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The 14 Best Gluten-Free Bakeries in Des Moines

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Updated Apr 2025

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Thistle's Summit

Thistle's Summit

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340 SW 5th St #122, Des Moines, IA 50309, USA

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Shelley Skuster

Thistle's Summit has the absolute BEST gluten-free baked goods. Even if you don't need to eat gluten-free or vegan, TREAT YOURSELF! Oatmeal Cream Pies, Frosted Mall Cookies, Snickerdoodles, Double Almond Cookies...they're simply DIVINE! Fantastic bakery, amazing people. Truly the best all around.

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Sweet Treat without Wheat

Sweet Treat without Wheat

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2809 Arthur Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317, USA

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Jenny O'Connell-Saponara

I cannot say enough great things about Sweet Treat without Wheat! I had the pleasure of trying their cinnamon sugar donuts, and they were absolutely delicious—soft, flavorful, and perfectly sweet without being too heavy. You’d never guess they’re gluten-free! What made the experience even more special was the incredible generosity of the owner. Despite the bakery being located in Iowa, she went above and beyond to get the donuts to me all the way in Aruba. If you’re looking for amazing gluten-free treats made with love, this is the place to go. I can’t wait to try more of their baked goods!

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Crème

Crème

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545 28th St, Des Moines, IA 50312, USA

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Brittany Reed

Crème has been amazing since the new owner came along. I’m gluten free and they always have fun options for us. I stop in a lot to get cupcakes for my own salon clients when I know they’re coming in near their birthday and I always grab cupcakes to take to my veterinary office as a thank you for always getting me in last minute. How can anyone be anything but excited to see you when you come walking in with cats in a carrier and half a dozen cupcakes from Crème in hand?! I love the creative flavors they’re bringing to DSM. Lastly… the thing that made me a super fan (and I’d like to see more of) are the mochi donuts! They are mind blowing! I am obsessed with them! The staff are always kind and helpful, the shop is clean and welcoming. But I really love having Crème around to surprise someone with!

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St. Kilda Cafe & Bakery

St. Kilda Cafe & Bakery

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300 SW 5th St, Des Moines, IA 50309, USA

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Brooke Weber

I have been here several times recently for brunch. This place knows what they are doing and they are really good at it: the atmosphere, the decor, the food, the service. The lattes here are the best in the area, hands down. Even the cups and saucers are beautiful and add to my enjoyment of the coffee drinks. I want the exact cups for my own home. The seasonal latte flavors are creative and never overly sweet. I do love a pumpkin spice latte, and St. Kilda has the best. I was interested in a seasonal mocha and was hesitant to order it for fear it would be too sweet, but the server told me more about it so I decided to try it. It was the best mocha I’ve ever had with the perfect balance of flavors and just the right amount of sweetness. Everything that’s a part of the Big Aussie Breakfast is prepared to perfection: thick cut bacon, delicious blistered roasted tomatoes, perfectly crispy house-made bread. Even the gluten-free bread is excellent. Last week my boyfriend got a hashbrown on the side and it was the best hashbrown I’ve ever had - a lovely soft texture on the inside and perfectly crispy all the way around on the outside. The last 3 times I’ve eaten there, we’ve had the same server. I love her! Very friendly, relatable, and a bit quirky in the best possible way. After our last visit, I decided St. Kilda in Valley Junction is my favorite place for brunch.

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Scenic Route Bakery

Scenic Route Bakery

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

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I would give it 5 stars on food if there were more gluten-free options, especially in the bakery portion. But for non-gluten sensitive people, their baked goods are amazing!! Cinnamon rolls were my favorite when I could eat them. A big thank you to the staff for sharing that even the gluten-free monster cookies are cross-contaminated. All around, great coffee shop.

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