Top 10 Best Places for Office Treats in Downtown Des Moines
Your crew works hard, so why not buy them a tasty dessert in Downtown Des Moines (DSM)? We’ll make it easy for you to treat them! Browse this list of top places to buy treats for your family or your coworkers in Downtown Des Moines. Many of these also offer delivery with group orders so you can prepare for your gathering without worrying about pickup.
Treats and Dessert in Downtown Des Moines
1. Black Cat Ice Cream Downtown
This Downtown ice cream shop offers vegan and gluten-free options, sorbet flavors and unique ice cream options like Red Velvet Oreo, Amaretto, Banana Pudding and White Chocolate & Passionfruit. Stay up-to-date on changing menus on Instagram!
blackcaticecream.com
2. ChuChu Donuts
Load up a dozen or two of fan favorite donuts like bear claws and long johns, or load up on specialty flavors like red velvet cake donuts and strawberry fruit twist — run, don’t walk, to this Downtown Des Moines donut shop! They're made fresh daily in a peanut-free zone. And don't forget the mini items. You'll love the donut holes, cronut and fritter bites and French Beignets.
chuchudonuts.com
3. Cinnaholic Des Moines
Imagine a cinnamon roll topped with caramel apple pie, smores, or chocolate with strawberries. You truly have to see it to believe it! Even better? Every cinnamon roll is 100% plant-based, too! Check out the seasonal flavors, updated regularly and available for a limited time.
cinnaholic.com
4. Doré Bakery
Planning ahead? Order a feast of cookies, macarons, cake or treats from this bakery with its catering kitchen perfect for ordering dessert in Downtown Des Moines.
dorebakerydsm.com
5. Insomnia Cookies
This Downtown Des Moines dessert shop and cookie place is great for group ordering, offering cookies by the box, ice cream pints and cookie cakes. You really can’t go wrong here!
insomniacookies.com
6. La Mie Elevate
Feed a group with La Mie’s catering providing desserts in Downtown Des Moines! Choose from pastries such as chocolate croissants, cinnamon rolls, fruit Danish or sweet treats including French macarons and an assortment of tortes.
lamiebakery.com
7. Main Street Café & Bakery
At Main Street Downtown, grab a sugar cookie, cupcake, cake ball, or other cookie or bar for an afternoon pick-me-up.
mainstreetcafeandbakery.com
8. Molly’s Cupcakes
Don’t let the name fool you! Molly’s is the place for more than just cupcakes. You’ll also find homemade ice cream, cookies, bars, pies, cheesecake and other treats here.
mollyscupcakes.com
9. Scenic Route Bakery
Gather ‘round the water cooler! One of Downtown Des Moines’ bakeries, Scenic Route, is a great place to buy your coworkers, family or friends pastries including an assortment of cookies, croissants and cinnamon rolls/sticky buns.
scenicroutebakerydsm.com
Stop by Nadia's French Bakery on Grand in Des Moines for even more sweet treats just outside of Downtown DSM. You'll find perfect pastries and so much more. Nadia's is now open on Sundays, too! Or, check out Chocolaterie Stam on Ingersoll in Des Moines for bonbons or pecans embedded in Stam chocolate, perfect for sharing with your team.
10. The creamery. east village
Shopping in the Historic East Village? Take a break from the shops and test out a variety of soft serve flavors, shakes and slushees from The creamery.east village.
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Looking for even more options? Did you know every Saturday morning, you can shop local vendors at the Downtown Farmers' Market in Historic Court District? There are plenty of sweet treats to be found at vendor booths ... Yum!
For additional Downtown DSM bakeries, coffee shops and eateries, visit the restaurants and nightlife page and find a list of Downtown grocery and convenience stores for grab-and-go food options for your team gatherings or company potluck.