Local gem! Rene's bakery opens early. I've gone 3 times now and let me just say this hands down is the best bakery in Indy. You walk in and you're displayed to so many tasty treats. They have breads too! Too good! read more

Although this place has an address on Cornell, it is set so far back from the street that it might as well have an address on Coil (it is across Coil from Fire by the Monon.) Regardless of how confusing the address is, it is worth taking time to find this tasty bakery in the small blue violet house. The entrance is on the east side and once inside, it can get crowded quickly. The display cases are near the door and I was glad to arrive when I did since there seemed to be a line of folks behind me! Fortunately, I was able to see the variety of pastries available and with a bit of challenge, was able to pick up a nice variety. (There is very little labeling and some of it that is there faces the server, not the customer.) There are so many tasty looking choices that it is hard to decide. I picked up a crowned cherry bread pudding, a raspberry chocolate tart, and three kinds of macarons to go. Note that there are a couple small 2-top tables outside the building, but there simply isn't room to sit and relax. Think of it as a "to go" bakery. Yes, the foods taste as good as they look. I liked that the macarons melt in your mouth as you bite them. I got the banana, the blueberry, and the chocolate raspberry flavors though they had twice as many options. It isn't a cheap bakery like a donut shop. But understand that these aren't the type of pastries that get mass produced. In fact, the building is so small that they aren't capable of mass producing this much variety. And that's okay! There's a nice selection of pastries to choose from and it is always nice to try something new to break up your morning routine. Review #2868 read more

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The best bakery I've been to in Indy. Everything I've had (pastries, macarons, croissants, bread, focaccia) has been incredible. Try the almond croissant- you will not regret it!! The only negative is the parking situation- only a couple of spots available next to the bakery. read more

Food is always great. Love the croissants (chocolate and ham & cheese), pumpkin muffins, tarts. To be hones, I've never had a bad item from there. read more

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.

I was having a really intense pregnancy craving for some lemon merengue pie and when I googled lemon and bakery this was the first place to pop up! I ended up with a lemon tart and my husband treated himself to a bourbon caramel brownie. Both were delicious- so much so that we ended up back in the shop the following week for more sweets! It isn't my fault it's the baby that wants it, right? ;) This time I also tried a little cup of tiramisu. It was not as espresso-y as my preference but still very good. Husband got a gf chocolate walnut cookie and it was very crunchy and satisfyingly chocolate-y, though he did say he preferred the texture of non gf cooked better. Overall nothing has been bad that we tried and the shop is very quaint and smells amazing. We were both eyeballing the challah bread so I think we might grab one of those loaves next time. read more

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

Finally made it to Rene's Bakery m. All I can say is Wow! It's that great things come from small places. The space is small, but the quality of pastries is one for the ages. My hear is sold. The prices were great and they do a good job limiting the number of customers inside for COVID-19 protocols. We had scones, croissants and took some Brioche bread home. read more

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The door opens and closes frequently on a Saturday morning as customers bustle in, two at a time, with masks over their noses and mouths, wafting smell of buttery fresh pastries through the air. The short wait in line is tantalizing, but worth it. There's a reason there is a line, these pastries are everything. Phillip greets customers jovially and takes down orders to keep the queue moving. When it's finally time to go inside, your order will have been solidified, but it's likely you'll add on a few extra sweets once you see the display case. Rene works diligently to the right, rolling out dough for croissants with precision and expertise. Saturday morning at Rene's is an experience. I've yet to try anything that isn't worthy of audible moans. There isn't sitting room, but you're steps from the monon, and walking while you're eating a croissant equals 0 calories. Or don't walk and eat your croissant, that equals 0 calories too- because you're beautiful and calories don't matter. read more

I was in a bind and needed to find a cake for my sister and brother-in-law's 7th wedding Anniversary. I took a chance coming to Rene's for the first time and oh my word! This cake was so delicious! All the workers were so helpful and nice. Then, one of the worker's asked if I wanted to have him write something on it since it's for my sister. I said yes though I wasn't expecting anything. Once he was done, I was blown away! For a cake I was able to get the same day without advance ordering, the service and the product was top of the line. This cake was a hit for everyone and their prices were very reasonable. I highly recommend this place to my friends. read more

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As this was one of my eight stops on Macaron Day, I was sad that I couldn't spend more time here. Upon arrival, I could smell the goods from 10 steps away. I was hit with a warm aroma of fresh dough, yeast, pastries etc. They went ALL OUT for Macaron Day, offering 24 flavors. I picked concord grape, mango, and tiramisu as I had a few other places to try them but after trying all of them at the end of the day, I will certainly return to Rene's to try all the other flavors. The macarons stayed soft, chewy, and in my opinion had great strong flavors. I would also love to buy some bread and pastries the next time I'm here! The staff was enthusiastic and super focused and I really enjoyed the service I received here! read more

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I stopped here while on the hunt for good French macarons but was so overwhelmed by the enticing smell of all kinds of freshly baked breads when I walked into the store, that I ended up buying other stuff as well. I can only vouch for the lemon-flavored macarons being very good but have yet to try the other flavors since they were out of them when I visited. They are fairly large macarons as well. The croissants are absolutely amazing! Certainly the best I've had outside of NYC and Paris. I wanted to buy a week's worth of these things, but I could see myself going home and eating them all that day, they were so delicious. These are the type of pastries I would buy if I had people coming over or was making someone a nice basket of goodies. I've only tried the plain croissants but they also had some other varieties I'm looking forward to trying soon. Prices for both breads & sweets are very reasonable and everything I tasted was delicious. All of the other items I saw in the store's cases looked fresh and delicious as well. Definitely worth a stop! They also have a small parking lot in front of the store, a couple of small tables & chairs outside and there's plenty of nearby street parking. read more

Rene's Bakery - Amazing croissants! - Bakeries Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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We are here pretty much every weekend. Everything is reasonably priced, super fresh and very delicious. The menu has a few main stapes but for the most part changes depending on what they want to make. They also have a bunch of fresh bread/challah and breakfast items. Could not recommend this highly enough and every time we go we get a great recommendation on what is good. A true local gem we'll visit for years to come! read more

If I could wake up to the smell of Rene's Bakery every morning I would! This little (and I mean very little) French bakery I just happened to stumble upon one weekend when I was walking on the Monon in Broadripple. The little blue house is very welcoming and the minute you step inside you are overwhelmed with the delicious smell for freshly baked pastries and bread. They have a lovely display case filled with macaroons, eclairs and other various cakes and refrigerated treats. Directly to the side of the display case, they have baking racks with all of the pastries they have available that day (varies every week). Turn around and directly behind you there are shelves of freshly baked bread ranging from your traditional baguette to the more untraditional type of bread. While you are ordering what you would like, you are looking directly into the kitchen and they are actively baking all kinds of things so you are seeing first hand the process of when they start baking to places the items out for purchase. For someone who has never been here before, you can't go wrong with a chocolate or almond croissant. Close your eyes when eating them and you will feel like you are in a French cafe in Paris. One thing to note is that there is only space to purchase the food and no where to sit except for some tables outside if it is nice enough out so plan to either take it home with you or find a bench or park to eat it at. They do have a few parking spaces though which is nice so you can quickly go in and order and then head out. Make sure to look at their hours before going because they are usually closed the first few days of the week for production and on Sunday's they have limited hours as well. read more

Rene's Bakery - Chocolate Croissant (note Hubbard and Cravens was purchased off site) - Bakeries Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

This place was recommended to me by some friends and it lived up to the promise. It was my first time to Broad Ripple, so we enjoyed the walk to Rene's Bakery. It's a very cozy little bakery that fills the area around it with the smell of bread! I tried a few different things here, but as always used the chocolate croissant as my barometer. The chocolate croissants were amazing; buttery, flaky, and just melted in the mouth. I also tried the almond croissant. This was my first time trying it and I have to say, I'm surprised by how much I liked it. It's got toasted almonds on top and an almond paste filling. The filling is sweet, but not too over powering. Finally, I couldn't resist trying the eclair. It was excellent. The pastry was very light and the creme pâtissière filling was some of the best I've had. read more

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Absolutely delicious baked goods. Always a weekend treat. Nice to enjoy the outdoor tables during the warmers months. Go early to get your favorites as usually a line it the door in weekends. read more

I love thier chocolate almond croissant and my husband like their berry danish！They are savory but not too sweet. Yum! read more

Rene's Bakery - Blueberry danish and vanilla croissant. - Bakeries Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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

Not open on Monday, which is why I'm writing this. You'd think that if the place you want isn't open that you'd just go to another bakery right? Nope you can't beat Rene's or even come close so today I'll settle for writing a review and Wednesday I'll go in and fill my heart with croissants and crème brûlée. Love this place, so glad I moved to the neighborhood! read more

Rene's Bakery - Mexican hot chocolate crème brûlée - Bakeries Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Wow!! I stopped here for Macron Day with some friends. They were packed, but we were in and out in no time. The staff were wonderful. They have the largest and wildest selection of flavors that I've seen in Indy! They have classic flavors like pistachio, vanilla, lemon. And then they have fun flavors like agave, pineapple, blueberry just to name a few. I tried the agave because it sounded good and was very unique. It was both of those things! My friend ordered their Concord grape marcon. Oh. My. Goodness. It was AMAZING! We went to six other bakeries that day and no one beat the grape marcon. This place is a hidden gem!! read more

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Stopped by to Rene's this afternoon! I'm a sucker for pastries so I had to stop by! It's tucked away on the same street as just pop in. Due to Covid only 2 people at a time are allowed inside the bakery. We didn't have to wait too long... at most 5min. The owner was very sweet and helpful! She made sure to recommend a couple of pastries and informed us about pre ordering! If you are in broad ripple make sure to stop by! They have these flourless chocolate chewy cookies that i am now hooked on!! Excellent little bakery! read more

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I ordered a mixed berry, key lime bread pudding which looked like an larger than average muffin. The bread pudding was moist and had the right amount of sugar in it. While the top had some mixed fruit on top, there weren't any inside the body. There was absolutely no key lime flavor which I could detect. I may go back and try another bakery item but so far I am not impressed at all !!!! The service was very friendly. read more

Best croissants in town! The weekend line is always long because the pastries are so good. Order ahead if you can. read more

I am proud to say I grew up with Rene's having grown up just a couple blocks away from B-Ripple. The sweets are good here but what's even better is the croissants and similar pastries. I was fortunate to live in Western Europe for multiple years and Rene's rivals some Parisian bakeries I once frequented which shows you how good this little shop is. Every holiday or weekend this place has a line out the door--granted its a tiny operation but it shows nonetheless the reputation of this Broad Ripple staple. The staff is always accommodating and the owner really cares about his work. I recommend Rene's to any and everyone coming to visit the circle city. I now live in Boston but when I do visit I always make sure to pop in. Keep doing you Rene! read more

Best croissants I've ever had. Flaky, chewy, buttery and melt in your mouth delicious. The Italian Crème cake is excellent. And the Mexican wedding cake cookies are crisp, sugary smooth bites bursting with flavor. The best! read more

The staff is always friendly and their baked goods are amazing. We try to stop here whenever we get a chance. You can see the staff baking everything behind the counter. It's a little hidden, right behind La Piedad. I would highly recommend any of the croissants or fruit tarts. read more

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When you literally crave Rene's almond croissant, then it's time to change my review from four stars to five. Between the croissants that transport you to Paris and the to-die-for bread pudding, Rene's is the only Broad Ripple bakery you need. If you still haven't popped in on a Friday, Saturday, or Sunday, then I suggest you change that this weekend! read more

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

This tiny bakery packs a big punch! Love to go in and just look at all the items and breath in the smells of freshly baked items. Only two people can be in at once. . . but they have a good assortment and we love the Sour Cream Coffee Cake. Got this for the girls for breakfast one week and they liked it a bunch. My husband likes the pastries - me I love the Macaroons (and eclairs)! read more

This is my first visit to Rene's Bakery. It was much smaller than I expected, but there was quite a bit of deliciousness in every square in to tempt everyone's tastebuds. I would have loved to buy one of everything, but Social Security doesn't allow me to buy it all. Everything was decorated so beautifully. The ladies working there were very friendly and helpful. One lady showed me each item in the bakery and described it and the ingredients. I enjoyed going there very much. I purchased 6 cookies at $2.00 each They are absolutely beautiful, and delicious. I made a special drive to go to Broadripple and I'm glad I did. You might want to drop in for something good in vour belly! read more

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What a Broad Ripple gem! Traveled all over the north side of Indy looking for a king cake last night to no avail. I called Rene's THIS MORNING...yes, as in 830a and was told "no problem!" when requesting two for this evening. It was all I could do to contain my excitement driving to our Fat Tuesday party...the cakes were still warm and the smell was just delightful! They were the hit of the party and no less than 10 people inquired as to where they came from. This place is amazing and I'll continue to do business with this wonderful local bakery! read more

Rene's Bakery - Rene's king cakes...the highlight of our Fat Tuesday party! - Bakeries Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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What a hidden gem!! A small bakery nestled in Broad Ripple serving up absolutely deliciousness, one pastry at a time!! I indulged in a fresh out of the oven almond croissant, a chocolate chip cookie, a cinnamon roll, and a blueberry muffin. My favorite was the almond croissant (insert chef's kiss emoji)!! Second favorite was the blueberry muffin...two days after I took it home!! It's a small place and there was a line outside. The staff made me feel welcome and not rushed at all, being my first time in. They were happy to go through everything they had and were so delightful. read more

Hands down the best croissant in Indiana. I am a croissant aficcionado and every time I can I have croissant for breakfast. The one from Rene's is right there with the ones I had in France. Crispy on the outside and perfect on the inside. I used to live in Broad Ripple and walking with my dog to Rene's on an early Saturday morning was always the highlight of my weekend. Now I have have to drive about 25 min to get there but is totally worth it read more

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

Wow. Wow. Wow. Hands down, I think I had the best chocolate bakery cake I have ever had. It was so rich, moist ( yeah I used that word ), and beyond decadent. The multi layers had a truffle like filling. It's simply a sinful, heavenly and hugely guilty pleasure. After viewing the rest of their menu, I want to try so many other offerings. The other stellar reviews also beckon me to go back. read more

Lovely little spot. My kid wanted something sweet for breakfast do why not visit Renee's. He couldn't choose from all the delicious pastries. Finally, he selected the cinnamon roll. He's had a few cinnamon rolls in his life and this hands down was the best. He kept commenting how good it was. Bring hand wipes because it got everywhere. We watched staff make the next round of goodies and they were super friendly. read more

While I sat on the patio at Fire by the Monon I couldn't help but see a continuous line outside Rene's. At first I didn't know what it was so I looked it up on Yelp to learn it was an established bakery. I quickly looked up the menu and instantly saw the croissants, which I absolutely love! Two on the list I knew I had to try- chocolate and cream cheese. After lunch we walked over and saw the sign on the door asking that only 2 guests at a time enter the tiny establishment- hence the line. It moved very quickly as people went in and out with large boxes and bags of goodies. They have a small display case with slices of decadent cakes, cookies, scones, etc. Behind that is a rack with various loaves of bread. We were in luck and were able to get 2 of each type of croissant. I have been to Paris and would say these are very comparable! Flaky, buttery, and lots of flavor, both were delicious! There were 2 people working that day and both were very friendly. Outside they have a couple little tables with chairs if you cannot wait to get home to eat your goodies. They also have a leash hitch and water bowl for your 4 legged companions. We will definitely be back when in the area! :) read more

Their croissants are killer! Just had one for the first time after seeing it across from Fire by the Monon. Just go there read more

Rene's Bakery is such a special gem in Broad Ripple. It's the perfect place to stop at for a delicious croissant while walking on the Monon Trail! I wish I found this bakery sooner!! read more

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

Popped in here with a friend- super small inside! Typical bakery- no frills. Staff was friendly! We chose 4 macarons, I was disappointed there weren't more options after hearing that "they have so many flavors!" I think there were 5-6 flavors available. BUT. What we did choose was insanely delicious, everything you hope for. The eclairs were also good with a nice crackle when you bite into them... yum! read more