A bit hard to find if you aren't familiar with Willowbrook Mall. Just go inside and walk to the…read moreend of the hallway OR go through the shoe store into the mall and turn right. Cupcakes are delicious and reasonable priced. Be sure to get there early in the day to have more of a choice - they go fast. Plan to go here whenever I'm in Mason City.

This cupcake shop inhabits a space in Willowbrook Mall on the end near the entrance by Pies & More…read more There's a great selection of cupcakes and a number of holiday themed (Halloween in our case) options. The unique flavors will delight any cupcake lover. We sampled vanilla, chocolate, and lemon varieties. The chocolate was the hands-down favorite. It was moister and had a richer taste than the other choices. Each cupcake has an ample dollop of frosting on top. The frosting was sweet enough without being cloying. If you are in the mood for a cupcake (or two) this is a good choice.

The food was absolutely delicious and the renovation decor is a big labor of love! Counter service…read morewas fast, and the open kitchen was fun to see all the prep work. The decor is nostalgic and fits the exposed brick perfectly. We would love to have this bakery in our hometown where I could shop for bread, pastries weekly. Highly recommend!

Stopped in expecting a simple coffee and pastry, got a side of unsolicited political opinions…read moreinstead. Not really what I go out for. The vibe was weird, and it made the whole experience kind of uncomfortable. Probably won't be back.

Ordered pickup for our donut fix. Still delicious. They are making it easy to order online, pull…read moreup, and have your donuts brought out during the pandemic. The wedding cake raspberry Bismarck's are a favorite. If you like a little fruit with your donut, this is a great choice. Light and airy and sweet enough to satisfy. If you are looking for some special donuts, order a pickup.

Bomb donuts. Tons of flavors. Almost missed out because they were almost sold out.... But worth…read moreevery penny. Friendly people with donuts that make you drool the second you walk in the door.

She did my wedding cake. It was delicious and my family couldn't believe how moist it was!read more

From the owner: Specializing in elegant, custom-designed cakes.read more

Damn delicious baked goods and very friendly staff. Definitely a go-to option any time of the day!…read more/ ¡Son riquísimos los panes y postres de esta pequeña panadería y los que la trabajan son sumamente amables! Sin duda es una perfecta opción para cuando se te pegue el antojo a cualquier hora del día. :D

Delicious flaky cinnamony goodness!! Did not try the breads, but they smelled wonderful.read more

Van Hemert's Dutch Oven Bakery is a family-owned, full-line scratch bakery since 1983. This is a…read moregood check-off for visitors. We visited on a Friday afternoon around 2 pm and I was glad some of the baked goods were still available. I quickly picked up a few items: Dutch letters, almond horns, almond tarts, and blueberry filled Dutch windmills. The first three items have a strong but not overpowering almond flavor. I especially liked the almond horns which had a crunch but chewy and buttery texture. I also really liked the windmills and wished I had ordered the raspberry ones as well. It was buttery and flakey with just the right about of blueberry cream cheese filling.

Absolute hidden gem in Ames. Of course the bakery is great. You can even get day old bread at a…read moresteep discount. The true discovery is that they serve an excellent lunch. Sandwiches, soups and salads. We had the Reuben and a bowl of chicken wild rice soup. They even split it for us as we shared! The coffee looked great too - lots of people carrying out. Donuts, Dutch letters and other sweets were also plentiful- we got some to take home. Will go back for sure! Very quaint and local.

Voted as the best cupcakes in The First Annual 2016 Cupcake Throwdown sponsored by The North Iowa…read moreSocial Media Breakfast Club! They were great!!

From the owner: Gourmet Cupcakesread more