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    Rene's Bakery

    4.5 (290 reviews)
    ModerateBakeries
    Open 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Katherine A.

    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.

    Fatima G.

    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.

    Cinnamon roll.  Sorry half eaten!
    Mark S.

    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!

    Megan F.

    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!

    Vanilla croissant
    Eric C.

    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!

    Olivia D.

    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!

    Blueberry
    Christina Z.

    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!

    Maddie C.

    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!

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    We get all of our bread from here, in addition the ham and cheese croissant is very good. The wife loves their chocolate chip cookies.

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    You will not find better pastries in the Indianapolis metropolitan area. The croissants keep me up in the middle of the night.

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    The owner claimed the Almond Croissants were very tasty but they weren't they were Terrible!!!

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    Fabulous little bakery! The chocolate torte is divine! Highly recommend trying this place out if you have the chance!

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    The best Carrot Cake I have ever had! Everyone loved it and kept coming bac k for more!

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    Ask the Community - Rene's Bakery

    Does Rene's provide baked goods to other restaurants in Broad Ripple/Indy? Sometimes I've come across other places with pastries and whatnot and they either look or taste very familiar.

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