my boyfriend who also declared the sandwich excellent. The sandwiches were great and we'll come back." read more

Super cute place, really nice staff. I had eggs, toast and sausage. The eggs were over easy, not over medium as I ordered. The sausage was a little pink in the middle which made me nervous so I didn't eat much of it. The rustic bread was yummy and the strawberry jam on the table is divine. I tasted the raspberry bar, also super good. I'd go back but next time will send the food back if I'm not happy with it. I was in a hurry so I didn't when my too runny eggs and pink sausage came out. read more

Margie and her daughter were the absolute best! The wedding cake they made for me was so beautiful. I also had ordered several dozen cupcakes to which they made me purple velvet (instead of red velvet) to match the color theme of my wedding. Both the cake and the cupcakes were so delicious. They made exactly what I ordered and wanted. Love these guys and the food they bake!! read more

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Update - they now have redskins for breakfast, and they are tasty! Vegetarians can now do eggs + potatoes (and toast if desired, but I'd rather split a raspberry cream cheese muffin with the hubs because, well, duh) or French toast/Swedish pancakes. Options are good. However, with opening at 9am Saturdays and still closed on Sundays, it's hard to weekend brekkie here very often for those of who can't make it in during the week. read more

Excellent!!! Our Mickey themed birthday cake was awesome. Extremely delicious and super cute. I would definitely suggest using blue vanilla for all and any cakes! read more

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Wow! This was the second time and I've used Blue Vanilla for a birthday cake. I had several compliments on how fresh and yummy it was. Margie was very accommodating as this was last minute notice. She delivered it with a smile and we will definitely order from her again. read more

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The orange-almond french toast here is the best french toast I've ever had. Eggs benny was great, too. The ladies behind the counter were friendly. Didn't care much for the coffee, but then, I'm not a fan of Caffe D'arte. read more

Found this little gem on a recent vacation. I made the mistake of ordering yogurt instead of just pastry. It was not great - super sweet and mild. However, I did rectify this issue by having a raspberry oatmeal bar - Fantastic! Coffee was good, service was great. It looks like they have some serious treats as well - Yum! read more

I LOVE BLUE VANILLA! I work in an office next door and I walk over almost every morning for coffee and breakfast and sometimes in the afternoon for a treat. Everything I have tried was amazing. Quiche with flakey crust, pecan sticky buns with crunchy carmel drizzle, s'more bar, chocolate cupcake with espresso buttercream...do I really need to say more. Then of course there is the toasted marshmallow latte, it is great hot and even better iced. Oh and try the breakfast sandwich on one of their home made croissants...FABULOUS. read more

We love this place! We live in Des Moines and frequent this place for either lunch or just a coffee and treat. We love the relaxing enviroment and friendly staff. My favorite is the homemade soups and grilled cheese. A must go! read more

Well, I have lived in Des Moines for over 30 years and seen lots of restaurants and coffee shops move in and then close a year or two later... But, I think we've finally got a keeper here! I, skeptically did not try this restaurant until finally I went there and got sandwiches for my friend and I. I was unsure of what to order so the nice lady at the counter offered that I should try the muffaletta. I not thinking I would like it discussed options, then said who am I to change your recipe, make it the way you would normally make it! OH MY I WANT TO SAY THAT THIS IS THE BEST SANDWICH THAT I HAVE EVER HAD!!!! So, I went back on Saturday and found that they don't make lunch on Saturday. Then Monday was a holiday and it was closed so on Wednesday I finally got another. Will be back soon for more!!! Thank you! read more

Yum! raspberry cheesecake is to die for...Bought for a celebration and want disappointed.

This is hands down the BEST bakery ever. Beautiful location too. Great Mother Daughter team and just the best bakery items! I love the orange rolls! Everything has the tast of real home made bakery goods, not the mass produced taste you get at big chains. The dog treats are great too according to my dogs:) read more

Blue Vanilla Bakery made our brunch wedding a hit! We needed a big order of Quiche on a Sunday morning along with lemon bars for dessert. The Quiches were beautiful, so appetizing to look at-and even better to eat. Our guests had nothing but complements abou the flakey crust and delicious Quiche Lorraine, Ham Havarti, Broccoli Cheddar fillings. The Lemon Bars were wonderfully tart and sweet and the perfect size. Working with Margie is a breeze. She is knowlegable, professional and friendly. Blue Vanilla Bakery gets our highest recommendation! read more