Clearly the food is the star of the show at Cafe Babette! No frills, just tables with decadent sweets and savory treats and a couple of sheets of fabric hanging to separate the working area from the front of house. I mentioned to friends that they clearly are super successful and I'm shocked they have not done more to "spruce up the place" to which my friend responded: "They don't need to!" Very true! The items I had were wonderful and had amazing flavor and taste. I especially enjoyed the French Onion Soup and Goat Cheese Croissant Danish, as team savory it was pure croissant bliss! The Strawberry and Cream Croissant was huge and had great flavor and was surprisingly not too sweet. I was lucky and got a text message since I'm on their order update messaging texts that come out once a week. I snagged a preorder (they often sell out in 20 minutes or so!) If you don't have a preorder, join the cue that often wraps around the block and hope for the best that they will not be sold out by the time you get inside! read more

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I can't believe I haven't review Cafe Babette yet. The pastries are absolutely unique and unlike anything I've ever bought or eaten. If you want to really impress your guests, take them here to get pastries in the morning or pre order. Everything is so delicious and instagrammable. You need to pre-order to ensure you get everything you want. The prices are high but totally justified. You can't find these anywhere else. Absolutely 100% worth it. You can tell the bakers put love and passion into every single pastry. read more

5 star for pastries. 4 star for overall experience. This place is truly unbelievable with pastries that are creative, beautiful, and delicious. They make everything that you could ever dream of, and they make them pretty to the eye as well. They have a variety of sweet and savory pastries, cakes, morning, buns, croissants, etc.. I highly recommend doing the pre-order online if you are going on the weekend. The line will be at the door and it takes quite some time (took me an hour this past Saturday) for customers to go through pick their pastries and pay. If you go on a weekday, you would probably be fine getting in and out without a problem. Next time I will do the pre-order! read more

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I wish I could leave a more positive review on a small business who clearly cares deeply about their craft, but there are some pretty unacceptable shortcomings. The pastries are beautiful, and delicious. I've been in twice and tried about 6 things, some of the sweet flavors are a little overwhelmingly sweet, but the savory items really do shine! The prices are high, but justified I think, and portions are huge. They don't all reheat well, which is a bummer but to be expected. BUT, 13 health inspections in the past year and a half is insane, and only being in compliance 3 out of those 13 is horrifying. These reports are public record through the Marion County Public Health Department. The lack of signage, transparent pricing, and long waits for both pre-orders and the line aren't ideal, but the consistent history of health violations is the real issue. Lastly, the owner blowing up on people who leave even mildly negative reviews is unproductive and wildly unprofessional. read more

Once upon a time during a 90 degree Saturday morning, "The Midwest Second Summer", my friend and I decided that today would be the day we finally commit to going to Cafe Babette. Having followed them on IG and seeing their growth from small bake orders on their socials to having a distribution store front in Garfield Park I knew that I had to finally commit a time to give them a visit. Like everyone says, Pre-Order is the best use of your time if you want to try them out. (Pre-Order opens on Sunday and goes through Wednesday for a Saturday pick-up) We arrived right at opening at 10:30 a.m., and there was already a line around the corner of the street for walk-ins. They have a separate line for timed pick-up, where you can just walk in and grab your order inside. We waited about an hour until we made it to the front of the line, they have all of their pastries laid out on tables, and periodically they will make an announcement to explain what you're looking at - this also helps with people making quicker orders by the time they make it to the front. They have a variety of classic laminated pastries, cakes, cookies, with both savory and sweet options. Their flavor combinations and unique twists on classic pastries makes them a force to be reckoned with! I ordered 4 pastries, 3 sweet (Raspberry Lemon Danish, Cardamon Morning Bun, and Apple Hand Pie) and 1 savory (Ham and Cheese Bechamel Croissant). Let me tell you - there was not a bad bite in the whole bunch, and honestly it was worth the wait and now future addiction. Each pastry can range from $6.50 - $12 a piece depending on what you're getting, but it is worth the price for quality! Cafe Babette does it right, and does not disappoint. read more

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My partner and I recently tried Cafe Babette after passing it countless times on the weekend and always seeing the line wrapped around the corner. Knowing how busy it gets, we arrived early on a Saturday morning, about 30 to 45 minutes before opening, and still ended up around eighth in line. Before the doors opened, the owner of this lovely mom and pop shop came outside to greet everyone. He thanked us for supporting the restaurant and explained how the process would work, which was a thoughtful touch. Once inside, he addressed all the guests again, walking us through more than 25 pastry options in detail and explaining the drink selections too. It was a lot to take in, but in a fun, energetic way that made the experience feel special. I ordered the Carrot Cake Slushee, the Matilda Cake, and a Raspberry Croissant(I don't remember the exact names of each). My partner ordered a cinnamon roll, which I also sampled. The service throughout was excellent. The entire family and staff worked diligently, kept things moving, and answered every question we had. When it came to the food and drinks, though, everything we tried was overwhelmingly sweet. I took one sip of the Carrot Cake Slushee and had to toss it. The Matilda Cake itself had great flavor, but I found myself scraping off most of the icing just to enjoy it. The croissant, cinnamon roll, and other items all leaned heavily in the same direction, sweet without any real balance or flavors to pull from. I would love to return someday to give other items a try, but the prices make it hard to feel good about throwing things away. The experience, service, and atmosphere were wonderful, but I am hoping to find a bit more variety or at least something that is not quite so sugary on my next visit. read more

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If you have been thinking about trying this place out then I would recommend not waiting much longer. The food is delicious and there is a range of sweet to savory treats. I would also recommend doing a preorder that way you know you are able to get the pastries you want. I did a preorder and got there a bit late. The place was packed with people who were just stopping in. Preorder boxes were on a bench to the left. I looked for my box and it wasn't there so I just went to the lady who was at the register. They took my name and I was out of the place in less than 10min which was fine with me. I got a heap of stuff and I tried a little piece of it all. Everything was good their pastry dough is amazing. My favorites were the carrot cake croissant, ham and cheese, and the earl grey croissant. read more

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My friend and I were at the Garfield Park Farmers Market and she mentioned this bakery that is only open on Saturdays. I had heard of it before so we went to go check it out. The line was out the door so we knew we would have to wait a good amount of time. We peeked in windows and saw the pastries looked delectable. We had a few people who came up and said they preordered so they went in ahead of us. I believe you preorder a few days ahead of time because we looked on their website while in line and did not see an option to do so same day. After about 30 minutes waiting- we got in and the smell of the pastries was mouth watering! None of the items are labeled so a big part of the wait time is the staff explaining what different pastries are to different customers. I ordered the blackberry meringue croissant and a strawberry cream tart- I forget the exact names. The total was $18 for the two items- a little high but these pastries take a lot of time and effort to make. The taste is worth it! The pastry was flaky and the flavors were spot on in both items. I would definitely come back. Lastly the staff were friendly and helpful! They explained all the items and helped pack up orders quickly. (Not that they asked but some tips for the staff that may help! It would be helpful to place little signs by the food explaining what is what to help cut through the wait. Another tip would be to maybe put up a divider between food and customers- there were some kids in front of us who got their faces and hands very close to the food- we did end up seeing one of the kids touch the food -the parent did buy what they touched. The aesthetic inside is very minimal and clean looking but just for health and safety reasons a barrier would be beneficial.) read more

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RUN, DON'T WALK! I placed a Saturday pick up from Cafe Babette and had 0 clue what to expect, but WOW! So good! We walked in right at our order time and the boxes were being brought out, this helped us avoid standing in line, but they had plenty of items available for walk ins at 11:30. Each item is so unique in its own way, I'll be regularly making the 35 min drive there. (order picture attached) read more

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If you haven't been here then you are missing out! It is worth the 30 minute drive I make from the Northside of Indy to eat the most delicious cookies and loaves I have ever, ever had. My fav cookie is the s'more. So so good. The savory scones are out of this world too. Have not had a single mediocre item here. Worth the $50 I spent each visit. Quality ingredient and lovingly baked. You won't regret a trip to Garfield park for a baked treat. Not the days of operation on the website or socials. Also note this is a take away only joint. No seats. Just folding tables full of goodies to fill up a pink paper box and take home. read more

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Amazing artisan bakery easily on par with top European patisseries. Order ahead or risk missing out, because things sell fast. Giant pastries, incredible quality a true Hoosier treasure! read more

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Can't say enough about this bakery. We went on a Saturday morning. We did have to wait in line for about 20 minutes but it was well worth it. The Garfield Park Farmer's Market is right across the street, so you can make a morning of it! Even after waiting in line, there was still quite a selection! The staff was great with giving descriptions of the pastries! They answered any questions we had. I can't say that made the selection easier because everything sounded amazing. There is street parking and lots of other small businesses within walking distance. Not to mention Garfield Park. I ended up getting the Lavender Morning Bun, a peach and plum cruffin, and two other tasty things I can't remember the exact name of. They also have iced tea and some fruit lemonades. I got the Strawberry Balsamic and it was refreshing! I didn't pick any of the savory pastries but heard from people in line, they are also wonderful. We'll be back to get more of the items we didn't try this time. They have an online pre-order that we will make use of (walk right in, don't have to wait in line)! read more

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Walking into Cafe Babette felt like walking into a Brooklyn pop up bakery. It was an amazing surprise in Indy. I have been following their Instagram for months, so I've seen the days of work she pours into these baked goods and finally got a chance to go last Saturday. I'm so happy they have a shop now! It's definitely in a rougher part of town, but also right next to Garfield park so everyone brings their pastries there to eat under the sun! I couldn't have asked for a better start to the weekend. My group of 6 got there around noon and the line wasn't too long, but it was still busy with TONS of preorders stacked along the left wall. They gave us detailed explanations of each and every pastry on their two loaded tables of goodies. I couldn't believe how nice the staff was and how happy they were to repeat what things were. I couldn't believe the variety - 2 whole tables full!! Overall - The cheesy garlic bread was the star of the show. It was buttery, moist, squishy, cheesy and SO delectable. The piece was also HUGE. The sausage roll was also really tasty with fresh herbs in it and soo much bigger than expected. As for the sweets - the cookie croissant bun (I don't know the actual name) was deliciousss. It was dessert in breakfast form with the chocolate chip cookie as the base. The chocolate was oozing out!! I didn't really like the espresso they used in the croissant and the morning bun so I wouldn't get those again but am excited to try the pistachio croissant next time if they have it!! Phenomenal bakery and am SO happy to have it in Indy. Can't wait to send everyone I know to try it! read more

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Was finally able to try this place out and couldn't believe after stepping inside all the questionable observations of food safety along with seeing the state of the building. I watched as the workers never changed their gloves but would touch the food and immediately after grab what looks like cloth curtains they use to separate the kitchen from the lobby, close the front door with those same gloved hands, and wipe their hands on their aprons. They'd go back to serving food and not change their gloves, I asked the younger girl that helped me to change them. The inside is dark and dingy. Spend some money to fix up the walls and display cases. I was there for an hour because that's how slow their service model is set up. I didn't know I could order ahead but they only take so many orders so good luck with that. Every single customer had to ask what everything is, making signs and putting them next to the food would speed the process up exponentially especially if you are going to stick to one person helping the entire line of walk ins. Also prices next to them all would be greatly appreciated. I was charged for something that looked similar to what I ordered but I have no way of knowing if I was over charged or not. What I got was good but it wasn't wait an hour in line good. Absolutely love the response from ownership. I'm not on a bandwagon to point out issues that others happen to see as well and point them out for you as an owner to fix. I didn't say the place was disgusting, I said it had many food safety issues, would you not agree touching things besides food and touching food after is an issue? I've been a District Manager for over 8 years and would take any feedback like this as something we'd need to fix asap in one of my locations. Sorry as a first time guest I had no clue about it a QR code posted on a window. Fix the slow service, do some minor fix ups on the look of the inside, put labels and prices on the food or at least put THE QR CODE on the glass of the display cases, and change your gloves! Have a great day! read more

I've been a regular at Care Babette for almost two years! The parries are always varied and delicious. The line is long, but full of happy people excited to get a peek at what's new for the week. I love the vibe of the line, and on weekends if I don't have time, I watch for the preorder text on Sunday (you have to be quick though; they do sell out in 15-30 minutes). Everyone there has a passion for the work, and maintain cheerful positive energy even though it must get stressful at times. It's been fun to watch their business grow exponentially since becoming a patron! read more

Came at 11 on a Saturday. Waited for an hour outside. When we finally got inside there was another snaking line with only one staff member packing orders and explaining each pastry. People in front of us said they have been inside for an hour. We asked about pre orders and the guy said they sold out within 12 minutes when launched. It's great to be a small business but this was poorly ran and there clearly wasn't enough staff. We ended up walking out. The pastry's looked good but not enough to stand in line for 2 plus hours with no prices. read more

Pre ordered for an 11 o' clock pickup and when they finally got to help me at 11:20 my order wasn't out. They had at least 6 11:30 orders out and waiting but not the 11s. Then, I got home I found out we were shorted a pastry. Quality baking with McDonald's reliability. read more

Has anything become more iconic in Indy than Cafe Babette's giant pink box full of oversized pastries in the past year? Not only do they look incredible, they taste phenomenal as well. It's a very simple store front with tables for pastries and a small bench at the entrance. The kitchen area is blocked/covered with sheets. I love the simplicity and wish they could keep it open to see the magic of the baking but it's understandable with cleanliness purposes. The pastries are on the more expensive size but most of them are 1-2 times are larger than a standard one so very reasonable for the portion size. Everything is delicious! I've been 3 times and gotten 3-4 pastries each time and tried something new and been beyond pleased. Honestly I can't praise them enough. The menu is ever rotating (it can literally change within an hour) so the FOMO of missing something is real. You'll want to check their social media for the menu for the weekend as there isn't signage up for what they have to offer. Who ever runs the account is amazing as well (I'm assuming the owners). They are very upfront about everything, almost to a fault, but I love the honesty and vulnerability they are offer in the platforms they are on. Great experiences and even better pasties. I can't recommend them enough for a weekend. I would also encourage preordering on Saturday as the line can be long! read more

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It was ok. Something about their sugar that I don't really like, or either the icing. But overall great experience. The size is definitely big. It was a long line so there might be a line. read more

Cafe Babette - Bakeries Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Trigger warning: This review probably won't be popular with the Yelp/Instagram crowd. The quality of food is outstanding. Their creativity is outstanding. The staff is outstanding - very helpful, patient and friendly. However, Cafe Babette isn't for me. The prices are high - granted that you get huge portions and great quality - but I don't need large portions for more money than I want to pay. You can only get the food to go. You can't eat it there. The muffuletta sandwich was created for presentation, and it did look outstanding. However, it was annoying when I tried to eat it....the paper was wrapped so tightly to make it stand upright and the bread wasn't cut all of the way so that it could stand upright. It took more effort than should be necessary to eat it. Having said all that, the blueberry danish was the bomb. It was really good! Danish: 5/5 Muffuletta: 4/5 Cruffin: 3/5 read more

I've been following Cafe Babette for quite awhile and FINALLY after drooling over their photos I can officially say I found my new favorite place to grab local pastries. They were so delicious and very unique. Using lots of different flavors and textures to create beautifully balanced and crafted pastries like you've never tasted. Will continue to support this delicious cafe! Make sure you order ahead! They always have a line and especially if you want a seasonal item that might run out! read more

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These are probably the best pastries I've ever had. The croissants rival ones that I had in local cafés in Europe, which I didn't think was possible. They are well worth the 30 minute drive and the price point is 100% justifiable. The pictures do not do their size justice, some of them were as big as my entire face. My only con is that I selected 2PM as my pre order pick up time but when I showed up they were already closed and the doors were locked. Luckily an employee saw me wandering about looking in the windows and let me inside. If they're closing early they should put up a sign saying to knock (or something of that sort) to pick up pre orders because I had a moment of depression thinking I wasn't going to be getting my pastries, LOL. I already can't wait to go back. Put them in heart shaped serving trays for the Galentines celebration I got them for. read more

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This place has incredible fresh made to order pastries. The selections are incredible. You really need to pre order so you can skip the line and wait. When you pre order you can set time you want to pick up, you get to skip the line, walk right in and pick up your beautiful pink box with your name on it. read more

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Let me start by saying from a food standpoint-the pastries are exceptional. There is plenty of variety between sweet and savory, something for everyone, and all of them are beautiful! Some of the best pastries I've had outside of New York or Europe without a doubt. Staff is also very friendly and happy to answer any questions on the pastries. Now for some suggestions-they are a newer business, so I think they just need some time to work out the kinks. My suggestions are these: stanchions and ropes, which would make the line move more efficiently and eliminate confusion, as there is no real clear line, which creates longer wait times as you just kind of stand in a conglomeration of people. Along with this, I think someone standing outside or at the door, so as to not let the inside get so crowded could help. The other major thing to make things go quicker and waste less time explaining what items are would be to just create some simple labels or signs, so people could know what things are before they get up there. Overall, I think just these small improvements could make the line move so much quicker, as it took us about 90 minutes to get through the line, with likely only 25 people ahead of us. The pastries are top-notch and I think Cafe Babette has a bright future ahead! read more

Cafe Babette - Bakeries Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Definitely worth the wait. Kind and friendly staff. Don't get me started on the pastries because they are the best I have ever had!! Superior ingredients and attention to detail. A must when in Indy. read more

I'll start this review with the most important part: PRE-ORDER. The pastries are devine, but not the line. I didn't preorder last week and we ended up spending an hour plus in line.... Would not recommend, unlike their offerings which have NEVER DISAPPOINTED. My dad was irritated but I promised him it was worth the wait and once we got him fed he agreed. Last week we got a muffalata that was even better than the ones I tried in New Orleans. The other new favorite was the cheddar and herb buttermilk which is what you wish the biscuits at Red Lobster actually taste like... down to an edge of crispy cheese.... Omg. Get on the list so you know what and when to preorder and get your own piece of heaven wrapped in a pink box. read more

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Absurd. It is better for public health that ordering requires some planning and waiting. If these gigantic flavor wallops were available every day at normal business hours, I would have developed diabetes by now. But there's nothing normal about the flavor combinations (Willy Wonka-esque), portions (perhaps the first time in history a single cookie could feed a family of four), technical prowess (only Basque cheesecake I've had outside of Spain that came close to the correct texture, gorgeous crusts on their focaccia, lamination that will shatter your daily RDA of deliciousness), or customer service (warm & friendly even as lines drag on as people hem and haw at having to pick what gets left behind). Every time I visit (and that's often enough that they recognize me), I am inspired to bake myself. Something truly special that simple superlatives can't sum up. read more

Just picked up my Friday pre-order and the sandwich is AMAZING, all the ingredients combine sooo well! WELL DONE!! read more

Cafe Babette - Brown butter lunch lady cake Matilda chocolate cake Sourdough sandwich w/pastrami carmelized onions Swiss confit garlic mayo massaged kale - Bakeries Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

We had very high expectations for the pastries from Cafe Babette. We love pastries and trying them in cities we visit. We got to the cafe around 8:15 am and were the 1st group in line to get in. It was disappointing not all the primary pastry croissants we had heard of were ready and it was more slices of cake and cookies. We were able to get 5 different items. They were ok but not excellent. As an example, the raspberry pistachio croissant was very wet in the middle, while the outside edges where it caramelized was delicious. It just wasn't quite for our taste buds. I would recommend maybe smaller pastry sizes at a lower price and might help with making sure the items are cooked evenly. I would have loved a raspberry croissant that tasted all the way through like it did around the outside edges and the same was true for the other 4 items we purchased. The edges tasted better than the middle because they were so large. Best of luck and hope they can succeed for the long term. read more

Beautiful pastries that taste just as beautiful. The people inside were warm and kind and willing to give the whole rundown of the items for all the guests in line. You can tell these pastries are made with love. The gochujang roll was my absolute favorite! read more

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BE READY TO WAIT! I went on Thursday morning at opening thinking that I could avoid some of the wait. I still waited over an hour. They have not taken any of the recommendations for aid with the line and confusion inside. They also do not post the items name or description anywhere. So almost every single customer ask what every single item is. While it is always rotating, a simple post it note would work on the divider. That alone could have really cut the line down. The food was absolutely amazing. It would be something I would not do often due to the wait. I would return for special occasions or when I have time to waste. Edited based on owners response: I am going to continue with my rating based on the ENTIRE experience. I would also not want to go to a Michelin star and have rude or horrible service. Yes wait time can be long at any location, but an hour at McDonalds is absolutely not worth it. Every experience with any establishment is the whole experience, not just the direct item. While I waited, I did time several of the customers from start order to door time, which all averaged 5 minutes. I personally waited several minutes to just check out after all of my items were boxed. A simple TV hung high that had a very basic graphic display of what is current would have been sooo helpful as it could be read while standing in line. Yes it might take one minute to delete the old and add the new. That would have removed the reading directly in front of the items. All in all reducing time. There was also a lot of confusion on the "line" to get in. There was no clear direction when I walked in. The "end" of the line was not just inside the door, but rather almost to the corner near the start of the counter. I had to walk around at least ten people to get there. Also, every single person leaving with a box had to weave around those in line to order. Some simple barriers, even tape on the ground (much like covid and the 6 foot stickers), would have provided a clear end point to the line and also a clear exit for those with boxes leaving. ALL businesses, big or small, have learning to continue to grow and survive in this market. Note these are two very common trends in the ratings. These are few of the suggestions that might go a long way with rapid growth of going viral. read more

Honestly didn't love this. I found the pastries to be dry and lacking flavor. The service was pretty quick. I am not opposed to trying again, maybe I just came at a bad time! read more

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When they first started there was one table of pastries. Only a few months later and they have two full tables and they're usually bringing out more varieties when you're there. It's always busy with a consistent line. It's best to pre-order and do a pickup, but I usually don't know that far in advance if I can make the trek down to visit. Thus, if you're popping in on Saturdays, be ready to wait along with everyone else. I usually make it there an hour after opening, and my wait time is an average 45 mins to 1 hour. The queue inside is a bit confusing, but people are nice and will point you in the right direction. They have a lot of sweet options and some savory. The savory options usually go fast because there's so few of them. I get more hungry the longer I'm waiting in line, so I always end up ordering more than I planned. Oh well, then I get to share more with friends, and I'm okay with that! I appreciate the flavor combinations, the creativity, and the friendly staff the most. Street parking can be hard to find, and it's just a bit of a walk then, not bad. read more

Cafe Babette - Bakeries Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

I've been absolutely obsessed since the pop-up at Wild Geese in Franklin. Get one of everything. I'm not kidding. They never miss. The giant chocolate chip toffee cookie is SO good - the flaky sea salt on top is the perfect balance to the richness of the cookie. All of the morning buns are great (I love the original sticky bun) and the twice-baked croissants are to die for. Get anything with the Thai tea caramel, and don't pass up the chance to get a slice of cheesecake! read more

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Wow just wow!! I got there close to closing so there wasn't much left. But I'm not picky haha. The customer service was welcoming, warm and friendly! But OH MY GOODNESS!!! These pastries ya'll!!! Amazingggggg! Mouthwatering!!! Jaw-dropping-ly delicious!!! Check them out! I can't wait to go back and try their other offering!! read more

Cafe Babette - Bakeries Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

These are probably the best pastries I have had in Indy! Everything we tried (see my photo) was delicious. The pastries were moist and crispy in the right places and the creams and icings were so decadent and flavorful. The brown butter cookie might have been the highlight. Everything was very large and easily shareable. Also, the baker helped carry my box out to my car while I was wrangling a toddler, so the customer service was appreciated! read more

Cafe Babette - Cardamom sugared morning bun, croissant with cherry ginger jam and white chocolate cream, raspberry sticky bun, croissant with coffee cream - Bakeries Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

LOVED Cafe Babette!! I did the preorder for 10:30 and walked right in (got to skip the line) and all the preorder boxes were filled and ready!! Such a quick and easy process. Highly recommend pre ordering if you know what you want! Easy free parking around Garfield Park. The people were so nice and they had so many pastry options! Check them out if you haven't yet! read more

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I order 60 dollars worth of stuff. I was most looking forward to the chocolate cake. I was horrified when I opened the box. read more

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This was my first pre-order. I normally don't get to ordering within an hour of their email & by then they're sold out. I ordered the raspberry pistachio croissant. It was the best thing I've ever eaten. The pistachio filling was outstanding. I'm normally an almond croissant girl but his one was way better. The croissants are huge and you can easily eat on one 2 2-3 times. The owners are friendly and knowledgeable. Highly recommend this business. read more

I can't say enough about the creative, massive, flavorful baked goods at Cafe Babette. While pricey, the size and quality are worth it. Putting in your pre-order around 8-11pm on a Sunday before you pick up on Saturday is the best as the line is always out the door (even if it's cold). The owners and staff have intentionally chosen the Garfield Park neighborhood as their community. The storefront is currently bare bones and open only on Saturday which reminds you that it's a local business just starting up. They hardly need a sign or extensive hours to attract customers already. You can easily ride the Red Line or drive your own vehicle to park for free. While you're in the area, you can grab plants from a store across the street, get coffee from Helm, grab beer at Garfield Brewery, or visit the Garfield Park Conservatory. read more

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