Turtle & Sugar Free
Crème Cupcake + Dessert
Dessert Shop, Bakery, and Lounge$$$$
Woodland Heights, Des Moines
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Cupcakes
All cupcakes are availble in mini or regular size
Mini $1.50 each/$18 dozen
Regular $3 each/$28 dozen
Place your order by the dozen or stop in for an individual treat
Seasonal Flavors: January
Seasonal Flavors: March
Bailey's & Guiness & St. Patty's Day Sprinkles
Seasonal Flavors: May
Margarita & Hummingbird
Seasonal Flavors: July
Banana Split & Keylime Pie
Seasonal Flavors: September
Caramel Apple & Chocolate Cherry
Seasonal Flavors: November
Caramel Apple & Perfect Pumpkin
Seasonal Flavors: February
Strawberry Champagne & Kings Cake
Seasonal Flavors: April
Carrot Cake & Peep
Seasonal Flavors: June
Banana Split & S'mores
Seasonal Flavors: August
Fried Snickers & Fried Twinkie
Seasonal Flavors: October
Caramel Apple & Perfect Pumpkin
Seasonal Flavors: December
Egg Nog & White Chocolate Pepermint
Flavor Schedule: Everyday
Vanilla/Vanilla
Chocolate/Chocolate
Red Velvet
Hello Yellow
Vegan & Gluten Free
Vanilla/Chocolate
Chocolate/Vanilla
Luscious Lemon
(2) Monthly Flavors
Flavor Schedule: Tuesday
Mocha
Pb & J
Spicy Chocolate
Pink Lemonade
Flavor Schedule: Wednesday
Creme Mint
Almond Raspberry
Blueberry Pancake
Peanut Butter Passion
Creme Brulee
Flavor Schedule: Thursday
Chunky Monkey
Salty Cinnamon Caramel
German Chocolate
Creme Mint
Rootbeer Float
Flavor Schedule: Friday
Chocolate Indulgence
Creme Mint
Coconut Creme
Morning Mimosa
Chocolate Raspberry
Pistachio Almond
Cappuccino
Flavor Schedule: Saturday
Chocolate Indulgence
Salty Cinnamon Caramel
Cherry Cheesecake
Bananas Foster
Peanut Butter Passion
Strawberry Angel
Fried Ice Cream
Chocolate Creme Cakes
Chocolate Indulgence
Chocolate Creme Cake filled w/ melt in your mouth chocolate mousse, topped creamy chocolate sour cream frosting, chocolate ganache drizzle & capped off w/ a dark chocolate pearl.
Chocolate Raspberry
Chocolate Creme Cake filled w/ rich raspberry topping, followed by creamy vanilla buttercream & finished off w/ a fresh raspberry.
Creme Mint
Chocolate Creme Cake topped w/ a layer of chocolate ganache followed by creme mint buttercream & Andes mints.
German Chocolate
Chocolate Creme filled w/ chocolate ganache topped w/ rich coconut-pecan frosting & finished w/ a whole pecan & (drizzled ganach) .
Chocolate Covered Cherry
Chocolate Creme Cake filled w/ tart cherries topped w/ a kiss of fudge buttercream, ganache drizzle & cherries on top.
Chocolate w/ Chocolate
Chocolate Creme Cake topped w/ creamy chocolate buttercream & a chocolate chip.
Spicy Chocolate
Chocolate Creme Cake filled w/ spicy chocolate ganache topped w/ cinnamon cream cheese & drizzled w/ spicy chocolate ganache.
Marvelous Mocha
Chocolate Creme Cake topped w/ rich Italian roast coffee buttercream, creamy vanilla buttercream, drizzled w/ chocolate ganache & topped off w/ an espresso bean.
Peanut Butter Passion
Chocolate Creme Cake topped w/ chocolate ganache, silky peanut butter buttercream & a chocolate peanut butter candy.
Give Me More S’mores
Chocolate Creme Cake filled w/ creamy marshmallow, topped w/ a layer of chocolate ganache, sprinkled w/ honey graham crackers followed by marshmallow buttercream & capped w/ a graham cracker & chocolate square.
Chunky Monkey
Chocolate Creme Cake filled w/ banana mousse topped w/ rich peanut butter buttercream & finished off w/ a banana chip.
Chocolate w/ Vanilla
Chocolate Creme Cake topped w/ creamy vanilla buttercream & a chocolate chip.
White Creme Cakes
Pistachio Almond
White Creme Cake filled w/ fluffy pistachio mousse topped w/ silky almond butter cream & a dollop of pistachio mousse.
Keylime Time
White Creme Cake filled w/ keylime custard followed by creamy vanilla buttercream & a fresh lime zest.
Vanilla w/ Vanilla
White Creme Cake topped w/ creamy vanilla buttercream & a sugar pearl.
Salty Cinnamon Caramel
White Creme Cake filled w/ caramel topped w/ cinnamon cream cheese frosting drizzled w/ caramel & capped off w/ a little sea salt.
Strawberry Angel
White Creme Cake topped w/ fresh strawberry buttercream drizzled w/ a sweet berry sauce & finished w/ a fresh strawberry slice.
Hummingbird
White Creme Cake filled w/ banana mousse & pineapple topped w/ cream cheese frosting, shredded coconut, pecans & pineapple.
Creme Coconut
White Creme Cake topped w/ savory coconut cream frosting rolled in sweet coconut shavings.
Almond Raspberry
White Creme Cake filled w/ sweet raspberries topped w/ silky almond buttercream & a fresh raspberry.
Luscious Lemon
White Creme Cake filled w/ tangy lemon curd followed by lemon zest cream cheese & freshly zested lemon.
Vanilla w/ Chocolate
White Creme Cake topped w/ creamy chocolate buttercream & a sugar pearl
Yellow Cream Cakes
Pineapple Upright
Yellow Creme Cake filled w/ sweet pineapple topped w/ burnt sugar buttercream, a sprinkle of brown sugar & a cherry.
Morning Mimosa
Yellow Creme Cake filled w/ tangy oranges followed by cream champagne frosting & a fresh orange zest. (Does not contain alcohol)
Banana Fosters
Yellow Creme Cake filled w/ banana mousse topped w/ rum buttercream drizzled w/ rich caramel & topped off w/ a banana chip. (Does not contain alcohol)
Fried Twinkle
Yellow Creme Cake filled w/ our twinkie cream filling topped w/ vanilla buttercream & finished off w/ a sprinkle of fried tortilla chips.
Cherry Cheese Cake
Yellow Creme Cake filled w/ savory cherries, rich cream cheese frosting & graham cracker sprinkles.
Creme Brulee
Yellow Creme Cake filled w/ creme brulee topped w/ burnt sugar buttercream & finished w/ little pieces of caramelized sugar.
Blueberry Pancake
Yellow Creme Cake filled w/ a sweet layer of blueberries followed by a rich pure maple buttercream & completed w/ candied applewood smoked bacon
Hello Yellow
A Classic! Yellow Creme Cake topped w/ silky chocolate buttercream & festive sprinkles.
Cappuccino - Coffee Break
Yellow Creme Cake topped w/ Italian Roast Coffee buttercream, a dollop of creamy homemade vanilla buttercream, sprinkled w/ cinnamon & capped off w/ an espresso bean.
Fried Ice Cream
Yellow Creme Cake topped w/ pure vanilla buttercream, coated in crunchy cinnamon & sugar tortilla chips, drizzled w/ honey & chocolate ganache, topped off w/ a sweet tortilla chip.
Kid's Corner
Pb &J
White Creme Cake filled w/ grape jelly topped w/ creamy peanut butter frosting & drizzled w/ grape jelly.
Dirt Cake
Chocolate Creme Cake topped w/ green vanilla buttercream sprinkled w/ chocolate graham crackers & finished off w/ a gummy worm.
Pink Lemonade
Yellow Creme Cake topped w/ tangy pink lemonade Buttercream topped w/ a lemon slice.
Rootbeer Float
White Creme Cake topped w/ rootbeer buttercream, dollop of vanilla buttercream & finished off w/ a cherry & a straw.
Create Your Own Couture Creation
What couture creation do you desire?
Couture Creations are created upon request to meet your flavor desires. Your Couture Creations includes initial consultation, creation time & tasting for $50.
Margarita, Chocolate Hazelnut, Peaches & Honey . . .
Bakery
Breakfast
Please place orders by the dozen or order the breakfast combo which includes a dozen of variety breakfast items.
Topped Doughnuts
We are pumped that Topped Doughnuts has partnered w/ us. You must try their doughnuts...they are amazing, especially the Red Velvet.
Cinnamon Rolls
Cakes
Crème Cupcake is now offering cakes in all our gourmet cupcake flavors
These 3 layered cakes are a larger version of our cupcakes that offer 2 layers of fillings & the same toppings as our cupcakes
These delectable desserts are for any special occasion!
Please note sheet cakes are 2 layers of cake & 1 layer of filling.
Please order 48 hours in advance.
Tiered wedding cakes, birthday cakes, & special occasion, & all occasions cakes available. Cakes based on basic design, for additional & custom designs contact store for pricing.
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Dessert
All desserts are available in mini, individual, & full size. Please order by the dozen or stop in for an individual treat. Call the store for this week's flavors.
Pies
Cookies
Tarts
Brownies
Bars
Day Time Drink
Coffee
Featuring Zanzibar’s Coffees
Drip Coffee
2.00
Zanzibar’s House blend (free refills)
Coffee: French-Pressed
Ask which weekly selection is available.
African
3.00 - 6.00
Bold & exotic flavors, w/ a range of light to heavy body & interesting mouth-feel
Latin American
3.00 - 6.00
Bright & nutty w/ higher caffeine content & lighter body
Asia/Pacific Rim
3.00 - 6.00
Typically bold flavors, w/ as much diversity as African coffees
Coffee
Toddy (Iced Coffee)
3.00 - 4.00
Espresso
Classic Espresso Drinks
2.00 - 2.50
(ristretto & long shots available) Rich & highly concentrated coffee emulsified (steam driven) in a two ounce demitasse
Con Panna
2.00 - 2.50
Espresso w/ whipped cream
Cappuccino
4.00
Espresso w/ steamed milk, topped w/ a half cup of milk foam
Macchiato
2.00 - 2.50
Espresso topped w/ steamed milk foam
Long Black
2.00 - 2.50
Hot water topped w/ espresso
Latte
4.00
Espresso w/ steamed milk, topped w/ milk foam Flavors: chocolate, white chocolate, vanilla bean, caramel, almond, cinnamon/sugar, raspberry, cherry, blueberry, strawberry, honey, or mint
Espresso: Signature Espresso Shots/Drinks
5 if desired in latte form, where applicable
Misty Mountain Trot
4.00
A doppio espresso pulled into chocolate, topped w/ whipped cream, dusted in cacao
Rose Petal
4.00
A doppio espresso pulled into white chocolate & raspberry syrup, topped w/ whipped cream
Monday Morning
4.00
A doppio espresso pulled into cinnamon, sugar & honey, topped w/ whipped cream & spiced sugar
Doppio Quick
4.00
A doppio espresso served w/ a glass of ice water & a small bit of dark chocolate on the side
Oatmeal Stout
4.00
A doppio espresso dropped over oats steeped w/ milk foam & brown sugar
Cup of Love
4.00
A doppio espresso pulled over the back of a chilled spoon into cold vanilla spiked half & half (intended to be consumed immediately in one or two draughts)
Tea
Featuring Gong Fu teas
French Pressed
6.00
Cup
3.00
Iced Tea
4.00
Any tea brewed double strength, then chilled over ice
Tea: Green Tea
Moroccan Mint
A blend of green tea w/ a refreshing splash of mint
Snow Dragon
This green tea from the Fujian Province, China is grown in a pristine environment that yields a tea that is delicate & exceedingly fresh, & a liquor that is sought after for its earthy aroma & mellow taste. Pairs well w/ desserts.
Tea: Black Tea
Earl Grey Darjeeling
A very delicate & sophisticated blend w/ oil of bergamot from Earl Grey & a particularly fine example of Darjeeling tea. Sure to please even the most discriminating palate.
Masala Chai
A blend of Black Indian teas rich in spices, delicious w/ steamed milk & sugar
Chocolate Mint
Reminiscent of a thin mint cookie, this blend combines fine China black teas w/ a gentle dose of dark chocolate flavoring & fresh peppermint.
Tea: Oolong Tea
Blue Spring Oolong
Grown at high elevations amidst a landscape that is home to the ideal breezes & humidity for producing quality teas. Rolled in a licorice powder, when brewed the liquor emits a delicately sweet aroma & a pleasantly peculiar, lingering finish.
Tea: Herbal Tea
Starry Night
Inspired by Van Gogh’s painting, this gentle infusion of chamomile, peppermint, orange, fennel, & petals of rose & lavender will help ease you into a peaceful slumber full of pleasant dreams of your very own.
Vanilla Rooibos (roy-bus)
This relaxing blend combines naturally caffeine-free South African Rooibos w/ cinnamon, cardamom, spearmint & cloves.
Yerba Mate Organic
Mate is an evergreen plant from the holly family. It helps cope w/ stress & is beneficial for the nervous & immune systems. Also contains a wealth of nutrients including vitamins, mineral, amino acids & high levels of antioxidants.
Tea: Tea Lattes
London Fog
5.00
Earl Grey Darjeeling, vanilla syrup & steamed milk, topped w/ thick milk foam
Honey Snow Dragon
5.00
Green tea w/ honey syrup & steamed milk, topped w/ thick milk foam
Starry Night
5.00
Soothing herbal tea w/ honey & steamed milk, topped w/ thick milk foam
Yerba Mate Latte
5.00
Yerba Mate w/ almond or mint syrup & steamed milk, topped w/ thick milk foam
Thin Mint
5.00
Chocolate mint tea w/ simple syrup & steamed milk, topped w/ thick milk foam
Masala Chai Latte
5.00
A delicious blend of black teas & spices w/ steamed milk & sugar, topped w/ thick milk foam
Soda Fountain Drinks
Bottled Soda
4.00
Virgil’s Real Cola, Virgil’s Dr. Better, Ginger People Ginger Beer, Outrageously Natural Ginger Ale
Egg Cream
4.00
Chocolate milk w/ siphoned soda
Fresh-Squeezed Juice
4.00
6 oz. Glass of orange or grapefruit juice
Hot Chocolate
4.00
Rich cocoa & sugar mixed w/ steamed milk, topped w/ whipped cream & cocoa, Flavors: chocolate, white chocolate, vanilla bean, caramel, almond, cinnamon/sugar, raspberry, cherry, blueberry, strawberry, honey, or mint
Italian Soda
4.00
Siphoned soda water w/ flavored syrup & cream if so desired
Acid Phosphate
4.00
Siphoned soda w/ citrusy-tangy phosphate salts & flavored syrup. Try Cherry, Green River (lime) , Vanilla, Chocolate, or Raspberry
Non-alcoholic Fruit Smash
4.00
Freshly muddled fruits, w/ flavored simple syrup, topped w/ siphoned soda. Try Strawberry Mint, Mojito, Orange Mint, or Honey Lavender Lemon.
Dessert Pairing Menu
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White Chocolate & Pickled Strawberries Crème Brulee
8.00
Creamy White chocolate crème brulee served w/ pickled strawberries, quinoa tuile & fresh thyme.
Spring Strawberry Cocktail
9.00
Muddled strawberries, balsamic vinegar syrup, lemon juice, rhubarb-infused Tito’s vodka, Secco Italian Bubbles, served up w/ a black pepper-sugar rim (Blake Brown, Crème Cupcake & Dessert, 2013)
Dark Chocolate Flourless Torte
10.00
Gluten free Rich dark chocolate torte served w/ Gianduja ice cream, cinnamon-caramel drizzle, fresh mint, hints of coconut & frozen caramel mousse.
White Iowan
9.00
Tito’s vodka, Kahlua, Godiva Dark Chocolate liqueur & two shots of espresso, topped w/ St. Elizabeth’s Allspice Dram & vanilla-spiked heavy cream, highball rocks (Blake Brown, Crème Cupcake & Dessert, 2013)
Maytag Blue Cheesecake
11.00
Silky Maytag Blue Cheesecake served w/ crispy celery, honeycomb, candied walnuts, honey ice cream & grated Maytag bleu cheese
Dapper Apple
9.00
Apple-infused Tito’s vodka, Cointreau, lime juice, simple syrup, up (Hollinger & Schwartz, The Art of the Bar, 2006)
Carrot Cake Ice Cream Sandwich
9.00
Spicy Carrot served w/ cream cheese ice cream, rum-soaked raisins & anise-hyssop.
Smoking Gun
12.00
Laphroig 10yr, Fernet Branca, brown sugar cordial, Fee Bros. whiskey barrel-aged bitters, up (Mark Allen, Red Feather Lounge, Boise, Idaho)
Fried Cake Balls
9.00
Fluffy Crème Cake & creamy frosting rolled into a sweet ball, gently fried & then tossed in cinnamon sugar & powdered sugar. Served w/ espresso pot-de-crème. Ask server what our amazing flavor of the day is.
Ginger Lily
9.00
Jameson, lemon juice, ginger syrup, simple syrup, pineapple, mint, ginger beer, highball rocks (Victor Hui, Sugar, Hong Kong)
Dessert Sampler
14.00
Choose any three of our desserts.
Almond & Apricot
11.00
Silky Almond vanilla bisque served w/ creamy caramelized apricot ice cream, fresh peaches, crunchy granola & truffle honey.
Dark London Fog
9.00
Broker’s gin, St. Germaine, Earl Grey Darjeeling tea, vanilla bean simple syrup, steamed milk (Blake Brown, Crème Cupcake & Dessert, 2013)
Cacao Nib Macaron
8.00
Gluten free Delicate macaron filled w/ milk chocolate ganache, served w/ creamy cacao nib milkshake.
Basil’s Drinking Chocolate
11.00
Basil infused Chocolaterie Stam drinking chocolate, Courvoisier VSOP, crushed white pepper, cayenne, handwhisked heavy cream, sea salt, quinoa tuile (Blake Brown, Jeffrey Sills, Crème Cupcake & Dessert, 2013)
Banana Bread Pudding
9.00
Crème’s famous cinnamon rolls mashed w/ ripe bananas, baked into a warm pudding & filled w/ liquid chocolate. Topped w/ toasted walnuts, rum butter sauce & caramel ice cream.
Sangre de Fresa
9.00
Strawberries, basil, balsamic syrup, cachaca, Cointreau, lime juice, club soda, highball rocks (Hollinger & Schwartz, The Art of the Bar, 2006)
Rhubarb Consume
9.00
Vegan option available without whip cream Fresh Confit rhubarb, oat streusel, fresh strawberries, whipped cream & cacao nibs.
Orange Dreamsickle
9.00
Courvoisier VSOP, Grand Marnier, vanilla bean syrup, honey syrup, spiced sugar, orange juice & cream, up (Blake Brown, Crème Cupcake & Dessert, 2013)
Panna Cotta
8.00
Creamy panna cotta, topped w/ rose gelée, raspberry, raspberry tapioca & basil.
The Buckley
9.00
Broker’s gin, Lillet Blanc, lime juice, Campari, sage syrup, up (Ben Clemons, Bar 308, Nashville, Tennessee)
Dessert Lounge
Classic Cocktails
Blue Blazer (serves 2)
14.00 - 28.00
Boiling water, spirit of choice, citrus twist, sugar to taste, live fire. Choose from Jameson ($14) , Jameson 12 yr. or Appleton 12 yr. ($18) or Absinthe Libertine 72% ($28) . (Circa 1850’s United States)
Trader Vic’s Mai Tai
9.00
Pyrat XO rum, Appleton 12 yr. rum, Cointreau, lime juice & orgeat syrup, strained over crushed ice & garnished w/ mint leaf (Circa 1940’s, adapted from postprohibition.com)
Cucumber Cooler
10.00
Tanqueray no. 10, Campari, lime juice, cucumber & house tonic water (Adapted from Pete Gugni, The Bedford, Chicago)
Philadelphia Fish-House Punch
9.00
Courvoisier VSOP, Appleton 12 yr. rum, peach brandy, lemon juice, simple syrup, cold water, crushed ice, metal tumbler (Jerry Thomas, 1862)
Prince of Wales Cocktail
10.00
Templeton Rye, crushed ice, pineapple, Angostura bitters, lemon twist, Maraschino liqueur, Secco Bubbles, Demerara sugar cube, strained up (Private Life of King Edward VII, London, 1901)
Corpse Reviver No. 2
9.00
Broker’s gin, Cointreau, Lillet Blanc, lemon juice & a rinse of Absinthe, strained up (1930 Savoy Cocktail Book)
Gin Julep
9.00
Hendrick’s gin, Demerara sugar cube, mint leaves & orange bitters over crushed ice w/ an orange slice (Adapted from the 1828 recipe from Jerry Thomas)
Japanese Cocktail
9.00
Courvoisier VSOP, orgeat syrup, Angostura bitters & lemon peel on the rocks (Jerry Thomas, 1885)
Port Wine Sangaree
9.00
Niepoort Tawny Porto, Demerara sugar, orange & lemon slice, shaken & strained over crushed ice, topped w/ freshly grated nutmeg (Adapted from Jerry Thomas, 1862)
Odd Pal
10.00
Calvados, Lillet Blanc, Campari, orange peel, strained up (Adapted from Oddfellows, Dallas, based on classic Old Pal cocktail)
Modern Mixology
Plantation
9.00
Fresh basil, sugar, Broker’s gin, Cointreau, lime juice & grapefruit juice, strained over ice in a highball & garnished w/ a grapefruit slice (Hollinger & Schwartz, The Art of the Bar, 2006)
Mexican Monk
10.00
Kah blanco tequila, green Chartreuse, agave nectar, lime, jalapeno, strained up (Adapted from Michael Martensen, The Cedars Social, Dallas)
Matcha Rum Fizz
9.00
White rum, agave nectar, coconut water, cream, matcha powder, club soda, highball rocks (Adapted from Imbibe Magazine, issue 39, 2012)
Tijuana Trick
9.00
Cabo Wabo Reposado tequila, orange juice, lemon juice, simple syrup, St. Germaine & egg white on the rocks (Dave Whitton, Villains Tavern, Los Angeles)
Cherry Smash
9.00
Courvoisier VSOP, Cointreau, lemon juice, Cherry Heering & brandied cherries, strained up (Julie Reiner, Flatiron Lounge, New York)
Creme Favorites
Upper West Side
9.00
Grey Goose vodka, mint leaf, lemon juice, simple syrup, Secco Bubbles, strained up (Blake Brown, Creme Cupcake & Dessert, adapted from Employees Only, New York)
French Open
8.00
Raspberries, honey syrup, lemon juice, Lillet Blanc, Secco Bubbles, strained into a champagne flute (Bryan Dayton, Oak at Fourteenth, Boulder, CO)
The Rhyme
9.00
Apricot-infused Bulleit Rye, dry vermouth, thyme simple syrup, lemon juice, highball rocks (Ryan Gannon, Bellocq, New Orleans)
Lavender Sidecar
9.00
Courvoisier VSOP, Cointreau, lavender honey syrup, lemon juice, orange twist, strained up (Hollinger & Schwartz, The Art of the Bar, 2006)
Spanish Coffee
10.00
Spiced sugar rim, Bacardi 151, live fire, French-pressed coffee, Kahlua, lightly whisked vanilla-spiked heavy cream, cinnamon (Hollinger & Schwartz, The Art of the Bar, 2006)
Wine: Red
Domaine La Guintrandy Cotes de Rhone 2011
8.00 - 32.00
Even, balanced grenache/syrah blend, dry, clean finish
Domaine Charbonnier Touraine Pinot Noir 2010
8.00 - 32.00
Cherry & pomegranate fruit, light to medium body, soft, lingering finish
La Cova dels Vins Ombra 2006
9.00 - 36.00
100% northern Spain grape, juicy, berry fruit-forward, medium to full body, quick finish
Gros Nore Bandol Rouge 2009
60.00
Ripe yet elegant, w/ concentrated flavors of blackberry, dark cherry, tar & dark chocolate. Cream & spice mid-palate, a dollop of smoke, & a finish of black licorice, bittersweet chocolate & mint.
Wine: White
Foris Gewurztraminer 2009
8.00 - 32.00
Stone & light pear notes, lingering dry finish
St. Urbans-Hof Wiltinger Riesling 2011
9.00 - 36.00
Grown on a specific hill in Germany that has grown Riesling for hundreds of years. Sweet, medium body, crisp, lingering finish.
M. Chapoutier Bila Haut Blanc 2011
8.00 - 32.00
Soft palette, light body, light citrus notes, silky finish
Wine: Sparkling
Secco Italian Bubbles Bianco 2011
7.00 - 28.00
Dry, light pear notes, clean finish
Wine: Dessert
Domaine de Moulin-Pouzy Monbazillac 2009
9.00
Light honey flavor/viscosity, cousin of Sauternes
Niepoort Tawny Porto
9.00
Full port flavor, pairs well w/ chocolate
Broadbent Rainwater Madeira
8.00
Rich date notes, elegant mouth-feel, medium to light body
Pacific Rim Framboise
7.00
Wine made from raspberries & grape spirits w/ an aroma like raspberry jam on white bread
Beer: IPA
Green Flash West Coast IPA | 7.3% ABV
5.00
Extravagantly hopped California style IPA w/ hints of pine
Lost Coast Indica IPA | 6.5% ABV
5.00
Smooth, full-bodied, unfiltered citrus forward IPA w/ notes of grapefruit & a bright, mellow hoppiness
Beer: Stout, Porter
Samuel Smith Oatmeal Stout | 5% ABV
5.00
Notes of coffee, chocolate & caramel pervade this smooth stout that is delicious for anyone
Young’s Double Chocolate Stout | 5.2% ABV
5.00
Chocolate malt & dark chocolate combine w/ rich dark ale to craft a satisfyingly indulgent, but not overly sweet beer
Samuel Smith Imperial Stout | 7% ABV
5.00
Deep chocolate colour, roasted barley nose, fermented in stone Yorkshire squares
Beer: Pale Ale
North Coast Acme California Pale Ale | 5% ABV
5.00
Clean tasting, pleasantly malty, brewed w/ Yakima Valley hops, American two-row malt, & British specialty malts
Beer: Amber Ale
Rogue American Amber Ale | 5.1% ABV
5.00
Tawny color, coffee aroma, tight head & delicate roasted malt accent. Generous use of hops & a smooth finish.
Rogue Dead Guy Ale | 6.6% ABV
5.00
Deep honey color w/ malty aroma & rich hearty flavor
Beer: Fruit Beer
Lindemann’s Framboise | 4% ABV
6.00
A lambic made from local barley, unmalted wheat, & wild yeast. After spontaneous fermentation, raspberries are added, creating exceptional flavor & complexity.
Ace Pear Cider | 5% ABV
5.00
Premium hard cider made in Sonoma County. California’s first perry cider.
Lindemann’s Peche | 4% ABV
6.00
A lambic made in the same way as above, w/ peaches rather than raspberries added
Lost Coast Tangerine Wheat | 5% ABV
5.00
A crisp citrus beer w/ a hint of tangerine
Beer: Strong Beer
Stone Arrogant Bastard Ale (22 oz.) | 7.2% ABV
9.00
You’re not worthy. Aggressive ale.
Founders Curmudgeon Old Ale | 9.8% ABV
6.00
Old Ale brewed w/ molasses & oak barrel aged. Smooth & delicious.
Stone Sublimely Self Righteous Black Ale | 8.7% ABV
6.00
Black ale, extravagantly hopped, a sublime dichotomy
Green Flash Palate Wrecker | 9.5% ABV
6.00
The most complicated West Coast-inspired IPA Green Flash has brewed to date. Mashed & sparged hopped wort, plus a hop layer regimen for their normal IPA.
Beer: Other
Bud Light
3.00
Drinks for Everyone: Coffee
Featuring Zanzibar’s Coffees
Drip Coffee
2.00
(free refills) Zanzibar’s House blend
Drinks for Everyone: French-Pressed
Ask which weekly selection is available.
African
3.00 - 6.00
Bold & exotic flavors, w/ a range of light to heavy body & interesting mouth-feel
Latin American
3.00 - 6.00
Bright & nutty w/ higher caffeine content & lighter body
Asia/Pacific Rim
3.00 - 6.00
Typically bold flavors, w/ as much diversity as African coffees
Drinks for Everyone
Toddy (Iced Coffee)
3.00 - 4.00
Drinks for Everyone: Espresso
Classic Espresso Drinks
2.00 - 2.50
(ristretto & long shots available) Rich & highly concentrated coffee emulsified (steam driven) in a two ounce demitasse
Con Panna
2.00 - 2.50
Espresso w/ whipped cream
Cappuccino
4.00
Espresso w/ steamed milk, topped w/ a half cup of milk foam
Macchiato
2.00 - 2.50
Espresso topped w/ steamed milk foam
Long Black
2.00 - 2.50
Hot water topped w/ espresso
Latte
4.00
Espresso w/ steamed milk, topped w/ milk foam Flavors: chocolate, white chocolate, vanilla bean, caramel, almond, cinnamon/sugar, raspberry, cherry, blueberry, strawberry, honey, or mint
Drinks for Everyone: Signature Espresso Shots/Drinks
Doppio Quick
4.00
A doppio espresso served w/ a glass of ice water & a small bit of dark chocolate on the side
Oatmeal Stout
4.00
A doppio espresso dropped over oats steeped w/ milk foam & brown sugar
Cup of Love
4.00
A doppio espresso pulled over the back of a chilled spoon into cold vanilla spiked half & half (intended to be consumed immediately in one or two draughts)
Misty Mountain Trot
4.00
A doppio espresso pulled into chocolate, topped w/ whipped cream, dusted in cacao
Rose Petal
4.00
A doppio espresso pulled into white chocolate & raspberry syrup, topped w/ whipped cream
Monday Morning: A doppio espresso pulled into
4.00
Cinnamon, sugar & honey, topped w/ whipped cream & spiced sugar
Drinks for Everyone: Tea
Featuring Gong Fu teas
French Pressed
6.00
Cup
3.00
Iced Tea
4.00
Any tea brewed double strength, then chilled over ice
Drinks for Everyone: Green Tea
Moroccan Mint
A blend of green tea w/ a refreshing splash of mint
Snow Dragon
This green tea from the Fujian Province, China is grown in a pristine environment that yields a tea that is delicate & exceedingly fresh, & a liquor that is sought after for its earthy aroma & mellow taste. Pairs well w/ desserts.
Drinks for Everyone: Black Tea
Earl Grey Darjeeling
A very delicate & sophisticated blend w/ oil of bergamot from Earl Grey & a particularly fine example of Darjeeling tea. Sure to please even the most discriminating palate.
Masala Chai
A blend of Black Indian teas rich in spices, delicious w/ steamed milk & sugar
Chocolate Mint
Reminiscent of a thin mint cookie, this blend combines fine China black teas w/ a gentle dose of dark chocolate flavoring & fresh peppermint.
Drinks for Everyone: Oolong Tea
Blue Spring Oolong
Grown at high elevations amidst a landscape that is home to the ideal breezes & humidity for producing quality teas. Rolled in a licorice powder, when brewed the liquor emits a delicately sweet aroma & a pleasantly peculiar, lingering finish.
Drinks for Everyone: Herbal Tea
Starry Night
Inspired by Van Gogh’s painting, this gentle infusion of chamomile, peppermint, orange, fennel, & petals of rose & lavender will help ease you into a peaceful slumber full of pleasant dreams of your very own.
Vanilla Rooibos (roy-bus)
This relaxing blend combines naturally caffeine-free South African Rooibos w/ cinnamon, cardamom, spearmint & cloves.
Yerba Mate Organic
Mate is an evergreen plant from the holly family. It helps cope w/ stress & is beneficial for the nervous & immune systems. Also contains a wealth of nutrients including vitamins, mineral, amino acids & high levels of antioxidants.
Drinks for Everyone: Tea Lattes
London Fog
5.00
Earl Grey Darjeeling, vanilla syrup & steamed milk, topped w/ thick milk foam
Honey Snow Dragon
5.00
Green tea w/ honey syrup & steamed milk, topped w/ thick milk foam
Starry Night
5.00
Soothing herbal tea w/ honey & steamed milk, topped w/ thick milk foam
Yerba Mate Latte
5.00
Yerba Mate w/ almond or mint syrup & steamed milk, topped w/ thick milk foam
Thin Mint
5.00
Chocolate mint tea w/ simple syrup & steamed milk, topped w/ thick milk foam
Masala Chai Latte
5.00
A delicious blend of black teas & spices w/ steamed milk & sugar, topped w/ thick milk foam
Soda Fountain Drinks
Bottled Soda
4.00
Virgil’s Real Cola, Virgil’s Dr. Better, Ginger People Ginger Beer, Outrageously Natural Ginger Ale
Egg Cream
4.00
Chocolate milk w/ siphoned soda
Fresh-Squeezed Juice
4.00
6 oz. Glass of orange or grapefruit juice
Hot Chocolate
4.00
Rich cocoa & sugar mixed w/ steamed milk, topped w/ whipped cream & cocoa
Italian Soda
4.00
Siphoned soda water w/ flavored syrup & cream if so desired
Acid Phosphate
4.00
Siphoned soda w/ citrusy-tangy phosphate salts & flavored syrup. Try Cherry, Green River (lime) , Vanilla, Chocolate, or Raspberry
Non-alcoholic Fruit Smash
4.00
Freshly muddled fruits, w/ flavored simple syrup, topped w/ siphoned soda. Try Strawberry Mint, Mojito, Orange Mint, or Honey Lavender Lemon
Happy Hour Specials
4:00 — 6:30 pm, 10:30 PM — Midnight
Happy Hour Specials: Light Bites (savory and sweet snacks)
1 off any normally priced $ 5 beer
House tortilla chips & fruit salsa
6.00
House pretzel bites w/ three dipping sauces
6.00
All wine
5.00
Happy Hour Specials: Five Cocktails
Crushed Strawberry Fizz
5.00 each
Brazil 66
5.00 each
French Open
5.00 each
Honey Mimosa
5.00 each
Blue Spring Oolong Tea Collins
5.00 each
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Crème Cupcake + Dessert
543 28th St (at Ingersoll Ave)
Des Moines, IA 50312
United States
Des Moines, IA 50312
United States
Cupcakes. Cakes. Cocktails. Desserts. Cakes. Wine. Beer.
Open until 9:00 PM (Show more)
- Tue–Thu
- 11:00 AM–9:00 PM
- Fri
- 11:00 AM–Midnight
- Sat
- 10:00 AM–Midnight
(515) 288-1050
Features
Reservations
No
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Wi-Fi
Free
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Food & Drink
Menus
Dessert, Happy Hour
Drinks
Beer, Full Bar, Cocktails
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