CuisineFrench Bakery
Price$
Neighborhoodthe-avenues
HoursMon-Sat 07:00-15:00; closed Sun
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Location

Address: 841 42nd St, Des Moines, IA 50312

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Maxie's Pastry Studio ★ 4.0

Pastry shop$the-avenuesTue-Sat 08:00-15:00; closed Sun-Mon

Pastry studio near Drake University producing excellent croissants, quiche and rotating seasonal tarts; the tart rotation follows the weekly market produce.

Worth the queue: Croissants and tarts

4040 University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311

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Scenic Route Bakery ★ 4.4

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Modern East Village artisan bakery with ample seating and a seasonal pastry rotation. Strong sourdoughs and enriched breads from locally sourced ingredients.

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Southern Cross Bakery ★ 4.2

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Worth the queue: Sourdough loaves and Danish pastries

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Grande Dolce Pastry ★ 4.1

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Maxie's Pastry Studio ★ 4.0

Pastry shop$the-avenuesTue-Sat 08:00-15:00; closed Sun-Mon

Pastry studio near Drake University producing excellent croissants, quiche and rotating seasonal tarts; the tart rotation follows the weekly market produce.

Worth the queue: Croissants and tarts

4040 University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311

Oak Park Bakery ★ 4.2

Artisan Bakery$downtownWed-Sun 07:00-14:00; closed Mon-Tue

Neighbourhood bakery with devoted following for long-fermentation sourdoughs and flaky croissants; limited production means sell-outs before noon on weekends.

Worth the queue: Long-fermented sourdough and croissants

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