I came for one free donut... and left with a box full of bad decisions. I'm originally from Connecticut and was driving through Indianapolis on my way back to Louisville when someone told me, "Don't leave Indianapolis without stopping at Long's Bakery." Whoever you are... thank you. You changed my life. The sweet woman behind the counter heard where I was from and handed me a complimentary glazed yeast donut. Let me tell you... WHEW! It wasn't even fresh out of the oven, and it still melted in my mouth. Light, soft, perfectly glazed... I knew right then I was in trouble. I ended up buying a box with blueberry cake, applesauce cake, cinnamon sugar, Bavarian cream, glazed yeast, and a few others. Everything was incredibly fresh, and at those prices, I had to double-check the menu because I thought I was reading it wrong! When I got back to my parents' house in Louisville, we warmed a few up for just a few seconds. Game over. They somehow tasted even better. My plan was to take some to church tomorrow to share... but judging by how fast they're disappearing, I may be testifying about them instead. Before I left, the woman smiled and said, "Make sure you come back when you're in town." Oh, I'll be back. I may even create reasons to drive through Indianapolis now. Long's Bakery doesn't need fancy displays or trendy flavors. They simply make outstanding donuts with friendly service and prices that make you wonder if they accidentally forgot inflation. 10/10. Worth every mile of the detour. read more

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Long's has been a staple in the Indianapolis community for many years. If you see a white box, you can assume it's their donuts. They are famous for their warm yeast donuts, however my favorite has to be the blueberry. What a delight! It's flavorful and the texture just melts in your mouth. If you've never been, note that the lines can be long, but everybody in line is typically friendly. Also, cash only, so be prepared to pull some money out the bank! read more

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An Indianapolis institution :) I got a hodgepodge of things today: Brownie - not good Glazed yeast donut - okay Blueberry cake donut - good Cinnamon fry and apple fry - excellent! As good a donut as you'll ever have. Personally, I thought the cinnamon fry was best. The service was A+. They were kind and patient with my many questions. Long's is cash only and I was a few cents short so they even spotted me the few cents! read more

I read somewhere in a review that, "while in Indy you must stop at Long's." Challenge accepted, and I'm glad that I did! We were in Indianapolis for less than 24 hours but this stop was a must! Good customer service and they move the line fairly quickly. Out of the donuts that I tried, the Caramel applesauce cake and the Apple fry were my favorites. My only gripe was with myself, because why did I only buy a half dozen? These donuts are even good the next day and iykyk how rare that is. read more

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Neighborhood bakery serving up delicious donuts and pastries. It's simple and old-schooll They focus more on making great baked goods rathee than anything fancy.The only real drawback is that it's cash only. Their glazed donuts are some of the best I've ever had--light, fluffy, and sweet.The apple fritters are just as good, big, crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, and packed with apple flavor. Both are good with a nice cold glass of milk or even just a cup of ice water. read more

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Still the best donuts I've ever had and I've had a lot. Service is never friendly and sometimes can even be rude, but if you get past that, you can't beat these donuts. No fuss old school bakery, cash only, in and out, street parking and good donuts. That's it. read more

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What a fantastic bakery. It smelled amazing in there and they were moving pretty fast.This place was busy and had everything you could ever want in a bakery. Cookies, cakes, mini pies , danishes, donuts, coffee and so much more. I was a happy camper there. I got a variety of stuff in 2's. 2 Cinniafry bread 2 pumpkin spice cake donut 2 raspberry cheese danish Everything was fabulous. My favorite would probably be the Danish!!! I would come back here when in the area! read more

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First timer here as I just moved to Indy. Went at 8 pm and so I was fearful the donuts would be stale. Boy was I wrong, they were delicious. I asked the young Man working whats his favorite and told me blueberry cake so I got that and a cinnamon fry. So so so so good. The blueberry cake was so light and moist. It was perfection. The cinnamon fry had a bit too much icing for me but was good. I put it in the toaster oven the next day and scraped some icing off and it was so good. I will definitely make this a once every month treat. read more

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You can expect to have a line here, but it gives you time to look at the many baked items, donuts, and danish that you have to choose from. The prices are amazingly cheap. We got over a dozen items, including a danish, brownie and an assortment of donuts and it was under $15. There's no dining space here. You just go through the line, order what you want, pay with cash and head out the exit. read more

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This place is outstanding as proven by lines out the door late Friday afternoons. Everything is made from scratch on the premises. We tried breakfast pastries, donuts and even bought a whole cake. Most donut shops/bakeries put out their items in the morning and when they are gone they are gone. Not here, they keep making donuts throughout the day. You can go late in the afternoon and the selection is just as good as when they opened that morning. I like that. Important to know, they only take cash which may be why they are able to keep prices affordable. read more

Long's Bakery - Vanilla Cake - Donuts Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

The best donut place in the world. This is a city classic. Cinnamon twist and original yeast.....can't go wrong. read more

Long's Bakery - Can't miss with the cinnamon twist and the original yeast donuts. City classic! - Donuts Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

The cashiers are thieves! They only accept cash, no cards. Count your change back, get a receipt, and make sure they don't overcharge you and keep the change. The donuts are awesome. read more

The history alone is rich and rewarding ,,,, then you taste ANY of their delicious creations and WOW! The glazed yeast are my perennial fav's but wow it's a model of efficiency and although there is almost always a line of eager customers (badge of honor for this bakery) the line flows like a military chow line , no attitudes just courtesy and friendly staff!!! It's known throughout Indiana and I'm sure with the hundreds of thousands of Indianapolis 500 race fans that have fallen for Longs treats !! Give them a try !!!! read more

Long's Bakery - Longs Bakery and eager patrons !! - Donuts Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

What a historic treasure! Long's Bakery was recommended to us by an Indianapolis native and we headed out to experience it. Super small and simple but the yeast and cake donuts were heaven. Staff was in readily kind and patient and helped point us to some great selections. We loved the Bavarian cream with chocolate and the seasonal apple! read more

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Had to try these legendary donuts while in town for work. They definitely live up to the hype. Very busy shop with quick service. Staff are very nice & helpful, as there is a lot to choose from. read more

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Oh how I love this place. The donuts are incredible. Prices reasonable. And the service friendly. I haven't had a donut there I do not like although I'm always a sucker for icing and sprinkles. The only hard part is that they only accept cash and the ATM that used to be close by is no longer there. read more

I decided to stop into Long's Bakery during a thunderstorm. Best decision! Even at 6pm last night there was a steady line of customers. Every one was friendly and helpful. I got the Caramel Baby Alligator and 2 Cinnamon Fries. read more

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Best donut selection at an affordable price in Indianapolis! All donuts are under $2 which you can't beat! Even if the line is long, stop by because it moves quickly! read more

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Always the best. Great choices. Fun people to help get the baked goods. It's a donut shop with no frills but is still a cool place.

Long's Bakery is a classic! The glazed donuts are incredibly soft and melt in your mouth. We had a great time picking out a dozen. Everything was fresh and super affordable. Definitely a must-visit for donut lovers in town! read more

"That's all?" For all yeast knowers and cake truthers, the two donut test is a stalwart. My permanent pairing of blueberry cake and plain yeast is great launchpad for any lost souls. The cashier thought this was too few. I like that. Lab results came back in record time... Long's is a shoe-in. First in, last out build. She's really got it all. It warms my heart to know that amidst every race, color, and creed these sweet treats are common ground in Indianapolis. Amidst my brief queue, Doug laid some insight into his order. One cinnamon fry, taken home and microwaved. He drove down twenty some minutes just for that! I love the friendly reccs, really do, but that breakfast disc isn't surviving the parking lot. Don't expect a seat, frills, or pastel frosting. Instead savor the price and modest excellence of this storied grounds. History is written by the victors and it tastes pretty damn good! As always remember this, anybody who's somebody knows that everybody needs donuts. read more

Long's Bakery - Blueberry Cake and Plain Yeast (the heavenly pair) - Donuts Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Longs is a staple on the southside and I heard about it right when I moved to Indy. I have had an assortment of donuts from Longs, none of them bad of course but they are also not the BEST donuts I have ever had. I will say the cream puff and blueberry cake donuts are pretty good. They do only accept cash so that is something to be aware of. I love going here because it is an old time vibe vs something like dunkin! read more

I haven't been here in years! I forgot they would have a line to the door, even in the afternoon! Also, that they only take cash. Regardless, I got more than I should, as usual. Everything was great! My wife, daughter in law & grand kids were very happily surprised that I brought these home. Didn't get pics because we are all too big of pigs! I'll be back, sooner rather than later. Much more affordable than some other doughnut places, too. read more

I only meant to grab a couple of donuts, but walked out with an extra box after seeing what everyone else was ordering. The cashier was patient despite the crowd, and the place had that classic neighborhood bakery feel. read more

Forever love for long's donut. Fav : yeast glaze - I can eat 3 at the time easily! The staffs always nice and quickly taking your order .. of course .. long line as usual. read more

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SOO GOOD!! The quality and price is TRULY unmatched!! I can't rave enough!! It is not a sit down place but SOO worth the go!! read more

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Truly a gem of Indy! Old school, cash only bakery with the most delicious (and super affordable) donuts/cookies/pastries. The danishes were very good, especially the strawberry/cheese. If you're into sort of sour lemons, then the lemon version is perfect for you with a cup of coffee. But wow, the apple fry was 11/10! Perfectly balanced with chunks of apple & cinnamon and a hefty feel. Gave me all the cozy, wam feelings of fall! Will be back to try Mary Ann, glazed twist, etc... read more

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Delicious donuts. I've been going since I was a kid and they've always been great. Nothing beats a warm Long's yeast donut!

Long's has been a staple in Indianapolis for decades. I love love love the yeast donuts!

I've been a customer for years and the donuts are worth the wait and only paying cash!

I stopped for donuts on the way to see my daughter because I knew she'd appreciate the treat. I don't remember what day it was but it was pretty busy so maybe a weekend. I was still able to snag a parking spot right out front so I got lucky. The workers were very friendly and helpful in helping me decide what to get since it was my first time. I ordered a cinnamon roll/honeybun, regular glazed round and/or twist, brownie, and I think I also got a chocolate chip cookie. Everything was delicious, I just can't remember if they have buttermilk bars so I couldn't give 5 stars. The fact that I can't remember tells me if there was one it wasn't memorable. If they don't have one, they should. See how the result is the same? 4 stars until further notice. read more

Longs Donuts is an institution!! I remember my dad bringing home Long's Donuts and now as an adult I bring it home to my kids. What makes this place amazing...the fresh glazed yeast donuts that just melts in your mouth! They also carry cake donuts, danishes, twists, cupcakes and other fun pastries. It's a donut shop...don't come for coffee or eggs...just come for the donuts...also it's CASH ONLY...and if you come in the morning, expect a line...a fast moving line, but a line! read more

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Long's Bakery blows Jack's Donuts out of the water! Hot, fresh yeast donuts are the best I'm hooked. Friendly, down to earth staff make it even better. My new go to! read more

Long's Bakery - Donuts Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Stopped at this bakery many years ago and decided to stop again. We were impressed with how amazing the donuts tasted. They had so many to choose from still after noon time. Every donut we tried was fresh tasting. The employees were super nice and helpful to recommend the hot sellers to try. The inside is just a basic small donut shop but worth stopping. The quality of the donuts are important to us or we won't eat them. The prices are super reasonable. Luckily we live far away or I would be 800 lbs. We will definitely stop for donuts again. Try this bakery! read more

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Long's bakery has some of the best donuts I've ever ate in my 60 years alive but it's a shame when you go in there in the employees are just rude makes you not want to go back no matter how good they're doing inside. We went on September 23rd at 8:49 p.m. in the lady was just rude throwing my donuts in a bag instead of putting them in a box. Only reason I gave it a four star was for the donuts it sure wasn't for the employee cuz I'd be one starring her. read more

Long's Bakery - Bakery - Donuts Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Very best doughnuts in Indianapolis. Every bit as good a Portland's, Voodoo Doughnut (supposedly some of the best doughnuts in the U.S.)

I loved their donuts. They're the best in the world, and I'll never say anything else.I had the original glazed yeast donut, the glazed cinnamon twist, and the cinnamon fries! Everything was delicious and perfect! I'll definitely be back and recommend it to any donut lover in the area! read more

Very consistent quality, been going to longs since 1965,always a line, that should tell you something. Quick, friendly, courteous, cash only THE BEST!! read more

If you're in Indy, you have to try Long's bakery. They have the most amazing, light and fluffy yeast donuts that just melt in your mouth. I went in the afternoon and there was a line of maybe four people ahead of me but I was able to get my donuts pretty quickly. A few things to note, they are cash only so come prepared with your stack of bills. And also the interior is pretty small, there wasn't anywhere to sit and eat inside so it might not be the best place if you're looking to meet for breakfast. But definitely worth the visit for the delicious donuts. read more

If you're reading my review as a visitor to Indy, please consider Longs a introduction to the culture--it is through the food and art that you experience in travel & Longs is truly a proper introduction to Indianapolis community. A staple in Haughville, Long's consistent food and service spands decades. No gimmicks or fancy decor, just really good donuts. I highly recommend. read more