Thistle's Summit

"Super delicious baked good and very cute place. Fun vintage shop upstairs too. I tried the cherry oatmeal bar. So tasty."

"I've eaten an unhealthy amount of cheap grocery store-purchased oatmeal creme pies over the years, and now I will never be able to enjoy one again. Thistle's Summit has ruined them for me... in a good way! The Thistle's Summit version is perfect, and I've been craving another one every day. I also tried a pumpkin whoopie pie, which was quite flavorful. The shop is charming and friendly, as well. I'm not vegan and have been pretty underwhelmed when trying vegan baked goods from other places in the past, but these were wonderful. I will definitely return!"

"Some of the best cookies - plant based or not - I’ve ever had. Such complex flavor, great texture, and they are perfectly baked. I’m so impressed and happy I stopped by their booth at the Valley Jct farmer’s market. I’ll definitely stop by the store and keep them in mind for orders."

"I'm not vegan, nor am I gluten free, but I've continuously visited Thistle's Summit weekly for the last couple of months. Their Oatmeal Cream Pies have made me a true fan of Thistle's Summit and although I've kept a good stock in my freezer, I find myself always willing to try other items at the shop. The peanut butter and jelly tarts are KILLER and I have also been loving the pumpkin bars. The shop is so cute and welcoming and weekly quick chats with Marti and Ash are so lovely. You also have to go upstairs and visit their apothecary for their gorgeous selection of candles. I will say vegan and gluten free baked goods are completely different from what we all normally think of when we want baked goods but they're totally worth a try! I have brought my family and friends visiting Des Moines to Thistle's Summit and they all have been begging me to send them Oatmeal Cream Pies!"

"Thistle’s Summit is hands down the best bakery in Des Moines. Marti has a beautiful talent for creating amazing baked goods. My first purchase was for my gluten free mama, who spent years eating cookies tasting of cardboard. I did not expect to crave vegan/gluten free oatmeal cream pies, but I can not stop thinking about them."