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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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Hanna Sampsel 
7 years ago
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Brian Lowe 
7 years ago

Best bakery around. Love the Dutch Letters. Nothing beats them. Fast friendly service. 

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Chuck Sample 
7 years ago

Every year when we come home to Iowa for Christmas, pastries from Jaarsma are an essential part of our celebration with family, either as special daily treats or as gifts. I hope someone is designated to keep Dutch traditions in Pella alive for years to come! 

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Margaret Stanley Sapp 
7 years ago

EVERYTHING IN THAT STORE IS DELICIOUS!! EVEN THE SMELL WHEN YOU WALK IN !! lOVE IT !! 

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Lisa Shields 
7 years ago
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Megan Caldwell Hunt 
7 years ago
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Debbie Youskevtch 
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Allison Dhabalt 
7 years ago

A family tradition for us. This bakery is amazing! 

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Kristyn Brown 
7 years ago

Visited Pella for the Marching Dutch Invitational, I always go a little early so I can stop at Jaarsma’s! My favorites are the Apple bread and Pillow puff pastries! 

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Thank you for always making us a stop on your trip! We hope you enjoyed your goodies! 

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How is Jaarsma Bakery rated?

Jaarsma Bakery has a 4.8 star rating with 2,453 reviews. 

When is Jaarsma Bakery open?

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

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