Carrot cake ice cream…read more Banana pudding cheesecake Strawberry shortcake cheesecake Churro sundae Always friendly service and we love to try the new, unique flavors. Popular place for good reason and always clean inside.

We thoroughly enjoy Danny's Mexican ice cream! I couldn't tell you how many times we've been to…read morethis place. It's always nice to go to a place where they give you the option to try their menu items. There are typically 40+ ice cream creams to choose from so sometimes taking a sample is great. My favorite is the coconut ice cream! It's creamy and dreamy and something I want every time I go. They do not have it every time. Today was one of those times. I decided to go with the Nutella and peanut butter. Of course it did not disappoint. They are always friendly and the service is quick. There are a few tables inside and a couple outside if you want to enjoy your ice cream on location. If you've not, tried them yet run and get your ice cream today!

the cake that i got my son was so smooth and delicious i do recommend this place the bread is also…read morevery fresh and not hard like other places

I felt like I was on vacation when I walked into the Artisan Bakery. So many cases filled with the…read moremost beautiful pastries. This must be Paris or some place exotic. Cakes, cookies, donuts, bread, tarts and so much more. It was hard to choose. I sampled pistachio cookies. Yum. The clerk was friendly and patient as I carefully inspected each case. So, you take a tray and clean tongs and pick what you want. I selected a pumpkin filled empanada and a Nutella puff pastry. OMG, the prices are so reasonable. The pastries were huge and delicious. My pumpkin empanada was not too sweet and was like a Thanksgiving hug. The Nutella puff pastry was light and tasty. If I lived closer, I'd stop by every day. The Artisan Bakery is a perfect stop for a special treat. They make cakes to order, and have a few on hand. The cakes are beautiful. There is plenty of parking in the little strip mall. There is no seating available to dine in - so plan to go. Well worth a visit.

I've been to this bakery pretty much since they opened up earlier this year in Plainfield and it's…read morebecome my go to bakery for desserts when we have parties or special occasions... or if my sweet tooth just sends to have a craving. Since the first time I stepped in, the owner and her staff have made me feel welcome and have always taken the time to have a small chat with me. They have great customer service, are awesome to interact with, and make you feel like family!!

I still haven't had anything from Two Chicks that wasn't delicious. Run by friendly folks in a cute…read morelittle shop.

Carl's is a locally-owned combination cafe and donut shop located in a little strip mall in Avon…read more The donuts are no secret as we followed a line of cars into the parking lot on a Sunday morning. There was a line of people waiting patiently to select their donuts when we walked in. There were many cases filled with fresh donuts, fritters, danish, turnovers and more. Two clerk were assisting customers, most of whom were buying several dozen donuts. I got a glazed donut and my husband got an apple fritter. The fritter was bigger than his head. My glazed donut was a cake donut. It was light with a perfect glaze. The apple fritter was like a coffee cake with lots of apples and a glazed topping. He shared the fritter with our granddaughters. There was plenty to go around. The cafe serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. They have daily meal specials. The lady in line ahead of us said the pork tenderloin is the best in town. Pork tenderloin is only served Monday-Thursday. We'll have to come back. They have about 20 tables for eat-in dining. There is a unisex restroom. Stop #4 of the donut trail will require a return visit.

I've joked about the donut wars going on in Avon, Indiana as my life has taken me through Hendricks…read moreand Putnam counties quite a bit lately. Avon has at least four donut shops within 1-2 miles of each other - Parlor, Dunkin, Pana, and Carl's. Of these, Carl's is clearly the "local" shop. It has the look and feel of a gathering place. While the others do offer sit-down dining, especially Parlor, Carl's feels like a smalltown donut joint with its simple but pleasant decor, lower pricing, and comfortable but pleasing service. Carl's Donuts & Bakery is a locally owned donut shop (Pana is also locally owned, though a growing chain). Carl's also doubles as a cafe and also serves other breakfast items alongside its donuts. The major plus to this approach for a guy like me is that fountain drinks are available including iced tea. I'm constantly dismayed how hard it is to get iced tea in donut shops. I was dismayed to read Jen F's review noting poor customer service as my experience was quite the opposite with customer service being a key strength. The basics: Carl's is located in what looks like a small office complex with a mix of retail and personal service type businesses. It's toward the back. There's some accessible parking and appropriate curb cuts. There's a double entry with glass doors that were pretty easy to manage. As you enter, a dining area is directly to the front of you and to the right side. To the left is the ordering area - I think I goofed up at entry - you begin toward the back and then exit out the front path. I went in through the front, though there wasn't a line and no one said anything. The employees asked if I was ordering breakfast or donuts. I typically get 2-3 donuts and a drink. I stuck with this plan, however, given the comfy atmosphere opted to dine in. I haven't had much time to rest recently and it was nice to sit down. I felt a little out of place (everyone else was clearly local), though everyone was friendly. I ordered chocolate covered yeast donuts and a fountain unsweetened iced tea. They offer discounts, it seems to military, teachers, and first responders. The donuts had a slightly thicker yeast than some that lean toward fluffy. These were more substantial. The chocolate reminded me of Titus Bakery. The iced tea was great - no clue on brand. I could have stuck with two donuts instead of three and been satisfied. The service was a top feature here for me. They were friendly, helpful, and patient as I figured things out. I watched them easily serve a group of senior males gathering in one corner (pouring coffee, etc.). Carl's does not have a drive-thru. Their Facebook indicates they offer curbside pick-up. In future visits, I'd likely experiment with donuts. This particular chocolate is not a favorite for me. I enjoyed it, but I'd easily experiment. There's no doubt I'd return for the service. At a time when I've recently lost my last family member, it was nice to be in a comfortable, welcoming, and warm environment. It did my spirit good. I would also love to return to enjoy a meal here. Carl's wasn't packed, but it was steady throughout my visit and it's clear that Avon loves its donuts and it loves its smalltown gathering spaces.

I must admit that despite my reporting on the apparent donut wars in Avon Indiana, with no less…read morethan five different donut shops in the growing town, I'd completely forgotten about the presence of Rise n' Roll Bakery until I happened to be on my way out to Putnam County and happened to look over and see the shop in a relatively small strip center. Rise n' Roll was founded in Middlebury, Indiana by an Amish family as an offshoot of the family's selling of donuts from the porch of their Shipshewana home. Established a Rise n' Roll in 2004, it stayed relatively small for years. The original bakery didn't use electricity, refrigeration, or modern tech. Everything was by hand. In 2009, the Amish owner sold the company to a non-Amish family. It was moved to a larger facility - the original owner stayed employed by the company and the small bakery began to expand including franchising. In recent years, the Central Indiana presence has grown. Rise n' Roll offers donuts, pastries, Amish goods, deli, and other items. While I was sad to see Rise n' Roll leave their Broad Ripple spot, truthfully I tend to resonate more with its simpler locations (there's now a smaller shop in Nora). This spot in Avon reminds me of Nora. I believe the Indiana-based chain has 16 locations statewide. I'm a definite fan of the chain and have never had a bad experience at any location in terms of product or people. I primarily stick to donuts when coming here, however, I'll occasionally deviate. While I'd say that Rise n' Roll is decked out a bit nicer than Carl's, I felt a similar vibe here. In a town that has multiple options, it's really important to distinguish yourself and Rise n' Roll does that nicely. The cinnamon caramel donut is perhaps its most widely known and beloved option, however, I'm a fan of chocolate frosted (yeast or cake). Donut offerings can vary between locations. Employees here are friendly. The strip center has accessible parking with appropriate curb cuts. The single glass door was pretty manageable. I get the sense they'd easily help if help was needed, though it's obvious that most folks with disabilities prefer independence. Overall, I'd easily claim Rise n' Roll as one of my Avon favorites. I won't dare rank the five, though a quick read of my reviews would likely make it obvious. For a more natural option in a pleasing, welcoming setting it doesn't get much better than Rise n' Roll.

Over the top, friendly service, beautiful upscale venue and great pastries make this Rise'n Roll…read moreBakery on easy 5. This Amish inspired bakery is large, selling everything from Amish eggs to peach fry cakes. Fresh pastries were coming out of the oven when we entered. We bought a recommended favorite cinnamon powdered donut and several fry cakes. Fry cakes are decadent hand-held popovers filled with fruit and covered with a sugar glaze. Everything we tried was delicious, so good that we took some fry cakes home. The friendly clerks told us about daily specials that will keep us coming back for more. There is interesting, modern, Amish-themed decor throughout the store. Seating is comfortable and clean at their cafe tables. Coffee is simple and good. Rise'n Roll Bakery is a Indiana-based franchise that start in Middlebury, Indiana. The recipes have Amish origins and ingredients are fresh. There is plenty of parking (with nice wide spaces) including ADA parking in the strip mall.

ALWAYS A MUST STOP when back visiting friend and family in the area. The shakes are phenomenal and…read morethe service always fast and super friendly. I love their Cherry Shakes! The buildings, itself, feels like a trip down memory lanes when life was simpler and Mom & Pop places like this were the norm.

Hadn't been to Frost Bite in quite some time, but my spouse suggested ice cream last evening…read more Forgot to take pics this visit, but I had a banana split frost, which is essentially soft serve, strawberries, bananas and a little chocolate syrup in a cup. This particular item only comes in medium and it was quite large and tasty. Seemed like it had an entire banana in there along with plenty of strawberries. My sweet treat partner had a small grape freeze which is a slushy with soft serve in it. She liked it as well. Drive through but they also have counter service with outside covered seating. Service was quick and polite. Definitely need to make this a more regular stop.

Was referred to Masha's by my sister and her best friend. I'm always open to support small…read morebusinesses so even though this location isn't close to me, I wanted to ensure I support. I emailed the information that was provided to me and received a response right away. I really had no vision for the cake I wanted to order so asked her to provide me with an idea. She did and it was an excellent suggestion. In order to reserve you must pay half down which is done electronically and you pay the other portion a couple days before pick up. When I arrived to pick up the cake you simply pull up and she brings it out to your car. Quick easy and painless. The customer service is a 10/10 and I very much recommend this place. Support small business!!!

Let me count the ways I love working with Marsha! She's so accommodating! I chose her from my…read moreexperience of meeting her from a previous Yelp event. I loved her story and I wanted her to be part of the non profit conference I was putting on for women. She made everything so easy and communicated with me the whole way. I never had to worry about anything! They were on time for breakfast and lunch and everyone raved about their food!! And her cookies? The very best!

After an anniversary luncheon at Cooper's Hawk, I thought I would surprise my wife of 52 years with…read moreher greatest indulgence: chocolate. Used YELP TO FIND BEST CHOCOLATE IN AVON AND THE FUDGE KETTLE came up. Boy, were they were spot on. This cute candy offers a wide variety of home made fudge and chocolates. All made in-house fresh and so so amazingly good. Both milk and dark chocolate is available. Service is quick and so helpful in making choices of what gems to choose. Prices are reasonable for the size and high quality of their chocolates. The shoppe also offers a variety of packaged candy treats. So the adults can pick from the counter and the kids can pick from the shelves.

This was a cute little chocolate shop that my husband treated me to after our anniversary lunch in…read moreAvon. They had several flavors of homemade fudge and many types of chocolate treats. They are made in-house. Haven't tried them yet but I'll let you know. They look and smell delicious. Not too many of these types of shops left. Good to know there are some.

What a welcoming place! Food was fabulous! A variety of sweet and savory. The danish is light and…read morecrispy. Best I've ever had. The staff made suggestions and did an awesome job with my Chocolate Lab Latte (how cute is that!). Wait time was reasonable. They have free WiFi, so I ended up staying in their comfy seats and enjoyed my treats and relaxed. Highly recommend and will be back! OH AND THEY HAVE PLENTY OF OUTDOOR SEATING!

Went to place a cookie order and found out they have new ownership that just started this week…read more Friendly staff, but may need a bit more time to get familiar with equipment and ways of working. Picked up a cinnamon roll and breakfast tea for a quiet peaceful Saturday morning drive. Note: 16 oz hot tea comes with 2 bags, but I don't like it too strong, so they gave me the 2nd bag on the side to go. It was like a bonus cuppa for later.

I happened to be in the area when Crumbl was giving away free Cookie Thins, so I couldn't pass up…read morethe opportunity to stop by! This location is in a strip center with shared parking. It was pretty busy when I arrived, but I was still able to find a parking spot without too much trouble. Inside was moderately busy, but the line moved quickly. I was greeted as soon as I walked in and asked if they were participating in the promotion. The employee said yes and asked which Cookie Thin I wanted. I chose the Chocolate Chip since it's one of my favorites. The process was incredibly quick, they didn't have me sign in or complete any extra steps, so I was in and out in just a few minutes, which I really appreciated. The store itself is on the smaller side and is set up as more of a grab and go location. As always, it smelled amazing inside, with that fresh-baked cookie aroma that makes you want to order more than you planned. I really love that Crumbl does these promotional events. It's a fun way to try new products or enjoy a favorite for free, and it definitely keeps me coming back!

Just popped in CRUMBL to try out their new dirty soda menu…read more I went with the soda called pop off. I had ordered it online and ordered diet Dr Pepper. When I got there, employee let me know it actually is Dr Pepper zero. I favor the zero over diet so that was a plus. I watched her make the drink and the coconut milk was barely a splash. They actually measured it. I asked her to put in a little more. Which she did. She was very nice and accommodating. I would suggest ordering online because there are several different combinations. From Dr Pepper to Diet Coke to even Fresca. They also do coolers which are flavored waters. I think this is a great addition to CRUMBL!