Sweet Treats in Indianapolis

From decadent milkshakes to tantalizing treats, this guide will satisfy your cravings and sweeten your day. Get ready to treat yourself to the best desserts in the city and enjoy some of Indy’s beloved and cherished sweet treats.

Cafe Babette

This popular, boutique bakery in the Garfield Park neighborhood is known for creative, oversized French-style pastries and iconic pink boxes. Due to the shop’s popularity, long lines are common, and many items sell out early. The frequently-changing is based on seasonal availability and chef inspiration, featuring both sweet and savory options. Try the Morning Buns, Cruffins, Cretzels, and enormous croissants.

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Circle City Sweets

This artisan French-style bakery and patisserie located in The AMP at 16 Tech in Indianapolis. Known for using imported French butter, the bakery specializes in signature handmade croissants, macarons, and traditional breads. Pastry chef Cindy Hawkins was crowned the 2025 World Dessert Champion at last year’s World Food Championships and you can take a baking class with her to sharpen your own skills. You can also catch them at farmers markets throughout the city.

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Confectioneiress Cupcakes & Sweets

Confectioneiress specializes in a variety of gourmet desserts like cakes, cupcakes, macarons, cream pies, cookies, cake pops, and cookie dough shooters. Popular flavors include red velvet, chocolate chip cookie dough, almond cream, and salted chocolate caramel. Try locations in Zionsville and on Mass Ave.

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Debrand Fine Chocolates

The Indiana-based chocolatier specializes in gourmet, artisan chocolates and other treats made with high-quality ingredients, beautiful presentation, and a wide variety of flavors. The Indy location is a chic café where you can enjoy the gorgeous candies as well as signature desserts on-site like the decadent ice cream sundaes, giant caramel apples, hot chocolate, and hot caramel.

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J'Adore Pastry

J’adore Pastry is a celebration of food, culture, art, and community. Since 2022, Youssef Boudarine and Ariel Hendrickson have been crafting delicious and memorable experiences. You can taste their passion in every bite and can find J’adore creations at pop ups around Indy and at Bluebeard where Boudarine is the pastry chef making desserts for the ever-changing menu. He was named a 2026 James Beard semifinalist for Outstanding Pastry Chef or Baker.

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Punkins Pies

Decadent desserts are in store at this shop inside The AMP. The pies are hard to beat, but you won’t want to skip signature treats like gourmet cheesecake, cake pops, and the famous “bling berries” which are chocolate-covered strawberries taken to a new level.

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Rocket Fizz Soda Pop And Candy Shop

This novelty store on Monument Circle is known for thousands of varieties of bottled soda pop, including unique and bizarre flavors, as well as a huge selection of nostalgic and international candies, retro gifts, and toys. Soda flavors include traditional favorites like root beer and cream soda, but it’s the drink-it-as-a-dare flavors that draw you in: bacon, grass, sweet corn, ranch dressing, buffalo wing, and more.

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South Bend Chocolate Company

Monument Circle is home to this popular destination for desserts and coffee. Stop in for decadent ice cream, cakes, "dark" hot chocolate, popcorn, and gourmet chocolates by the pound. In nicer weather, enjoy your treats outside with a stunning view of the Soldiers and Sailors Monument. Signature tastes include Bunny/Cupid Crunch, Cherry Blossoms, and Sea Salt Caramels. There’s also a wide selection of sugar-free items.

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More Places that Delight

Don't worry - we didn't forget about the best summer treat, ice cream, and the year-round favorite, the donut. Check out our Ice Cream Guide and Donut Guide for more places to treat your sweet tooth.