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    4.4 (114 reviews)
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    Morning Bun Autopsy. Butter cream, over cinnamon sugar filo dough. Oof.
    rod m.

    Took 3 weeks of effort to get preorder submitted... I drove down from Zionsville and thought..."what am I doing". We make morning buns and croissants from scratch... these are buns on steroids. 1 bun should feed 4 people. The morning bun applecbuttercream has a lemon zest in it and its sitting over the top of a cinnamon brown-sugar crunch filling folded into a fresh philo dough sprinkled with powdered sugar. I have only one descriptor..." D-Damn!!!" These should be illegal.

    Gochujang croissant
    Parul V.

    Someone recommended trying this place. I was in the area and got in line for walk ins. With the cold weather, I was 2nd in line 15 min before they opened. They opened 5-10 min late. They had everyone snake in so people were not standing in the cold. Every item was explained, but they were making more items in the back (pizzas, certain croissants, sandwiches). I got a few items and they were delicious. I had to wait an extra 15-20min for the Gochujang croissant and so happy that I waited. It was so good. Also, based on what others said, I knew there would be a lot of waiting so didn't mind. The staff is busy and moving fast. Inside is simple and clean. Items with tax came out to $10 each. I am picky with baked goods and will be happy to go back. Different flavor profiles and you can taste the quality. Will try for preorder at some point.

    Donut Friday - brioche donuts (back left: glazed, front left: earl grey custard filled, right: lemon meringue w/ lemon curd filling)
    Emily H.

    Let me start by saying I still adore this place, am so glad to have it in Garfield Park, and wish them continued success. No matter what you get here, it's going to be delicious. That said, there's ample opportunity for improvement on the customer experience side of things. Be prepared to wait! The days of a quick pop in for a pastry are few and far between. The store may open a few minutes late and preorders may or may not be on time. It doesn't bother me to wait a few minutes, but when I went to pick up my Thanksgiving preorder half an hour after my scheduled pickup time and there was a line out the door for *preorders*, I wasn't thrilled. Unfortunately this was repeated for the Christmas preorder as well. On a regular walk in day, no pastries are labeled, so the offerings have to be re-explained as new people join the line and/or get to the front. Just listing regular offerings (Matilda chocolate cake, chocolate chip toffee cookies, cruffins, cretzel, etc) with images on the website/instagram highlights for people to reference and know what they're looking at would be helpful. Cafe Babette has made it clear that this is just part of their vibe, and they're not planning on changing anytime soon. I wish them the best of luck and hope to be a frequent visitor again in the future.

    Leeann P.

    This was my first time here. On Sundays at 7pm they open up their online ordering for the upcoming Saturday. The online ordering usually sells out within 10 minutes. I was finally able to online order. Yay! Today, Saturday, I picked up my order at the time I selected. When I saw the line outside I asked how it works. The line outside was waiting to purchase any pastries they have on hand. If you pre-ordered you go inside to find your box and then leave. The line to order was long so I'm glad I pre-ordered. Once inside it was packed. I wanted to get a picture of what was available to purchase but I couldn't get close enough. The inside was decorated nicely and it seemed the staff was working diligently to get everyone in and out in a timely manner. They also have apparel you can purchase. I opened my box when I got home and let out a WOW. I only ordered two pastries and each pastry could easily feed 2-3 people. . I ordered a coffee cream croissant and a cardamom + cinnamon croissant twist. I have tasted both and they're delicious. Now I understand why pre-order sells out so quickly and why there's a line waiting to get in. You gotta check this place out! They are located near Garfield Park.

    Hang D.

    Despite all the controversy they manage to sell out and attract a line of customers around the block every single day. I had to try it and I think their creativity is unmatched. Pastries are quite expensive but huge and unique so you're paying for that value. It's not an every day thing for me but I wanted to support them before they move to Spain and I enjoyed what I got! Coconut cake and cookies were my favorite.

    Pastries
    Angela O.

    If you go on the weekend just know you WILL be waiting in a long line. Worth it? Yes. Could it move faster? Also yes. Here is the thing, people picking up orders can add to their order right there at the only cashier and that is what slows everything down. Great idea but Saturday needs a little work. So you are standing in this snake line, people are squeezing past you to grab their orders off the bench, someone is standing right next to you waiting for theirs and honestly at some point you just start making friends because what else are you going to do. There are not many people behind the counter so patience is key. Now the menu? Overwhelming in the best way. Do not be greedy like me because I ordered a whole bunch of things, took one bite of each and barely finished half a dessert. I have no regrets but my eyes were way too big for my stomach. It is a small spot but it is such a cool little place and yes standing in that line is absolutely worth it.

    Cydney M.

    CAFE BABETTE IN INDY HAS DELICIOUS PASTRIES ======================================== I am so glad my son and daughter-in-law placed an order for pick-up because this café is popular and there was a line. We just pulled up, my son ran in and picked up a big box of pastries and then we headed back to their home. I think I tried everything in the box and everything was amazing. I would definitely go there again.

    Antonia F.

    I recently visited for the first time, on a Saturday, and all I can say is WOW! They're truly doing something special here. Service and product are equally amazing. I found street parking close by, and though the line and wait were long, it was worth it and I appreciate the efficiency while still taking time with each customer. It was so good, my husband went back the same week.

    Fun pink bakery box for purchased items
    Stacie B.

    If you have never been here then set an alarm and plan to go when they are open. It is an amazing local business that started in a house, then as a pop up and now as a regular occurring bakery of delicious tasty pastries! Every time I go the service is amazing, the flavors fabulous and the options beyond what my taste buds can handle almost. My favorite so far is the pretzel bread (if I have to pick). Soft and pillowy but yet also crispy with just the right amount of butter and flavor. Yum! This spot is a amazing and so perfect for the community, a bakery as if from heaven in our backyard!

    Flor P.

    No words! It's insane to think of the flavor combinations and how well they work. The crab Rangoon puff pastry and the French onion soup with goat cheese danish, TO DIE FOR! The mango curd cheesecake danish was my favorite sweet, the mango curd is incredible. Love how creative this place is, it's definitely worth the wait and the fight to pre order. Would recommend 100%. Be prepared to make a line and keep an open mind, they run out of things quickly.

    Choco cake
    PJ S.

    They are only open for a few hours and the line is huge. I was sure it wasnt going to be worth it...but it was. They just make incredible bakery items here. I got the breakfast sandwich on homemade bread and everything on the inside just emulsified into one solid-melt-in-your-mouth bite. Insane flavor on that. I also got some monkey bread which they dolloped with a ladel of caramel which was as thick as toothpaste. I ate that on the drive home and had sticky caramel all over my hands. The line should go much faster but it seems like every customer wants to play their little game of 20 questions with the staff. Come on, folks ! Just point at what you want and pay. You dont need the complete ingredient list and process that goes into every item. Sheesh ! Great place. I wish they were open longer.

    Kara M.

    Before Cafe Babette was located off Shelby Street, they made the pastries out of their house in Franklin. You could pick a time and pick them up there. My favorite pastry was a creme brûlée cronut. Fast forward a couple of years and they have a shop within walking distance of Garfield Park. They have pre orders and walk ins lines outside. I wish they had menus of what they had made for the day for people waiting in line to look at to maybe know what they would want before they get inside. We looked on the menu this morning and couldn't find any of the pastries. Maybe some little signs in front of the pastries once you get inside also. Maybe even a tv with a menu on it. They have such pretty pastries that are works of art. I've had the strawberry cream and coffee cream croissants and both were so light and delicious. The croissants are flaky. They have savory and sweet items to choose from. Ham and cheese croissants, Matilda cake, and great soft pretzels with a garlicky ranch dip. That did would be great with veggies and so much more. It's so good!! The browned butter sheet cake slice I got I think is my favorite. Very simple but has great flavor. The owners are very nice and they have a good following as they have a line out the door before it opens. It's hard to choose what to get because they have a lot and it all looks delicious.

    Demetrius B.

    As visitors from out of town, we didn't feel comfortable pre-ordering for pickup because we wanted to see the items to help influence our order. We don't regret that decision and rationale, but I'm not going to pretend that I enjoyed waiting in line for an hour on a Saturday morning. But that wait really speaks to the popularity of this weekly "pop-up" bakery, its endless options of sweet and savory baked creations, and of course how scrumptious everything tastes. The highest marks for me went to the savory items. Oversized croissants + heaping amounts of cheese + breakfast meats = heaven. Hard stop. We got two different varieties of croissants + a sausage roll and they were worth every minute of the wait. We got a few sweet treats, and I can't even remember what they were. They were good, but the savories were the winner of the day.

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