Van Hemert's Dutch Oven Bakery is a family-owned, full-line scratch bakery since 1983. This is a…read moregood check-off for visitors. We visited on a Friday afternoon around 2 pm and I was glad some of the baked goods were still available. I quickly picked up a few items: Dutch letters, almond horns, almond tarts, and blueberry filled Dutch windmills. The first three items have a strong but not overpowering almond flavor. I especially liked the almond horns which had a crunch but chewy and buttery texture. I also really liked the windmills and wished I had ordered the raspberry ones as well. It was buttery and flakey with just the right about of blueberry cream cheese filling.

Absolute hidden gem in Ames. Of course the bakery is great. You can even get day old bread at a…read moresteep discount. The true discovery is that they serve an excellent lunch. Sandwiches, soups and salads. We had the Reuben and a bowl of chicken wild rice soup. They even split it for us as we shared! The coffee looked great too - lots of people carrying out. Donuts, Dutch letters and other sweets were also plentiful- we got some to take home. Will go back for sure! Very quaint and local.

humble donuts? more like pretentious donuts. I had an overall awful experience with their customer…read moreservice. the man running the company was sarcastic and something as I can only describe as white rich man funny. They open at ten, but the hours weren't posted clearly and the interaction with the guy behind the counter was awful. I would never run my business in this fashion. Also what bakery place doesn't open until 10? Not a good business model in the slightest. Lots of things we could improve on humble. I'm insanely disappointed

Super bummed out about this place. We wanted donuts not from a gas station, so we checked this…read moreplace out on our way out of town for the day. Super loud door chime when we came in, but literally no one was there. This place also housed a yogurt business, orange leaf. All of the yogurt fixings were clean and prepped and ready but looking at the donut fixings, it was messy and empty. We called out "hello" loudly and several times, but no answer. We could hear people talking in the back though. There was a space heater on behind the counter and someone's purse sitting on the back counter, so I know at least someone was there. We knocked on the counter and still nothing. So we left. No donuts for us!

i loved the oreo cheesecake! tasted good and was well priced. loved the environment and reminded me…read moreof panaderias in CA.

The pastries were very good and tasty The workers were very…read morenice and fast with my sweets The place feels nice and comfortable and pretty warm I would recommend going here.

The donut holes, Cronuts, and cronut bacon or sausage sandwiches are the best around town.read more

What a charming shop! The staff were very friendly and efficient…read more My maple long john was incredibly fresh with a creamy frosting. My son was thrilled with his sprinkle donut, especially with the fun, non-standard colors like blue and green. My husband's apple fritter had a strong cinnamon flavor with bits of apple; it was a bit crunchier on the edges than we expected, but still delicious. We got an old fashioned for our one-year-old, and it was the perfect choice - not too sweet, nor sticky. The big surprise was the breakfast sausage sandwiches my husband and son ordered. The high-quality egg, sausage, and cheese on a fresh croissant were fantastic. I took a bite and was truly impressed, especially for the price... under $5 is very reasonable for the size. I was waffling over the Kona iced coffee, so a worker kindly gave me a sample. It was stronger, sweeter, and creamier than I expected, so I happily purchased a cup. The shop itself is small and can get a bit crowded, so it's probably not the best spot if you're planning to sit and eat inside. We will definitely be back the next time we're in Ankeny though. I can already imagine grabbing donuts and coffee to enjoy at the park with the kids once the weather warms up!

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Excellent donuts of many varieties and the friendliest service and bakers you could hope to find…read more The Bismarcks are a special favorite: custard, chocolate, or strawberry. Can't beat the "glad to run into you in line" vibe!

I used to come all the time with my dad, he's gone now, but sometimes I need nostalgia. their…read moreFacebook page said salted carmel donut holes. I posted that I was excited since I would be driving through town. I got a Facebook message asking if he should put some back for me in case they sold out. yes please! and I'm thankful fr that because when I got there at 10am they were sold out. I also got to try the lemon ones, Salted carmel is still my favorite and they didn't disappoint. thanks for setting some back for me. my waistline doesn't thank you, but I do.

The best apple fritters I have ever had, always consistently delicious! Locally owned and will go…read moreout of his way to make you smile!

We compared donuts from a nearby competitor. The bacon maple…read morecroissant was unique. My foodie nephew loved it. Donut holes were lighter and tastier than the competition.

They have very a delicious coffee & lunch. You can order almost any latte, espresso, or coffee…read moredrink made fresh to order! In my opinion, the bakery sweets are so overly sweet they almost take your breath away. They run some great deals on soup & sandwich lunch specials so that's worth checking out!

After dress shopping our group stopped here to grab a quick lunch. I ordered the make your own and…read moremade a vegetarian sandwich. It was as expected, not bad but nothing that makes it unique. I ordered the basket expecting the classic "coffee store" chips to sadly see they were just original ruffles. As for the pickle, I expected it to be a spear and I was let down to find out it was two slices. The cookie was alright as well but nothing special. I ordered the pastries and donuts and those were pretty good. I enjoyed the mocha Bismarck donut. The lemon cream cheese pinwheel was pretty good as well but on the drier side. Overall, good for a quick bite. Staff are super nice and friendly.

Fresh donuts daily Cute atmosphere…read more Friendly service Delicious options Milk/Coffee/Juice Dog Treats Squishmallow keychains Mugs/Merch

One thing I have realized that I love is a warm, crispy cake donut! To perfect a cake donut is not…read moreeasy and I have tasted many failed attempts, but not here!! This new location, close to my home, is a blessing for all things sweet and delicious! And with a drive thru, thank you! A dozen is standard for my liking- but they do offer the Big 15, so they definitely accommodate all tastebuds.