Van Hemert's Dutch Oven Bakery - Ames, IA

Van Hemert's Dutch Oven Bakery - Ames, IA

219 Duff Ave, Ames, IA

★★★★★4.7(399 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

“This beloved Ames institution is a nostalgic bakery destination where made-to-order cakes offer unbeatable value and quality, and the famous Birdseye donuts and creamy Oh Boys keep locals coming back for years. With enthusiastic staff, generous pastry cases, and a cozy (if delightfully dated) interior, it's the kind of spot where you can grab a quick coffee and pastry or commission a celebration cake without breaking the bank. The genuine warmth from behind the counter makes this family-friendly bakery feel like a neighborhood gathering place rather than just another quick grab.”

What to expect

Classic coffee drinks done right. Quick-grab spot. Pastries and light food on the menu. Family friendly.

PastriesTraditional drinksFamily friendlyQuick grabLight food

Google Reviews

Pennie Wredberg
★★★★★3 weeks ago

My daughter and I stopped in to get something before going to Reiman Gardens. The staff were very friendly and offered suggestions that perfectly matched what we were craving. We are definitely going back.

Jen Cat
★★★★★4 weeks ago

Was on vacation from Oklahoma and got stopped by a random train, looked over, and saw this Bakery and just had to stop. Amazing pastries. Will definitely be back if we ever visit Ames again!

Deb Hoover
★★★★★2 months ago

There's nothing better than the fresh, crisp, almond taste of a Dutch Letter and the Dutch Oven makes the BEST ones around! I don't reside in Ames or Boone but I can't pass up a visit to the Dutch Oven when I'm anywhere close. All the baked goods are phenomenal but if you're…

Stephen Breeden
★★★★★3 months ago

Amazing tasty bakery! The Birdseye donut is my favorite! Oh Boys have very creamy custard and taste fabulous! I have been going here for years.

Julie Pierce
★★★★★8 months ago

I came here to grab a quick lunch while traveling through Ames. I was looking for something quick and inexpensive, and it met the requirement. There were lots of really fun pastries that I wanted to try, but I settled on a blueberry bagel with cream cheese. The bagel was…

Hannah King
★★★★★7 months ago

Ordered a 2 tier red velvet cake with cream cheese frosting to celebrate an anniversary. Nowhere in Ames can you get a cake so cheap with such great quality. It was delicious and adorable.

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