Endangered Species Chocolate is a bakery in Northwest, Indianapolis.
Endangered Species Chocolate factory store in Indianapolis runs a bean-to-bar program with 10 percent of profits funding wildlife conservation.
Must order: A single-origin tasting flight and a bag of dark sea salt almonds.
Tip: Free factory tours by appointment. The store stocks bars not in retail.
Address: 5846 W 73rd St, Indianapolis, IN 46278
Long's Bakery in Haughville, Indianapolis is the West Side donut counter since 1955. Hot glazed yeast donuts are the breakfast locals queue early to claim.
Order: A dozen hot glazed donuts straight from the fryer.
Tip: Sunday mornings sell out by 10:00. Cash and card accepted.
Worth the queue: Hot glazed donut
Taylor's Bakery on Allisonville Road in Indianapolis since 1913. The sugar cream pie counter where Indianapolis families pick up their Thanksgiving dessert.
Order: A sugar cream pie. Their version is canonical Hoosier.
Tip: Order pies a day ahead for holiday weekends.
Worth the queue: Sugar cream pie
Heidelberg Haus on Pendleton Pike in Indianapolis runs a German cafe, bakery and grocery for over 55 years. The rye for Indianapolis's German tables.
Order: A loaf of pumpernickel, a slice of Black Forest cake and a coffee.
Tip: The gift shop runs the deepest German grocery selection in the region.
Worth the queue: Springerle Christmas cookies
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.
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.
Worth the queue: Country sourdough loaf
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
