Slightly expensive and the pastries didn't wow me. Not the preferred French bakery of mine in the…read moreDSM metro. I wouldn't tell someone not to go here, but there is another place that Mie and my friends would go to first ;)

Order delivery this morning for breakfast from Nadia's French Bakery. It is my first time trying…read morethem. The beignets were pillowy soft filled goodness (got a Nutella and a tiramisu beignet) and the croissant a buttery delectable strawberry cream filled pastry. I was in baked goods heaven. My husband and son loved them as well. Love finding local delicious places like this to support. Will be stopping in more often and let you all know on the service and ambiance but in the meantime I highly recommend to try this place out!

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.

Ordered to go. The mixed grill meat platter was delicious. The lahmacun was fresh and very tasty…read more Turkish bread was freshly baked and yummy. The grape leaves (pictured) tasted like they came out of a can, absolute mush and tasteless. Took one bite and threw them away. The rice that came with the meat platter was sticky and wasn't that nice, I was expecting something more like basmati. Overall we were satisfied and happy with what we ordered.

I love me some Mexican Ice Cream. This shop has a parking lot in the rear and sells food, ice…read morecream, and some grocery items. They have a decent-sized dining area here for patrons to sit and eat. They also have burritos, elote, frescas, torta, epandas, popsicles, hand-scooped ice cream, maganadas, smoothies, banana splits, and fries. The staff was friendly enough, but my interaction with them was very brief. I ordered the strawberries and cream. It was ready in less than 5 minutes. The strawberries were so fresh. It was really good. I wish the cream were a bit thicker, though. It was very runny. Anyway, this is a nice spot to get some Mexican food and a sweet treat to go along with it. I would recommend checking this place out, and I look forward to coming back and trying some more of their traditional Mexican frozen treats.

Stopped by for some ice-cream (it was very good!) and ended up getting some Empanadas to go as…read morewell. Very nice staff working as well...very helpful! A little sparse on the decor but what is there is very colorful.

I tried the Shake, Rattle, and Roll. It was delicious. It's warmed up perfectly! The peanut butter…read moreicing is so good! The employees were really friendly too :-)

Great spot for some "designer" cinnamon rolls. You can create your own (tons of frosting options…read moreand toppings for days) or try one of their specialties that are displayed when you walk in. The lemon frosting and blueberries did me in! The only thing I'll note is they don't open until 10 which is late if you want these bad boys for breakfast but they close later than most "bakeries". Still worth a try!

Amazing desserts. Bosnian food isn't too common to find but definitely worth a try. If you're a fan…read moreof custard, coconut or baklava you have to try this place out! Had four different desserts and all were delicious. There are also some gluten free options too. The Bosnian coffee (very similar to Turkish coffee) is also a fun experience.

This was a very large space. The owners and employees are quite kind and explained all the…read moreproducts to me. Nothing is too sweet in fact it is not sweet at all. I would say the items I got were good just different than I thought they would be. I would try it again if I was in the neighborhood.

I really love the decor and all the plants here, it feels cozy and inviting. I also appreciate that…read morethey have healthy options on the menu and clearly care about their ingredients, which you don't find at just any smoothie place. In terms of food, this place has been a bit of a hit or miss for me. The first time we stopped by, we had smoothies, and they were delicious, creamy, and not too artificially sweet, yummy but still felt healthy at the same time. The second time, we tried their coffee and waffles. The latte was good, and I liked their seasonal flavor options. Unfortunately, the gingerbread waffle we tried was practically inedible, wayyyy too spiced, to the point it tasted medicinal. The pomegranate seeds on top, which looked pretty at first, were actually soft and mushy, clearly not fresh. That said, I'm still willing to come back for another smoothie, because those were really good.

Overall this place is cute and the parking makes it so easy! I got the chocolate strawberry waffle…read moreand strawberry cream smoothie. If I were to go here again, I would probably try a different menu item. The waffle was good, but nothing special. As for the smoothie, it was good. It was pretty strong on the coconut, but good. I believe they serve a hailey Bieber smoothie dupe, if I were to know that beforehand I would have got that. The place is decorated well and is cute. I'm rating it the way it is based on my opinion of other favorites in the area as this is more pricey than most breakfast places in the area.

My wife and I stopped in before an ICubs game to grab dinner. We sat at the bar and were about the…read moreonly ones there as we were a bit early for the 'dinner hour', so we had the bartender pretty much all to ourselves. We ordered drinks and took a look at the menu. There is a variety of offerings, and all-day breakfast for those so inclined. Drinks were good, and we got in our food orders. The offerings came out very quickly (I'm sure the cook was happy to have some orders!), and food was very good. I got the Gyro and my wife got the Fried Taco. Both were fresh and stuffed full of the fillings. I really liked the cole slaw, and my wife got baked beans that were deliciuous as well! Six TVs at the bar for the various sports offerings, and a nice sized bar with additonal indoor and outdoor tables. Very, very reasonable prices and great food and service!

Soo I think I may have just discovered a hidden gem thanks to my coworker!…read more Walking into Chelsie's Courtyard Diner on. Friday afternoon I was a little skeptical because it was pretty empty. Like the saying goes, don't judge a book by its cover. I was not disappointed. The food was amazing! I had the ham omelette with hash browns and a pancake! The ham omelette had cheese, onions, and peppers which was the perfect combination of flavors. And the hash browns were cooked perfectly extra crispy, just like I like them. The pancake...omg it was thick, fluffy, and delicious! They made sure to add plenty of butter - chefs kiss! The vibes inside were laid back with soft music playing in the background. Plenty of seating as well. The service was a little slow but the overall experience made up for it. Oh and the price can't be beat, I got all of that food for around $10!! I know, I can't believe it! Bomb food for cheap, pinch me! Not sure why the diner wasn't packed out, but don't worry, I will be back!

This is a small national chain shop that serves gourmet cinnamon rolls. It is located in a large…read morestrip mall area in Ankeny. There is tons of parking available in the strip mall's parking lot that is in a reasonable walking distance. As I mentioned, these are gourmet cinnamon rolls, and gourmet does not come cheap. The shop is very clean. They have a decent size dining area with tables and chairs. There is also a lounge area with purple couches. You will find a fenced in patio area available to eat you treat at as well. The guy working the shop was friendly enough, but my interaction with him was limited. They have a bunch of signature and rotating/seasonal cinnamon rolls such as Strawberry Fields Roll, Berry Crumble Roll, Tropical Bliss Roll, Caramel Apple Pie Roll, and Campfire S'mores Roll. You can also get a traditional plain cinnamon roll. They also have soft serve, brownies, cookie dough, king cake and ice cream floats. I got a Snicker Salad. It was made while I waited and only took five minutes. I ordered it at night and ate it the following morning. It was still delicious. I really enjoyed it. It was tasty. I highly recommend checking this place out to satisfy your sweet tooth.

Loooooove Cinnaholic and this new location! Visited on a Monday night and they were decently…read morepacked. Got my order in through the app and made an easy pick up. Customer service was extremely awesome for just me doing an online order. Very helpful and sweet. This location was big and very clean and beautiful. Cinnamon roll was hot and tasty. Loved every bite. I think I would prefer to come out here rather than downtown now. Excellent parking spaces and very clean and upscale. I hope this new location does very well and I look forward to coming here many more times to enjoy this wonderful vegan treat in Ankeny!