Jaarsma Bakery - Pella, IA

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 (9 votes)

Overall: Worth driving from anyplace

Must Eats

apple bread ($5.00)

cinnamon bread ($5.00)

Dutch letters ($2.00)

spice cookies ($2.00)

Written Reviews

Michael Stern

"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].

zpgmom

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].

Logbooks

4/22/2001 - Michael Stern, $5

Map & Directions

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."
Michael Stern

"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."
Michael Stern