humble donuts? more like pretentious donuts. I had an overall awful experience with their customer…read moreservice. the man running the company was sarcastic and something as I can only describe as white rich man funny. They open at ten, but the hours weren't posted clearly and the interaction with the guy behind the counter was awful. I would never run my business in this fashion. Also what bakery place doesn't open until 10? Not a good business model in the slightest. Lots of things we could improve on humble. I'm insanely disappointed

Super bummed out about this place. We wanted donuts not from a gas station, so we checked this…read moreplace out on our way out of town for the day. Super loud door chime when we came in, but literally no one was there. This place also housed a yogurt business, orange leaf. All of the yogurt fixings were clean and prepped and ready but looking at the donut fixings, it was messy and empty. We called out "hello" loudly and several times, but no answer. We could hear people talking in the back though. There was a space heater on behind the counter and someone's purse sitting on the back counter, so I know at least someone was there. We knocked on the counter and still nothing. So we left. No donuts for us!

Paula and her team at Bricktown Bakery are incredible. You can feel the passion in everything they…read moredo, and it shows in every bite. Whether it's their fresh‑baked pastries or their delicious lunch offerings, everything is prepared with care and tastes fantastic.

Went for the first time yesterday and had a great experience. The staff was kind and the donuts…read morewere AMAZING! Can't wait to go back soon!

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.

We were craving an apple fritter and decided to have some delivered, along with a few other…read morepastries. While the apple fritter is the best we've ever had, the others left much to be desired. The menu showed a maple frosted & filled long john. We received a white frosted long john "filled" with what tasted like more frosting and maybe 2 teaspoons of it at the very end of the long john. This morning I was excited to have a jelly filled Bismarck. Again, there was maybe a teaspoon of white frosting inside, noticeably less than the long john.. No red jelly anywhere! I wanted the plain sugared Bismarck, but got a messy powdered sugar kind instead. Just very disappointed. Felt as though a local fuel station would offer better quality.

This had been our favorite donut spot since we moved here! The staff are incredibly friendly, it's…read morealways clean, and the line moves quickly in the mornings. My husband always gets an apple fritter and I always get a maple long john. My son loves their pink sprinkle donut and we get a couple donut bites.

The donut holes, Cronuts, and cronut bacon or sausage sandwiches are the best around town.read more

What a charming shop! The staff were very friendly and efficient…read more My maple long john was incredibly fresh with a creamy frosting. My son was thrilled with his sprinkle donut, especially with the fun, non-standard colors like blue and green. My husband's apple fritter had a strong cinnamon flavor with bits of apple; it was a bit crunchier on the edges than we expected, but still delicious. We got an old fashioned for our one-year-old, and it was the perfect choice - not too sweet, nor sticky. The big surprise was the breakfast sausage sandwiches my husband and son ordered. The high-quality egg, sausage, and cheese on a fresh croissant were fantastic. I took a bite and was truly impressed, especially for the price... under $5 is very reasonable for the size. I was waffling over the Kona iced coffee, so a worker kindly gave me a sample. It was stronger, sweeter, and creamier than I expected, so I happily purchased a cup. The shop itself is small and can get a bit crowded, so it's probably not the best spot if you're planning to sit and eat inside. We will definitely be back the next time we're in Ankeny though. I can already imagine grabbing donuts and coffee to enjoy at the park with the kids once the weather warms up!

i loved the oreo cheesecake! tasted good and was well priced. loved the environment and reminded me…read moreof panaderias in CA.

The pastries were very good and tasty The workers were very…read morenice and fast with my sweets The place feels nice and comfortable and pretty warm I would recommend going here.

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Excellent donuts of many varieties and the friendliest service and bakers you could hope to find…read more The Bismarcks are a special favorite: custard, chocolate, or strawberry. Can't beat the "glad to run into you in line" vibe!

AMAZING homemade donuts in the heart of Ankeny!…read more Was introduced to Daylight donuts through Ankeny friends and they did not disappoint. Worth the drive if you're out and about in the morning. Visited on a Sunny day at 9am on a Wednesday and their donut case was full of treats! And they were tasty. Walked out with 2 glazed donuts for $2.xx before gratuity. Michelle, the owner, was very polite and welcoming. I've been to Daylight Donuts for a breakfast party before and it was such a great time. Daylight Donuts have been catered to events I've attended and their donuts are always a bit hit. The shop is full of mini Polaroid pictures on the walls that many patrons have taken and posted. Very quaint shop and inviting. Would definitely visit again and will try their milk teas.

It was our last day in Des Moines and I stopped by early morning to pick up a few things to bring…read morehome: 1) Pecan roll 2) Vanilla old-fashioned (2) 3) Chocolate old-fashioned (2) 4) Chocolate-glazed bavarian cream (2) 5) Blueberry cake donut (1) 6) Chocolate glazed cake donut (1) 7) Raspberry jelly (1) 8) Chocolate glazed cake donut with sprinkles (1) 9) Chocolate glazed yeast donut (1) We had a +6 hour drive home so I prepared an ice bag and insulated cooler bag to store the donuts. All of them held up for our drive. My personal favorites are the pecan roll, raspberry jelly, and blueberry cake. Interestingly, I noticed they have a sign for boba but I don't think it was available during the early morning hours. Some of the staff were just entering the store and preparing the boba as I was leaving around 9 am. And that's completely reasonable since most boba places aren't open until noon. Service was attentive and friendly. I had a few questions about some of the donuts and fillings and she was very helpful.

Best Cappuccino! Breakfast was also very good - when I visit a new area that is not familiar to me…read moreI try local places. I thought this was a regular restaurant and when I stopped it's also a gas station. But they have great food! Yummy!

The Filling Station is a gas station, an extra stocked convenience store, a breakfast/lunch food…read morecounter, and a tables inside and out to enjoy your refreshments and the view. Gayle and I stopped in today after reading about it within some "48 hours in Ames" article. I ordered a brisket grilled cheese sandwich, while Gayle chose a similar one with blackberry flavoring. We split a can of Guinness off the convenience store fridge, and then sat outside for our street and car wash view. We had nice shade on a not too hot day and took the opportunity to hang out bit after we finished our meal. This was a tasty and pleasant experience of good value overall.