Van Hemert's Dutch Oven Bakery - Ames, IA

The absolutely Best bakery in the region. Doughnuts, fritters, Bismark, Danish, Dutch letters, cakes and many varieties of bread. Fresh coffee and soft drinks available for eat-in or carryout. They'll take large orders for companies, birthdays and home events.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Double Chocolate Donut, Doughnut, Sticky Bun, Birthday Cake, Dutch Letter, Almond Horn, Apple Fritter

Everything we tried was amazing! Favorites were the apple cake donut, maple glaze and cream filled long

Food: 5

In my experience the service was terrible, I saw this place on the Internet and I was excited to try it, now I know I won't return. ?

Service: 1

Nice bakery. The staff is very enthusiastic! The interior is kind of outdated but there's plenty of seating. Unfortunately, we came at the end of the day so options were limited. The doughnut I chose was very light and airy. Great texture, but way too sweet for me. I would like to come back one early morning to see if there are more items that would suit my palate. I'm not really into shortbread or almond so I skipped the cookies and dutch letters.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 3

Service: 5

Stopped by to pick up some bread. The bread was greasy and soft. Also ended up bringing a few donuts home as well! Very good.

Parking: Parking around the side and back.

Food: 4

Recommended dishes: Doughnut

Friendly atmosphere. Great pastries and donuts. When I pass through Ames I always stop in. It's a special treat.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Great service and great food

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

This place is my kryptonite. The best Dutch bakery around!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Dutch Letter, Almond Horn

Pillow puff! Get one for now and one for later. Take my advice it was amazing!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

Very good pastries, we got two pastries for under $5. We got a croissant sandwich for $8, and it tasted great! Service is very friendly, and the seating is comfortable.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Doughnut, Dutch Letter, Croissant Sandwiches

You can imagine how good is this place. They have amazing pastries, donuts, cookies, coffee and more. For sure I’ll be back because I want to try everything!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

3/2024Very cute place to visit!Unique pastry!Coffee is just OK!The seating area is very nicely decorated!Bottom line: visit if you are in Ames!

Kid-friendliness: Kids loved the donuts!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Doughnut, Croissant

Fantastic pastries, the donuts are fantastic and the bread is very fluffy, the employees are also very patient and kind! Definitely coming back.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Doughnut, Bird's Eye, Cinnamon Twist

I haven’t had donuts like this since I was a child. I’m literally in my car in tears. Instantly brought back so many memories of my mom taking me and my sister to a small town bakery in Sheldon, Iowa. It was called the Prairie Queen Bakery (it’s been closed for years). And she’d let us each pick out our favorite donut and mine was always a ‘Honeymooner’ (called ‘Birds Eye’ here). I haven’t had one in decades, but it tasted just like I remember and brought back so many memories. Thank you for everything. Wonderful service and perfect donuts!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Doughnut

Truly a delight! Fast and friendly service. Delicious doughnuts and TASTY soup to go!!! My favorite after one time here!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5