I don’t know about you, but the cooler weather has me craving something sweet. So, I’ve been on a mission to find the most delicious fall foods in Des Moines. After sampling each of these tasty autumnal indulgences, I will be one happy mama in need of a trip to the gym (or five). Like to join me? Read on to see where you can enjoy five fall treats in Des Moines.
Pumpkin Spice Oatmeal Cream Pie Ice Cream: Black Cat Ice Cream
2511 Cottage Grove Avenue • Des Moines, IA 50311 • (515) 689-7466
I think I may have found my soulmate! Pumpkin Spice Oatmeal Cream Pie Ice Cream! The flavor says “fall,” but the ice cream says, there’s still a few warm days ahead. With an ever-changing ice cream flavor menu, I’m keeping my eye out for this year’s fall flavors. And, when they hit the menu, be sure not to dawdle, because I have a feeling they will sell out fast!
Pumpkin Cake: Main Street Cafe & Bakery
2510 SW White Birch Drive • Ankeny, Iowa, IA 50023 • (515) 964-7141
OMG, just look at that picture. How beautiful is that cake? I feel like I’m looking at cake porn! Main Street Bakery is saying “Fall” is in the air with this delicious Pumpkin Cake. It has layers of moist pumpkin cake iced with a caramel buttercream, topped with a drizzle of homemade salted caramel and candied pecans. Are you drooling yet?!? It’s a seasonal cake so, be sure to enjoy it while you can.
Pumpkin Spice Latte & Autumn Bliss Latte: Twisted Bean Coffee Company
6155 SE 14th Street • Des Moines, IA 50320 • (515) 287-4288
4504 Merle Hay Road • Des Moines, IA 50310 • (515) 276-6080
So, you just knew we’d have to include the inevitable PSL somewhere on this list, right? Well here it is, with a bonus Autumn Bliss Latte ( a blend of butterscotch, caramel and cinnamon) from the Twisted Bean Coffee Company in Urbandale or on SE 14th Street. If you need a caffeine jolt–and which parents among us does not? Make sure to give one of these lattes with the warm taste of fall a try.
Pie, Pie, and Pie: Pleasin’ Pies
Urbandale, IA • (515) 689-2260
While pie is delicious all seasons of the year, I have a special place in my heart (stomach? same thing?) for a warm, gooey, flakey-crusted slice of deliciousness in the fall. Pleasin’ Pies is a licensed home bakery that distributes pies to local eateries, including Ritual Café and Corner Cafe. You can also order directly from them on their website or by calling. Be sure to check in for their daily list of pies on their Facebook page and dig in to a blissful taste of autumn!
Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes: Molly’s Cupcakes
215 East 3rd Street, Suite 101 • Des Moines, Iowa, IA 50309 • (515) 244-0778
What kid (or parent) doesn’t love a cupcake? Besides the display case full of classics, Molly’s Cupcakes located in downtown also features seasonal specialties, like their Pumpkin Spice Cupcake in the fall.
I SO wanna know…where do you get your fall sweet treat fix in Des Moines?
