My Windsor Heights Ocha location has been seeing a little less traffic lately... My guess is it's…read morebecause the choices for boba are increasing on the West side and in the metro in general. This will always by my go to spot! My daughter and I both prefer it to any of the others... New or old. Absolutely love Aom and Nick (the owners) and the staff is always great here! The Hokkaido with less ice, 50% sugar, and with coffee jelly is my standard order. It's so good I can't see that ever changing...and I sure hope I never have to change it up. Aom and Nick also own Eat Thai up on 22nd and an Ocha location in Ankeny! Check out their expanded dessert menu too!

It tasted like waffles with toppings, which are good, but it was mid and super over-priced…read more Wouldn't recommend

Shaking Boba takes the GOLD for boba! Been to so many local…read moreboba cafes in Des Moines but Shaking Boba does it the best. I appreciate the different milk options for the milk teas. Very accommodating and food allergy safe cafe. We love all their milk and fruit teas with boba. And they have NEVER run out of boba when we've visited. Even at the end of the night right before closing. That speaks VOLUMES of their management. They have even served us 10 minutes before closing with my phone order to cure my boba addiction. Service is always friendly. The owner, Paray, is there sometimes and she makes our visits so pleasant. Cafe is easy to find on University, plenty of parking, and shop is always clean. Super cute decor with egg seats and booths. Seasonal decorations make this cafe super fun to visit all year long. I love how Shaking Boba loves their community. Sometimes they host special events. Highly recommend!! Don't go anywhere but Shaking Boba!!

I've ordered here multiple times before I moved out of Iowa but it's so good. I usually order the…read moremango bubble tea. It has a yogurt mango taste but it's not too sour the way yogurt is. It's tart and flavorful. It may be too sweet for some but you can adjust the sweetness percentage! The atmosphere is like a candy shop when you walk in. You can't really see the workers because there's a massive wall blocking you from them but they have a self ordering station at that wall. So if you're an introvert or would prefer not to talk to anyone this is a good place to get boba!

The best tropical Sno stand in all of Des Moines/west Des Moines…read more Been coming to Ashworth Snow for years! And we've tried ALL of the tropical snow locations in the area. The best flavor choices, customer service, the correct amount per serving, good price, environment is great, stocked flavors every time we've visited, other patrons provide a positive environment. These are the top positive things about ash worth snow. We pay around $20.xx for 6 snow cones for our whole family. Small $2.75 Medium $3.25 Large $3.75 Their prices are spot on for amount you receive. They accept Apple Pay, credit cards, and touch less pay. Not sure about cash. I learned the owner is one of the pastors in the church that the snow cone stand is located at. Overall great snow cone spot for the whole family! Highly recommend. The only one I recommend so far!

awesome summer treat!! huge portion and we just got smalls. lots of flavors to choose fromread more

Raspado means shaved ice and they add fresh fruit from a long list of flavor options. They also…read morehave some Mexican street foods like street corn, mango topped with chamoy and Tajín. I tried the guava shaved ice and it had chunks of guava throughout and was topped with slices of guava and a candied straw. It was super refreshing and not too sweet. I can't wait to try other flavors. The owner of Raspados La Piñita was friendly and I could see the pride she put into the items as she described how she would eat these foods in her home town in Mexico.

Amazing raspados perfect for the summer heat. Fast service got them in about 5 minutesread more

I am so happy to have been introduced to this gem in Ankeny. I was thinking I was going to have to…read moredrive outside the city to get a snow cone! This is just a little pop up shack in a parking lot (Salvation Army) that is very seasonal with limited hours, but it's amazing!!! I ordered a peach mango large snow and it was perfectly blended and not overly sweetened! My hubby ordered one with coffee and was in heaven! The prices are super reasonable and they have a TON of flavors (it makes it hard to chose, but that just means you will have to go back to try more). This will be a definite frequented place over the summer!

From the owner: We serve amazing Hawaiian Shaved ice treats with 40+ flavors. There are also endless recipes! Not…read moresure what to try first? Ask for a “YOLO”!

I come in here quite often! It's rare that I crave a drink but the taro milk tea has me in a…read morechokehold. Its always extra good when this one lady makes it! She has bangs and is so so so sweet all the time! She even complimented my outfit one time The sitting area itself is so cute too. I love going there and is definitely worth the 15 minute trip for me

Wow, this was my first time going to Ocha. My kids have been recommending it for a while and I…read morefinally decided to try it out. I'm definitely going back to try other things on their menu, I got their Japanese Toast with bananas and strawberries and a scoop of vanilla ice cream. It was delicious. They set the bar high for next time. It was worthy of a high end restaurant dessert and the price was more than reasonable. For those of you who haven't been to Ocha, please give it a try, you won't regret it.

A LOCAL GEM!! On a recent trip home, I simply HAD to stop for Van Dee's. It brings back so many…read morememories going to school just a few blocks away and coming over after school or games for a treat! Important: they only take cash. I've been burned by this in the past - come prepared! I just love the vibe of the shop, the way it's decorated, the staff are friendly, and the ice cream is great. My go to is plain vanilla soft serve in a cup with Krunch Kote! It's a peanut butter flavored crunchy topping that I have dreams about. The googly eyes they put on everything is so iconic! A Johnston staple I hope is around for many years to come :)

The fact that they don't take cards sucks, but the ice cream was good! Not remarkable, just good.read more

This family owned place is the best Mexican snack place in town. They are always so friendly and…read morehave fast service every time no matter how busy. I have a gluten allergy so the elote chorreado, their drinks, ice cream, fresas con crema, raspados and regular mangonada is something I can enjoy. My brothers and sister in law can vouch for everything else since they don't have an allergy. My youngest brother raves about the gansito ice cream. Let me tell you before my allergy i loved gansitos. It's like a Mexican chocolate cream/strawberry jelly filling twinkie. Better than twinkies actually I must say. If you're feeling adventurous and craving something sweet, salty or both come try this place out. I assure you there's something here for everyone.

Food truck located on SW 9th however they have a store front on Douglas. Super cute, super…read moredelicious. Friendly staff. Reasonable prices. We love this place for snacks! Heard their tacos are great also. Definitely recommend. Love that this came to the South Side of Des Moines!

Amazing island style real Hawaiian shaved ice, served by a Hawaiian. Not the crushed ice kind you…read morefind around here. Great find in Adel! Thx Hal and Harry!!

Hours shown it was open during weekday until 10pm when we arrived…read more Service is quick and efficient. There was two lines to order. They call out at the window when your order is ready. Building is small, but both lines go quick. There are some picnic tables to eat your ice cream. They have ice cream nachos. Variety of toppings to choose from. Portion sizes are huge.

My local friend brought me here for a night time treat. I originally wanted ice cream but I saw…read morethey have shaved ice, which would keep me hydrated and satisfy. It reminds me what I can get in the streets of Brooklyn, NY during the summer. I ordered the lime flavored shaved ice , medium size. It was quickly served. It was a decent size. It was definitely refreshing.