Very cute bakery! Lots of very fun options. We got am apple fritter, cream filled Bismark, and a…read moreDutch letter and all of them were excellent!

What a charming place! It smells so sugary when you walk in and my husband and I kept looking at…read moreeach other like truly children in a candy store - excited, overwhelmed, want a bite of it all. It doesn't matter what you get here - it's all oh-so-fresh, absolutely heavenly delicious, and so cheap too! They also have nice curios as gifts or for yourself.

This place got me through college, and if you're a struggling Grinnellian, it will get you through…read moretoo. I was always a huge fan of the daily froyo flavors and some of the hot foods (do try the cheese curds!). Portion sizes are gigantic, which I cannot complain about.

We love the Dari Barn!!! Barnyard Nachos, pork tenderloins, and of course the ice cream treats. I…read morerecommend the Highland Cow cyclone!!!

Absolutely delicious. This was my second visit. Both times I got a Twister in a small. Neither time…read morecould I finish the whole thing but gave it a good try. The quality of the ice cream and the toppings is great. The staff are friendly and patient as you try to choose from all the varieties. The cute patio is perfect for a summer evening. I can't wait to go and try more.

Sometimes I struggle with my reviews between giving a place a 4 or a 5 star rating but that is not…read morethe case here. This place is AWESOME! The quality ingredients and amazing flavor combinations will keep us coming back again and again. I wouldn't change a thing about this place.

I was passing through town on my way home from visiting with relatives on a Sunday afternoon. As I…read moregot close to this location, there were cars parked everywhere and people standing around outside. Of course, I was interested in seeing what all the commotion was about. As I circled around the block I could see that people's vehicles were not just parked in the lot and across the street. They had also parked all the way down the street and around the corner. I recognized the name as a place to get ice cream, and it was a warm day so I decided to stop. They have a drive-thru, a walk-up window, an indoor soda fountain-type seating area, and overflow seating in a large, attached room. I ordered an M&M Twister, which is their version of the DQ Blizzard. It was just as good any other ice cream I've had. I noticed they also serve regular food, and there were people calling in for pickup orders while I waited for my Twister. I would point out that although there were people all around, I was only second in line at the walk-up window. It only took a couple of minutes to get my order, and the 12 ounce "small" Twister I ordered was only $5.00 plus tax. I know I've paid more for less at other ice cream shops. I'll definitely stop in the next time I'm in the area. MaybeI'll try the food there, too. It sure smelled good.

Browsing Prairie City on a weekend evening, we weren't aware of Goldie's, but a terrific visit made…read moreus one of its biggest fans. They call themselves "The Biggest Little Ice Cream Shoppe in Prairie City," and they back it up. There is plenty of parking on the property, and they also feature a drive-through. There are options for their patio, booths near the front, and a counter area. We picked the counter and had a GREAT experience. Sandy at the counter was kind to her Golide's rookies and gave us superb recommendations throughout. It was busy but not chaotic. They enjoy a lot of take-out orders, too. I loved my delicious pork tenderloin sandwich, which included crinkle-cut fries. The onions, pickles, and ketchup made it even better! I dipped my fries in their ranch sauce. I enjoyed my partner's potato salad, and her tenderloin strips were darn good. We were full and couldn't enjoy their ice cream, but we checked out their Flavors of the Week for the Spring and will undoubtedly return.

Excellent ice cream! Reasonably priced! Tasty!! Wish it was open year around! Big portions--I…read morelove the hot fudge!

It's the local favorite for a reason!…read more Graham's Ice Cream is truly the backbone of Ottumwa, IA. There is always customers here no matter the time or weather. They have very fair prices and dish out huge servings. My personal favorite is the peanut butter shake, but you can never go wrong with a crunch cone! Make sure to have cash on hand because they are a cash only establishment.

Consistently great ice cream and even better service! My go to is the medium fruity pebble udder,…read morewhich is like a large. Very generous portions. They use to be cash only but they now accept cards. You can also get pints to go! It's usually a long wait but it's worth it.

Always been a returning customer, really good ice cream. Only downside is if you don't beat the…read moreline that forms after a few minutes. Has a nice outdoor seating area, I mostly use the drive thru. Would 100% recommend

A lot of ice cream cookies have too much ice cream or too much cookie. This combination was just…read moreright I did ragbrai and stopped at Thelma's booth most days. I tried Snickerdoodle, birthday cake, and choc chip. They were all amazing I also enjoy chatting with the owner and seeing his daughter help out. She is so professional but also personable and thoughtful. Des Moines, you have a gem here. Go try it

I'm not sure what happened to poor Louise, but Thelma has decided to go it alone and bake up these…read moredelicious homemade yummy cookies in the trendy part of hipstery East Des Moines. Basically this is Insomnia cookies if Insomnia Cookies was not a chain named Insomnia Cookies and did not make cookies aimed at Insomniacs but at regular-hours-folks. They have pretty delicious homemade cookies which are dirt cheap and are better when they are gooey and hot but still really good regardless. Very impressive indeed. And extremely nice people in here as well. It shares a space with a local coffee shop so you can get a bit of both. Similarly, I'm very girlie but have big muscles so when you date me, you can get a bit of both.

I love this neighborhood, family friendly corner spot. It's a town staple. When I crave an ice cold…read moretreat, this place serves it the coldest. I like their flurries ans they do not skimp on the flavors/candy/toppings. I tend to get snickers and every bite is ice cold with a mouthful of snickers. Totally delicious and satisfying. They also have other great bites/snacks and lunch and dinner options. They have a drive thru and picnic tables to sit outside and enjoy your treats. Sometimes, if you are lucky, you can score some farm fresh tomatoes and cucumbers.

The food at Cardinal Corner is my favorite part. They have pizza burgers, which I love and aren't…read morevery common anymore. Their onion straws are to die for! And their fried mushrooms are perfectly fried. Unfortunately, I'm not a huge fan of their ice cream, as it always tastes a bit freezer burnt.

Simply divine. Stopped by for cake and a cocktail yesterday and were amazed by the london fog cake…read morewith strawberry compote and lemon frosting. The decor and dish ware are fun and funky, we enjoyed a game of I spy using the mural. And we also are always a fan of places that are safe community spaces.

This was one of our last stops before leaving Des Moines. We picked up several items:…read more 1) milk bread with ube 2) milk bread with red beans 3) ube rice krispie treats 4) milk bread cinnamon roll 5) scotcheroo 6) matcha Blondies with white chocolate chips Coming from Chicago, it is relatively easy to come across milk bread and/or baked goods with ube and matcha. The first three items did not have a strong flavor profile and therefore didn't leave much of an impression with us. The ube in the rice krispie treats was very subtle and I'm not sure what the black components were. It looked like black sesame but we couldn't taste it. The latter three items were more appealing.

The paletas are absolutely delicious and the service was very friendly. They have a great variety…read moreof flavors to choose from. My favorites were the Dubai Chocolate and Marzipan paletas -- so good! I will definitely be coming back and highly recommend this place.

Really amazing customer services and delicia paletas. The mix of flavors and freshness made it a…read moregreat treat while knowing it was not too sweet and from fresh unique recipes. I got two of their vegan gluten free paletas. Very clean place and modern decor. I'm looking forward to taking my family to try more of their paletas soon