Schmidt Bakery

I visit Batesville once a month for work and on my last visit (the office I support is closing) I discover Schmidt's Bakery. Its a travesty D:I bought some macarons (mmm, tasty) and a small slice of fruit cake.. and I regret only getting a small slice! Literally the best fruit cake I've ever had! All most all fruit and nuts, not bready, definitely fitting it's name. Unfortunately I won't be traveling out to Batesville for work again. But from the reviews it sounds like I need to make a special trip in February for Cherry-a-thing...?

I saw a local news feature on Cherry Thing-a-Lings, and that they were only available here for five days every year. The dates were February 16-20, and they looked delicious so I immediately jumped in my vehicle and made the hour and 15 minute trip from Carmel to Batesville.When I arrived I saw a long line that wrapped around the outside of the building. It was also cold and windy. I was in line for two hours and 20 minutes before I entered the bakery, which had only a small customer area in the front. A sign on the door stated there was a maximum of 8 customers inside at a time. You told the employee how many dozen Thing-a-Lings you wanted to purchase, and paid for them, $20 per dozen. Then another employee handed out the boxes of hot fritters straight from the fryer.The employees were super friendly! They appeared to be enjoying the occasion. While I never thought that I would spend two hours and 20 minutes in the cold and wind waiting to buy cherry fritters, I must admit it was worth it. As soon as I got my Thing-a-Lings I walked quickly back to my car, blasted the heat, and ate a hot cherry fritter. It was truly amazing. Full of cherries, lightly glazed, still hot, it nearly melted in my mouth. Definitely different than any other fritter I have ever had in my life.The long, cold wait in line was interesting. People were discussing where they had driven from to purchase Thing-a-Lings, and many had driven for hours from cities all over Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana. There was even a port-o-potty for customers who were waiting in line.Many people said that they made this trip every year. Most people were buying at least four or five dozen of the fritters. A few people told me they buy enough to freeze and last 11 months until the next Thing-a-Ling day.Quite a few couples took turns: one person standing in line while the other got warm in the car, then they switched.As we waited in line, people carrying boxes of Thing-a-Lings walking back to their vehicles shouted encouragement, telling us, "It's worth it!" According to their website, they sold 199,584 Thing-a-Lings last year. I ended up buying 5 dozen cherry Thing-a-Lings to share with friends, and freezing some for future occasions.Definitely worth the drive to Batesville and the long, cold wait in line. Although next time I will dress warmer.

Stopped here for a quick donut. I've always wanted to try their famous Cherry Thing-a-Lings but today was just to try donuts here for the first time. We had tiger tails, blueberry donut holes and I tried a peanut butter and jelly macaron since I love these and have never had that flavor. All were good and I'll be back!

Since my original review, I learned that they offer Cherry Thing A Lings just one weekend a year, in February. This will now be an annual event for me. They run the bakery like a well-oiled machine, keeping the line moving quickly. Mine were warm and fresh from the fryer. I ate one in the car and closed my eyes as it melted on my tongue.

Great local bakery specializing in cherry fritters around President's day every year. All their baked goods are AWESOME! You've got to try the cherry thing-a-lings (fritters).

Made our annual trip from the east side of Cincinnati to Batesville Indiana for the infamous cherry thing-a-lings! If you have never experienced this you are missing out. These are only produced one time frame a year on Presidents' Day weekend and the exclusiveness makes it such a fun trip and thing to enjoy. Do yourself a favor and plan on this in the future, it is definitely worth your time and money. They are 20 dollars a dozen and so fresh and delicious. Keep up the great work Schmidts bakery!

This is the second time that I have stopped at Schmidt's the bakery is located next to the Batesville Farmers Market. The staff are quick to wait on you and there is usually a small line inside the store. The first time I came in I ordered some sort of nut roll and coffee with cream and I really did not care for either one. This time when I came in I ordered the Butterfinger donut and a cappuccino. I still did not care for the donut I am not sure what it is. The cappuccino was just okay. It does appear that this place is popular for something called a cherry thing a ling and I have not tried that yet. Next time I'm at the Farmers Market I will order that and maybe a latte? They also have T-shirts and gift items for purchase and it appears that they also do cakes. When I come back in next time I will update the review with what I think of their Cherry thing a ling.

Cherry thing a lings may replace the usd as currency. They are amazing. I am not a big cherry fan but these were by far the best donut I've eve

Great local hometown bakery. Excellent pastries and the danish are outstanding. Great bread / buns at very reasonable prices. It you have not tried the "Bun Bread" give it a try. The staff is incredibly friendly and welcoming.

Delicious! That is the only word to describe their items. Fresh from the ovens/fryers/whatever they use, hot and tasty. As you walk in you are greeted with a cozy and warm atmosphere. The service is usually very quick and to the point, you walk up, pick out the ones you want, and pay. Thats it. If you are passing through on a road trip or whatever you may have going on you should definitely schedule a stop!