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.

It's a little Small town diner. Exactly what you would envision. However ... those Iowans are so…read morefriendly !! Obvious locals sitting at the counter said hello when we walked in. I wish I knew the name of the girl to sat us and partially waited on us. Dark hair. Tan skin. That's all I remember. SHE WAS SO GOOD, COURTEOUS, ATTENTIVE. I haven't seen customer service like that in years !!! Bless her. She needs a raise !! The food was diner food. Better than some. Worse than others. The bacon was perfect !!! Best diner bacon I've ever had. we were happy they were open and it was local. EAT LOCAL !!

My wife and I went to Julie's for breakfast this morning. She ordered the French toast and orange…read morejuice. No butter, sticky syrup container, and not much flavor to the syrup I ordered 2 eggs scrambled and a sausage patty. The scrambled eggs were not fluffy and sort of cooked like an extra thick omelette. No seasoning and no flavor. The sausage patty was somewhere between extremely well done and shoe leather. No flavor. The waitress was excellent. The restaurant was very clean. The average wait time between placing an order and getting your food was over 30 minutes.

Looking forward to their Cheeseburger chowder in a bread bowl and was disappointed in how running…read morethe chowder was and looked for the burger...? Service for soup ok however service for an iced Americano was slow. Usual vibe in the place so believe with much more competition in town this place needs to step up their game.

I traveled to Pella, IA for a volleyball tournament and discovered this gem as I searched for a…read moregood coffee shop. Smokey Row had a great atmosphere and wonderful staff. It was a bit busy with all the volleyball players and fans, but the staff pushed through the rush and did it with smiles. I ordered a Sweet Georgia Brown Mocha and it was delicious! It was sweet enough to tame the coffee taste for those of us that like that, and the hint of honey was amazing. With good coffee and a great ambiance outside and inside, Smokey Row Coffee makes for a great pit stop if you're going through or staying in Pella. They also have some great merch for purchase if you want a souvenir.

A grocery store with a secret. A secret warp zone to an oasis of hot and ready home cooked foods…read morefor the lowest price you could imagine. And you can sit and eat it in their restaurant style diner area! What!? Delicious steak, meatloaf, fried chicken, mashed potatoes, green beans, corn, cheesy potato casserole, the list of available food goes on and on and something different every day. I had two large pieces of meatloaf, potatoes, homemade Mac and cheese, large helping of green beans and a dinner role & fountain drink for under $15!! What is going on here! I ate there three days in a row and I am now a loyal Hy-Vee customer. Do they have t shirts or any other commemorative swag? This place is great!!! So forget over priced poisonous junk fast food- you can walk in here at lunch and quickly get a delicious healthy meal with friendly service. I salute you Hy-Vee!!

Amazing food, great alcohol, with fun games at the tables, a great atmosphere as well and very nice…read morepeople. I love the overall vibe to this place and the bathrooms are AMAZING!!!!

111 doesn't disappoint. Excellent food atmosphere and service. Worth the drive to Knoxville. The…read more brussel spouts are amazing. Had the grilled chx sandwich with feta sun-dried tomatoes and garlic aoli hubby had the French dip with o rings. Love their dill ranch dressing.

Several health food violations. The food that I ate was made right after I ordered it and it was…read morevery good. The problem I believe had to do with the temperature in the case where pre made food was being kept.

Santos literally is the bomb.com! Best service in town! The food was absolutely incredible and we…read morewill be back! 10-10

Mi Ranchito is an excellent authentic Mexican restaurant. The food is absolutely delicious, the…read moreportions are large and full of authentic flavors. The have an excellent assortment of liquors and other drinks. The place is large, comfortable and very clean. The staff are very friendly, polite and courteous. I would recommend this business to everyone who loves authentic Mexican food.

When in Iowa - searching for the best pork tenderloin is a required adventure. My plane landed 2…read morehours ago and here i sit with tenderloin numero uno. The pork has the required 1" plus hang over the bun, tender, meaty, and fried to order - hot! The. breading is very good and "not" greasy. The lettuce is shredded and the tomato is diced, I prefer iceberg lettuce leaves and sliced tomato. Pick up a quart of vanilla ice cream - so good on warm home baked pies.