Sweet Oaks Bakery+Bistro

Sweet Oaks Bakery + Bistro is a small-town restaurant, bakery, and coffee shop located at 601 1st Avenue in Collins, Iowa, that makes nearly everything from scratch, including breads, cinnamon rolls, baked goods, cheesecakes, and specialty sandwiches on house-made brioche and sourdough. The bistro serves breakfast and lunch with a focus on quality ingredients and scratch cooking, sourcing coffee beans from an Iowa coffee company and offering specialty drinks alongside their renowned menu items. Operating Tuesday through Saturday from 6:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., with Friday evening service from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., Sweet Oaks has become known throughout the region for its handcrafted offerings and welcoming atmosphere that serves both local residents and cyclists using the nearby paved trail.