CuisinePastry shop
Price$
Neighborhoodthe-avenues
HoursTue-Sat 08:00-15:00; closed Sun-Mon
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Location

Address: 4040 University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311

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La Mie Bakery ★ 4.6

French Bakery$the-avenuesMon-Sat 07:00-15:00; closed Sun

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 queue: Croissants and rustic sourdough loaves

841 42nd St, Des Moines, IA 50312

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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

3409 6th Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313

Gateway Market Bakery ★ 4.0

Bakery$sherman-hillMon-Fri 07:00-20:00; Sat 08:00-18:00; Sun 09:00-17:00

The in-house bakery at Gateway Market, Des Moines' leading specialty grocery, produces a daily rotation of artisan loaves, muffins and cookies.

Worth the queue: Artisan loaves and house-baked pastries

2002 Woodland Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309

La Mie Bakery ★ 4.6

French Bakery$the-avenuesMon-Sat 07:00-15:00; closed Sun

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 queue: Croissants and rustic sourdough loaves

841 42nd St, Des Moines, IA 50312

Scenic Route Bakery ★ 4.4

Artisan Bakery$east-villageMon-Sat 07:00-16:00; closed Sun

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

Worth the queue: Seasonal pastries and sourdough loaves

350 E Locust St Ste 104, Des Moines, IA 50309

Southern Cross Bakery ★ 4.2

Artisan Bakery$east-villageMon-Fri 07:00-15:00; Sat 08:00-14:00; closed Sun

East Village bakery with long-fermented sourdough and Scandinavian-influenced viennoiserie; limited weekend specials with a loyal E Locust Street following.

Worth the queue: Sourdough loaves and Danish pastries

427 E Locust St, Des Moines, IA 50309

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