"Van Hermes Dutch Oven in Boone is a wonderful local spot with a warm, welcoming atmosphere. The food feels truly home-style hearty, comforting, and full of flavor. Everything tastes freshly made, and the portions are generous. The staff are friendly and attentive, and the service makes you feel relaxed and at home rather than rushed. It is a great place to sit down, enjoy a good meal, and experience classic comfort cooking. Definitely a local gem in Boone and worth stopping by if you are in the area."

"⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Dutch Oven Bakery in Boone is a must-visit for both sweet treats and a delicious lunch! From their fluffy frosted cookies to their Dutch strips, pinwheels & almond horns that are packed with a signature almond flavor that keeps me coming back -their baked goods are legendary, but their lunch options are just as amazing! My go-to is the chicken salad croissant sandwich—fresh, flavorful, and packed with crisp veggies. But I may have found a new favorite in the grilled chicken wrap—a perfect balance of grilled goodness and fresh ingredients. PRO TIP: Make it a basket meal to get a cookie with your lunch (I always go for oatmeal raisin), or go for a lite lunch and pair your sandwich with one of their delicious homemade soups. No matter what you choose, you can’t go wrong at Dutch Oven Bakery! #BooneIowaEats #DutchOvenBakery #BakedGoodsAndBeyond #LunchDoneRight #607GuestHouseFoodieTour"

"Our sales lady at Reddeker's furniture suggested this place when we asked for a recommendation on where to eat locally. The three of us ladies had a tuna melt, a chicken salad sandwich and a grilled chicken salad and all had a Dutch Letter. All of our food was wonderful. Small restaurant but every table was filled. While none of us got coffee with our order the coffee bar looked like it had a great selection."

"Van Hemert’s Dutch Oven Bakery is everything you’d want in a hometown bakery and more. We recently ordered a custom cupcake cake, and it completely exceeded our expectations. The design was exactly what we asked for—thoughtfully crafted and picture-perfect—and the flavor was just as impressive. Moist, flavorful, and gone in minutes! We’ve also had custom cakes made here in the past, and they always knock it out of the park. Whether it’s a birthday, celebration, or special occasion, they put so much care into every detail. Beyond custom orders, their bakery is full of fresh, made-daily donuts that are dangerously delicious. You can truly taste the difference in quality and freshness. The staff is friendly, knowledgeable, and clearly passionate about what they do. They remember returning customers and treat everyone like family. Between the amazing sweets, the warm atmosphere, and the outstanding service, Van Hemert’s is a place we’ll keep coming back to again and again. Highly recommend!"

"Always a great stop when going through Boone. The sandwiches are great and the chili, thank you Denny, is hearty if not spicy. And the Dutch letters, braided breads, cookies, and all the other bad bad bad pasties, well, we will be back !"