Grande Dolce Pastry is a bakery in Downtown, Des Moines.
Editorially verified June 26, 2026 by Elliot Marsh, TableJourney editor. Source.
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Address: 2757 Beaver Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310
Neighbourhood bakery with devoted following for long-fermentation sourdoughs and flaky croissants; limited production means sell-outs before noon on weekends.
Worth the queueLong-fermented sourdough and croissants
Pastry studio near Drake University producing excellent croissants, quiche and rotating seasonal tarts; the tart rotation follows the weekly market produce.
Worth the queueCroissants and tarts
Neighbourhood bakery with devoted following for long-fermentation sourdoughs and flaky croissants; limited production means sell-outs before noon on weekends.
Worth the queueLong-fermented sourdough and croissants
The in-house bakery at Gateway Market, Des Moines' leading specialty grocery, produces a daily rotation of artisan loaves, muffins and cookies.
Worth the queueArtisan loaves and house-baked pastries
Widely cited as Des Moines' finest bakery, La Mie has been producing classic European breads and viennoiserie on 42nd Street since the early 1990s.
Worth the queueCroissants and rustic sourdough loaves
Modern East Village artisan bakery with ample seating and a seasonal pastry rotation. Strong sourdoughs and enriched breads from locally sourced ingredients.
Worth the queueSeasonal pastries and sourdough loaves
East Village bakery with long-fermented sourdough and Scandinavian-influenced viennoiserie; limited weekend specials with a loyal E Locust Street following.
Worth the queueSourdough loaves and Danish pastries
