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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

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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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Jenn Coder 
8 years ago

Jaarsma is the only bakery as far as I'm concerned! 

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Doug Beck 
8 years ago

Friendly staff great fresh bake goods love the letters!!!! 

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Joshua Goodman 
8 years ago

Big Daddy and I loved how fresh your pantries were. I think we spent way to much money on all the goodies, Big Daddy has a sweet tooth. We even bought a lovely ornament for our Christmas tree. 

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Marion Hansell 
8 years ago
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Teresa Bradford 
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Deb Gerard Fifer 
8 years ago

Love the Dutch Letters! Just bought some! The bakery around! 

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Gretchen Kovarik 
8 years ago

Absolutely amazing fresh Dutch treats & the best employees! I can't wait to make another trip from Illinois! Thank you, ladies for all your help & knowledge!!! 

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Mary Oswalt Shaw 
8 years ago
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Tom Clark 
8 years ago

I guess I was tired from the long trip but I was walking out of a corn field and into this shop. I said to my wife "Is this heaven?" She poked me in the ribs and said "Wake up dummy you are in IOWA and this is Jaarsma Bakery in Pella!" (eat your heart out Kosner!!) 

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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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