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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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Dan Bding 
8 years ago

We always stop through to get Dutch letters. The best! 

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Melissa Quinn Yee 
8 years ago

Every time I visit Iowa, I find time to visit Jaarsma Bakery as well. I long for the sweet flakey Dutch Letters and many other wonderful and tasty morsels of my childhood memories. 

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We're so glad you make time to visit, Melissa! We hope you enjoy your time at the bakery and in Pella each time you're in town. 

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Monica Marie Riccio 
8 years ago

Best bakery in the world. Helpful staff and amazing baked goods. Worth the drive! 

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Elisabeth Duffy 
8 years ago
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Sarah Chaffin 
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Lois Oliver 
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Janel Petereit 
8 years ago

Jaarsma Bakery is Pastry Heaven. When traveling through Iowa this is a must stop for me. 

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Jeanne Cooke Ashworth 
8 years ago

It's our halfway stopping place. Always enjoy all the flowers too. 

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Mike Burdett 
8 years ago

By far the best ive found . Worth the drive every time. 

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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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