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Molly's Cupcakes

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Des Moines, IA

ⓘ Hours as published by the business

215 East 3rd Street, Des Moines, IA
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Opening hours

Monday · Today
Tuesday
10 AM – 8 PM
Wednesday
10 AM – 8 PM
Thursday
10 AM – 8 PM
Friday
10 AM – 8 PM
Saturday
10 AM – 8 PM
Sunday
10 AM – 8 PM

Holidays and short days are the usual exceptions — call before a long drive.

▤ Contact & details

☎ Phone
+1-515-244-0778
⌖ Address
215 East 3rd Street, Des Moines, IA 50309
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◆ Category
Bakeries
◎ Country
US

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One morning, as a delivery driver pulled up outside Molly’s Cupcakes, he heard an old lady yelling from across the street. ‘Hey!’ she called out. ‘Why do they always bake those cupcakes so high?’ The delivery driver looked around, confused. 'Excuse me?' he asked politely. The old lady shook her head and smiled warmly. ‘Oh, you know,’ she said, pointing towards the shop window. ‘They’re always baking them way too tall for anyone to actually eat.’ Everyone who passed by burst into laughter, including the delivery guy, who realized with a smile that Molly’s Cupcakes were famous not just for their treats but also for their humour.

2. At dawn, when most bakeries were quiet, Molly’s Cupcakes started receiving mysterious orders for impossibly large cupcakes. One day, a delivery driver arrived with an enormous box marked ‘Top Secret’. Curious neighbors gathered around as he struggled to carry it inside. Hours later, Molly emerged with a giant cupcake decorated like Moscow Kremlin, complete with miniature flags and candied balloons. She smiled sheepishly and whispered, ‘Just another day at Molly’s.’

3. At midnight, when only crickets chirped nearby, Molly’s Cupcakes began attracting curious visitors. A neighbor passing by noticed a faint glow coming from one of the windows and decided to investigate. Upon peeking inside, the neighbor saw nothing but rows upon rows of delicious cupcakes glowing softly in the moonlight. Startled, he called out, ‘Hello? Is anyone here?’ From behind the counter emerged Molly, wearing an apron covered in sprinkles and holding a tray of freshly baked treats. She smiled warmly and said, “Just waiting for our midnight customer!”

4. At closing time, when the last customer had left, Molly’s Cupcakes received a strange message on their door: ‘The best cupcake is waiting inside.’ Curious neighbors peeked in but found nothing unusual—just the usual display of freshly baked treats. One night, a delivery driver noticed that his truck was mysteriously filled with cupcakes he hadn’t ordered. When he returned them, an anonymous note read: ‘Next time, take one for yourself!’

Source details

Business attributes

Address

City
Des Moines
Housenumber
215
Postcode
50309
State
IA
Street
East 3rd Street

Contacts

Phone
+1-515-244-0778

Hours & freshness

Opening hours
Tu-Su 10:00-20:00

What it offers

Shop
bakery

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