It's ok they do a lot of business I thought the bake goods were just ok. They have a variety of…read moreMexican food

You're in for a treat at Lara's Bakery. The combination of Hispanic bakery and grocery store has a…read morehuge variety of breads, pastries, and cookies, nicely displayed. The staff is super friendly. I would definitely recommend Lara's if you're looking for authentic Mexican food staples and treats.

Service was great and treats were delicious! Prices were very reasonable. Bummed we didn't find…read morethis place sooner before our out of state move.

Really yum got a champagne cake for my anniversary with just whipped topping and it was real good…read moreguys you should get if you can

My #1 go-to local bakery!…read more My family's favorite is the apple cinnamon swirl. There is NOTHING else out there like this loaf. We would typically buy this loaf (or two) during the Des Moines Farmer's Market. During COVID19 review: They are still open and operating! Shop is closed for patrons BUT they welcome on-phone orders. They also have their tent stand at the Micro Market downtown on Saturdays! Drive up is super simple to pick up your goodies! My visit today was absolutely wonderful. I placed my order for 3 loafs of apple cinnamon bread on the phone with Amy on Wednesday. She spent a little time with me on the phone and let me know they will be ready by Friday before 1:00pm. She even offered a phone call when they were done! Great service! I love their whole family! I talked to Steve every time I went out to the market. He gives exceptional customer service: EVERY.TIME. Amy was a delight on the phone. And today I met Frank who brought out my order as curbside. He was a hoot to chat with and he sold me on more bread for next week. I've been a loyal customer for 6 years now. You can also find their breads and products at Hyvee! Most (if not all) of their breads are dairy free/vegan. I have never bought something with animal product. I also just learned that Perkup Cafe buys their apple cinnamon bread JUST to make their famous apple French toast. HIGH FIVE for local biz's supporting other local biz's!!! I highly recommend Big Sky Bread. Place your bread order on the phone this season and go pick up! You won't be disappointed.

Big Sky Bread is the answer to healthy- I mean actually wholesome good bread. No preservatives!…read moreJust pick up a loaf and compare to what you normally buy. If you have issues with gluten you think or you told all this mumbo jumbo- change your food to whole. Another thing. I thought this would spoil in a couple days. Lasts me the whole week. Love it!!! My only wish would be more seeds through out the bread.

While visiting Urbandale this past weekend, I ate here twice during my visit. Each time it was…read moredelicious. I had the Chicken Shish Kebab plate one day and the mixed appetizers the next day. Both were super pleasing--- and I highly recommend.  Portions are very generous.  They even have American items on the menu, so there is truly something for everyone. I look forward to eating here again upon my next visit to Iowa. Everyone was super friendly and very attentive. A good, solid restaurant is hard to find these days.  Thank you for contributing to a wonderful weekend experience in Iowa.  Don't miss the bakery items. Very yummy!

I really like how spacious and fancy this place is inside, and I appreciate that it's one of the…read morefew halal Turkish restaurants in Iowa. I have pretty high standards when it comes to Turkish food though lol--I've had some of the best Turkish food in NY and in different cities throughout Turkey, so I definitely have a lot to compare it to. With that in mind, this place has been a bit hit or miss. There have been times when the food wasn't as fresh, was overly salted, and was overall pretty mid. But I've also had meals here where everything was really fresh, well-made, and genuinely good. I do really like the variety on their menu, especially because it goes beyond just BBQ and grilled meats. They have a good selection of other Turkish dishes, which I appreciate and makes me more likely to come back and try different things. Overall, I think it's a nice option to have in Iowa, and when they're on their game, the food is definitely worth trying.

Yes please! I don't know who put this place together but !…read more The staff 10/10 and I come every year and this is a must visit but this time they really WOWed me...one of the employees was having a birthday and the celebrated it right on the farm table with joy and love! It wasn't rehearsed it was a moment and it really put this place at a new level for me (also I realized it was "the crumb" Spanish not French ‍, ai had a laugh at myself) Food is sublime and the coffee is and well I don't have enough pockets for the sweets . See you next year

I've visited a few times while I was in town and the customer service is always fantastic. The food…read moreis great as well. Everything feels fresh and made with quality ingredients.

I don't know about Gemma down there but this cake was the BEST cake I've had in a long time. I came…read morein while my sister was ordering her wedding cake. There were lots of flavors and the owner had perfect mini cake portions (as well as regular sizes). I tried the mocha and the carrot cake and they were both delicious! So light and fresh with decadent flavor. It left me feeling satisfied but not heavy. It was not overly sweet which I enjoyed. The texture of the frosting was almost like whipped cream, yet it was still buttery and flavorful. Plus, he did such an amazing job making my sisters wedding cake vision come to life! Will come again!

Guy was rude... I understand it was a busy time but no. Went somewhere else. Crème, give them your…read morebusiness!

Stopped in to check this out after having a great lunch at the neighbor Noodle Zoo…read more Was a little disappointed that they don't have anything that is gluten free. The cupcakes are crazy fancy and look super rich. I did try a cake ball and it was okay. I am not sure if i am ready to upgrade to the whole cupcake yet. The staff was very kind.

Cupcake...yum. This place has a decent selection of cupcakes ready to choose from. About 16…read moreoptions. Plus another 20+ cake pops options. And about dozen pretzel stick options. This is the first cupcake place I've been to that has that many options for cupcakes, cake pops, and pretzel sticks. We bought a few of each type. Loved them all. Kids loved the pretzel sticks a lot. Definitely will come back in the future.

I and 4 friends went not realizing it was mostly take out. The staff was great and helped us bring…read morechairs over. It was great and amazing cinnamon rolls and Kolaches

A family-owned spot with delicious kolaches. They're extremely kind and willing to help make you…read morehappy in whatever way they are able. They even go out of their way to try and meet your kolache needs. Their shop was tidy and clean, with reasonable prices and happy workers.

Stop 2 of our daddy daughter afternoon. Dessert and coffee!…read more Tucked away in Valley West Mall is European Taste. This shop has been on my list for a while, but every time I seem to get to VWM is on Mondays. The only day European Taste is closed. That's my luck... Lol It's a small space with three two person tables if you choose to dine-in. Which we did... It's order and pay at the counter. The majority of the food items are handed to you upon ordering and they bring the drinks to your table when they are done being prepared. The menu board is easy to navigate and the desserts are showcased right up front in a glass refrigerated case. Straws, spoons, lids, etc. are at a station to your Left as you face the front counter. The owner (Alina) helped us today and you couldn't ask for better customer service! Very personable. I really enjoyed our conversation! She let me know most items are prepared fresh and a few of the specialty items come in through other local sources and/or a distributor. We ordered the following: 2x Tiramisu cake 1x Chocolate macaron 1x Double latte with vanilla syrup with oat milk (hot) 1x Blended chai; iced with vanilla syrup Everything was fantastic and I know I'm going to be back! My daughter is a Starbucks girl and she said the chai was sooo much better here... At almost half the price! Besides the tiramisu cake they offer a tiramisu cupcake... If you zoom in on the picture of the tiramisu cupcake you will note the included extra shot of espresso poised in the tube to be released into the pastry... I have to try that! Not a lot of businesses are thriving in Valley West Mall and I wish I'd made it here sooner. VWM doesn't have the food court of locally owned businesses that Merle Hay Mall has... Yet. But this place is worth the stop! It's literally a couple of storefronts inside the entrance by Blaze Pizza on the second level. Plenty of parking and easy to get to! Convenient to grab and go! If you haven't checked them out yet... Swing in and say hello! https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61559973381958 https://order.online/store/31914193?pickup=true...

We walked into European taste and were greeted immediately. The ambiance was relaxing with a cozy…read moreatmosphere, but unfortunately the seating is limited. Since it is located in the mall, you are able to sit elsewhere. We decided to try the Honey Cake, Lungo, and Iced Caramel Latte. The Honey Cake was deliciously elegant and not too sweet. This was my first time trying a Lungo and it was fabulous! You can get a single or double and it was overall somewhat small, but I loved the richness and creaminess of this espresso. My significant other enjoyed the iced caramel latte and drank it quicker than most places we have been! Overall, this is a solid place for European treats and great coffee!