Con Amor Bakery & Cafe

Hands down the best bakery in the cedar valley. They make the best croissants! We have tried so many pastries and have loved them all. Its a must try. They are super hospitable. I am allergic to Kiwi and they modified their tres leche croissant for me. It was soooo good. Their menu seems to change weekly. They have a lot of updated information on their facebook page. They have a couple of tables so you can also sit and enjoy your pastries/drinks.

Con Amor is a new bakery in Waterloo. This bakery is everything and more. Owners and employees are very friendly and move quickly to serve their customers. Bakery items are fresh, delicious, and so pretty. This business will definitely take off and succeed! I will be a returning customer!!

We drove 2 hours to come to this bakery and it was 100% worth it. The customer service is top notch. It feels homey and brings me back to bakeries in Mexico where they make cafe de olla and delicious pastries. You have to try this place. It is worth every penny. The pastries are made con amor, with so much love. I wish I lived closer because I would be at this place every day.

Absolutely phenomenal bakery and an incredible woman-owned business. Every single item is handcrafted, made with care, skill, and pride by a woman who built this bakery entirely on her own. That alone deserves respect. You can taste the difference—these aren’t mass-produced, frozen, or rushed sweets. They’re thoughtful, high-quality, and honestly some of the best baked goods I’ve had in Iowa. I’ve seen people complain about pricing, and that’s wild to me. You are paying for handmade perfection, premium ingredients, and the talent of someone who truly knows her craft. If you want cheap, factory-made pastries, there are plenty of drive-thrus for that. But if you want exceptional quality, this is exactly where you go. Support small, women- owned businesses like this one. She’s doing someth

I sell dessert for a living. That said, I have pretty high standards for sweets and Con Amor Bakery & Cafe absolutely ticks EVERY box you could ever have. Her croissants are among the best desserts I have had ANYWHERE. The fillings and fruit toppings are delectable and fresh. The pastry itself is honestly perfect. I do not believe you could make them any better than these. The mango and tres leches croissants were my favorite of the box but literally every one of the treats we got today was exceptional. This place is a true, real deal pastry shop that rivals any I have been to accross the country. You MUST try it but fair warning...go right when they open. They sell out quick for a reason and you dont want to miss out!