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Jaarsma Bakery

727 Franklin St. (On the town square), Pella, IA - (641) 628-2940
The most famous things made at Jaarsma Bakery are Dutch letters – giant-size pastries in the form of the alphabet. Here you also will find sunny-yellow angelfood cakes made into circles and loaves, as well as cases filled with dozens of beautiful pastries, many with such enchanting names as krackelings, goat’s legs, almond bankets, and figure 8s.
100% Approval Rating (11 votes)

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4 - Overall: One of the Best - Worth a Trip
Overall: One of the Best - Worth a Trip
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Michael Stern - Photos (2)
Roadfood.com Editor
"Probably the most famous things made at Jaarsma Bakery are Dutch letters – giant-size pastries in the form of the alphabet. They’re swell, and no one should visit Pella without eating at least a monogram; but Dutch letters are only a hint of the glories to be found on ..."   [Read More]
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Becky Schultz
December 27, 2007
"I grew up near Pella and try to get to Jaarsma whenever I can. The pastry cases are piled high with traditional favorites you won't want to miss. The Dutch letters are my favorite. They come in only one letter, an "S." Flaky pastry surrounds a delicious almond ..."   [Read More]

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Map & Web Site

727 Franklin St. (On the town square), Pella, IA
(641) 628-2940

http://www.jaarsmabakery.com

Hours & Policies

Seasons:Open Year Round
Meals Served:Dessert
Operational Hours:Always Call Ahead!
Credit Cards Accepted:Yes
Alcohol Served:No
Outdoor Seating:No
Reservations Accepted:No
Delivery Available:Yes
Takeout Counters:Yes
A tray of apple bread loaves: We guess you could slice one with a knife, but we much prefer to tear a loaf into sweet, crumbling shreds.
"A tray of apple bread loaves: We guess you could slice one with a knife, but we much prefer to tear a loaf into sweet, crumbling shreds."
Michael Stern





Unless you call ahead of time, the only Dutch letter Jaarsma Bakery typically carries is the letter
"Unless you call ahead of time, the only Dutch letter Jaarsma Bakery typically carries is the letter "S". The delicious looking chocolate and almond cookie above is called a goat's leg. (Photo and caption by buffetbuster.)"
Bruce Bilmes and Susan Boyle


Jaarsma opened in 1899, and has been in this location on the town square in Pella since 1948.
"Jaarsma opened in 1899, and has been in this location on the town square in Pella since 1948."
Michael Stern



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