Very cute bakery! Lots of very fun options. We got am apple fritter, cream filled Bismark, and a…read moreDutch letter and all of them were excellent!

What a charming place! It smells so sugary when you walk in and my husband and I kept looking at…read moreeach other like truly children in a candy store - excited, overwhelmed, want a bite of it all. It doesn't matter what you get here - it's all oh-so-fresh, absolutely heavenly delicious, and so cheap too! They also have nice curios as gifts or for yourself.

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.

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!

I have been here two times and everything is so good! The first time I went for lunch and had a…read morebreaded pork tenderloin sandwich that is made with their own delicious bread. Today I had Egg Plant Parmesan and it was the best! It came with a salad and tasty garlic bread. They have homemade desserts and pastries and treats. Great place to eat in this little town!

It didn't last . Closed up - vacant - been gone long time 2.3/4 of a year . Elvis has left the…read morebuilding .

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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!

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

This little business is growing and with the growth, the atmosphere has been changing…read more The owner has added bakery cases, made the tables feel more cozy and the food is still as good as it gets. This is definitely a go-to for me.

From the owner: Here at Red Ribbon Bakery all of our granolas are hand made in small batches and roasted to…read moreperfection. We use only the best ingredients. Whole rolled oats, clover honey and pure vanilla. Featuring an addictive blend of crunchy, nutty clusters and plump fruit, each of our unique flavors makes the perfect addition to your yogurt, as a cereal or a healthy sweet snack straight out of the bag!

It is a GREAT bakery that earns its rating as one of the nation's 10 best bakeries. Located on the…read moreEastern side of the great Winterset public square, this terrific family business oozes customer service and kindness, and its food is spectacular. Owner Jim Sparks is a wonderful man, and they are a strong community supporter. Their family has operated the business for more than 40 years. My apple fritter was the best I have ever enjoyed, and we decided that it was definitely worth the 45-minute ride! They also have great donuts and cookies, plenty of indoor seating, and historic Winterset photos. This is a jewel. Visit it; you'll love the entire experience.

"Bakery Unlimited" is not an appropriate name. It should be the "Limited Donut Shop". We went in…read moreexpecting to find a bakery and all they had were donuts. And they only had a limited selection of those. And we went in the morning. I am sorry you can't just offer up only donuts and call yourself a bakery. You can apparently order cakes there but there were none for sale. Even the Walmart bakery has a much better selection than here. I suppose if all you looking for is a very sparse choice of donuts then this is your place. They may have had a better selection early in the morning but all they have is a very small case for goods - so how goo could the selection have been? I am not sure how this place made it in to the "100 Things to do in Iowa" book but if this is a sampling then Iowa must be a very boring place. What a horrible disappointment. Oh and if you truly want a great donut go to Hurts Donuts in West Desmoines or Ambrosia Donuts in Ankeny. Now those are some class act donuts!! Delicious!

This super cute coffee bar was just the perfect treat. Probably the best cappuccino in a 45 mile…read moreradius. The coffee was strong and hot! The young lady at that served us was kind and accommodating. Also a huge plus, the Christian music playing softly creating just a lovely atmosphere. 5 starts from this seasoned barista

From the owner: West Side Java is a locally owned shop specializing in coffee drinks, hot, iced or blended. We also…read morehave a wide variety of other drink options for the non coffee drinker, such as smoothies, shakes, teas, Lotus and boba.

Paula and her team at Bricktown Bakery are incredible. You can feel the passion in everything they…read moredo, and it shows in every bite. Whether it's their fresh‑baked pastries or their delicious lunch offerings, everything is prepared with care and tastes fantastic.

Loved almost everything about this place! Lovely ice cream, donuts, and pastries. Amazing staff…read morebeside the obvious rude and sarcastic language stated at me from someone high in status at this establishment. In a place of business nobody should feel unwelcome or personally attacked from anyone especially the owner.