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Best Bakery in College Park, Indianapolis

Northwest Indy's bakery and lunch spot
Lunch at Bakes & Bites

Lunch at Bakes & Bites

Come by for a full lunch, then take something from the bakery case home.
Catering for events

Catering for events

We cater events, and the pasta salad is a good place to start.
West 96th Street

West 96th Street

We're in northwest Indianapolis, right by the Carmel border. Stop in for lunch and take something home from the case.

Bakes & Bites is easily one of my favorite local discoveries. The menu has such a great variety from their custom salads and savory pretzel bites to comforting soups (the French Onion is my favorite). ​Everything is homemade and fresh, which you can taste in each bite. The paninis served on their fresh-baked focaccia bread are amazing, and all of their breakfast options never disappoint. Highly recommend stopping in whether you need a quick coffee and pastry or a full lunch!

Ryan S.

Bakes and Bites provided such amazing service and food for our two day event. Pasta salad was phenomenal! If you like ranch have to try their ranch dressing! Salads and sandwiches were huge! Highly recommend!

Danielle M.

The food was amazing and the staff were all wonderful! I had reserved a different location for a small baby shower for my daughter and less than 24hrs before the shower that establishment informed me that they could no longer accommodate my group of 10 guests. We reached out to Sarah within 16 hours of the event and she did not hesitate to agree to help us host the shower. She reached out to me at 6am on the day of and basically said "whatever you need, we will make it happen". Their whole…

Denise L.

Tried it for lunch and was very satisfied. Club panini and chicken broccoli cheddar soup was fantastic. We got several goodies from the bakery to take home and try. Will be back!

Alyssa A.

My coworker told me about this place and I’m glad I tried it out! The owners are super kind and the bread was DELICIOUS! Will certainly be going back to try more.

Cassidy V.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are your most popular dishes?

Bakes & Bites is known for bakery goods plus soups, paninis and charcuterie boxes. Our most popular dishes include:

  • Cinnamon Rolls: Cinnamon rolls that are soft and freshly baked, finished with a topping of sweet icing.
  • Pretzel Bites: Homemade pretzel bites in the original style, seasoned with salt.
  • Focaccia: Focaccia is an Italian bread made with garlic and spices.
  • Pumpkin Roll Slice: A single slice of pumpkin spice cake rolled around a sweet cream cheese filling.
  • Club Panini: Garlic focaccia, turkey, bacon, lettuce, tomato, and mayonnaise make up this panini.
  • Broccoli Cheddar: Tender broccoli and creamy cheddar cheese blended into a soup, often with onions and carrots.

Check out our full menu.

What are you known for?

We’re known for sweet and savory bakery favorites, from cinnamon rolls and pretzel bites to breakfast classics, panini, and comforting soups.

  • Bakery: Sweet rolls, cakes, and cookies share the bakery menu with breads, quiche, and sweet or savory pretzel bites. Examples include Cinnamon Rolls, Pretzel Bites - Garlic Butter, Focaccia, Quiche, Cookie, and Cake Slice.
  • Desserts: Desserts range from bite-sized cookies and cakes to pie slices, bread pudding, and fruit tiramisu. Examples include Cookie Bites, Cake Bites, Pie Slice, Bread Pudding, and Fruit Tiramisu.
  • Breakfast: Breakfast brings together savory sandwiches, quiche, and biscuits with gravy alongside sweet pastries and a yogurt parfait. Examples include Breakfast Sandwich, Quiche, Biscuits & Gravy, Breakfast Casserole, Cinnamon Rolls, and Yogurt Parfait.
  • Drinks: Hot and iced coffee, tea, lemonade, and juice offer drinks to accompany a meal or bakery treat. Examples include Coffee, Iced Coffee, Hot Tea, Iced Tea, Lemonade, and Juice.
  • Salads: Salads cover garden and Caesar styles, customizable combinations, pasta and potato sides, and fruit-based options. Examples include Garden Salad, Caesar Salad, Make Your Own Salad, Pasta Salad, Potato Salad, and Fruit Salad.

Additionally, explore Pastries, Sandwiches, Soups, Lunch, Coffee, and Juices.

What meals do you serve?

We serve Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Do you offer delivery & takeout?

Yes, we offer Delivery and Takeout

Do you offer catering?

Yes! Bakes & Bites offers catering for parties, office lunches, family gatherings, and other events.

Visit our catering page for more information.

What payment methods do you accept?

When you order online, we accept credit cards (Mastercard, Visa, American Express, Discover), Apple Pay, and Google Pay.

Services & amenities

Is there parking nearby? Yes, there is parking nearby.

Is your restaurant wheelchair accessible? Yes, our restaurant is wheelchair accessible.

Do you have Wi-Fi? Yes, we have Wi-Fi.

What areas do you serve?

We serve the following areas: North Augusta Addition, Westover, Eagle Village, Westchester Estates, Northwest Manor, Northern Meadows, Crows Nest, Carmel, Spring Mill Woods, Russell Lake, College Park, Lakeside, College Crest, North Ridge Village, Eaglewood Estates, Williams Creek, Meridian Hills, Home Place, College Meadows, and Royalton.

Our location

Map showing the location of Bakes & Bites on 4320 W 96th St in Indianapolis
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