There are so many reasons to know about the best bakeries in town: to give the best presents, to provide the best cakes for birthday parties and events, to have a place to bring people when you want to show off your city, or just to know where to go when you want a sweet treat. These are our top picks for the best places to fill up on cake in Indianapolis, IN.
4 Favorite Local Bakeries Near Indianapolis, IN
1. Kim’s Kakery, Bakery & Café
Kim’s bakery is literally getting bigger and better. Starting off in 2010, she has moved shop twice and doubled her floor space to triple what she began with. And she needs that space with all the business she is drumming up with her perfectly baked cakes, homemade buttercream, and mouthwatering pastries and bread.
At Kim’s Kakery, everything is catered to you, you can order wedding cakes or fully customizable birthday cakes. The overall team combines over 60 years of business experience and over 30 years of professional cake decorating experience.
2. Rene’s Bakery
Rene’s provides authentic European-style desserts and pastries at a great price. Located on Cornell Avenue in Broad Ripple, a beautiful spot in a great neighborhood, and just down the road from Indianapolis Art Center. You’ll often find their fresh products at local farmer’s markets too.
The menu includes different kinds of muffins and scones, as well as croissants, eclairs, and fresh fruit tarts. However, they change the menu often and are always offering something a bit special whenever you walk in, including savory and sweet options.
3. Taylor’s Bakery
A family-run bakery that was founded in 1913, Taylor’s has a long and beautiful history, and must be doing something right! They offer all kinds of baked goods, often following traditional recipes, as well as ice cream and popcorn too. Our favorite is the Buterhorn Danish.
You can order many custom-made items at Taylor’s. This includes holiday cakes, customized birthday cakes with a scanned image, or cookies with a message on the top. They also make wedding cakes using their traditional recipes.
4. Hart Bakery & Gifts
Hart Bakery is owned and run by Sandy, the only female certified master baker in the state of Indiana. By this point, her whole family is involved with her son, Dan, helping out in the bakery alongside his wife, and her daughter. Becky, taking care of the business side of things.
They prepare their baked goods using traditional methods and make sure not to use any preservatives or chemicals. They offer fully customizable wedding cakes and will work with you to design the cake of your dreams. Of course, you can just pop in for a sweet treat too, with a wide selection of traditional baked items including some delicious fudge.
We hope you enjoy all of our top picks for the best baking in the city. If you want to make your day even sweeter again, pop down to see us Tom O’Brien CJDR where our friendly staff will show you around the great selection of new and used vehicles on offer.
