Definitely will come back again!! We were in town for…read moretournaments, while my kid needs to eat healthy and have energy, we came across this place. People in there were super nice, answer all of our questions!! Food was delicious, also the smoothies as well!

We found this place in Ankeny through research and were extremely pleased with the results! We…read morevisited on our first day in town and found our spot, as Fresh Fit Meals checks all the boxes we sought. It starts with the store manager, Jenny, who is a terrific human but also provides great customer service due to her awareness, enthusiasm, and customer service. Her store is roomy, clean, and comfortable. Plenty of parking is adjacent. Multiple tables are inside, and a microwave is available if you're eating in. Many prefer their Grab n Go option. They also have a nutritionist (Becca) on staff to aid your habits and health. The large menu includes identified new items, and they offer local delivery (which we will do once moved). All items are nicely displayed in their wall-length fridge, and there were no sales-type moves by Jenny throughout. I selected the Blackened Cajun Salmon, which was tremendous, aided by delicious greens and mashed potatoes. No doubt, down the line, they will have loyal customers we live here.

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!

I kept seeing these cups everywhere so I had to try it myself! I had a sugar free caramel latte. It…read morewas wonderful and the servers were friendly. It was tucked in an odd spot connected to the gas station so that was a little confusing

Upon recommendations from my brother in law, we grabbed a coffee from here on our way home from…read moreIowa. We knew we wanted something cold, but had no idea otherwise. My husband asked the drive-thru person for recommendations, and she was very thorough about the 2 drinks and the differences between them and which one she recommended. We got the nitro, and it was so good -, great flavor, cold without a ton of ice. We also thought the prices were decent. We'll be back next time we're in Iowa.

Can't recommend. The espresso tasted like water. It was served in a styrofoam cup…read more The service was fine.

Best coffee around!!…read more Convient drive thru Cimm roll was good too Fast service was good too

Nutritional meal replacement smoothie shop in the heart of Johnston…read more Energy teas and shakes that taste good. Many flavors to choose from and try. The ordering concept is unique: You receive an aloe shot, order your energy tea, and protein shake. They go all together. You may order each separately at individual costs. My husband and I spent $22 for 4 drinks. The idea of the multiple drinks is that you take the aloe shot as a digestive helper, drink the shake as your meal, and then sip on the tea to gain energy. Good products and they have a cult following. Customer service is nice. Owner, Shayna, is usually there and has been very helpful with our questions about drinks. During COVID19 pandemic: No masks are required for employees or patrons. Most patrons are not masked. Social distancing is minimal. Shop is small and can seat maybe up to 12 people. Shop has been packed every time we come in. There has not been cleaning in between customers except for drink making area and blenders. Shop is overall clean. The shakes are advertised as dairy and egg free. They blend the shakes with water and ice. Tea is powder mixed in water. I asked about ingredients and was told there MAY be traces of milk but it is overall not mixed with milk or made OF milk. I asked for brand and looked at the labels. The shakes have an ingredient with COW MILK! There is casinate in it: a cow milk derivative. So it is NOT VEGAN!!. Overall it is an interesting smoothie/meal replacement product and business. Four stars for tasty product and service. Lost the star for lack of knowledge of product to better serve customers with food allergy and food intolerances.

Absolutely adorable on the inside! I got two drinks and they were delicious and not too expensive!…read moreThe service was super friendly and and quick as possible! Overall great place

Fantastic spot. Great latte. Great vibe! I enjoyed the chicken salad sandwich as well. I will…read moredefinitely be back.

It's been a wonderfully busy summer, and I carved out some much‑needed time to visit my kids in…read moreIowa. One of our favorite traditions is hunting down hidden gems together, and this time my son and I set out in search of a new coffee spot. I took a leap with a bold combo -- earl grey, coffee, raspberry jam, and bergamot. Honestly, I was skeptical at first, but wow... it was absolute ! While the vibe isn't quite my go‑to for a long hangout or work session (I'm big on ambience), they're not far off. For true remote workers, it's a peaceful find, and with a little more focus on noise and comfort, it could be spot‑on. Either way, the creativity in their drinks makes it worth the visit, and I'll definitely be back If you're looking for something fresh and unexpected, this is a place to put on your list!

Affordable but not worth the hassle. It's called 7 Brew because it takes 7 teenagers in a drive…read morethru a full 7 hours to make an iced coffee.

7 Brew is my favorite drive through coffee shop in the Des Moines area. I frequent the one on Merle…read moreHay Road. Every time I get fast and friendly service (can't say enough positive things about the staff) and a fabulous cold brew (my drink of choice). Highly recommend.

As much as I hate to see small businesses run into difficulties, I took advantage of a sale that…read moreNew World Kitchen was having due to some tech issues to finally try their food. I ordered online and the food was delivered Monday. Delivery was super easy, the delivery person texted me and let me know when they would be there. Also could have left a cooler out for no hassle. The food is amazing so far! The first thing I tried was the Peanut Crunch Noodle Bowl. I am not vegan, and you forget how filling vegan food is! One serving easily turned into two for me, and it was absolutely delicious, I was scraping the sauce out of the bowl with a spatula. I will absolutely be purchasing again! The only reason I'm writing this review instead of ordering online right now is because I will be out of town on Monday. Can't wait for the following week to see what's on the menu!

I learned of New World Kitchen when I saw one of their salads while shopping on Small Business…read moreSaturday and immediately started ordering weekly - I was hooked! Hubby is a carnivore who will only reluctantly and occasionally eat kale so appreciate that I can get a single serving (but generous) size salad. Had the rainbow kale salad last night and it was yummy! I look forward to seeing what the offerings will be each Tuesday and don't mind driving from WDM to pick up my order the following Monday. I've also enjoyed offerings from Cottagescapes Bakery (funny my husband will eat the scones!). Madeline is passionate about her business and appreciates her customers so I am happy to support another small business, especially one that prepares such good vegan food!