Meg and Lauren make the tastiest desserts! I ordered some cupcakes made with white cake, raspberry…read morefilling, and chocolate frosting for a friend's party and several people commented on how good they were. I also gave Lauren very vague instructions for decorating and thought they turned out so pretty! We also had The Hive bake for our wedding! Our DAIRY FREE cake was lemon cake, berry filling, and vanilla icing. We also got lemon macaroons with raspberry filling. All of it had copper leaf decoration and looked stunning. You guys... I still dream about those desserts. People couldn't believe the cake was dairy free. It was so flavorful and moist. The macaroons melted in your mouth. My husband, who doesn't typically do desserts, was looking forward to cake leftovers when we got back from our honeymoon. Unfortunately there was not much leftover because all our guests had eaten it!!! Support this small business and enjoy your cake!

The Hive Bakeshop really came through for our quarantine birthday celebration. The cake was yummy,…read morewe got the lemon raspberry which was an excellent choice. The team went above and beyond to make a difficult time and long distance celebration happen for us. I would recommend them for any special occasions.

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.

Ms. B's makes it so easy to shop for supplies to prepare all your favorite candies, cut-out…read morecookies, cakes, and more. This is the spot I go to for hard to find candy or baking ingredients or supplies. I've often asked questions and the staff is not only friendly but knowledgeable. It's nice having pros to confirm or find out how to use a product. You can find fun candy molds, packaging boxes, holiday boxes, many flavors of chocolate, fruit filling, cool baking pans, flavorings and a wall of unique cookie cutters and really so much more. Ms. B's also prints on edible paper but be sure to bring a high quality image. There are many interesting products here but to many to list. Just know they are friendly, helpful and have an abundance of knowledge to share. If you're to far away, give them a call and they will ship to you. Stop in and browse and get the baking bug.

This is a cute store with all things baking! I will have to come back to get all my items for a…read moreholiday cookie contest I entered as well as a cookie swap coming up! They had cookie cutters, sprinkles, gel food coloring, aprons, utensils you name it. Today they had treats out that you could try since it was the holiday open house. They were all good! They even gave you a nice recipe book with all the recipes that they had out today.

Why did it take me so long to get here? I honestly can't answer that but I had free time to kill…read moreone Sunday afternoon so I popped in for bread and a brownie. Honestly, the employees were not very friendly. I don't care that much about that in this instance because the baked goods made up for their demeanor. The brownie was nice and chewy. Very soft and even though it's super dark, it's not bitter and the salt flakes make it the perfectly balanced sweet and salty combo. Bread was insanely good. I got a half loaf of semolina and the spices on the outside are adjacent to Side Door Bagel's everything bagel seasoning. It's perfect and I wish I lived in Fountain Square so I could get a loaf whenever I need it. Haha. I enjoyed stopping in here and will be back.

I love grabbing any and all things at Amelias! Their bread, pastries and items for purchase on the…read moreshelves and in the coolers are always fun finds too! Im always greeted upon entering with a smile too, so I cant help feel like its visiting an old friend! I love the vibe of the store, the esthetics of the in and outdoor are lovely too! I admire old architecture!

Treats by Fee is a mobile dessert truck that makes fairly regular appearances at Statehouse Market…read more Despite this, I hadn't tried it before yesterday and I left the experience wondering why. First off, Treats by Fee is a licensed and insured baker that operates out of a shared kitchen at the Indy's Kitchen. Treats by Fee provides a variety of baked to order specialty cakes, cheesecakes and more. Also, available for birthdays, weddings, special occasions, vendor events & more. When Treats by Fee appears at the Statehouse Market, a once weekly farmer's market type event at the Indiana Government Center downtown between May-October, they typically bring a handful of items. For example, yesterday they brought a variety of cookies at 3/$5, a Heath Toffee Chocolate Brownie at $5, and another strawberry item (strawberry desserts seem to be among their most popular). Treats by Fee is owned by Felicia Brown and is a Black-owned, woman-owned business. I ordered the Heath Toffee Chocolate Brownie. It was $5 and was definitely a decent-sized brownie. It had that unusual texture that those who embrace Heath love. I wasn't completely sure with the first bite, but quickly loved it. I should have taken a photo, but I'm old and tired and just plain didn't think of it until it was too late. I'm not usually the low review for anyone - I'm definitely the warm and fuzzy encouraging type, but I'm not quite willing to say this was a 5-star experience. It was easily a 4-star experience and I would no doubt return to Treats by Fee and try additional items. I'm anxious to try the cookies, especially. I do know that Treats by Fee will be at Blacktoberfest on October 22nd. It would be a great time to check them out. I'll definitely return to Treats by Fee and may very well end up forking over that 5th star. For now, I'll just say this is an awesome discovery and I can't believe it took me so long to finally visit Treats by Fee.

Treats by Fee is simply amazing and I'm not just talking about her delicious cobblers, cheesecakes…read moreand goodies! Felicia gives exceptional customer service. I've become a regular of hers, but I found her on a Facebook post and have been hooked ever since. She bakes cookies, does custom cakes-makes cheesecakes; cupcakes and they are all equally delicious. She makes a number of other goodies as well, but if you're not sure, you could just as reach out on Facebook. She does Evers and birthdays. I think she needs a couple weeks notice-but she's been getting busy-so, put in as much notice as you can. My favorites are her cheesecakes. I didn't know you could take peach cobbler and cheesecake and turn them into a beautiful medley of a dessert. But TBF did it and executed it beautifully. Just go check her out-you won't be disappointed.

We were referred to Bop Bakery by a friend after having cookies at their party. We were planning on…read moreordering cookies in March 2020 but had to cancel our party, like everything else in 2020 :) Anyway, I started following the Instagram account and saw the option to order Christmas cookies so we jumped on it! Then we ordered Valentine's Day cookies and now we're anticipating Easter cookies! Bop Bakery is now our go-to for holiday treats. The subtle almond flavor is the cookies, the royal icing- the super cute designs- this is the best cookie in town!

Halie is amazing! I love supporting local business women and stores and Bop bakery is one of them…read more I contacted her for a cake and she was extremely quick to respond. Plus she's super sweet! I showed her a picture of what I was looking for in a cake and she made my cake dreams come to life. Plus the cake tasted heavenly- that's a win win in my book! Halie went out of her way to meet me for the cake and it was a huge hit at our party. She also bakes the most adorable cookies - check her out on instagram! I highly recommend contacting her for your next event!

Best cookies in town--hands down!…read more Cookie Plug is my new go-to spot for a serious cookie fix. Not only are the cookies ridiculously good (thick, soft, and full of flavor), but even the packaging has personality--taking a playful jab at "that other pink box" cookie place. The vibe inside is bold, cool, and just plain fun, and the location couldn't be more convenient. If you're looking for top-tier cookies with serious flavor and attitude, this is it.

Definitely a sugar rush. These are massive cookies that are lowkey hard to eat in one sitting. I…read morefelt like it was a great deal for 7 cookies only $25. The chocolate chip one was good and we loved the s'mores. A bit cakey and kinda thick probably due to their size haha. Might be difficult to find parking most evenings but super perfect for a walk-up stop-in. Awesome deals and cute shop right off of Mass Ave.

I had great service right from the start felt welcomed right when I walked in. Good selection of…read moredifferent types of pastries. Their cookies are amazing and the coffee was divine. Local roaster they make their own syrups. It's a great experience.

Ok, I had to stop and get fresh cookies for breakfast. Please & Thank You is an award winning…read morecookie/coffee shop with locations in Indianapolis and Louisville. This was my first visit to their Mass Ave shop. The clerks were welcoming and attentive. There were cake plates and cases filled with fresh cookies and bars. Guests sipped coffee and visited in three small booths on the side. The shop is cute inside. We selected a bourbon blondie bar and a chocolate coconut meringue cookie. The bourbon bar was really good, but I couldn't really taste the bourbon. The chocolate bottom on the coconut cookie was a perfect touch. There is metered street parking early in the day, but spaces grow sparse during noon time. P&TY is a good stop on Mass Ave.

I was able to get in line and get some pastries from Beurre Sec Pastry. These are French pastries…read morethat are even more beautiful in person than the pictures I've seen. Yes, these are quite a bit pricer that's for sure. People were buying one of everything in line. I was like wow! Some Items the combinations of flavors didn't appeal to me. I love tiramisu and pecan pie so I got them both. One suggestion I would have is to have utensils and napkins at the table for people to use. The pastries I bought are really temperature sensitive and need to be kept cold. Both had a cream - mousse inside. They wouldn't last long only a day or to the next. I loved the pecan item I ordered. It was great! The tiramisu one I wouldn't order again. The bottom flakey part was so bitter. I love coffee and expresso and tiramisu. But, the whole thing just wasn't what I thought it would taste like. Now I know. :-( Creamy, sweet, smooth, with a kick of coffee all come together to make a great tiramisu. This is what most people love about it. I don't know if they are planning on opening a store or not. The pop ups are doing well it seems. I will try other items whenever I can get to one of the pop ups.

Had the pleasure of trying Beurre Sec at a recent pop-up event! I took a few friends so we could…read moretry more of the pastries and I'm so thankful I did -- the line was wrapped around the corner 30 minutes before the event had started, and when it did, people were spilling out with BOXES of pastries. What went from ordering 1 pastry each turned into 8 total.. and we regret nothing. The Tiramisu Danish was exactly as I had hoped for! The bitter taste of espresso paired with the sweet mascarpone cream filling reminded me of the holidays when I would watch my mom make tiramisu for our family. While a lot of people prefer a sweeter espresso, I thought this was perfect and very true to a traditional tiramisu taste The Pear Kouglof reminded me of a fresh yeast donut that's been tossed in sugar This was a very kid-friendly pastry in taste and while I wasn't too blown away by it, it did make me wonder if I would have preferred it with a stronger, more potent, fruit. The Cherry Basque Cheesecake -- this pastry was the house favorite. The texture of this cheesecake was creamy, but somehow still spongey.. cakey, but more like pudding. Mix that with the juiciest sour cherries and the crunch of a biscoff crust.. mind blown was an understatement. We're looking forward to what Beurre Sec has planned for their next pop-up