This locally owned bakery in Zionsville is adorable with fresh flowers on the tables. Gentle rock…read moremusic plays overhead and guests are surrounded by beautiful pastries. I felt like I was on vacation. The cases were filled with beautiful cupcakes. Our clerk, Vivid, was friendly and recommended the cookie dough cups, which are popular. They also serve coffee. I had a colorful Key Lime cupcake. The green cake was soft with a dollop of lime gel and sweet sugar lime-flavored frosting. My husband had a Lemon raspberry shortbread cookie beautifully decorated for Valentine's Day. He loved his cookies, which was not overly sweet. They make to-order Birthday cakes, wedding cakes and any thing you want. The cakes are beautiful. There are tables inside and outside.

Great customer service…read more A wide variety of cake options. I went during April so the options and decorations were close to Spring and Easter themed. It was hard to choose what cupcakes I wanted for a going away party. The flavors I picked were Samoa, Malted Caramel, Lemon Drop, Red Velvet, Chocolate and Vanilla. The icing on the cupcakes weren't too heavy and balanced. The cupcake flavor that surprised me the most were the Samoa. I don't like the actual Samoa cookies but I like that cupcake. I would go back!

My son and I popped in to Mama Bird Bakery on a Saturday morning after his ball game to pick up…read moresome treats to take home. It is so bright and open inside, and the parking is available in marked spaces in the apartment building lot or on the nearby street parking. The pop tarts were the star of the show and were delicious. The blueberry muffin and chocolate chip cookies were also hits. Next time, I am definitely getting a coffee because they look amazing.

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 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.

I came here for the first time after realizing this was on the way between home and my gym, which…read moreis good to know if I want a quick treat *every now and then* (since the gains come first). I like the nice open space for seating, which had some half booth seats along the wall, some regular tables, some benches or single chairs, and some slightly partitioned areas with tables. I think with this, just about all the desired seating options are covered. Ordering at the counter is done for service whether it is sit-down or to-go. I had to take mine to-go at my visit. I got my partner an iced mocha and blueberry muffin, and he said he really liked both. I got a graham slam latte, which had all the s'mores flavors topped with cold foam, graham cracker crumbs, and chocolate drizzle. Yum! It was a very rich drink but very worthwhile. I also got a Dubai chocolate cake, which is very decadent. I'm sure I'll be back again!

Stopped by early morning. Sadly, bathrooms weren't open cuz they share with the restaurant next…read moredoor and they weren't open yet. Tried the Yemeni chai and the cardamom latte. Not bad. But the chai was better. It can't be made dairy free I think? We were the only ones there so we didn't wait long for drinks. But we got a few empanadas, which they warmed up for us. The beef and the potato one. Decent. Really great place to check out in Indy.

Cutest bakery! Couldn't decide between a variety of treats, but ultimately went with a cherry…read morecupcake, whoopie cookies, & decorated sugar cookies. The attention to detail on the cookies were amazing especially for the holidays. Would definitely impress dinner/party guests! All the items were delicious and not dry. Not the biggest fan of cherries, but the cupcake wasn't overpowering and paired nicely with the thick icing. Reasonably priced too! Will be back to try the brownies and other cookies.

I got my wedding cake and a dessert spread from here. The cake looked better than I ever could've…read moreimagined and tasted amazing. Everything was a hit and we barely had any leftovers. Definitely recommend. Everything was seamless from tasting to delivery.

To kick off our holiday festivities, my husband and I attended the debut of this year's L.S. Ayres…read moreTea Room. Upon our arrival we were seated near the window, as I'd requested, and were immediately greeted by one of the gracious servers who took our drink orders. Coffee and tea were our selections and once I got my tea steeping, we got in line for the buffet. I visited the tearoom once before, many years ago, and it was not served buffet-style at that time. I was excited to try several selections, including the Chicken Velvet Soup that I'd had on my previous visit. The buffet is very sanitary, unlike your traditional idea of buffet-style dining. The staff takes your plate down the line and places the items on it for you, alleviating the touching of and breathing over scariness of most buffets. I selected the L.S. Ayres Mixed Field Salad w/ Pear Vinaigrette, Fruit Salad, Chicken Velvet Soup and Club Sandwich. The salad was perfectly balanced, sweet and crunchy. The Fruit Salad was fresh and crisp. The Chicken Velvet Soup lived up to its name, velvety in texture, warm, creamy and decadent. The Club Sandwich was what you'd expect, but I wished that the bread wasn't toasted as hard as it was and it could have benefited from a bit more mayo/spread. On my second visit to the buffet, I sampled the tea sandwiches. The Peanut Butter & Jelly was simple and delicious (I was really channeling my inner-child), and the Tuna with caper dill cream was surprisingly good. I could've filled up on the Chicken Velvet Soup and Tuna tea sandwiches alone. I also tasted the macaroni and cheese, but by then I'd had my fill...almost! I couldn't leave without sampling a couple sweet treats from the dessert station. At that point, I needed a wheel-barrel to get around, so my husband retrieved those for me. The miniature pastries were both, adorable and tasty, and the Mini Pecan Ice Cream Ball was good, but had too many nuts for my liking. They don't agree with my braces. My tea was room temp from the start, so I opted for a soft drink instead, but aside from that we had a great experience. The members of staff checked in on us often and provided great service. The buffet is "all you can eat"...within the 75 minutes that your table is reserved for. My appetite was satiated, and we departed after an hour, but it was a nice experience to enjoy for the holidays.

For the Holidays I decided to take my Mom and her older cousin to the LS Ayres Tea Room. They told…read moreme all about going when they were young and first in Indy, so it was a trip down nostalgia for them. It is located in the Indiana State Museum which has a ton of fun things to explore. We didn't go to any exhibits but did enjoy the Christmas decor and overall winter themes in the lobby. You must make reservations as it gets very busy during the holidays when they are open! They have a check in hostess who takes your payment (it is a buffet with tar es and service charge included), and seats you. As we waited to be seated there are a lot of older photos to look over and information into the history. Very interesting! They had even put up a sample mechanical window display which I'm told was part of the allure of LS Ayres downtown back in the day for the holidays. Once seated the space is quaint and very classy. They have a fine dining type atmosphere and servers per table. You get drink orders and then head to a touch free buffet. It is slightly confusing at first as you can ask for anything and more than one of something, but it isn't super easy to grasp at first. Once you get the flow though they do a good job or giving you all the items you requested. The menu has a variety of fruit, salad, breads, their famous chicken velvet soup and tea sandwiches. They also have a hot area with Mac n cheese, chicken tenders and fries for those who desire it. My only thought was that for someone like my Mom it was a challenge to get her plate and carry it back to the seats. They hand you the items on a full plate and not a try, so it can be cumbersome. I suggest going for first course, then back for second etc. If we were to go back that is going to be our approach! Once seated you can go back and ask for anything again. We were the last seating so just keep in mind timing as well as they give you 1.5 hours for your time slot. They have a separate spot for the deserts which were also lovely. They had various cakes and macaroons which were my favorite. Overall a lovely experience and a delightful time to reminisce for those who remember it in the day. It was a bit loud as there were several families but overall a lovely experience. The staff were very kind and quick to serve and clear. We enjoyed our time and the parking garage below makes it easy to find a spot as well.

Morgan baked and decorated my husband and I the BEST wedding cake I could have dreamed of. Her…read moredecorating was beautiful and exactly what I asked for. I am so happy I hired her for our cake. I can't tell you how many compliments I got on the taste and moist texture of our cake. Our wedding photographer even commented that it was the best cake she had ever had at a wedding, and I would imagine she has eaten a lot of wedding cake. My family still talks about it a year and a half later. In addition to all of this, her price was more than reasonable and she delivered it to our venue an hour away from Indianapolis. We packaged the top in a Lock & Lock and froze it as per tradition. A year later on our anniversary, it thawed and tasted as good as on our wedding day. Thank you so much, Morgan. Highly recommended!!!

From the moment we tried her delicious cake samples, we knew we were in for something really…read morespecial. Morgan is so sweet and accommodating, confident and kind. We showed her our ideas for a dream wedding cake and she even had some extra ideas to complete the look we were going for! On our wedding day, Morgan showed up very early to ensure the cake was set up properly. She also had a cake stand for us to borrow that really stood out with the roaring 20's theme we envisioned. Needless to say, our cake was PERFECT! It was gorgeous and tasted amazing! We didn't stop hearing compliments about our cake all night. We are so thankful we asked Morgan from Kat's Cakes to create our wedding cake. We will definitely be using her for future celebrations!

It's been a minute since I've updated this review. For the past few years, IWFM has been located at…read moreThe Amp alongside their wonderful built-in food vendors and shops. It's such a natural and great way to bring new faces into the space and celebrate local makers. The farmers market is a great family activity and often features live music, storytelling and other charming activities. We often end up grabbing brunch from Llama Delicatessen and Tinker Coffee. As for market vendors, you'll find everything from pasta and local cheese to winter produce, honey and dried flowers. It's a great assortment of food you can actually take home to make meals (and not just sauces and soaps ;). This is one of our favorite ways to spend Saturday mornings in the winter. Highly recommend!

I've always wanted to go to the Indy Winter Farmer's market but the former location was just more…read moreout of the way for me. The 2021-2022 location is The Amp - a new city market/like the Garage where there are multiple food stalls. The Amp - even tho it is not by anything - has the audacity to have pay parking lots but they are FREE during the farmers market! This market is huge with lots of vendors. Bring CASH. Most take credit but a few younger businesses only do cash or Venmo. There's a lot to offer - Filipino food, vegetables, fruits, spices, handmade crafts, baked goods, candles, sandwiches, etc. The food stalls are also open so you have a ton of awesome options for food while you are there!