"Got some chocolate cupcakes for my daughters birthday to accommodate some dietary needs of our guests. They looked wonderful! Pickup and ordering was easy and smooth. Our guests that tasted them said they were great! We sent the rest home to friends who couldn't make it so we didn't get to try them ourselves unfortunately. Will be coming back for more desserts any time we host a small party; I love that this bakery offers gluten free dairy free desserts so that we can offer inclusive treats for our friends!"

"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."

"I like everything here, the owners/ staff interactions, vegan packaged food options & vintage ops upstairs- so fun! The only suggestion I’d LOVE to support (by the dozen) would be to offer a variety of filled vegan donuts🖤 (Boston cream, marshmallow, pudding, jam, whipped cream filled.. just to shake up some of the typical options). If you’re looking for more paid help to do this.. put the word out ✊"

"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!"

"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!"