I've joked about the donut wars going on in Avon, Indiana as my life has taken me through Hendricks…read moreand Putnam counties quite a bit lately. Avon has at least four donut shops within 1-2 miles of each other - Parlor, Dunkin, Pana, and Carl's. Of these, Carl's is clearly the "local" shop. It has the look and feel of a gathering place. While the others do offer sit-down dining, especially Parlor, Carl's feels like a smalltown donut joint with its simple but pleasant decor, lower pricing, and comfortable but pleasing service. Carl's Donuts & Bakery is a locally owned donut shop (Pana is also locally owned, though a growing chain). Carl's also doubles as a cafe and also serves other breakfast items alongside its donuts. The major plus to this approach for a guy like me is that fountain drinks are available including iced tea. I'm constantly dismayed how hard it is to get iced tea in donut shops. I was dismayed to read Jen F's review noting poor customer service as my experience was quite the opposite with customer service being a key strength. The basics: Carl's is located in what looks like a small office complex with a mix of retail and personal service type businesses. It's toward the back. There's some accessible parking and appropriate curb cuts. There's a double entry with glass doors that were pretty easy to manage. As you enter, a dining area is directly to the front of you and to the right side. To the left is the ordering area - I think I goofed up at entry - you begin toward the back and then exit out the front path. I went in through the front, though there wasn't a line and no one said anything. The employees asked if I was ordering breakfast or donuts. I typically get 2-3 donuts and a drink. I stuck with this plan, however, given the comfy atmosphere opted to dine in. I haven't had much time to rest recently and it was nice to sit down. I felt a little out of place (everyone else was clearly local), though everyone was friendly. I ordered chocolate covered yeast donuts and a fountain unsweetened iced tea. They offer discounts, it seems to military, teachers, and first responders. The donuts had a slightly thicker yeast than some that lean toward fluffy. These were more substantial. The chocolate reminded me of Titus Bakery. The iced tea was great - no clue on brand. I could have stuck with two donuts instead of three and been satisfied. The service was a top feature here for me. They were friendly, helpful, and patient as I figured things out. I watched them easily serve a group of senior males gathering in one corner (pouring coffee, etc.). Carl's does not have a drive-thru. Their Facebook indicates they offer curbside pick-up. In future visits, I'd likely experiment with donuts. This particular chocolate is not a favorite for me. I enjoyed it, but I'd easily experiment. There's no doubt I'd return for the service. At a time when I've recently lost my last family member, it was nice to be in a comfortable, welcoming, and warm environment. It did my spirit good. I would also love to return to enjoy a meal here. Carl's wasn't packed, but it was steady throughout my visit and it's clear that Avon loves its donuts and it loves its smalltown gathering spaces.

Carl's is a locally-owned combination cafe and donut shop located in a little strip mall in Avon…read more The donuts are no secret as we followed a line of cars into the parking lot on a Sunday morning. There was a line of people waiting patiently to select their donuts when we walked in. There were many cases filled with fresh donuts, fritters, danish, turnovers and more. Two clerk were assisting customers, most of whom were buying several dozen donuts. I got a glazed donut and my husband got an apple fritter. The fritter was bigger than his head. My glazed donut was a cake donut. It was light with a perfect glaze. The apple fritter was like a coffee cake with lots of apples and a glazed topping. He shared the fritter with our granddaughters. There was plenty to go around. The cafe serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. They have daily meal specials. The lady in line ahead of us said the pork tenderloin is the best in town. Pork tenderloin is only served Monday-Thursday. We'll have to come back. They have about 20 tables for eat-in dining. There is a unisex restroom. Stop #4 of the donut trail will require a return visit.

I won't go anywhere else now!!!! The customer service was excellent!! I live here in Plainfield and…read moreI needed three dozen cupcakes for a bridal shower last minute because there was a family emergency for my prior order. Recommendations on the red velvet to do the house topping lemon and vanilla also!! Absolutely delicious! I will be using you all the time! Thank you for being so great and accommodating! I also sent pictures of difficult colors for the brides wedding colors and told them they could just do white and pearls and you all did not. They said I could text and send pics of the swatches so I did, and it was amazing. I could not rate this sweet place higher! Thank you for being so awesome! You can tell you love what you do

This is the cutest restaurant and I love these minis. She has grown from just the half shop that…read moreshe used to share. To the full shop super cute. But her desserts are the best. I can't begin to praise them enough and how delicious they are so customer service is so fantastic. You should definitely check out this business!

I still haven't had anything from Two Chicks that wasn't delicious. Run by friendly folks in a cute…read morelittle shop.

Sometimes you feel guilty about giving a low review and Two Chicks Whisky Business puts me in that…read moreposition. The staff here are incredibly friendly and welcoming and they deserve 5-stars. For me there are two factors that brought the rating to below expectations. 1.) I didn't think the food was good quality. I tried the peach and cherry coblers. For me, the filling tasted like canned pie filling and the crust was pretty mediocre as well. 2.) The hours here are strange- I feel like I drove by numerous times in hopes they would be open to give it try. My understanding is when they are open they close when they run out of product for the day (fair enough- and it seems popular with locals). All in all, I probably won't be back to Two Chicks but it seems like a popular spot for other people. Maybe you'll enjoy it more than me :)

Let me count the ways I love working with Marsha! She's so accommodating! I chose her from my…read moreexperience of meeting her from a previous Yelp event. I loved her story and I wanted her to be part of the non profit conference I was putting on for women. She made everything so easy and communicated with me the whole way. I never had to worry about anything! They were on time for breakfast and lunch and everyone raved about their food!! And her cookies? The very best!

Marsha is the absolute sweetest! The cakes are beautiful and so tasty. Highly recommend supporting…read moreher business!

Innovative baked goodies that taste as good as they look. Beautiful vase of yellow roses that are…read moreactually lemon cupcakes!

From the owner: Hi just wanted to get my business out there. I own Yummy In My Tummy! Bakery and Catering. I make…read morecustom cakes , wedding cakes, cupcakes, desserts and more. Feel free to check out my page in the comments below . I can be reached by phone, email and through the messenger on my Facebook business page 24/7. I offer free wedding consultations and do full service including decorations, centerpieces etc. Thanks for reading!

I ordered a chocolate cake with cream cheese icing in the middle layer. It was delicious and…read moreeveryone loved it. At first, I was afraid the six inch cake would be too small. After 5 slices, we still had 75% of the cake left. This was a great value!

Our cake has been made at this business for my daughter's 16th, 18th Birthday and now her…read moreGraduation open house! They are kind and do the best job! Not to mention their cakes are so yummy! I definitely recommend them !

I must admit that despite my reporting on the apparent donut wars in Avon Indiana, with no less…read morethan five different donut shops in the growing town, I'd completely forgotten about the presence of Rise n' Roll Bakery until I happened to be on my way out to Putnam County and happened to look over and see the shop in a relatively small strip center. Rise n' Roll was founded in Middlebury, Indiana by an Amish family as an offshoot of the family's selling of donuts from the porch of their Shipshewana home. Established a Rise n' Roll in 2004, it stayed relatively small for years. The original bakery didn't use electricity, refrigeration, or modern tech. Everything was by hand. In 2009, the Amish owner sold the company to a non-Amish family. It was moved to a larger facility - the original owner stayed employed by the company and the small bakery began to expand including franchising. In recent years, the Central Indiana presence has grown. Rise n' Roll offers donuts, pastries, Amish goods, deli, and other items. While I was sad to see Rise n' Roll leave their Broad Ripple spot, truthfully I tend to resonate more with its simpler locations (there's now a smaller shop in Nora). This spot in Avon reminds me of Nora. I believe the Indiana-based chain has 16 locations statewide. I'm a definite fan of the chain and have never had a bad experience at any location in terms of product or people. I primarily stick to donuts when coming here, however, I'll occasionally deviate. While I'd say that Rise n' Roll is decked out a bit nicer than Carl's, I felt a similar vibe here. In a town that has multiple options, it's really important to distinguish yourself and Rise n' Roll does that nicely. The cinnamon caramel donut is perhaps its most widely known and beloved option, however, I'm a fan of chocolate frosted (yeast or cake). Donut offerings can vary between locations. Employees here are friendly. The strip center has accessible parking with appropriate curb cuts. The single glass door was pretty manageable. I get the sense they'd easily help if help was needed, though it's obvious that most folks with disabilities prefer independence. Overall, I'd easily claim Rise n' Roll as one of my Avon favorites. I won't dare rank the five, though a quick read of my reviews would likely make it obvious. For a more natural option in a pleasing, welcoming setting it doesn't get much better than Rise n' Roll.

Amish baked goods and coffee and boba and other things!! This place is bigger than I thought. Be…read moresure to check out the entire store. There are more things in the back and even an extensive boba drink menu. There are restrooms here. The service was good. The donuts are delicious. There are some really nice unique flavors. The coffee menu is extensive. I didn't see coffee on the menu online. I got the Bismark crunch. This was good but the crunch pieces on top just sank to the bottom because of how heavy it was. I thought it was going to be smaller pieces in the coffee. I got the lemon Blueberry and cinnamon caramel with Bavarian filling. Will def be back to try more flavors

Such delicious little cakes! I love that you can order online and pick up your order or shop in…read morestore. The cakes are moist and full of flavor. I highly recommend the bundtini if you're trying flavors out. The service is always friendly and the store is clean and inviting. Plenty of parking by the entrance.

Make an online order and picked it up within a couple hours. Even came 15 minutes early and they…read morehad it ready! Super simple- chose my bundtinis online, paid, and picked up same day. Walked in and out within a minute. I will be back!

This review is long overdue! We've been going to the Bread Basket for well over a year now. We…read moredrive down from Carmel, it's that good!! The food, service and atmosphere are all incredible. Our fave dishes are the cinnamon roll French toast and smoked salmon omelette. We get them and split them so we both get sweet and savory breakfasts! The CRFT is always cooked perfectly, never soggy and doesn't need any syrup. The smoked salmon omelette over flows with smoked salmon and creamy dill sauce, it's to die for. Stop in for breakfast or lunch, you won't be disappointed!

Stopped in on a Friday around noon and there was about a 10-minute wait, which honestly wasn't bad…read moreconsidering how busy they were. We split a bowl of soup and they kindly served it in separate bowls for us, which I appreciated. The soup of the day was corn chowder and wow, I was surprised how good it was, I do love soups. I'd never tried corn chowder before, but it was creamy, flavorful, and comforting. I ordered the half salad/half sandwich combo. The smoked salmon niçoise salad had a blend of interesting flavors and the dressing paired perfectly with it. For the sandwich, I chose the BLTEA, and unfortunately this was the disappointing part of the meal. The avocado on it was clearly overripe/bad, so dark, mushy, and it gave the sandwich an unpleasant taste. I removed as much as I could, but it still affected the flavor. It was a bummer because this spot usually tastes very fresh. I've had it before and the avocado was fresh, along with the orchard salad which I loved. I would say the orchard salad is my fave. They make their dressings homemade and the dressing for the orchard salad was delicious. The service was still very friendly, and since they were slammed busy, I didn't feel like making a fuss about it. Everything else we had was enjoyable. The inside is small and quaint since it's a house turned restaurant, so it has a cozy but lively ambiance when crowded. One of the best perks here is definitely the made from scratch desserts. I love checking out the dessert case because the staff will happily explain each option and answer questions. There's something oddly satisfying about watching them slice the desserts too. I took a lemon cheesecake to go and absolutely loved it. I've also tried the blackberry wine cake which is a staple and delicious. A seasonal dessert that was really good was the pumpkin pie. You really can't go wrong with home made desserts here.

the APPLE FRITTERS !! best in all of Marion and Hendricks…read morecounties ! great donuts (cake, old fashioned, glazed, etc) but the APPLE FRITTERS !! Did I mention the APPLE FRITTERS ! ?? go Early ! APPLE FRITTERS ! your welcome : )

I have been at this location several times and have always received very friendly and fast service,…read morewhich is more than I can say for some of the other locations. My top contenders hers are the Cronut, the apple fritter and the old-fashioned glazed. And since I can never decide on which one to get, I tend to get all 3 and eat them all even so I probably shouldn't.