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!


 
    Quack Daddy Donuts
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     (189.9 mi)

    Beth Wood:  Quack Daddy Donuts in downtown Pendleton allows you to create your own donut. Start with their traditional cake donut recipe, choose your icing, then add your toppings. Icing choices include: chocolate, vanilla, caramel, glaze, strawberry or maple. Topping choices include: sprinkles, nuts, oreos, bacon, fruity pebbles, candy pieces, peanut butter drizzle, powdered sugar and more. Whichever flavor combo you come up with, they'll be happy to make it for you!

    Tim's Bakery
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     (202.0 mi)

    Beth Wood:  Longtime, old-fashioned bakeshop in McCordsville specializing in donuts along with muffins, pastries and other treats.

    Sweeties Gourmet Treats
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     (205.7 mi)

    Beth Wood:  Sweeties Gourmet Treats has something for everyone. Offering Birthday, wedding and 3D cakes, pies, cobblers, cupcakes, cookie cakes and other sweet treats, Sweeties really is your one stop shop for desserts.

    Gigi's Cupcakes
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     (208.2 mi)

    Beth Wood:  Baked fresh daily using Gigi's family recipes, each delicious cupcake is beautifully hand decorated. Gigi's offers cupcakes, mini cupcakes, cheesecake bites and more. Gluten friendly options available. Flavors vary by location.

    Taylor's Bakery
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     (208.8 mi)

    Beth Wood:  Taylor’s Bakery is a 4th generation, family-owned bakery specializing in scratch recipe birthday cakes, wedding cakes and specialty cakes. Taylor's also offers cookies, ice cream, popcorn and more. You are sure to find a treat to satisfy any sweet tooth!

    Heidelberg Haus Cafe & Bakery
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     (209.8 mi)

    Dawn Denning:  This is an award-winning German cafe and bakery. It is guaranteed to be a great time for your kids because they will love all the tasty treats! Some of these treats include a huge array of sweet treats and seasonal German cookies during the holiday season. Afterward, make sure you take a stroll through their gift shop and maybe spend that tooth fairy or allowance money!

    Flying Cupcake Bakery
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     (214.1 mi)

    Beth Wood:  The Flying Cupcake Bakery provides a large selection of custom cupcakes, cakes, cookies, bars and more. They have a lovely private event space available for birthday parties, bridal showers, etc. Gluten-free and vegan options available.

    Pat-A-Cakes & Cookies Too
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     (215.2 mi)

    Kristy Pepping:  Pat-A-Cakes and Cookies Too offers custom cakes and cookies for your special occasion. In addition to cakes, they offer fresh baked breakfast items, homemade cookies, brownies, bar cookies and chocolate éclairs.

    Jack's Donuts of Carmel
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     (215.5 mi)

    Beth Wood:  A Carmel favorite - Jack's donuts offers a wide selection of glazed donuts, cake donuts, donut sticks, iced donuts and filled donuts in a variety of flavors such as chocolate, cinnamon sugar, maple, powdered and many more.

    The Donut Shop Bakery & Restaurant
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     (216.0 mi)

    Beth Wood:  Located in the South Broad Ripple area of Indianapolis. The Donut Shop offers a wide variety of cake donuts, yeast donuts, fritters, cinnamon rolls and twists - this is a one stop shop for everything Donut. Also features a full breakfast and lunch menu.

    White House Donuts Westfield
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     (216.2 mi)

    Beth Wood:  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.

    The Cake Bake Shop
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     (216.3 mi)

    Beth Wood:  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.

    Main Street Treats
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     (216.4 mi)

    Beth Wood:  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!

    Whisk Bakery and Catering
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     (216.9 mi)

    Beth Wood:  This bakery specializes in homemade cakes, cookies, cupcakes, brownies and breakfast goods. They also do custom ordered and designed special occasion and wedding cakes. Catering as well as breakfast and lunch to go items available as well.

    Titus Bakery
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     (217.2 mi)

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    Dawn R:  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.

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