Damn delicious baked goods and very friendly staff. Definitely a go-to option any time of the day!…read more/ ¡Son riquísimos los panes y postres de esta pequeña panadería y los que la trabajan son sumamente amables! Sin duda es una perfecta opción para cuando se te pegue el antojo a cualquier hora del día. :D

Delicious flaky cinnamony goodness!! Did not try the breads, but they smelled wonderful.read more

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.

This place is literally legendary. Home of the famous Dutch letters and all kinds of Dutch…read moregoodness, Jaarsma Bakery is the kind of place that takes you back to the old school in the best possible way. With a staff dressed in traditional Dutch outfits and fresh pastries filling an entire room, Jaarsma smells and looks about as close to bakery heaven as you can get. The sheer amount of pastries, breads, cookies, and treats is impressive. You can also grab various foods and sides, along with a great collection of Dutch products that won't disappoint. I arrived around midday, and some of the favorites were already gone or running low, which probably tells you everything you need to know. I was on a mission for the letter "S" pastries and the cream-filled bars, and they absolutely delivered. Since I had flown into Pella on a private plane, I also ordered some thank-you treats to bring home for a few supportive people in my life. It was the perfect place to find something unique and memorable. If you come to Pella, you come here. It's really that simple. Do not miss Jaarsma....your stomach will thank you!

Jaarsma is deserving of this 4-star review based on its size, selection and general quality. Please…read moreunderstand that's not a bad thing. They did a nice job on the Dutch letter and Chicago Cubs frosted sugar cookie that I tried. I did find the place to be overrated compared to the mass' reviews and the legend that it has outside of Pella. But no doubt, you kind of "have to" go there if you're in Pella. Hopefully a 5-star experience awaits you.

Cool little shop Yea drive a bit to this place…read moreBaked goods Mid late afternoon Saturday They still had some items An assortment of breads Cinnamon rolls And kolaches They did have a few cherry So I picked up 4 Self serve so get a plastic glove And make up the white box And add in They looked real good on the bake Just over 5 bucks And they do accept cards! Wow that was a shock Had I knew cards are ok in here I would to have been here sooner! Ok plenty of candies and other baked goods like brownies etc Maybe next time They did have spices and other bulk packed items Bulk oats as well! The gal before me had 2) 50 pounds bags of rolled oats I should have asked on the price I do not have my bulk bins yet for rice and oatmeal and salt and sugar But it is in the plan They had a small freezer of meat I did not checkout yet As well as the large refrigerator case with pies etc Maybe next time on that as well as updated pix Also I need to ask on the best times for fresh baked goods Yea this will be a stop every trip now!

My favorite part about a road trip to the Midwest is discovering Amish country stores. I am a big…read morefan of their homemade candies, baked goods, pies, and bread. Country Variety, offers many different types of pickled foods and jams. There are also, kolaches (Czech pastry), that's the first thing; I've tried. I was blown away by the raspberry kolaches. It was soft and creamy. I bought the baked goodies to bring to AZ. This is definitely a stop when traveling in the rural areas of Iowa.

I visited this bakery this past weekend with my sister-in-law and nephew and they had the cutest…read moresugar cookies for spring/easter! Service was great, definitely a very small shop though, no room to just hang around more of a pick your poison and giddy on out of there. I ended up getting a plain glazed donut but it was delicious - soft and pillowy with the sugary glaze on top - chef's kiss

Such an awesome bakery!! Was in town from NC and had to stop in to give this a go and loved it!…read moreBeautiful space with plenty of options, friendly people, and the Lemon Poppyseed muffin was unreal! Wish this wasn't so far from home!

Amazing donuts! By far the best in Ames. I love taking family here on a weekend morning to get a…read morelittle sweet treat. Not many bakery options around and this is definitely the best I have found.

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.

Sadly, mediocre at best. I would skip this place entirely. Tried coffee and food, both were poor…read morequality, not homemade....meh....nothing special. We ended up throwing both drink and the cookie we bought away as both of my kids said the cookie was "bad"...tasted like a box mix that was overcooked.

Very nice atmosphere and staff with good coffee and excellent cookies. The coffee shop is…read moredecorated with local art and some jewelry. In addition there is a local deli in the back of the building. Overall a very good experience.