Amelia's is a bakery in Fletcher Place, Indianapolis.
Amelia's is the in-house bakery at Bluebeard on Virginia Avenue. The sourdough that supplies half Indianapolis's kitchens opens to the public at the counter.
Must order: A country loaf to take home and an almond croissant for now.
Tip: Loaves move fast on Saturday morning. Get there before 10:00.
Address: 653 Virginia Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46203
The Cake Bake Shop on Carrollton in Broad Ripple, Indianapolis is Gwendolyn Rogers's storybook pastry room. Iconic layer cakes, sit-down high tea, full bar.
Order: A slice of Earl's Sugar Cookie Cake and a glass of Champagne.
Tip: Reservations recommended on weekends. Parking is very limited.
Worth the queue: Earl's Sugar Cookie Cake
The Flying Cupcake's Mass Ave shop in Indianapolis bakes scratch cupcakes from local single-origin chocolate. Daily flavors plus seasonal rotations.
Order: A Death by Chocolate and a Hoosier Mama.
Tip: Pre-order for parties; same-day delivery available across the city.
Worth the queue: Death by Chocolate cupcake
Rene's Bakery in Broad Ripple, Indianapolis runs a French-leaning bakery and deli since 2004. Croissants, country loaves, sandwich lunch counter.
Order: An almond croissant, a baguette, a quiche slice.
Tip: Saturday queue from 9. Sell out by midday for the croissants.
Worth the queue: Almond croissant
Circle City Sweets at 16 Tech in Indianapolis runs scratch French-style pastries, laminated croissants, kouign-amann, macarons and artisan breads.
Order: A butter croissant and a kouign-amann.
Tip: Sold out by midday most Saturdays. Order ahead for events.
Worth the queue: Kouign-amann
Good Morning Mama's on 54th Street in Indianapolis is a breakfast pastry shop. Cinnamon rolls bigger than a fist, scratch quick breads, day-of-pickup only.
Order: A pecan cinnamon roll and a coffee for the road.
Tip: Saturday queue from 7:30. Cash-friendly, fast counter.
Worth the queue: Pecan cinnamon roll
Jack's Donuts on West Market in downtown Indianapolis is the Central Indiana donut institution since 1961. Cake donuts and coffee, no frills.
Order: A coconut cake donut and a regular coffee.
Tip: Sells out by 11 on Sundays. Cash and card.
Worth the queue: Coconut cake donut
