fletcher-placeWed-Sun 07:00-15:00, closed Mon-TueWalk-in onlySourdough and laminated pastries
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
broad-rippleMon-Thu 11:00-19:00, Fri-Sat 10:00-21:00, Sun 10:00-19:00Layer cakes and pastries
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
mass-aveMon-Thu 10:30-19:00, Fri-Sat 10:30-20:00, Sun 12:00-17:00Walk-in onlySingle-origin cupcakes
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
broad-rippleWed-Thu 08:00-13:00, Fri-Sat 08:00-15:00, Sun 08:00-12:00, closed Mon-TueWalk-in onlyFrench breads and pastries
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
downtownTue-Fri 08:00-16:00, Sat 09:00-16:00, closed Sun-MonWalk-in onlyEuropean-style pastries
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
broad-rippleTue-Sun 07:00-14:00, closed MonWalk-in onlyCinnamon rolls and breakfast pastries
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