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Overall Total Score
2.5 out of 5
Average | 16954 reviews

What Elena M doesn't like about Jaarsma Bakery:
Not sure why everyone is obsessed with this place. We'll I guess it's because they have a massive selection. We ordered a few pastries including the famous letter but I was very disappointed. I was expecting more. The pastries were not flaky at all. The only thing worth while was the apple koek. My mom saw a few flies in the display cases and she was turned off by them. They lacked customer service skills. They weren... View all feedback. What Shelley E likes about Jaarsma Bakery:
Since I am local, I often take bakery goods to friends I visit. I usually order things for pick-up a day ahead (they often will not allow it same day), rather than standing in line while other customers gawk at the baked goods through the long glass cabinets. My order is pre-packaged and ready to go! But if you are unfamiliar with the baked goods, take the time to familiarize yourself with the offerings before you ar... View all feedback.

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Yelp
4.6 ★ from 10 reviews
Amy
13.08.2024 - 18:56

Lots to get here! Souvenirs, baked goods, candy. Service very friendly from the girls and they had samples to try. Got a dozen cookies for under $4. It was grea...

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Rachel
13.08.2024 - 18:56

This place is Disney for the Dutch. I seriously got the same high walking through these doors as I do on vacation. I honestly expected to be somewhat disappoint...

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Elena
13.08.2024 - 18:56

Not sure why everyone is obsessed with this place. We'll I guess it's because they have a massive selection. We ordered a few pastries including the famous lett...

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Yesenia
13.08.2024 - 18:56

DELICIOUS!! We first tried Jaarsma Bakery when we visited Pella, Iowa and it was the cutest bakery with the nicest people. We told our family how much we loved...

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Terry
13.08.2024 - 18:56

Really fun little shop with great Dutch charm located right across the street from the Tulip Toren. The sweets are good, especially the cookies, and the staff i...

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Heyrestaurants
2.4 ★ from 15979 reviews
Sadie
19.03.2024 - 17:40

I live in South Central Wisconsin and have been traveling to Pella, Iowa for years to visit the bakery. It's a fond part of my childhood and the baked...

Nyla
19.03.2024 - 17:40

Another great spread for our coffee hour before Easter service from our favorite bakery. We are in AZ had not our grandsons chosen Central we would...

Lauri
19.03.2024 - 17:40

Absolutely best bakery I have ever been in!! My favorite is the pillows--holy cow are they delicious!!

Jayne
19.03.2024 - 17:40

What can I say other than, simply the best bakery I have ever been to! Seriously! NOT your run of the mill bakery. You can even order online! Try the...

Kim
19.03.2024 - 17:40

Excellent service and great food! The employees are always so nice!

Facebook
5.0 ★ from 269 reviews
Foursquare
4.6 ★ from 111 reviews
Tripadvisor
4.9 ★ from 471 reviews
Int Restaurants
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