No Label at The Table Food Company, Carmel, Indiana…read more A gluten-free, dairy-free bakery and food company staffed by people on the autism spectrum No Label at The Table isn't just a bakery. It's a quietly revolutionary act of love that happens to make extraordinary food. The story begins with a mother and her son, "Chef J," who was diagnosed with autism in 2000. When he turned eighteen and announced he wanted to be a chef, his family didn't laugh it off for long. They recognized what so many employers miss, which is that the very traits associated with autism, such as an exceptional palate, meticulous attention to detail, and a love of process-driven work, are strengths in a kitchen rather than liabilities. Rather than let her son be relegated to a dishwashing role that would waste his potential, his mom wrote a business plan, talked her way into the Carmel Farmer's Market, and built a real company around his dream. What makes this place remarkable is that it solved two problems at once. It gave Chef J meaningful work where he is the boss and executive chef running his own kitchen, and it created that same dignity for others. By their March 2018 grand opening, they employed 13 people on the autism spectrum, with employees who've gone on to build the company's website and others who've left to head off to college. They didn't just hire for charity. They built a workplace where neurodivergent employees are valued for exactly who they are. The name says it all, because there are no labels at this table. And the food delivers. Everything is genuinely gluten-free and dairy-free, not an afterthought but the foundation, since Chef J has eaten this way since he was a toddler, back when almost no one knew what "gluten free" even meant. The daily menu is mouthwatering and ambitious: German chocolate cakes, apple danish, snickerdoodle and red velvet cupcakes, whoopie pies with marshmallow meringue, English muffins, garlic breadsticks, fresh bread loaves, s'more bars, brownies, and more, rotating fresh each day. People with dietary restrictions often resign themselves to mediocre substitutes. Here, the allergen-friendly baking is the whole point, and the quality shows. The philosophy behind it is the real heart of the business. As the founder puts it, work should make you feel needed and important, and that need gives you a feeling that you are important. For someone on the spectrum, she explains, work has to be enjoyable, otherwise it's just another tedious task in a world that doesn't always make sense. That conviction is baked into every product they sell. **If you're in Carmel, go. Order online if you're not.** You'll get genuinely delicious gluten-free, dairy-free treats, and you'll be backing a family that turned "hope and hustle" into dignified, life-changing employment for an entire community of people the rest of the world too often overlooks. This is what a business with a soul looks like. Five stars, without hesitation. Location: 111 W Main St, Suite 145, Carmel IN 46033. Tue to Fri 10am to 6pm, Sat 10am to 4pm. Order: nolabelatthetableorder.square.site

Wish I could give it 6 stars. Exceeded expectations. Got the vegan carrot cakes and the Poop…read moreEmoji cake. Will be back.

I ordered a vegan lasagna tray from Simple taste for my family and we were "very" impressed with…read morethe outcome. Jenny (the owner) knew exactly what she was doing when preparing this meal and our taste buds couldn't have been happier. The bakery is clean, staff extremely friendly and offer competitive prices. I was back a few days later placing an even larger order. They definitely have a returning customer! ** NEW LOCATION ** 622 S. Rangeline Rd. Carmel (next to Pj's Alterations)

Really bad cake and horrible experience that ended with the police being called and the owner…read moresmacking my hand. Yes really and not in a playful way! Could write a book on all the issues. This won't be short but here is what happened. I purchased a birthday cake from her for my daughter and it didn't make the ride home. It cracked and fell apart completely as shown in the pictures. The next day was a holiday weekend and she told me she would not be working. So I figured I would talk to her when I returned a tote she loaned me. When I went in I explained the situation and showed her the pictures. She had several customers in her shop when she asked me if we had tried to eat it. I had thought she was a nice person and hadn't gone in there to insult her so I didn't even mention that we had thought about trying to salvage it so cut a slice and it tasted horrible. There was so much powdered sugar that the favor was bitter. Not only that it was a carrot cake and there were no visible carrots, raisins, or nuts. She asked me to wait until the customers left, I said sure and sat down off to the side. Once every one was gone she immediately started yelling about how I should have called her sooner. She said because of this she would only refund half. I had approached her nicely and wasn't angry at all so I asked her why she was yelling and she said she was frustrated with me not calling her that night even though it was a holiday and my daughter's party was the next morning. She said that she would have made another cake at 7:30 pm that night and driven it an hour to our house. I wasn't really opposed to taking half but I didn't like the way she was trying to bully and scare me so I told her I would have to leave a review. She instantly said that she would offer me nothing in that case, she just kept screaming and waving her arms, getting more and more out of control. I was feeling uncomfortable and said maybe I should call the police. She was more upset about that and I explained I only said it in hopes that she would calm down. She however insisted on calling the police and I left the shop to wait. It seemed like a long time and the police didn't come so I walked up to see if I should keep waiting. She told me she would still give me half if I would sign a paper that she had written out a statement on. She was out of control again and said that was absolutely the only way I could get even a partial refund. I wanted to go home but wasn't sure if this was kosher with the police on the way. At this point because of her volitile behavior I was filming her. I thought she had some deep issues and wanted the protection. Wanting it to be over and knowing that her behavior was off I told her I would sign whatever she wanted. She kept yelling about lawyers and asking about my phone. We stepped inside and I waited for the paper. She came up to the counter and said "you keep doing this. Who are you talking to? What are you doing?" At this point she smacked my hand and my phone fell. For the first time I yelled back. I said "hey" and told her I was filmimg her and why. She shreiked "You are not filming me, you are not" I picked up my phone and went back outside. The police did come eventually. They told me she is just sensitive and I was technically not allowed to film on private property. They said that since I was not seriously injured there was nothing to do. They said that she told them she would offer half if I would sign her statement. The police seemed to think I should go with them back into the shop and accept a partial refund. She was going to get the paper again when she raised her voice to the police and waived her arms around saying "I want to know what she's doing with that video first. I want to know". I said I wasn't sure. The police officers asked her to calm down and then asked me if I would be keeping or deleting it. I said that I planned to keep it. She then said that she would not refund any portion of the purchase and finally I went home.

I found an interesting selection of baked goods from 4 Birds at the Broad Ripple Farmers Market. I…read morelike that all the food was showcased behind glass and the clerk pulls your selection from behind the stand, so a lot of people aren't handling the food. Five star service. I purchased a 4-pack of English muffins for $10. The muffins were thick and fresh. I ate them at home toasted with butter. The muffins were a bit heavier than I was expecting, but delicious. I would have bought more, but the pastries were pretty expensive. I know setting up at these markets can be expensive. Granola was $13 for a pound bag.

GREAT PLACE TO GRAB A BAKED GOOD AT THE GARAGE FOOD HALL IN INDY…read more======================================================= My husband bought me a chocolate chip cookie from 4 Birds Bakery after we had lunch inside the Garage Food Hall. I was only going to take a little bite, but I could not stop. It was really good and went really well with the Old Fashioned I was drinking. I was a happy camper.

After my wife bemoaned the fact we couldn't eat some banana bread that a kind neighbor gave us as a…read moreChristmas gift, I searched for a nearby bakery that had a GF version. I was so pleased to discover Aspasia and its dedicated gluten free bakery and menu! Lots more to like about Aspasia -- easy to order menu, easy pick up option, great location, decent parking and kind staff. Oh and the banana bread? Overall very good. A little on the dry side but it paired extremely well with some plant based yogurt and berries. I'll definitely be back to try some more goodies.

I was excited to try this spot. I tried a specialty Latte. A Spiced Maple Latte and GF Lemon pound…read morecake and a apple cinnamon muffin. Let's start with the latte the coffee tasted over roasted to me, also the flavors of maple and spice non existent. Both baked goods I tried were very dry and seemed to maybe be older than advertised. I threw the both away sadly. They couldn't be helped. Maybe this was a fluck but I am not running back here due to my first experience.

My daughter has ordered cookies from here before and I was driving past and decided to stop in…read more They have a welcoming, friendly staff and loads on offer. I got two cookies - snickerdoodle and chocolate caramel and a cheesecake. The inside of the store is bright and fresh and doesn't feel too crowded. I almost forgot to get a picture of what I got but I can say the cookies were great, not too sweet and the cheesecake was the perfect texture.

An amazing selection of goodies all through the year! Helpful and friendly staff! I stop in…read morewhenever the mood strikes me day to day, or for holidays and special occasions. And I always manage to find a new and intriguing product which I must try, even if it wasn't what I came in for. I love to browse!

I should have written this review three years ago after our first amazing experience with Black Cat…read moreBakery. I have two little boys who are allergic to eggs. It had been a big challenge to find a bakery that could accommodate their allergies and we were never able to find one that could make the kind of cool cakes their friends had for their birthdays. And then we found Black Cat Bakery. Audra is truly an artist! Not only are the cakes decorated to perfection, they are absolutely delicious. Our family members are not vegan and they tell us at every party that it's the best cake they've ever had. For our latest cake, Audra went out of her way to 3D print a dragon using plant-based materials to make our birthday boy's dragon cake dreams come true. I encourage everyone to try Black Cat. Not only are you getting a beautiful cake, you're supporting a truly kind, creative small-business owner!

I bought 20 homemade vegan pop tarts here recently for an event. Want vegan treats too? Email owner…read moreAudra here: blackcatbakeryindy@gmail.com. Audra is so nice and communicative! She sent an invoice my way and had the treats ready to pick up at Refinery46. The poptarts are sooo cute and delicious. I ordered the brown sugar and strawberry ones and loved both. The s'mores ones look amazing, so I'll try those next time! You can also find Black Cat Bakery at The Farmer & The Flea outdoor market downtown by the CCIC building too. Both vegan and non-vegan folks will love 'em!

We ordered a very very delicious batch of vegan treats and they were simply amazing. The vegan pies…read morewere at hit and we can't wait to order more. This city is so hard to find great tasting vegan treats and I think we found a place!!

The owner delivers and has late night and sometimes 24 hour delivery. The first time I tried the…read moredate cookie I did not like it. It is now my absolute favorite cookie. I appreciate the natural non processed ingredients!

For cookies with very simple and healthy ingredients, these were really good! I especially liked…read morethe Snickerdoodle and sun butter. Also the owner was very helpful and communicative. You can find these at multiple spots throughout the city or have them delivered!