The Uptown Dairy is quite the treat. Right in the heart of Uptown Ankeny this shop is bright and…read morefresh and inviting. The place is immaculate and they have both indoor and outdoor seating options. For all my friends of the High Trestle Trail it literally is footsteps from their front door, you can eat their ice cream and ride your bike! WIN- WIN!!! The ice cream selections are amazing, and so many its is hard to choose, but i did! We got massive scoops of yummy, creamy deliciousness on a fresh and crispy waffle cone, of which they have several types to choose from. The workers on this particular day were fantastic, attentive and fast, They even hooked us up with some pup cups to go! (The dogs thank you!) If you are feeling like rewarding yourself or just have a hankering for something delicious and Ice Cream fits the bill, pop on in to the Uptown Dairy and try their treats! You will not be disappointed!

Pretty pricey, but pretty worth it! What to know: servings are generous and there is richness and…read moresmoothness in every bite: there are LOTS of choices for flavors- some simple like strawberry but most with multiple ingredients. Free samples. Outside and inside seating. Pay extra for cones. Off the bike trail. We went on a Sunday afternoon and got ahead of a rush of bikers and walkers and the service was just as friendly for our group of 4 as when there was a line. Ice cream is delicious.

Used the kiosk to order but you can order at the counter. Ask a server for hot drink cups unless…read moreyou have a specialty drink. Water glasses near soda machine. Food came out very quickly and very hot. The dishes can be customized and the breakfast burritos come with a fresh fruit and berry cup. Both the breakfast sandwich and the burrito were very filling and large. The bagel was a little dry but they have a condiments table where butter, syrup, jelly, and peanut butter are in individual single serve containers so you can make your sandwich as you like (I added butter to my bagel sandwich). Has street parking but shares it with other nearby shops. For the winter season there is an outdoor, covered patio pop-up.

If you seek outstanding bakery goods, this is the place. Great spot to stop in and get a drink (hot…read moreor cold) and indulge yourself in bakery gems. Service is spot on and timely. Great ambiance to meet a friend and catch up. Their bakery platters for Christmas are unparalleled. Have used Main Street Cafe & Bakery for several years for client Christmas gifts and have received raved reviews. Treat yourself and a friend and see what you've been missing.

Every dozen is made with talented caring hands. Delicious. Buy a dozen. Share a dozen. After all,…read moresharing means caring.

My family recently received a box of Jay's Cookies for Christmas and they did not disappoint! We…read moregot the State Fair Chocolate Chip and Cherry Almond and they were so amazing! I ended up buying some to share with the teachers at my son's school because of it. Everyone needs to give them a try! Plus free shipping locally. Worth it!

The guy working seemed new, which is fine, but had no clue what was going on. Ice cream was nothing…read morespecial.

Nice little shop with interesting and unique flavors. Lots of novelties like ice cream sandwiches,…read moreice cream tacos. Somewhat limited selection of toppings, but several popular ones. Service was friendly.

I know I'm in the minority here, but I wasn't impressed with the ice cream flavors here. I've never…read morebeen here before but my husband and I ate dinner nearby so we decided to stop here for ice cream. When I saw all the different flavors they had, I had high hopes. I thought their flavors would be unique and wonderful like Black Cat in Des Moines, but I was very disappointed. I usually ask for samples of two different flavors before I make a decision, but after trying two different samples and not finding either one interesting, I asked for two more. I wasn't wowed by any of them, so I chose the one I thought was the strongest of all of them: Dutch Letter. It was ok but I was expecting a lot more of the almond extract flavor. It was very subtle. I didn't find it rich or creamy either. It tasted like an ice cream I could get at the grocery store if they had that flavor. It was nothing remarkable. The most objectionable thing to me was the cost of the scoop of ice cream. It was $5.99 for a regular scoop! My husband and I were shocked. We thought that surely for that price the scoops must be enormous, but alas, they were just average-sized. I don't know how they get away with charging that much, but the place was filled with people so they must be paying for it. The place was cute and a good number of tables but won't be back. We'll stick to Black Cat.

Welcome to my new addiction, they have a lot of variety and friendly employees that will let you…read moresample every flavor. I really enjoy coming here, there's a lot of parking and places to sit and enjoy your ice cream. Try their banana split, it's incredible.

Overall, this was a great experience. A very modern space and my kids loved watching the cute…read morevideos and trivia scrolling on the wall while we waited for our coffee. It's a place that feels like a big chain, but it's just very modern and techie that makes good coffee. My kids loved getting the hot chocolate flight and I enjoyed my Halloween themed coffee flight as well. My husband got the pistachio latte and really enjoyed it, and both of us liked our scones. The only thing that really really threw me off was opening the door and instantly being hit by a wave of something that smelled like a hairdresser's place. I don't think I've ever been to a coffee shop with decent coffee that didn't smell like really good coffee. I don't know if it's the spaces nearby (it's in a strip) or the fact that it's a workspace and so the smell dissipates, but it was very offputting to have that smell in a coffee shop. Other than that, it was a great experience.

Avocado toast could use a bit of sea-salt & pepper to complete. Green Apple drink was not finished,…read morecould have had too much syrup in, unsure as was ordered for my son. Service was good.

Walking in the door, you get the nice warm areoma of cooking dough…read more I had purchased cookies for a birthday party once before, but now I got an alert on the app to get a free treat. I couldn't get the gift to come up but I was able to discuss the situation with someone at the front They acknowledged there may be a problem with the App, but she honored the cookie anyway. It was all smiles from the people ordering or waiting. I got the brownie chocolate Galaxy cookie. So delicious

Love, love, love Crumbl. They have so many good flavors, but I always return to my favorite, the…read moremilk chocolate chip cookie. It's so convenient to be able to pop in and get a cookie whenever I get a craving. The cookie is always warm, gooey and delicious and best of all, I don't have to make it. I can't make a better cookie than they do anyway.

I got a medium iced latte with caramel and oatmilk and it was unfortunately very bitter. I asked…read morethe staff to remake it and they were very kind and remade the coffee. However I still did not enjoy the coffee but I appreciate them remaking it. My friend got a chai and we each got egg and cheese bagels. The total came out to be a little over $30 for those 4 items. I felt like this was overpriced for drink and food quality that was not tasty.

It is a great neighborhood gathering spot for coffee, food, or pastries. There are lots of good…read morevibes here, and the talented staff focuses on positive customer service. Plenty of parking, good seating options, Wi-Fi, and areas to work, chat, nosh, or prepare for a big day. Tabitha was fantastic, steering us through our initial visit. We loved their breakfast sandwich! I'm not a coffee drinker, so I appreciated having soft drink options.