This was my first visit to Renee's Bakery and came highly recommended by several friends. I purchased the Chia Pudding and a Cream Puff. Both were absolute heaven! The baker told me he had just started making a new version of the Cream Puffs which have a cracked surface appearance. It was sooo delicious. This bakery is well worth the visit. They had tons more yummy looking items including huge croissants in several flavors as well as fresh artisanal breads. Make sure you check them out. read more

These are the best pastries I have ever had, simply put. They're soft, fluffy, and dense somehow all at the same time, dessert-like. The flavors are complex. You can taste the slight caramelization, yeast flavor, and extracts all playing in harmony. It's basically a counter service pick up and go home type of deal, not a coffee shop. There's some outdoor seating off to the side. read more

Amazing French croissants , pumpkin bread, and flourless chocolate cake! Fresh, legit, decadent!

Possibly the best croissants that I've ever had, including France. I kid you not, these house made croissants are the flakiest, melt in your mouth, best! The locally owned shop is dang cute and tiny. You walk right into the kitchen and order off the bakers rack. The staff was friendly and helpful to us first timers. We picked up a savory ham and cheese croissant and one of their popular cinnamon rolls. The pastries are pricey but huge and shareable. The cinnamon roll melts in your mouth. The icing is light and addictive. There is a charming natural garden and patio with seating to sit, relax and eat outside. They also sell fresh assorted breads. Parking is limited in their tiny reserved lot. There were four spaces. If I lived closer, I'd be here every morning. It's that good. read more

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Love this small business. Wifey totally loves their cinnamon bread and their carrot cakes, they're very tasty. As for their chocolate croissant, compared to any EU local/small bakeries, the chocolate filling is very minute relative to the size of the croissant. In EU (even their convenient stores) , they're very generous with their chocolate fillings. But it's not just Rene's, most chocolate croissant in US (just the many places we've been to, so there might be gems out there that have generous chocolate fillings) doesn't have much filling. Service is great, especially in packaging the goods. It's a very small space so only 2 parties at a time allowed to avoid crowding at the counter. Overall, will be a repeat customer here. read more

I stopped in to pick up some baked goods as a host gift for a dinner with friends. Not only am I excited to bring the most amazing host gift (fresh Rene's croissants for their family for tomorrow morning) - but Rene's is also donating a % of proceeds today & tomorrow to organizations that support the well-being of immigrants in our community. read more

Best bakery in town. After Albert's passing, they have picked up the pieces, and are again at the top of the class.

If you haven't tried Rene's you haven't tried anything! Rene's is a good little bakery with only space to order takeout. Their croissants aren't the usual croissants, it's syrup flavor and croissant in a wholesome combination! Warm syrupy and delicious in every layer! Rene just was worth the hype! I ordered a brownie too which was chewy fudgy with the right amount of chocolatiness! Service is super quick if you go right after opening! Rene's serves a variety of fresh bread too and has a good menu ready for you to make a choice. read more

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I'm not sure how I went so long without trying Rene's Bakery - it's a very small place but the consistent lines I saw out the door told me all I needed to know about the high quality of their goodies. They recently reopened under new ownership and it's good they did, as they are a beloved staple in Broad Ripple. The service was very personal and welcoming while deciding what to order. They had already sold out of some of their options, but we tried a cinnamon roll and an almond croissant and both were tasty. I'll definitely be back! read more

Amazing baked goods fresh and aromatic! Just walking up you can feel like you're on the streets of Paris entering a shop. Awesome bread and breakfast options. Can't wait to slice the wheat after digging into the pumpkin muffin and frosted cinnamon roll. Awesome! read more

Rene's Bakery - Cinnamon roll. Sorry half eaten! - Bakeries Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

As a loyal past Rene's customer, I really wanted to love them now that they have new ownership since the late and great Albert passed. I tried three different croissants this morning-- ham & cheese, almond, and a plain. Unfortunately, none of them were completely baked in the middle, resulting in a center that was essentially just a tad beyond raw dough. I need to take a star away too for the excessive oil/butter content that soaked through the bag and made each bite ooze. I know croissants have alot of butter, but these were over the top. I decided to give them a call because they wouldn't know about the problem unless someone gave them a heads up.....who knows, maybe their oven has an issue? They were very pleasant when I called, and I'll try them again in the hope that this was just an off day. read more

What a solid bakery. The pastries were spot on flakey and buttery with the perfect combinations of sweet and savory depending what you got. Jalapeño bread - a must. Cinnamon bun, hell yah! Orange hazelnut - solid option. As a bread lover I should have bought a baguette and just ate it after the pleasures of trying all three that morning. Props to the bakers! read more

This is the place to be for pastries. We arrived on a Saturday morning and there was a long line of people waiting. The storefront is very small so only a couple customers can stand inside at a time. Overall, it was a bit overwhelming. I wish they had a menu posted outside that you could read while waiting, as it did take a while for us to get through the line. Once inside the display case was empty, and the employees ask what you'd like... and well you can't see anything and there was no menu. All the pastries we tried were delicious! read more

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When I moved to Indy a little over a year ago, I was excited to try Rene's and never quite found a time in my schedule to visit before they closed. Now that they are open again, I have enjoyed several delicious visits and can definitely see what all the fuss is about. So far I've only tried the pastries, but every one was a beautifully laminated, perfectly flaky, wonderfully flavored treat. I've had their plain buttered croissants, blackberry danish, vanilla croissant, almond croissant, almond-filled pan au chocolat, and more, each with its own distinctly yummy flavors. My favorite so far is the vanilla croissant, since it has a much lighter sweetness. Everyone at the bakery is very friendly and kind, helping you pick out exactly what you're craving that day. The place is tiny, so only a couple groups are allowed in at once, which is also something I love since I often get to have short little chats with other pastry-goers. There is a real sense of community here and I love it! read more

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Small and cute bakery. I tried the butter croissant decent, though I prefer Amelia's. The wheat rolls were great, especially with butter. Quick, friendly service. Worth checking out! read more

Rene's Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

I haven't tried something I didn't like here. I love their challah bread and always love to try their pastries. A perfect early morning spot, small on the inside so you may need to wait outside for a bit. But always worth it. read more

Exceptional baked goods in a warm and inviting environment. Service was friendly and fast. The smell of the place is enough to bring you at ease, but the flavors are what keep you coming back! read more

Blueberry one was the best one of the ones we had, but wish it was warm and toasted! It was also the flakiest of the three. Not enough filling in the other two croissants and the croissant parts weren't flakey enough (more bready / chew) but some people like that style. I prefer an ultra buttery and flakey layers in mine. No seating inside, but there's cute chairs and tables outside. There's a sink inside where you can wash your hands before (and after) eating your sweets. Seems like a fun local spot! read more

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Everything at Rene's is worth having. The fruit tart was perfection. The cookies are heavenly. I love supporting this business. read more

Rene's is a local GEM! We love to treat ourselves, come here, and try a bunch of different pastries they have. Everytime we go it's something different, and everything is good. We particularly love the baguettes and the tarts. The croissants are also delicious. The staff is so personable and upbeat. Only thing to note is it's VERY small so only a few people can fit at a time. Parking is also scarce. But it's so worth it! read more

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Hoping for a wow! result, but sadly not - disappointed. HAVE AGAIN: The cherry tart was delicious and the best of the pastries. The pumpkin chocolate chip muffin was very good as was the peanut butter chocolate chip cookie. Chocolate croissant was ok, but I did not think the pastry was very good. NOT HAVE AGAIN: Cinnamon rolls were not very good. Lightweight, dry, not very sweet and I threw away parts, particularly the outsides. I search everywhere for great cinnamon rolls and Rene's does not have them. Almond croissant was not worth eating. Not at all buttery. read more

Back and as tasty as ever. After new owners took over Rene's could have dipped in quality but nope! We had awesome croissants here just like before. Not the same menu as before but hopefully they can keep adding as they go. Love Rene's! read more

Sad to get home to find a we bought raw doughy almond croissants that wasn't cooked in the centers read more

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Never any place to park. won't go back again. Why doesn't indy have more in the way of decent bakeries?

It was my first time there and the staff was so patient with me when I was deciding what I wanted and their pastries were epic. My husband loved their raisin pecan bread and I loved their pumpkin chocolate chips muffin. It does get busy on a Saturday morning but the place is just darling! Small inside but don't let that fool you! read more

Gee whiz. My world and Rene's Bakery's world aligned, and I was able to visit when they were open and I was in Broad Ripple. I feel like every time I tried to visit, Rene's was closed. I was starting to become resentful of Rene's Bakery because they were seemingly always closed whenever I wanted to visit. But I was in Broad Ripple on a nice late summer afternoon. And hey -- Rene's Bakery was open! So I practically ran to the little bakery. My heart was pounding. Could this be the day that I get to visit Rene's? It indeed was. I pulled on the door handle and it opened! And there was a person behind the counter there to welcome me. There are just some places that you vibe with immediately, and Rene's Bakery is that place. I immediately let go of any residual resentment I was holding onto with Rene's and succumbed to the offerings behind the bakery case. They had all kinds of sweet baked goods, but as soon as I saw the almond croissants, I knew that's what I wanted. The guy behind the counter offered to warm up my almond croissant, and homey and I had a little chat about children and weekend plans while the croissant warmed up. He called me mama and handed me my croissant, and I headed straight to my car to eat it because Rene's doesn't have a place to sit and eat. It's a to-go joint, for sure. You know you're eating a superior croissant (in your car) when you get croissant crumbs and powdered sugar all over your shirt. I was a mess! But this was a delicious mess. This is now my to-go place for almond croissants. I'm hoping to visit Rene's again at some point when the stars align and it is open and I am in the neighborhood. I hope this happens soon. read more

Earlier this year I was at the Mexican place next door and saw the bakery. Alas it was a Sunday so I could not enjoy it, as they were closed. I made it my mission to visit because the reviews were phenomenal. And you know what? They were right. THE CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE IS AMAZING! Melt in your mouth amazing. My regret is I only got one! The slice of chocolate cake with mouse and buttercream was very good. Too rich for my stomach that day but I liked it. The apple bread pudding thing was very tasty as well. I can't wait to return! The front worker was super nice. There are no prices in front of items (boo! That's annoying) but he was nice and answered questions. As a heads up, it is very small so only a couple folks can come in at once. I was told their croissants are amazing and their eclairs so I'll need to try those next. read more

I've been trying to go to Rene's for a while but for some reason it just never worked out. The time I finally walked over to get unfortunately they all had Covid! Had a friend bring me an almond croissant the other day while I was under the weather (closed down Patron Saint as a 33 year old, ouch). If it wasn't the best pastry I've ever had. Like ever. Like. How is it so good? Went back the following morning and got it again, even better straight from the source. I shall become a constant fixture here and it's going to be difficult to ever get something besides the almond croissant, but maybe someday. read more

Absolutely love this place. Very small inside, which leads to long lines outside on weekend mornings. I've had the bread pudding, croissants, key lime pie and the scones (my favorite). All excellent. My new weekend ritual. I've learned to grab a couple extra scones to start off my week. read more

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Looks like they are reopening! I AM THRILLED! This place is such a staple here and they served so many other local businesses and restaurants! I have never had a bad meal! Food is delicious and worth the wait! Especially the homemade breads! Since they just recently did a soft opening, make sure you check the hours because nothing like making the trip to this fantastic place and be disappointed because they're closed for that day. read more

This is the best bakery. I started coming here back when Rene handed your order and he was very personable. This was before they changed ownership. I need to go back sometime. read more

IMMACULATE!!! Rene's is a small walk-in bakery shop located right in the heart of Broad Ripple off the Monon. Rene's has PERFECTED their craft and you can taste the love and joy that is baked into each item they create! M and I decided to go here one day on a whim after I had been wanting to go since 2021!!! Parking was easy for us, but please be cautious where you park as some places may tow. We got a Buttered Croissant, 2 Ham & Cheese Croissants, and a Pastry with powdered sugar on it. We were fortunate enough to get there about 10 minutes before the Ham and Cheese croissants were ready to come out of the oven. These were the softest and yummiest Ham & Cheese croissants I have ever had! The service was awesome, quick, and easy. They had a worker outside taking orders so that items would be ready to pick up and pay once you entered the shop. I can't wait to go back and try out more of their selections! read more

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Rene's is the bakery I never knew I needed!!! Never again will I stop at a fast food coffee shop for my almond croissants! I happened across Rene's after leaving a girl's brunch and decided I had room for one more treat. I love an almond croissant so I ordered one along with a ham and cheese croissant for my husband. The croissants were heaven!!!!!!!!!! No other way to put it! So sweet and flaky and light!!! I should've grabbed a dozen! read more

Rene's Bakery - Almond croissant - Bakeries Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Great bakery in the heart of Broad Ripple village. If you want to casually grab some treats after lunch or spoil yourself with amazing croissants for your morning coffee - this is the place. They have all sorts of desserts - eclairs, macarons, danishes, and much more. You can also purchase fresh baked bread and cakes of all kinds. We tried a few things and liked every single item we bought. The staff was also very nice and patient as we ordered a dozen of baked goods :) Highly recommend! read more

I love, love, love Rene's . I work a few houses down, and I always look forward to purchasing an almond croissant! I visited France in June and had many croissants on my trip. Every time I tried a croissant there, I just ended up wishing I had Rene's. I'm thankful to have this wonderful bakery nearby! The staff is very kind--always great vibes. read more

This bakery is absolutely the best! What ever you purchase will exceed your expectations.

The crosissants are still terrific...but...the the three I bought yesterday are about 30% smaller then the many many croissants I bought before. We'll try again...... Chewey Chocolate cookies are incredible!!!!! read more

Somehow after being a Butler student for 4 years, I just tried Rene's for the first time today! I saw the story about Rene and how the new owners have kept this bakery open and I was so impressed. I would never have guessed that they had just started taking over less than a year ago. This was the best croissant i have ever had, and the cinnamon roll was amazing! I definitely will be back to try other items like the bread. As someone who has had a family restaurant in my family, this is so awesome to see how they are carrying on Rene's legacy! Can't wait to come back! read more

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Their chocolate brownie. Omg. I didn't get a pic but it's to die for!! It tasted like a piece of fudge and I wanted to go back for more. Such a cute little spot with so many yummy options!! You can also preorder cakes and pies and they also have bakery options too! read more

Walk in to the kitchen and purchase any of the pastries off the rack! Beautifully layers pastries that are light, flakey and delicious. Nothing like these. Forget a donut shop and have a pastry. Nothing fancy inside just a kitchen. Love it! read more