The Sanctuary - Pella, Iowa

Sarah D.

Quaint coffee and gift shop! This is an excellent one stop shop for a coffee, tea, or smoothie.

While you are there, you could grab a few knick knacks for yourself or stock up on gifts for someone else. The shop consists of home goods like tasteful kitchen accessories, home decor, baby items, Christian books jewelry, etc. The range of goods is wide—you never know what you might find.

I ordered a cold brew which was delicious (although I'd prefer it to be stronger for my personal taste) and a mango smoothie (my kids favorite! We had to go back for a second one).

The store is located in the downtown area and is surrounded by other small businesses so you could certainly make a morning of your visit.

Yes, there are strong Christian vibes in the coffee shop, but it reflects the culture of the town. (I've seen a few comments about this, and it is very much to be expected when you are in Pella. I would think of it as cultural representation rather than trying to exclude others or be offensive.)

Abigail G.

Coffee was yummy and the customer service was great! I ordered a complicated coffee and they were very kind and helpful with it. Cost wasn’t too bad either. The store was very cute too!

julie R.

Very nice gift store with a wonderful coffee bar, right on the town square. We ate our treats from the nearby Dutch bakery.

Greg J.

Wide selection of treats, crafts, food, drinks, and gift ideas. Friendly staff. Delicious mocha.

Alexander E.

Great shop for coffee and gift giving! Very inviting, full of love and friendly staff. Coffee comes out fresh, some of the best coffee I’ve had while I was visiting. If you’re looking for a one of a kind experience, The Sanctuary is the place to be!

Vanessa J.

This is a lovely little coffee shop with lots of other neat things! We got coffee and it was very good. My kids just wanted to stay here and read from their nice selection of books. Then they’ve got little gifts and novelties. Plus, the whole store is very cute. Whomever decorated has an eye for beauty and did a lovely job. Finally, they have restrooms for customers which is always so nice. Great little gift/book/coffee store! It’s very cute!

Karl T.

This business is located near Jarrsma Bakery. I stopped in to have coffee & my time was limited as I had bakery & meat products on ice in the car. I was impressed with the various items for sale in this business. It was a popular place & busy. The coffee was Dutch brand they sell in bulk & very rich in flavor. They also sell tea & pastries, gift items, books including Christian, & various other items including RX eyeglasses. There are several tables & chairs to sit at. I look forward to revisiting this store when I have more time.

Jennifer M.

Always love shopping at The Sanctuary. I can always find what I need and the perfect gift. The ladies are fantastic 👏. I needed a gift wrapped, and they did it for me at no additional cost. Thank you! Coffee was great, too!