From flowers to chocolates to some of the city’s finest dining, Ingersoll & Grand has everything you need to celebrate Valentine’s Day with your special someone.
8-inch heart cakes by Nadia’s French Bakery (2705 Grand)
Something sweet
Crème (543 28th St) has your Valentine’s treats! 🧁 Their February 2026 menu features a collaboration with Dumpling House. Need something that says “You’re my Valentine?” Their adult convo heart cupcakes are just the thing! February cupcake flavor options include: Pinkberry Pretzel, Better Than S*x, and Matcha Dumpling.
Nothing says love quite like chocolate. The case at Chocolaterie Stam (2814 Ingersoll) is always full of sweet treats sure to please your partner. Don’t forget to place your pre-order now for chocolate-dipped strawberries! Call (515) 282-9575 or stop into the store to place your order 🍫💝.
Nadia’s French Bakery (2705 Grand) has 8-inch heart cakes for $15 each. Order by February 12th to ensure you have it by Valentine’s Day! 🍰🤍
Something beautiful
Valentine’s display at Wildflower (2718 Ingersoll)
Boesen The Florist (3801 Ingersoll) offers everything from classic roses 🌹 to designer arrangements, with pickup and delivery through their signature service. Shop in-store or online, or call 515-244-ROSE to place an order. This special Valentine’s Day package includes chocolates from Stam 🍫 and a treatment at Massage Heights-Ingersoll for the ultimate indulgence!
Wildflower’s (2718 Ingersoll) Valentine’s Day floral collection 💐 is ready to shop now! The shop also carries other gift items, including candles and cards.
Events:
- 💌 Des Moines Art Center (4700 Grand) is hosting 3 free events:
- Friday, February 13th, from 5 – 7 PM, view “Honey, You’re a Wonderful Model: Maria Lassnig’s Animated Films.”
- Love It or Leave It social event on February 14th from 11 am – 2 pm.
- Artist Lecture on Saturday, February 14th at 1:30 pm.
- 💌 Looking for a tattoo? Jade Rabbit Studio (2717 1/2 Ingersoll) is having a Valentine’s Day flash tattoo from 1-7 PM on February 14th. $100 and black ink only.
Something unique
If you’re looking for something beyond flowers and chocolate, stop into these stores along The Avenues:
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Latico heart purses 💛 from Tandem Brick Gallery (2722 Ingersoll)
Tandem Brick Gallery (2722 Ingersoll) features a wide assortment of unique gifts and greeting cards. Their adorable Latico heart purses 💛👜 would make a perfect Valentine’s Day gift! Bonus: Free gift wrapping (with purchase) to impress your special someone! Tandem Brick is also carrying an assortment of Bauder’s ice cream in-store🍦
- Visit Enchanted Mystical Boutique (3621 Ingersoll) for magical wares, including candles, crystals, and jewelry … or a couple’s Tarot reading for your next date night ✨
- Does your lover have a green thumb? The plant shop Renovation Jungle (607 37th) carries Valentine’s Day cards and jewelry, as well as terrariums and dish gardens filled with tiny, live plants made by their design team 🌱. If you have your own ceramic or glass container, bring it in ahead of time for a custom creation!
- Preservation (2717 Ingersoll) has launched a special Valentine’s Day collection, including Valentine’s scrunchies 🎀 and a 14K gold-plated mini heart lock charm.
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Events:
- 💌 Looking for dinner and a show with your Valentine? The Ingersoll (3711 Ingersoll) has you covered. Grab your tickets now!
- February 13th: Everlasting Love. Iconic love songs, from timeless classics to modern favorites
- February 14th: Love Letters. A tender and timeless story of love, friendship, and the words that connect us across a lifetime.
Something to savor
To-Go Fondue from The Cheese Bar 🧀 (2925 Ingersoll)
If food is the way to your heart, grab your special someone and head to fine-dining favorites Harbinger (2724 Ingersoll) or Oak Park Restaurant (3901 Ingersoll). Make your reservations now before tables fill up ahead of the holiday! Looking to avoid the Valentine’s Day crowds? Takeout from Lachele’s Fine Foods 🍔 (2716 Ingersoll) or Lucky Lotus (2721 Ingersoll) would be the perfect complement to your Netflix-and-chill date-night plans 📺.
Turn up the heat with your hot date on Valentine’s Day! Enjoy a warming meal at Panka Peruvian Restaurant (2708 Ingersoll), or experience table-top grilling at DZO Korean BBQ (2611 Ingersoll). Or aim for old-school romance with a meal at Jesse’s Embers (3301 Ingersoll) or Noah’s Ark Ristorante 🍝 (2400 Ingersoll).
The Cheese Bar (2925 Ingersoll) offers Take Home Fondue Kits, including a cheese blend, sausage, confit potatoes, baguette 🥖, cornichons, and a bottle of sparkling rosé – perfect for your Valentine’s or Galentine’s get together 🥂. Call the shop at 515-277-7828 to order.
Events:
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- 💌 The Cheese Bar is celebrating Goddess Galentine’s Day on Friday, 2/13. Specialty cocktails, fondue & desserts. 💕
- 💌 Star Bar (2811 Ingersoll) has a special Valentine’s Day menu on February 13 and 14 from 5 PM to 10 PM. Make your reservations NOW!
