Wish I could give it 6 stars. Exceeded expectations. Got the vegan carrot cakes and the Poop…read moreEmoji cake. Will be back.

No Label at The Table Food Company, Carmel, Indiana…read more A gluten-free, dairy-free bakery and food company staffed by people on the autism spectrum No Label at The Table isn't just a bakery. It's a quietly revolutionary act of love that happens to make extraordinary food. The story begins with a mother and her son, "Chef J," who was diagnosed with autism in 2000. When he turned eighteen and announced he wanted to be a chef, his family didn't laugh it off for long. They recognized what so many employers miss, which is that the very traits associated with autism, such as an exceptional palate, meticulous attention to detail, and a love of process-driven work, are strengths in a kitchen rather than liabilities. Rather than let her son be relegated to a dishwashing role that would waste his potential, his mom wrote a business plan, talked her way into the Carmel Farmer's Market, and built a real company around his dream. What makes this place remarkable is that it solved two problems at once. It gave Chef J meaningful work where he is the boss and executive chef running his own kitchen, and it created that same dignity for others. By their March 2018 grand opening, they employed 13 people on the autism spectrum, with employees who've gone on to build the company's website and others who've left to head off to college. They didn't just hire for charity. They built a workplace where neurodivergent employees are valued for exactly who they are. The name says it all, because there are no labels at this table. And the food delivers. Everything is genuinely gluten-free and dairy-free, not an afterthought but the foundation, since Chef J has eaten this way since he was a toddler, back when almost no one knew what "gluten free" even meant. The daily menu is mouthwatering and ambitious: German chocolate cakes, apple danish, snickerdoodle and red velvet cupcakes, whoopie pies with marshmallow meringue, English muffins, garlic breadsticks, fresh bread loaves, s'more bars, brownies, and more, rotating fresh each day. People with dietary restrictions often resign themselves to mediocre substitutes. Here, the allergen-friendly baking is the whole point, and the quality shows. The philosophy behind it is the real heart of the business. As the founder puts it, work should make you feel needed and important, and that need gives you a feeling that you are important. For someone on the spectrum, she explains, work has to be enjoyable, otherwise it's just another tedious task in a world that doesn't always make sense. That conviction is baked into every product they sell. **If you're in Carmel, go. Order online if you're not.** You'll get genuinely delicious gluten-free, dairy-free treats, and you'll be backing a family that turned "hope and hustle" into dignified, life-changing employment for an entire community of people the rest of the world too often overlooks. This is what a business with a soul looks like. Five stars, without hesitation. Location: 111 W Main St, Suite 145, Carmel IN 46033. Tue to Fri 10am to 6pm, Sat 10am to 4pm. Order: nolabelatthetableorder.square.site

First visit was from the app To Good Too Go. I picked up Amazing pumpkin cookies. They might have…read morebeen the best cookies I have ever had. Second visit I picked up a loaf of sourdough bread. I can't believe that I can eat a sandwich again without my stomach hurting. The service was great. The person at the counter helped me pick out a bread!

Where else are you going to find Gluten free, dairy free, and egg free baked breads and pastries?…read moreThis was my first visit to this little neighborhood bakery. When we walked in, we saw a case filled with fresh made breads, beautiful cookies and tempting pastries. I like that all the ingredients are prominently marked on each item. We selected a orange cranberry scone ($5) and a cherry vanilla galette ($7). The pastries barely made it to the car. Both pastries were delicious. The whole grain galette was particularly filling and the cherry filling yummy and fresh. We were greeted with friendly and attentive service. The clerk told us that we can call-in an order and pick up later. Also, they will deliver locally on Tuesdays. They also ship anywhere in the US. Go early for the apple pastries, which sell out quickly and were gone when we arrived. They sell croutons and other dry goods as well. There is no seating inside the shop. We found plenty of parking in the shared strip mall lot.

I understand that things are expensive everywhere right now and I will say that visiting Pots and…read morePans is typically a treat for me. I absolutely love the Root Beer float pie that they have for August for the fair. I made a point to stop before it went off of the menu until next year to grab a slice. My eyebrow raised a bit when a slice was $7.50 but brushed it off as it's a local business and given the economic state of the world. When I got home to dig in, I was astonished at how small the slice was. It does not even take up the whole box!! If you are going to charge $7.50 for a SLICE of pie, let it not be only a SLIVER!! At this price point, I expect a hefty piece of the pie. Absolutely ridiculous and unacceptable that this is the case.

What a wonderful little find! The pies are absolutely beautiful and taste even better -- so good,…read morewe forgot to take a picture of the apple crumble pie we picked up! I especially loved seeing a simple, recognizable ingredient list without a laundry list of preservatives. You really can taste the difference. The packaging may be almost as charming as the pies, with messages for everything from "Happy Anniversary" and "Congratulations" to "I'm Sorry" and "Happy Thanksgiving." Their message is exactly right: any day can be pie day! Pots & Pans Pie Co. is the cutest little spot, and we're already planning to stop again the next time we travel through Indianapolis on our way to or from Kentucky. Definitely worth the stop!

Stopped by Filigree Bakery at the Amanda's Exchange Market today and WOW... this cake practically…read morechanged my life. The icing was perfection. just the right amount of sweet. The packaging was on point! tote bag, added spoon, everything beautifully done. It felt less like buying dessert and more like receiving a luxury cake experience once I got home. . definitely be back and telling everyone

The perfect spot to stop for a little sweet treat after school. My daughter loves the macaroons!…read moreThe cinnamon rolls were delicious too.

Unfortunately, the vegan options are limited…read more The vegan lemon cupcake and the vegan chocolate chip cookies were very good. I hope to see them expand their vegan options and I voiced this request to the owner as well.

This was right across from Cal Da Sac. Purchased the Vegan Lemon cupcake…read more Very good!

Really bad cake and horrible experience that ended with the police being called and the owner…read moresmacking my hand. Yes really and not in a playful way! Could write a book on all the issues. This won't be short but here is what happened. I purchased a birthday cake from her for my daughter and it didn't make the ride home. It cracked and fell apart completely as shown in the pictures. The next day was a holiday weekend and she told me she would not be working. So I figured I would talk to her when I returned a tote she loaned me. When I went in I explained the situation and showed her the pictures. She had several customers in her shop when she asked me if we had tried to eat it. I had thought she was a nice person and hadn't gone in there to insult her so I didn't even mention that we had thought about trying to salvage it so cut a slice and it tasted horrible. There was so much powdered sugar that the favor was bitter. Not only that it was a carrot cake and there were no visible carrots, raisins, or nuts. She asked me to wait until the customers left, I said sure and sat down off to the side. Once every one was gone she immediately started yelling about how I should have called her sooner. She said because of this she would only refund half. I had approached her nicely and wasn't angry at all so I asked her why she was yelling and she said she was frustrated with me not calling her that night even though it was a holiday and my daughter's party was the next morning. She said that she would have made another cake at 7:30 pm that night and driven it an hour to our house. I wasn't really opposed to taking half but I didn't like the way she was trying to bully and scare me so I told her I would have to leave a review. She instantly said that she would offer me nothing in that case, she just kept screaming and waving her arms, getting more and more out of control. I was feeling uncomfortable and said maybe I should call the police. She was more upset about that and I explained I only said it in hopes that she would calm down. She however insisted on calling the police and I left the shop to wait. It seemed like a long time and the police didn't come so I walked up to see if I should keep waiting. She told me she would still give me half if I would sign a paper that she had written out a statement on. She was out of control again and said that was absolutely the only way I could get even a partial refund. I wanted to go home but wasn't sure if this was kosher with the police on the way. At this point because of her volitile behavior I was filming her. I thought she had some deep issues and wanted the protection. Wanting it to be over and knowing that her behavior was off I told her I would sign whatever she wanted. She kept yelling about lawyers and asking about my phone. We stepped inside and I waited for the paper. She came up to the counter and said "you keep doing this. Who are you talking to? What are you doing?" At this point she smacked my hand and my phone fell. For the first time I yelled back. I said "hey" and told her I was filmimg her and why. She shreiked "You are not filming me, you are not" I picked up my phone and went back outside. The police did come eventually. They told me she is just sensitive and I was technically not allowed to film on private property. They said that since I was not seriously injured there was nothing to do. They said that she told them she would offer half if I would sign her statement. The police seemed to think I should go with them back into the shop and accept a partial refund. She was going to get the paper again when she raised her voice to the police and waived her arms around saying "I want to know what she's doing with that video first. I want to know". I said I wasn't sure. The police officers asked her to calm down and then asked me if I would be keeping or deleting it. I said that I planned to keep it. She then said that she would not refund any portion of the purchase and finally I went home.

We ordered a gluten free strawberry cake for my daughter's birthday. It was dense, definitely not…read morestrawberry. It tasted more like banana bread. It was 3 layers, the top layer was about 4-5 inches and the middle and bottom layer were about 2 inches. We were charged $70 and did not get what we wanted. The only reason I gave it a star, the icing was good. Horrible, dry cake.

What a great find! Their carrot cake is delicious and my favorite is the key lime pie. So flavorful…read moreand has the perfect amount of tart and sweet. The area also provides a great shaded patio for studying or conversation. Will come again! The ladies also working are so sweet and friendly every time we go.

An amazing find in the back of the store. A+++ ingredients…read morein delicious treats well worth what they are charging.

I received this sweet little 6-pack of macaroons, and sweet is the operative word! The flavors of…read morethis group (see my pics) are subtle but the little sandwich cookies are still light and retian their slightly crunchy outside and soft interior. I will also say that the compartamentalized packaging / little case was a very effective way to keep them intact and fresh for a while (as with the sweetness level I did not eat them in quick succession) . #yum #ReviewsbyRL

Circle City Sweets has a popular booth at the Carmel Farmers Market. This is where I had my first…read moreone of their amazing croissants. This week I got to the market early so I could talk to the staff about the daily options. They had a wonderful selection of fresh breads, cookies, granola, croissants and more. The clerks are friendly and helpful. I picked up several croissants that were absolute eye candy. These croissants easily rival those I've had in France. My family spilts them, so we can taste each. The ham and cheese savory croissant was buttery and delicious. The croissant melted in my mouth. My favorite was the cherry and pistachio croissant. The cherries were fresh and tart. The edges were perfectly caramelized. The raspberry croissants were huge and a hit with my granddaughters. The ingredients taste high quality. The line is long and check-out is a bit slow. But the clerks make an effort to connect with each guest. You've got to get there early for the best selection. I can't think of a better breakfast on a beautiful morning.