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Jaarsma Bakery

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History The Jaarsma Bakery in Pella, Iowa has been offering delicious "Dutch Treats" since 1889, when it was founded by Harmon Jaarsma who used recipes he brought over as an immigrant from Holland. A hundred years ago, Harmon had two brick ovens in the bakery that were fired with wood. After the ashes were brushed out, the bread was put in to bake, followed by the buns, Dutch Letters, cookies, and finally rusks as the ovens slowly cooled down before re-firing. The bakery also served as a coffee shop and living quarters for t... read more

Location details

727 Franklin St, Pella, IA, 50219, United States

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WeekdayScheduleStatus
Mon9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Tue9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Wed9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Thu9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Fri9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
SatClosed
SunClosed
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Cindy Liter Winchell 
6 years ago

Always fresh and sweet. The employees happy and helpful. Nice experience. Worth stopping into stock up! 

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DeAnna Turner Nelson 
6 years ago
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Jenna Robinson 
6 years ago

Amazing bakery with so many delicious things it was hard to choose which to have! In a lovely town too. 

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Kathy Pope-Poledna 
6 years ago

Our most favorite bakery in the US. Always stop by when on I80. Everyone is my friend when I have boxes of letters. 

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Thank you for always stopping in to see us! 

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Shanda Berhow 
6 years ago

Best bakery in Iowa! ❤️ I love them 

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Gina Beck Miller 
7 years ago

Always the BEST!! Even when it's busy there are plenty of knowledgeable friendly staff ! 

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Dolly Lowery 
7 years ago

If you can walk through and not taste or buy anything. Share the will power! Struedels!!!! Dutch Letters!! Mini Creme cakes, the list goes on and on. Doesn't matter if you just ate. You're gonna see something that is just to yummy to not have. 

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Faith Marston 
7 years ago

Every time I go to Pella I have to stop here! My favorite are the caramel tarts and the puff pillows. This time we got a coffee cake. It was so yummy! 

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Betty Baker-Happel 
7 years ago

Is this the bakery that is now Dave Balk who is the baker. I have only heard good things and need to get out there soon... 

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How is Jaarsma Bakery rated?

Jaarsma Bakery has a 4.8 star rating with 2,492 reviews. 

When is Jaarsma Bakery open?

Jaarsma Bakery is closed now. It will open tomorrow at 9:00 a.m. 

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