The best bakeries & sweet shops in Indianapolis

Frozen custard is made fresh daily at this dessert chain serving up cones, sundaes & shakes.

4949 E Stop 11 Rd

Quaint bakery with a sweet staff specializing in made-from-scratch NY-style cheesecakes and cookies along with other yummy baked treats.…

200 S Emerson Ave Ste b (Greenwood)

Casual donut shop dishing up apple fritters and breakfast sandwiches, along with coffee.

50 W County Line Rd

Custom cakes & a rotating array of pies & seasonal desserts are made at this family-owned mainstay.

484 N Madison Ave (Greenwood)

Simple stand providing soft serve, hand-spun milkshakes, hot dogs, fries & other eats since 1962.

259 S Meridian St (Greenwood)

Longtime ice cream parlor chain serving small-batch scoops, plus signature sundaes & frozen drinks.

5560 N Illinois St

Fun spot for choose-your-own frozen yogurt (dairy-free option available) with a variety of flavors and toppings.

520 IN-135 A (Greenwood)

Relaxed, eclectically decorated parlour dishing up homemade ice cream in classic or unconventional flavors, cones, milkshakes and more.

370 N New Jersey St

Charming ice cream shop offering waffle cones and a variety of toppings.

1515 N Main St (Speedway)

Cozy coffee shop with housemade baked goods, gluten-free options, and seasonal syrups.

1625 E Southport Rd

Casual space for housemade ice cream (including dairy-free options) plus Italian ice.

4911 S Emerson Ave

Long-standing ice cream parlor offering many flavors of ice cream & sorbet, plus sundaes & shakes.

902 N State Rd 135 (Greenwood)

Quaint, straightforward, cash-only bakery is a local tradition for donuts, sweet rolls & cakes.

2301 E Southport Rd

From custom wedding showstoppers to cupcakes, cookies, pies, and pastries, Kim’s Kakery, Bakery & Café has been sweetening Indy since 2010.…

5452 Madison Ave

The Candy Shop Dulcería is clearly cooking up something new on the candy front, and it feels like the kind of sugar fix Indy deserves. Keep…

5144 Madison Ave Suite# 10

Custom bakery specializing in wedding, birthday, and other special-occasion cakes, as well as cupcakes.

1752 E 116th St (Carmel)

Dainty shop baking cupcakes in a variety of creative flavors, plus vegan & gluten-free options.

4026 E 82nd St

Cash-only local institution serves up a variety of treats including donuts, danishes & cakes.

1453 N Tremont St

Traditional Korean bakery chain offering a range of freshly baked breads, desserts, and pastries.

8448 Center Run Dr

Dainty shop baking cupcakes in a variety of creative flavors, plus vegan & gluten-free options.

831 S Rangeline Rd #300 (Carmel)

Coffeehouse & café serving cookies and pastries made on-site, plus bread.

1060 N Capitol Ave Ste 2-103

Bespoke, tiered treats include wedding cakes, baby shower sweets and 2-tier options, plus cupcakes, cookies and cake pops.

7745 S Meridian St

Neighborhood bakery crafting made-to-order cakes large & small, plus other baked treats.

80 Brendon Way (Zionsville)

Charming bakery featuring daily-made breads & pastries, plus gourmet grocery items.

653 Virginia Ave

Dessert shop specializing in chocolates (connoisseur collection, truffles and peanut butter-chocolate options among them {42, 43}), plus…

8685 River Crossing Blvd

Intimate bakeshop dispensing a rotating menu of breads, croissants, cookies & cakes.

6524 Cornell Ave B

Retailer offering a huge selection of candy & bottled sodas in innovative flavors.

55 Monument Cir #52

No-frills donut shop offering specialty pastries, seasonally themed cookies & coffee.

3953 S Meridian St

Old-world baking techniques and new recipes come together at this bakery serving croissants, cookies, sandwiches, and more.

1101 N College Ave

Long-running bakeshop for custom cakes & other sweet treats, plus figurines & dollhouse miniatures.

7030 E 10th St

Simple, playful custom-cake bakery also offering cupcakes, truffles, cookies & brownies.

1510 W 86th St

Dainty shop baking cupcakes in a variety of creative flavors, plus vegan & gluten-free options.

423 Massachusetts Ave

Traditional store selling chocolates, confections & fudge, as well as original recipe ice cream.

530 Massachusetts Ave #110

Whimsical, romantic cafe, restaurant and bakery serving cake slices, pies, pastries, quiches, sandwiches, soups and hot drinks.

Upper Deck, 799 Hanover Place Ste 260 (Carmel)

Candy store at Indianapolis International Airport offering a large selection of nostalgic and fancy treats.

7800 Col. H. Weir Cook Memorial Dr