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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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Cheli Haars Dammeier 
5 years ago

LOVE the Dutch letters!!! 

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Will Petersen 
5 years ago

Jaarsma is one of my favorite places on the planet. My favorites are the old fashioned cinnamon rolls and bismarcks. My wife loves the Dutch letters, and their bread is amazing. The ladies filling orders are always nice and helpful...and patient when you can't make up your mind. 

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Benita Dilley 
5 years ago

worth the trip if you are travelling across Iowa on I80... 

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Sara Alexander 
5 years ago

I live 60 miles from Pella so when I'm in town I make it worth my trip!!! My take usually includes Dutch Letters of coarse, Pecan Tassies, Almond Bankets(at least 3 or more) the wonderful frosted Sugar Cookies(I won't even say how many of those I take) and Almond Butter Cake, too!!! You could say my addiction to Dutch Letters started on my Fifth Grade field trip to Tulip Time!?! I won't say what year that was but it turned me definitely, into a SWEET Foodie!!! 

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Steve McCleeary 
5 years ago

Wide selection of baked goodies. 

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Stacie Lantrip 
5 years ago

The only thing to say is Dutch Letters! I’m so glad they ship. I live in Texas, but was born in Iowa. I always have to visit when I’m in the state. 

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Cheri Kimmel Trautman 
5 years ago

Love love love the Puff Pillows! 

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Koni Bunse 
5 years ago

If I’m ever close to Pella Jaarsma is on my “Stop In List!” 

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Liz Carline 
5 years ago

the Pella windmill cookies are wonderful 

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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 open now. It will close at 6:00 p.m.  

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