What to order at Please & Thank You Bakery

Must order
A chocolate chip cookie warm and a cortado.
Editor tip
Vinyl wall is the other reason to visit. Pickup peaks at lunch.
Neighborhoodmass-ave
HoursDaily 07:00-17:00

Must order: A chocolate chip cookie warm and a cortado.

Tip: Vinyl wall is the other reason to visit. Pickup peaks at lunch.

Location

Address: 849 Massachusetts Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46204

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