30821 Chapel Rd., Lamoni, IA
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Amish Stores in Iowa
Browse 13 Amish stores, markets, and shops in Iowa. Compare contact details, towns, store types, products, and route-planning notes before you visit.
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Iowa is home to approximately 9,000 Amish residents spread across a dozen communities, with Kalona in Washington County standing as one of the oldest and largest Amish settlements west of the Mississippi River. Founded in the 1840s, Kalona has grown into a thriving community where visitors can find traditional Amish furniture shops, quilt stores, and bakeries. The town's Amish roots run deep — the surrounding countryside is dotted with farms, one-room schoolhouses, and roadside stands that have operated for generations.
Beyond Kalona, Davis County in southern Iowa anchors another significant cluster of Amish life centered around Bloomfield. Cantril, a small town near the Missouri border, draws visitors specifically to Dutchman's Store, one of the most well-stocked Amish-owned bulk food and dry goods stores in the region. Hazleton in Buchanan County hosts one of Iowa's more conservative Amish settlements.
Iowa's Amish communities reflect a mix of church affiliations and settlement histories. Some, like Kalona, have become accustomed to tourist traffic and have developed infrastructure accordingly. Others remain working farming communities where stores cater primarily to local Amish families.
Communities & Character
Kalona is Iowa's flagship Amish destination and the most accessible for first-time visitors. Washington County surrounds the town with hundreds of Amish farms, and the community supports a variety of retail operations including hardware stores, furniture shops, fabric stores, and bakeries. The Kalona Historical Village offers context for those who want to understand the heritage behind what they are seeing.
Davis County, centered on Bloomfield and surrounding townships, has become one of the faster-growing Amish areas in Iowa. Produce auctions here are a highlight, with fresh vegetables and fruits sold in volume during peak harvest weeks. Cantril's Dutchman's Store functions almost as a standalone destination — a large, well-organized bulk goods store that serves both Amish households and outside shoppers.
What Iowa is Known For
- Handmade hardwood furniture (oak, walnut, cherry)
- Quilts and quilt tops with traditional patterns
- Bulk dry goods and pantry staples at Dutchman's Store in Cantril
- Fresh-baked bread, pies, and cinnamon rolls
- Canned goods and jams from farm gardens
- Fresh produce and vegetables from seasonal roadside stands
- Leather harnesses and horse equipment
- Homemade noodles and egg pasta
Best Time to Visit
Late spring through early fall — roughly May through October — is the best time to visit Iowa Amish communities. Produce stands and roadside vendors are active during summer harvest months, and Kalona's annual Threshing Show in late September draws visitors from across the Midwest. Kalona's shops are generally open year-round Monday through Saturday, but rural stores and farmstand operations wind down significantly after October.
Travel Tips
- Most Amish stores in Iowa are closed on Sundays — plan your visit for Monday through Saturday and confirm hours in advance since many operate on limited schedules.
- Cash is strongly preferred and sometimes required at Amish-run stores; a few larger operations like Dutchman's in Cantril may accept checks, but do not count on card readers.
- When driving rural Washington or Davis County roads, slow down and watch for horse-drawn buggies, especially around dawn and dusk.
- At Kalona, the town's main street shops are walkable, but reaching outlying farms and furniture operations requires a car — download offline maps before you go since cell coverage is spotty in parts of Washington and Buchanan counties.
Cultural & Etiquette Notes
Iowa Amish communities, particularly in Hazleton and more rural areas, are working communities first and tourist destinations second. Ask before taking photographs of people, and never photograph individuals without permission. Dress modestly, speak politely, and do not pressure shop owners with questions about doctrine or lifestyle.
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Lamoni
The largest clusters are around Lamoni, Bloomfield, Cantril with 6 listings.
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Most stores welcome visitors year-round, so you can plan a relaxed itinerary in any season.
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25549 Elk Chapel Rd., Lamoni, IA
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Squirrel Creek Bulk Foods offers baking, spices, and deli goods.
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18980 180th St, Bloomfield, IA
Countryside Grocery offers bulk foods, essential groceries, frozen foods, fresh produce, and baked goods.
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1030 Walnut Ave, Orchard, IA
Dutch Valley Bulk Foods offers bulk foods, gift items, and wide variety of fabrics.
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103 Division St, Cantril, IA
Dutchman’s Store offers bulk foods, spices, and dried foods.
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3097 US-169, Redding, IA
Redding Country Store offers bulk foods, spices, fabrics and crafts.
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109 S. Spruce Drive, Lamoni, IA
Offers a broad choice of products, all made by local Amish families.
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Ice Avenue, Bloomfield, IA
Southern Iowa Produce Auction offers Amish produce auction.
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904 Sugar Grove Ave, Dallas Center, IA
The Baker’s Pantry offers baked goods and more, made with fresh organic ingredients.
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Planning a visit to Iowa?
Cover multiple communities in a single trip and enjoy the food, craftsmanship, and hospitality that make Iowa's Amish heritage unique.
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- Plan a loop through Lamoni, Bloomfield, Cantril to experience different Amish communities without backtracking.
- Pair a morning stop at a bulk foods store with an afternoon visit to specialty store and farm market for souvenirs and pantry staples.
- Bring cash and a cooler - many Amish merchants prefer simple payments and fresh goods travel best when kept chilled.
Frequently asked questions
Where are Amish stores in Iowa?
The largest concentration of Amish stores in Iowa is in Kalona, a town in Washington County about 20 miles southwest of Iowa City. Kalona has multiple furniture shops, quilt stores, bakeries, and bulk food retailers. Cantril, in Van Buren County near the Missouri border, is home to Dutchman's Store, a well-known Amish bulk food and dry goods operation. Bloomfield in Davis County has a growing number of Amish-run businesses, particularly tied to produce auctions during summer and fall.
What is Kalona Iowa known for?
Kalona is known as one of the oldest and largest Amish settlements west of the Mississippi River, with roots going back to the 1840s. The community is recognized for high-quality handmade furniture, traditional quilts, and a preserved small-town atmosphere. Kalona hosts an annual Threshing Show each September and also supports a historical village, fabric and quilt shops, bakeries, and roadside farm stands.
Is there an Amish store in Cantril Iowa?
Yes. Dutchman's Store in Cantril, Iowa is one of the most recognized Amish-owned retail operations in the state. Located in Van Buren County in the southeastern corner of Iowa, Dutchman's is a large bulk food and dry goods store stocked with flours, grains, spices, dried fruits, canning supplies, and a range of household and farm staples. It primarily serves the local Amish community but is open to the public. The store is closed on Sundays.
What Amish products can I find in Iowa?
Iowa Amish communities produce a wide range of goods. In Kalona, the strongest offerings are handmade hardwood furniture, quilts, fresh-baked goods like pies and bread, and seasonal produce from roadside stands. Dutchman's Store in Cantril is the go-to source for bulk pantry items — grains, spices, dried goods, and canning supplies sold in large quantities. Davis County near Bloomfield is a source for fresh produce through summer auctions.