Cafe Babette

Absurd. It is better for public health that ordering requires some planning and waiting. If these gigantic flavor wallops were available every day at normal business hours, I would have developed diabetes by now.But there's nothing normal about the flavor combinations (Willy Wonka-esque), portions (perhaps the first time in history a single cookie could feed a family of four), technical prowess (only Basque cheesecake I've had outside of Spain that came close to the correct texture, gorgeous crusts on their focaccia, lamination that will shatter your daily RDA of deliciousness), or customer service (warm & friendly even as lines drag on as people hem and haw at having to pick what gets left behind).Every time I visit (and that's often enough that they recognize me), I am inspired to bake myself. Something truly special that simple superlatives can't sum up.

Trigger warning: This review probably won't be popular with the Yelp/Instagram crowd.The quality of food is outstanding. Their creativity is outstanding. The staff is outstanding - very helpful, patient and friendly. However, Cafe Babette isn't for me. The prices are high - granted that you get huge portions and great quality - but I don't need large portions for more money than I want to pay. You can only get the food to go. You can't eat it there. The muffuletta sandwich was created for presentation, and it did look outstanding. However, it was annoying when I tried to eat it....the paper was wrapped so tightly to make it stand upright and the bread wasn't cut all of the way so that it could stand upright. It took more effort than should be necessary to eat it. Having said all that, the blueberry danish was the bomb. It was really good!Danish: 5/5Muffuletta: 4/5Cruffin: 3/5

I can't believe I haven't review Cafe Babette yet.The pastries are absolutely unique and unlike anything I've ever bought or eaten. If you want to really impress your guests, take them here to get pastries in the morning or pre order.Everything is so delicious and instagrammable. You need to pre-order to ensure you get everything you want.The prices are high but totally justified. You can't find these anywhere else. Absolutely 100% worth it. You can tell the bakers put love and passion into every single pastry.

Café Babette was ok for me. I don't know what I did. I think I didn't make good choices compared to the raving reviews I saw. I heard it was a pop up shop, but wasn't expecting the desserts to be out on tables out in the open. Just my preference/opinion. I also would've appreciated some parchment paper to separate my items in my box.I ordered the peppermint filled croissant muffin. I think I would've liked another flavor. The peppermint wasn't doing it for me. I did enjoy the lemon cake. The coffee cake was a little dense for me. And not very flavorful. The croissant bagel was also just OK. Guess I'll have to go back and try some other treats.

A bakery that made me think 4 days before what I wanted to order on a Saturday. It sounded insane to my friends but pre-orders for Saturday order ends on Wednesday night, however, walk-in's are welcome. They post the menu on their social media so you can review the options before heading in. Tucked in the Garfield Park neighborhood, Cafe Babette has croissants and desserts better than Paris!!! I pre-ordered online and was able to get 10% off by signing up for emails. There is no line to pickup orders but the line for walk-in's on Saturday could have you standing there for an hour. Once inside, the pastries are not labeled so you either have to go with the appearance or ask someone.. I ordered three pastries - sticky toffee glazed morning bun was #1 for me and coffee cream croissant was a closed second. The raspberry lemon croissant danish was nice but I didn't love the combination of three different flavors in it. Also the raspberry tasted a lot like jam to me. For the size of pastry, they are very fairly priced ($8-9 per pastry). I'd definitely go back - I will still pre-order as I hate waiting!

We tried Cafe Babette for the first time last Saturday morning. We got there a few minutes before opening, and there was already a line of people waiting in the cold for the doors to open. Once inside, we had plenty of options to choose from. We purchased eight different items, and I felt they were priced fairly for the size and the flavor. My favorite was the blackberry roll of sorts - I'm not 110% sure what to call it, but it was DELISH. I will absolutely be supporting this business in the future, but will likely place an order online to avoid having to wait in line. Warning; pre order does sell out and close pretty early from what I've found so far. If you think you want items this weekend, I suggest placing an order sooner than later!

Has anything become more iconic in Indy than Cafe Babette's giant pink box full of oversized pastries in the past year? Not only do they look incredible, they taste phenomenal as well. It's a very simple store front with tables for pastries and a small bench at the entrance. The kitchen area is blocked/covered with sheets. I love the simplicity and wish they could keep it open to see the magic of the baking but it's understandable with cleanliness purposes. The pastries are on the more expensive size but most of them are 1-2 times are larger than a standard one so very reasonable for the portion size. Everything is delicious! I've been 3 times and gotten 3-4 pastries each time and tried something new and been beyond pleased. Honestly I can't praise them enough. The menu is ever rotating (it can literally change within an hour) so the FOMO of missing something is real. You'll want to check their social media for the menu for the weekend as there isn't signage up for what they have to offer. Who ever runs the account is amazing as well (I'm assuming the owners). They are very upfront about everything, almost to a fault, but I love the honesty and vulnerability they are offer in the platforms they are on. Great experiences and even better pasties. I can't recommend them enough for a weekend. I would also encourage preordering on Saturday as the line can be long!

Go go go and take your friends! Me and my sweet friend spent an hour in line on a Saturday morning and I'd do it again in a heart beat! We got a sweet box and a savory box and there wasn't a bad thing in the bunch! The savory things were out of this world. The cretzel (croissant pretzel) in particular, we also got a spinach artichoke croissant, and a miso corn focaccia bread that I haven't been able to stop thinking about! The sweets were great in their own right as well. I particularly loved the cookies! We had a peanut butter one with marshmallow fluff topping, and a brown butter toffee chocolate chip that changed my life. Seriously considering buying their merch! lol if you're in Indy it is definitely worth the wait!

If you haven't been here then you are missing out! It is worth the 30 minute drive I make from the Northside of Indy to eat the most delicious cookies and loaves I have ever, ever had. My fav cookie is the s'more. So so good. The savory scones are out of this world too. Have not had a single mediocre item here. Worth the $50 I spent each visit. Quality ingredient and lovingly baked. You won't regret a trip to Garfield park for a baked treat. Not the days of operation on the website or socials. Also note this is a take away only joint. No seats. Just folding tables full of goodies to fill up a pink paper box and take home.

RUN, DON'T WALK! I placed a Saturday pick up from Cafe Babette and had 0 clue what to expect, but WOW! So good! We walked in right at our order time and the boxes were being brought out, this helped us avoid standing in line, but they had plenty of items available for walk ins at 11:30. Each item is so unique in its own way, I'll be regularly making the 35 min drive there. (order picture attached)