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.

Try the sausage kolaches for sure. But really, I've never had something I hate from Grin City!…read more These guys have done an outstanding job during the pandemic. We already loved them before, but they did great converting to having a service window with display cases in the adjacent windows to choose from. On really cold days, they've got heaters placed for the line. There is ALWAYS a line on Friday and Saturday mornings, but they've added a third staff member and they MOVE IT! Always a kind word and always service with a smile. But GO EARLY! They run out of the best stuff. Though, I swear they started baking more, because I've lucked out lately even when I'm running behind.

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The Dutch letters made here are one of my favorite treats, I have had them fresh from here and had…read morethe packaged ones that are found in a few stores around Iowa. I have tried other items here that are delicious, but not much can sway me away from the Dutch letters! Oh, what's a Dutch letter? It's a S shaped dough type pastry filled with some sweet filling.....Google it as it'll be a better visual and explanation than I'll give you. :)

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

yea if yo have not stopped in to this gem in iowa yet... put…read moreit on your bucket list!! you have got to try the cherry doughnut holes!! they are a total addiction thing for sure!! get 3 dozen at least!! lol that is just for one person!! LOL!! other things that are real good cookies and bars here are real good as well as the fruit pies!! and they have real good premium chocolate covered nut mix! good road snack stuff! other items are seasonal too. Christmas breads!! it is a total worth it to stop off the inter state and get snacks here!

Their sweets are delicious. There is quite a variety. We really love the almond tart. We took one…read moreto our daughter in Colorado. She said "this is SO good! I can't believe you're sharing it with us!

This is my wife's favorite bakery, so for her special day celebrating with her Dad (I'll be…read morecelebrating her birthday until the end of March, it's a magical year), I got cupcakes and a chocolate chip cookie cake for the party. Here's the incredible cupcakes I got: White Wedding Cake. Maybe that sounds boring, but this is a classic cake packing amazing flavor. A cross between white cake & angel food cake with a hint of almond- simple and delicious the menu said. The cake is moist, so soft and silky with that excellent almond wedding cake flavor that just amazes your taste buds. Incredibly delightful and delicate. Ultimate Strawberry. Ultimate Strawberry my as$! This should be named Ultimate Crack cupcake. It's not your ordinary strawberry cupcake. Made with crushed strawberries, combined with strawberry buttercream, the cupcake melts in your mouth. However, it doesn't mention how addictive the flavor is. Such an amazing strawberry cake! The sleeper, chocolate chip cookie dough with chocolate cake. Filled with cream and cookie bites in the center and topped with vanilla buttercream more cookie dough bites and mini chocolate chips. I always worry chocolate will be dry, not this cake. I know somebody will say that I am comparing, however I am not, I am just describing. The flavor reminded me of a hostess cupcake with the cream center on steroids. So much more flavor, the chocolate, cream, and then the cookie dough bites. Wow, just incredible. Moist cake with that cream center is just a comfort food classic that just brings you back to being a kid. Man I love cupcakes and this one just made me smile like the strawberry. I wasn't expecting that to be so incredible intense. Wow, I am just on a sugar rush. You could just taste all the incredible love baked into the cupcakes. They all made my tastebuds dance with the incredible flavors and how moist and fresh all the cake was. So soft and decadent. The chocolate chip cookie cake is that old school birthday giant cookie that is classic. So good with the light vanilla buttercream. I ordered a couple weeks ahead and it was a breeze. Everything was ready when I picked it up. The owner was incredibly nice and friendly. I would absolutely order again.

Such good food!!! Loved the staff!!!! Cupcakes are sooooooo good!!! Definitely recommend this if…read moreyou can't think of what to eat

My new FAVORITE place to dine! I had the berry Salad and the corn chowder soup. Both were so…read moredelicious! My sister had the grilled salmon and fingerlings potatoes. Also delicious. Our waitress was so sweet. I loved the vibe as soon as we were welcomed by the hostess. It is so fresh and chic! We'll be back!

We went there on a Saturday night to celebrate a birthday. Our group of 11 had a reservation and…read morewere quickly seated. I dropped a star because the menu has about stayed the same and they were out of one of the chicken dishes and it was only 6 PM. Our birthday gal wanted a simple pasta and they really don't just have that. I had a portobello fries and a hot honey chicken sandwich and both were very good. They were still tasty the next day. Hubby had a pork chop - - and it was delicious just like he remembered. The bread bowl is good and they graciously brought you more. A waitress was good - - she kept the children in the group full of!! It was a nice place to celebrate

In town for a work trip and had the chance to visit this gem for a wrap-up conversation over lunch…read more It was such a great find in the heart of Pella, Iowa, one of the cutest cities in the Midwest, with a wonderful Dutch flair. They have a fantastic meat counter with delicious sides, along with a full restaurant and loft seating upstairs. Their sandwiches and barbecue are so good, and they offer daily specials that are definitely worth checking out. Almost anything on the menu would be a win, but I highly recommend the barbecue beef or one of the hot sandwiches paired with potato salad and a few of their other delicious sides. We also grabbed some jerky for the road, which was the perfect way to finish the visit. Great food, a welcoming atmosphere, and a fun location make this a place I would happily visit again.

We had a wonderful evening here while we were in Pella,IA. The atmosphere was great and the food…read morewas delicious. The staff is super friendly and helpful. We highly recommend.

yea you need to stop in there!! the 5.00 cream cheese…read morefrosted cinnamon roles in a pan are to die for! and the 4.00 per loaf bread is the real home made deal! they have pies and cookies as well! friday sat on weekends for open days. closed for sunday. we stopped in sat am around 11:00 am super busy! cash only in this place. and yes they bake these at this location! i may ask if i can shoot some pix in there next time.

Breakfast at the Amish bakery this morning. Yoder's bakery is only open on Friday and Saturday,…read morebeginning with the ladies baking at 4:00am and opening the doors at 9:00am. Enjoy the aroma and be prepared to delight yourself with pastries straight from the oven. My mom, aunt Alice, and I enjoyed cinnamon rolls with cream cheese frosting and split a cherry danish. Customers were carrying away armfuls of breads, pies, cookies, etc. in preparation for the week. Complimentary coffee!!!!!

I can't resist neighborhood spots when traveling, so was stoked that I could hit Saints Rest and…read moreJay's Deli simultaneously! Getting into the fall season feels, I ordered a pumpkin latte....with almond milk (don't judge, am lactose intolerant!). It was so delish! Smooth, tasty and well balanced. This local coffee shop was cozy, casual and seemed like a great spot for Grinnellians - I would be a regular if I lived here!

Mocha was too sweet to drink. Had a few sips, added coffee to try and make it better and drank a…read morebit more but eventually gave up. Didn't have any savory breakfast food options but cookies and muffins looked good. Cute local place if you like black coffee and want to hang out. But probably not if you want espresso drinks.

This place provided a great hang out for the morning I was in town. A nice place to get some work…read moredone, read a book, etc. The tea, coffee and treats I had were great. THey make much?? ALL? their treats there. I really enjoyed my time and the food. Totally would go back again if we pass through. AND... They have felt on the chair legs so they don't screech across the floor when people move them! YAAAAA!!! Makes for a MUCH more pleasant experience.

Cute coffee shop in the main square with really good coffee! Great ambiance and specialty lattes…read more Very nice owner and family too!