
27 Sweet Dessert Places Around Indianapolis
Whatever the occasion, it's great to know about the special dessert spots and sweet treat places around Indianapolis. Whether your child brought home a great test score, you want to enjoy a Tuesday evening after school or get some dessert as a family, this list will have you covered. And if you are looking specifically for ice cream shops around Indy, we have a list for that too!
The Cake Bake Shop
Beth Wood said: The Cake Bake Shop is a place that will fill up your senses. Endorsed by so many (including Oprah!), visit the Cake Bake Shop for a cup of tea or coffee, slice of homemade cake or pie, salads, sandwiches, and quiche in a beautifully decorated tea room setting. Celebrate something special, make reservations for afternoon tea, and more.
Carmel, INBoyden's Bakery
Beth Wood said: A south-Indianapolis favorite, Boyden's bakery offers a large variety of donuts and breakfast sweets. They are known for their alligator coffee cake and their cannonball, as well as their more traditional donut holes, cake and glazed donuts.
Indianapolis, INMain Street Treats
Beth Wood said: You'll find all kinds of sweet treats at this downtown Carmel bakery in the heart of the Arts & Design District. Main Street Treats offers cookies, cupcakes, mini pies, whoopie pies, custom decorated cakes and cookies for special events and much more! Stop in for your sweet treat!
Carmel, INRene's Bakery
Beth Wood said: Rene's Bakery makes European-style breads and pastries for all to enjoy. Menu items include cakes, tarts, muffins, scones, croissants, breads, cookies.
Circle City Sweets
Beth Wood said: Circle City Sweets is a downtown bakery located at the Historic City Market building serving bread, cakes, cookies, bars, brownies, breakfast pastries, muffins, sandwiches, candies, jam, tarts and other desserts.
Indianapolis, INWhite House Donuts Westfield
Beth Wood said: This family-owned and operated place offers delicious hand-cut donuts made fresh daily! From old fashioned cake donuts to glazed to apple fritters - visitors won't be disappointed. They are cash only.
Westfield, INTitus Bakery
Dawn R said: Winner of Indy's Best Donut, Titus Bakery is a third-generation, family-owned bakery serving a variety of donuts including bismarks, danishes, honey buns, and apple fritters.
Long's Bakery
Beth Wood said: Baked from scratch since 1955 - Longs bakery is a local favorite. The long lines are worth the wait for these delicious donuts and sweet treats. Variety of donut types and flavors offered daily. And come prepared, Long's is cash only.
Indianapolis, INVanilla Bean Bakery
Beth Wood said: Stop by Vanilla Bean Bakery for cupcakes, truffles, cookie and brownies. Vanilla Bean Bakery offers custom cakes, cookies and other sweets to make your next special occasion memorable.
Indianapolis, INMy Sugar Pie
Dawn Denning said: Called "Indiana's Food Gift," by People Magazine, it is a must try for kids that haven't tried pie. Sit down in their little cafe and try a slice of fruit, cream or a chocolate pie. There is even a unique chocolate chip cookie pie!
Zionsville, INConfectioneiress Cupcakes & Sweets
Beth Wood said: Confectioneiress Cupcakes & Sweets offers made from scratch sweet treats. Stop by the shop to grab a cupcake or to place a custom order for cupcakes, cakes, dessert bar, themed and wedding cakes.
Zionsville, INAl's Donuts
Dawn Denning said: Al's Donuts is a family-owned and operated doughnut shop that offers incredible treats and tasty options! Donuts are made fresh daily and their huge selection keeps everyone coming back for more! Enjoy your doughnuts in the early morning with their unusual business hours (they open as early as 2:30 am some days!) which is perfect for the family with early risers or parents with teething babies.
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