Full disclosure: my youngest daughter's name is Casey. So, when I saw there was a town named Casey,…read moreIowa, I had to stop and see what it was all about. I'm happy to report that she'd be proud of her namesake town, especially Casey's Creamery. From the outside, I initially wondered if it was more of a decorative storefront than a working ice cream shop. The moment I stepped inside, I realized it was the real deal. What makes Casey's Creamery stand out is its small-batch approach to ice cream, with creative flavors that make it worth taking your time to decide. I was also pleasantly surprised to find they serve donut holes--a fun addition that pairs perfectly with a scoop of ice cream. Whether you're making a road trip across Iowa or simply passing through central Iowa, Casey's Creamery is a sweet place to take a break, cool off, and enjoy a treat. It's a charming hometown shop that's well worth the stop.

Another successful visit and ice cream session! The folks here are super and pleasantly offer…read moresamples as needed. Such a cute, clean, fun little shop that everyone must see. Only a short distance north of I-80, it's a great place to stop and stretch your legs on the way between the way to Omaha! Shakes, malts, cones and cups - Oh my! Visit the friendly team in Casey!!

All the food from this shop is very good! The employees are very kind and knowledgeable. Highly,…read morerecommend shopping here.

A hidden gem in the Waukee area! Who would have known to find Old Station Craft Meats if it wasn't…read morefor great advertising this Christmas. Visited on a Friday afternoon and it was just in time for a snow storm. Stocked up on some meats and some Christmas treats as gifts. Everyone was helpful and knowledgeable of all that we wanted. Great shop with so many options for all sorts of meat. Even some baked goods were sold there. We needed finding out we were helped by the owner and felt it was a great visit. Spent $70.xx for our goods. Will be back for sure

My parents had been RAVING about their meat shop, so when I was home for the holidays I knew I had…read moreto go in and see what the buzz was about! My parents love getting local meat here, gifting specialty steak cuts for special occasions, and are obsessed with their brisket dip (as am I). We went in over the holidays to pick up a steak gift bundle, snack gift bundle (with cheeses, meats, and other goodies like sauces and pretzels). It was fun to shop the store: fridges and freezers full of cheese and curds, salamis, soups, dips, cuts of meat to take home. They also have a deli counter of fresh local meat for purchase - talk about shopping local! They also carry fun sauces and seasonings for meat - some local, some not. You can also pick up local dairy products here like ice cream and ice cream cakes. I love that they offer gift packages and bundles. Delicious meats and products and it feels great to shop local here!

This is a must stop if you're cruising through Guthrie Center on hwy 44. It's a great place for…read morepicking up food for a large crowd or snacks for road tripping. Lots of variety and a credit for cash usage.

EVENT/CUSTOM CAKE REVIEW:…read more We love Crafty's and their incredible gluten free baked goods so knew we wanted to hire them for a custom cake and cupcakes for our event! A few months prior we came by to do a cake tasting and decide on flavors every single thing was unreal it was so hard to pick! We opted for: - almond cake with buttercream frosting - chocolate cake with Bailey's Irish cream frosting - spice cake with cream cheese frosting - lemon cake with lemon cream cheese frosting I can't say enough about the quality of these cakes - nobody could believe they were gluten free!! The frosting and cakes held up outside as we served them and everyone loved each one. It was impossible to pick a favorite!

Great service, friendly staff and wonderful assortment of backed goods with many coffee, tea, and…read moreother drink selections. Especially love the Toast App to order ahead!

This business has been around for 101 years. The 6th and 7th generation is currently there making…read morechocolate, providing amazing samples and providing the history of the area. You can taste the love in every bite. It's a must stop location. Service was amazing. The room is small, so only a few people in at a time. Not far off of I-80 path.

Great chocolate! My mother bought a box of chocolate coconut bites - and they were delicious! Great…read moreservice and she was very knowledgeable about her chocolate too. Cute little shop, so happy it was open on our drive by to Des Moines from Omaha!

I am from CA and I have been looking for a donut shop like we have in CA and FINALLY there is one…read moreand RIGHT IN MY TOWN!!! This place is definitely packed on the weekend morning so go early. But the coffee is made fresh. They have the basic donuts, classic, and crazy with cereal. They have breakfast sandwhiches, boba and milk tea. Everyone is super friendly and fast. There is no seating inside to sit and enjoy your donut there but I always take my on the go. This is definitely a weekly visit for me now!

Hello my rating is honest and truthful I'd give this place 2.5 out of 5 because of the following 1…read moreAmerican girl don't know how to pronounce sprite that's not what set me off tho 2 MY APPLE FRIDDER IS BURNTTTTTTTT 3 I asked for cinnamon sugar twist not a glazed cinnamon twist. The only good think out of this place was their boba tea that shiii good AF! (ps yall haters would say it's not burnt)

Stopped here over the weekend and it is such a sweet spot. It is a coffee shop/boutique crossover…read morefeaturing specialty drinks (coffee & energy drinks), local bakery treats, baby items, home decor, clothing, etc. It was packed but the staff were very welcoming, kind, and helpful. It did take quite awhile but I was in no rush and had no issue waiting; it seemed like they weren't expecting a rush so I'm glad they were busy with business! The specialty drinks were fun and tasted great. Definitely on the sweeter side if you're into that kind of thing. Our two drinks were $13 (they didn't ask what size I wanted but they were huge!). They also have a punch card club, buy 9 get the 10th free, so picked one of those up as well.

A darling little boutique on Main Street Panora!…read more I love shopping here when I'm back home during the summer and holiday season. They do a great job of rotating their products to pair with the season and current trends. What you'll find inside: - Mini cafe so you can sip coffee while you shop - Floral stand for bouquets - Sections for women's clothes, baby items, decor/lake themed items, and house decor - Basement that tends to rotate based on themes - it was Christmas decor and trinkets during the holidays! Expect boutique prices here but there are some awesome finds for gifts, lake souvenirs, and decor. I've purchased baby gifts, Christmas decor, and some lake-related swag here. The staff are very friendly and fun!