Fantastic chocolates, ice-cream and customer service! This…read morewas our first visit to the area and we were very impressed. Very homey layout and the smelks hook ya! We purchased Bearclaws (Chocolate, Carmel, Pecans) a few Truffles (Chocolate Cheesecake and Mint)...then ordered some ice-cream (chocolate for the Mrs and Butter Pecan for myself)....then the fudge bars caught my eye so we grabbed a "brick" each of a Chocolate Mint and a Chocolate/Peanut Butter one.

The hotel suggested I head to the Chocolate Haus for a latte, and I was happy to oblige. I chose…read morethe Black Forest - cherry, almond and chocolate - and it was delicious! Also picked up a box of toffee, some stickers and a cute pin. Plenty of small gifts to choose from as well as the expected chocolate - and not-chocolate candy.

This bakery has a wide selection of cookies, breads, pastries and more. They had a strawberry…read morerhubarb bread-like-cake on sample when I went and I really regret not buying that because it was very tasty. I did get 3 items from the bakery cases. First was a chocolate eclair. It was like a long creme puff with chocolate ganache on top and yellow filling in the middle. Reminded me of a Boston cream pie only in cream puff form. I thought it was ok. I would have really liked the filling to have more vanilla flavor. The puff part was a good texture. The ganache was mildly chocolatey. The second item was a blueberry cream-cheese pastry. I wasn't wowed by it. The cream cheese maybe needed more vanilla. The third item was a creme horn. I liked it, but again I wished the filling had a bit more vanilla. Also at the very end, it was hollow, so save some of the creme at the big end for the little end so you get a more balanced bite. All of the items are presented with great care and beautifully displayed. I just wanted a bit more flavor. I would go back and I would try different items.

The coffee and sweets were delicious though it did seem a little expensive. The cafe is family run…read more It seemed like they were training a new person when we were there so it was a little slow service given it was us and one other pair of customers. The baristas were friendly though. The store was clean and offered two levels of indoor seating and the front porch outdoors. There's sweets and gifts you can purchase to go as well.

I've heard multiple people tell me about the Dari Barn and how legendary it is. So while in town, I…read moremade a stop to check it out. Reports are accurate, this place rocks. Delicious ice cream and chicken nuggets. I loved it! Glad we made it before they close for the season.

This place got me through college, and if you're a struggling Grinnellian, it will get you through…read moretoo. I was always a huge fan of the daily froyo flavors and some of the hot foods (do try the cheese curds!). Portion sizes are gigantic, which I cannot complain about.

We came here for a Yelp event and tasted the samples of popcorn that they had available. Everything…read morewas fresh and full of flavor. We bought two bags.

I had a small dip of the caramel chocolate turtle ice cream in a cup. It may seem small, but this…read morestuff is so rich and creamy that I did not need any more than I got. I was happy to find that the little chocolate turtles are filled with yummy, runny caramel. It went really well with the ice cream. I was happy with my choice. They may not have a ton of flavor choices, but they probably have a good option for most ice cream lovers.

Very friendly workers. The ice cream is the best around. I like the variety of weekly flavors…read more Well worth the drive.

Consistently great ice cream and even better service! My go to is the medium fruity pebble udder,…read morewhich is like a large. Very generous portions. They use to be cash only but they now accept cards. You can also get pints to go! It's usually a long wait but it's worth it.

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.

Always a favorite in the Iowa City/Cedar Rapids area! The ice cream is rich and tastes fresh, and…read moreit's always a good sign when there are a limited number of solid flavors to choose from. It's in a super cute building and you can peek behind the barn doors to see how the ice cream is made. You won't regret the drive out!

Cute place that sells more than just ice cream. But, the ice cream is the best reason to come here!…read more They have a good variety of flavors of their smooth, delicious ice cream. If you like your ice cream (enjoyed in a cone or cup), you can also find more in the freezer pack to-go. They also sell a lot of food items (made in Iowa) as well as a bit of fresh produce, milk, and meat. There are places to sit both inside and outside to enjoy the ice cream. This is a good place to stop with a family or maybe to take a break from a bike ride from the nearby trail.

Working in Cedar Rapids with a large group and we were looking to find a place that specialized in…read moredesserts. That place is Kathy's Pies. Great selection of pies, cheesecakes and other goodies. We brought a total of 15 pies over the course of two visits. Nothing disappointed. They were all delicious!! Tired berry, apple, pecan, key lime, banana cream, chocolate and a few others. All very tasty. This was a great find. Pies are reasonably priced. If you have never tried Kathy's Pies, you should. A little something for everyone. There are even sugar free pies. This is the place to go for dessert!!

There was no lemon taste in the lemon meringue pie. The meringue was light and fluffy, but the…read morelemon was not the traditional gel, consistency or partially gel consistency of lemon meringue pie. It was a lemon custard without the lemon.

True Americana at its best! Originally opened in 1860 the candy kitchen holds the distinction of…read morenot only being on the historic register, but also being the longest continuously operating soda parlor in the world! The little museum in back holds some interesting, local memorabilia and photos of some of the celebrities who have visited this location for great ice cream that includes, but not limited to, Brooke Shields, Mark Zuckerberg, Mike Pence, Gregory Peck, etc.! The service was great and just super friendly! Ice cream was fantastic and the history of the shop just adds to the whole experience. Located in downtown Wilton this is a must see as it's just off interstate 80 for anyone passing through the area.

Food was limited to homemade chicken salad or the like sandwiches, took forever to get our order…read more The Candy I bought over $20 was all old and chocolate discolored!