I'd always heard terrific things about Kim's Kakery, Bakery, & Cafe, but I'd never really had the opportunity to try it out. Lo and behold, I was right next store getting hand controls put on a new vehicle. I looked over and saw Kim's, and I knew before the day was over I'd be making a visit. Located on Madison Avenue in what looks like an old Hardee's location, the outside doesn't begin to describe the deliciousness that's on the inside. I found a wheelchair ramp, wheeled over, and I'll admit as I entered I wasn't overly impressed. It looks and feels a little worn, however, the baked goods looked amazing and the young woman working was super friendly. So, I decided to give it a chance. I will admit that I have no idea why "cafe" is in the name as I didn't really see anything other than baked goods. However, I do believe in cake, cupcakes, cookies, and other baked goods as an entree so I was super good to go. There are multiple display cases with a wide variety of items. They seem to specialize in cakes, though I suppose I should call them Kakes, and they've got the awards to show for it. I opted for a couple of chocolate fudge cupcakes. They have both small and large. I opted for large because, well, they're cupcakes. My bill was, I believe, $7 and change. Great cupcakes at a fair price. These aren't quite the behemoth decadent things some "chains" tend to go for. These are real cupcakes at a real price (the small ones, if I remember right, were $1.50 - and definitely not more than $1.75. Amazing. The bakery is clean but simple. There's a handful of tables so you can enjoy your item in-house. I saw one cooler that seemed to have some drink items. Basically, this is a bakery. This is an awesome bakery. They do have some gluten-free options. I did not see doughnuts, and I don't see doughnuts on their website. So, do not go there for donuts. (That was my attempt at humor. I failed). Really, I was super pleased here. The ambience is super casual, but let that go - the baked goods are worth it. I'd definitely give Kim's Kakery a visit. read more

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Oh my goodness. I drive an hour just to visit this place, it's THAT good!!! I love everything I've ever got from here. I've had cake flights, cupcakes, pumpkin rolls, cookies and cake balls from here. All 5/5!!! Love it!! read more

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I love getting custom cakes here! Very accommodating and offer a variety of flavors. The bakers are very friendly as well!

New year, new cake tasting box. I don't know why more bakery's don't offer this option (except for those getting married) but this is my bliss. I learned from last year and had the very kind employee write the names of the types of cake on the box. It was so tempting to grab some of their other items but this time I resisted. The cake itself was excellent and fresh. Definitely a softer cake and creamier icing if that makes sense. I love the variety of flavors - just be sure to call and confirm they've got a box ready. read more

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We were across the United States and was hosting celebrations for our daughter in Indiana. Looking for a bakery was not easy. But we found Kim's kakery and were able to describe through email and phone calls the cakes we needed, and what we wanted it to look like weeks ahead. When we got to the Airbnb, the owner even delivered our cakes. The cakes were more than we could even imagine! See the photos! read more

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I saw the TikTok trend of buying a wedding cake sampler and had to find out if these existed near me. Lucky for me. Kim's Kakery was only about a mile away. Not only did they have this cake sampler, but they also had a cake pop sampler that I will be back for another time. The cake was so moist and flavorful. Everyone delicious in its own way, but my favorite was the white chocolate raspberry. The whole box was only about $25 I think. I also got two macaroons not pictured, but they were some of the best I've ever had in my life 10 out of 10 would recommend Kim's and I will be back. read more

I've been going there for years ordered their hostess cupcakes to take to family. I haven't ordered them in probably four or five years. The price has gone up over $10 a dozen since I ordered them they still tasted great but are smaller and little to no filling in themnot sure I'll order again read more

I've been going here for 6 years! It's absolutely my favorite bakery in town. If you're on the south side, this is the place to go. What you need to get: - chocolate frosted brownies. Wow, they are soooo rich. The frosting is delightfully sugary and the brownie is nice and chewy. - almond cupcakes - I used to be like "almond?!" But this is the same cake flavor that most wedding cakes have. The frosting is sooo good, I love it. I honestly prefer this to Flying Cupcake. They have other good cupcakes as well - the sugar frosted cookies. The shapes and designs rotate based on season (Halloween, Christmas, Easter, etc). The frosting isn't royal icing but more of a buttercream think. They offer a lot - coffee, sandwiches, cakes, truffles, pastries, and more!! There's some seating if you want to eat there and for cake tasting. I've only gotten a cake once but it was very good. They have some unique designs that always tempt me, but alas, I never have an event that requires a whole cake. They used to only take cash for orders under $10 but since the pandemic will accept credit cards - which in a way is bad for me, because now it is easier to visit! :) read more

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I highly recommend this bakery. It is awsome. A diamond in the rough. They have a very friendly staff and delicious baked goods. They carry cupcakes, bars, claws, cookies, coffee and hot chocolate. I got me 4 treats (a couple of bars, mini upside down pineapple cake, and a pineapple pastry) and a hot chocolate. The hot chocolate was very rich and tasty, not your ordinary Swiss Miss. They have a huge parking lot, indoor dining, outdoor dining and a drive thru-window. You may not realize it but this is a full bakery that can make custom delectables such as birthday and wedding cakes. Their prices are very reasonable and you wont break the bank like you would at some big name shops. They also sell loaves of bread and other items such as Valentines Day treats.....hint, hint. This shop is awesome and I really am looking forward to returning soon and recommend that if you are looking for a place to satisfy your sweet tooth to check this out. read more

BEST BAKERY!!! Stopped in on Friday needed a birthday cake for Sunday. They were able to personalize a cake for me & it was scrumptious!!!! Their ooey gooey bars are outstanding! Mini cupcakes are delicious as well. You can't go wrong here. read more

Ordered a cake for grandmas birthday, went to pick it up, no one was there.... Who takes orders for a product, tells you when to pick it up then GHOSTS you? Would've had better luck at Costco read more

We used Kim's for our wedding cake last weekend and do not have a single regret. The cake was beautiful and tasted delicious. We got so many compliments on the way it looked, but were told by multiple people it was the best wedding cake they've ever had (and I would have to agree). They also made the process totally painless. We did two tastings with them, which was honestly the hardest part because all of the ones we tasted were so good. They have every flavor you could think of, and then about ten more. We ended up doing two flavors, white chocolate raspberry and spice, because we couldn't decide. We did a tiered cake for the cutting and kitchen cakes, all of which were delivered to our venue. I highly recommend Kim's if you're in the market for a wedding cake, or any cake for that matter. We'll definitely be using them for any bakery needs in the future. read more

We got our wedding cake from Kim's Kakery and we were extremely pleased with the experience and results. They were so helpful every step along the way - including generous tastings, flavor pairing suggestions, and last minute additions to accommodate a cake stand and us now getting our flowers in time. It was the best tasting cake I've ever had at a wedding, and it looked absolutely fantastic. We recommend Kim's Kakery to anyone for their wedding without any hesitation! Thank you for helping make our wedding so incredible and making the cake portion of planning so stress free! read more

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Love the fresh selection of baked goods. Friendly service and variety of offerings are always welcome! Great taste. I always carry out and never have to wait. read more

Update : After their response to my initial review I finally was able to speak directly to Kim's and successfully brought my order to their mind. I was instructed to wait for a call from Larry. After approximately three weeks I received a phone call but not from Larry. The call was to again, identify and confirm my correct order against the order I received. I was again told to wait for a call back from Larry. It's been approximately another three weeks. I am still patiently waiting. I know this establishment is highly rated and receives plenty of accolades, and like she said, they rarely make mistakes. However, two costly mistakes were made with my order and I just want this rectified as soon as possible. read more

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I cannot say enough good things about Kim's Kakery! I'll tell the story of how we became fans. A friend from the south side would only order birthday cakes from here. We always loved them. Said friend was getting married- but the wedding was postponed due to COVID so we had a small get together to celebrate the day. I ordered a cake from somewhere else and it was a disaster. That word doesn't even adequately describe how awful the cake looked. So I stopped in Kim's in a panic. They created a cake in MINUTES while I waited in the car that was exactly as I had envisioned it. And of course it was delicious. From then on we've ordered multiple birthday cakes, cupcakes and other items. I've never once been concerned that I wouldn't like the look or taste of what they create. For us the almond cake is the go-to and all of our party guests have always complimented it! read more

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Have not been in a while, but I'm sure it's still the high quality bakery with gluten free pastries on some items

Oooooh wow, what a find! We were invited to an Italian dinner at my brothers and we wanted to bring an appropriate dessert. Kim's came through with a DELICIOUS Neapolitan cake right there in the front bakery case (we got a 6", but they had a larger option, too) We also grabbed a large pumpkin cream cheese bread loaf at the counter as an impulse buy... it went great with a cup of coffee for breakfast this morning! The variety of cupcakes in the cases were also impressive, nice mix of classics and creative flavors. Couldn't justify buying any, but really wanted to just because, you know, cupcakes Would highly recommend this locally-owned business to anyone looking for fresh-baked breads and sweet treats! read more

I had called almost every bakery trying to find someone to make me a cake for my moms bday. I had resorted to making the cake myself. So my friend send me a photo of a Tiger King cake that Kim's Kakery made. I see they are open and give them a call to see if they can make a cake. The lady was so nice. She not only could make the cake she asked what I wanted and what filling. I got there at 2. The cake was done, I even bough 2 dozen mini cupcakes. And the pretzel club sandwich. The pretzel club sandwich was amazing. Honestly the bread was soft and delicious. I recommend on cupcakes Key Lime and the Almond. The white cake w fudge filling was amazing. You do not need a huge piece because it is rich but so good. I would love to have this on the west side but it is worth the drive to the South side. read more

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My review is for a walk in purchase of pastries. I haven't ordered a cake or tried lunch yet. Wow! Even after lunch there was a wide range of pastries available. Many of them had a seasonal appeal that was artistically done. After pulling into their private lot, I had to enter the door on the lot side, not the one closest to the road. Once in, I saw a row of tables for diners to enjoy selections from their lunch menu. Straight ahead was the order counter with three full cases of pastries. The first was filled with donuts and breakfast type goodies. The other two had cupcakes, cake pops, and small cakes that were colorful. I noticed they also make a variety of coffee items as well from a list posted on a blackboard. I ended up selecting a snowman and a Christmas tree cake pops, two varieties of cupcakes (a snickerdoodle flavor and a cookies 'n cream, both with a nice cake to icing ratio), some salt & sweet party mix, and a large crispy breakfast cinnamon disk. Everything looked and tasted terrific! I can't wait to go back and try one of their sandwiches on a croissant! Review #3430 read more

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Our Christmas Luncheon needed 3 dozen holiday decorated cookies in less than 24 hours due to our normal cookie provider getting sick at the last minute. Kim's Kakery provided 3 dozen beautiful AND delicious sugar cookies at a reasonable price. The cookies were a big hit with our group. I think we've found a new cookie provider for our annual Christmas Luncheon! Many thanks to Kim's Kakery for high quality cookies provided quickly!! read more

We recently got many cupcakes and a small cake for my daughter's birthday on the recommendation of a friend. We are so glad to have discovered this little gem. The cupcakes were beautiful, fresh, delicious and really unique flavors. And the cake!!! We gave them a few details about the theme of the party and what colors for the lettering and when we picked it up we were absolutely blown away at the creativity and details of the cake. Amazing service and quality of baked goods! We recommend Kim's Kakery fully and will be back again and again. read more

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The best eclairs in the city! The cupcakes and sugar cookies are my personal favs. The wedding white cupcakes are the best. The icing OMG. Also highly recommend trying the pretzel rolls. read more

Best bakery in town. Kim, who owns the bakery, is extremely talented, so is her crew They make the absolutely best eclairs! The carmel brownies are my favorite. read more

I told Larry ( owner ) what I wanted && man did they deliver. The baby on the top was pure chocolate & detailed. The baby had chunky rolls & wrinkles. The inside was DELICIOUS!!! Let's just say I recommend them for all my cake needs. The banana pudding is A FAVORITE OF MINES & the pretzel bun is MOUTH WATERING GOOD. I can say that I've had more than my fair share of cupcakes, cookies, and sweets. I recommend that you try this place because I will be going back tomorrow to get more cupcakes and banana pudding. read more

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If you like delicious, beautiful pastries, superior service, and supporting local businesses, Kim's Kakery should be your new go-to!! My family and I have been going to Kim's for all of our special event dessert-related needs (and the occasional today-is-stressful-I-need-cake needs) since my high school graduation party in 2013. We ordered cupcakes for both mine and my brother's parties and they are constantly a hit with everyone. I've had cupcakes from several local and popular bakeries but none of them compare to Kim's. You can tell that their pastries are made fresh, by hand, and in relatively small batches. In both the strawberry cupcake and strawberry cake (my fave!!) you can find pieces of *actual strawberries* which is both delicious and beautiful. Another one of my favorites is the almond cupcake. It's so light and delicate and oh-so almondy. Kim's recently made my birthday cake and, of course it was ultra tasty, but it was absolutely gorgeous! They have a great eye for pastry decoration there, as I only told them what to write and asked that they keep the colors pastel. But, if you aren't feeling cake or cupcakes, never fear! Kim's has something tasty for you! They've been voted best eclair in Indy multiple times and, let me tell you, there's a good reason! The eclairs are massive and are filled with the most delightfully dense and custardy cream. They also have various dessert bars and chocolates if that's what you're into! Additionally, they have a lunch menu with soups and sandwiches on it so you can stop in and grab lunch and dessert in one stop. For real, you need Kim's in your life. Next time you're looking to host an event and need cake or cupcakes or you just want to take a nice treat home, stop by Kim's Kakery! read more

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This is truly a south side gem! I stopped for a breakfast treat. This a local family owned and operated business. Everyone was very friend and willing to answer questions. The food options are great. There is literally everything-loaves of fresh bread, cookies, cakes, and much more! Also the offer coffee options. There is plenty of seating inside to enjoy your food with company. I decided to order the scone and a wonderful cherry dessert with a latte. Everything taste amazing and the prices were very reasonable. I wish they were open on Mondays. read more

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Kim's is a wonderful bakery! We chose Kim's for our wedding cake and cupcakes and that was the best decision! We have been hooked on Kim's since. First off I love that Kim offers a military discount to those that currently serve or have served! If you want something done there is no doubt that Kim's can make it! This bakery has soooo many flavors of cakes and cupcakes to offer that it's so hard to decision on just one. They offer a good selection of GF cupcakes and other treats. This place is my go to for any occasion. They have the best pumpkin roll around fall! Fresh baked bread is always so good. This place is definitely worth checking out, you won't regret it! read more

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Kim's nailed our wedding cake! From our first meeting and tasting to execution they really fully brought what I had hoped for on our wedding day! Top notch professional, down to earth, personable and reliable. The girls designed exactly the look I was hoping for and the cake was delicious! I would recommend Kim's 10 times out of 10! read more

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Was here to pick up a dozen of regular cupcakes for a surprise bachelorette party on a Friday evening. It was about time to close and they still pretty much had everything on the menu. Apart from the cupcakes, I was told that their eclairs were their best selling item. I was lucky enough to get the last one, and it was deliiiicious!! Being a sucker for anything lemon, I picked their lemon bar. These two just out bet the cupcakes! I'd mixed 6 flavors of cupcakes. They were all moist and true to their flavors. I was particularly wanting to try their almond wedding cake, which I did. Not being a fan of the almond extract, I thought it was just overpowering. But, about of all, that was the most moist cupcake. My personal favorites were of course, the lemon and chocolate cupcake with chocolate buttercream. No doubt they are one among the best in town. I'd definitely go back whenever I'm in Indianapolis. And the lady who assisted me was super friendly too! read more

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When we celebrated our 40th anniversary Kim's made our day cake. It was beautiful and delicious!! It was better than expected. 5stars

I placed an order for my gender reveal cake and I couldn't be happier! Everyone I talked to were so sweet and accommodating and the cake was delicious. The place smelled amazing, I can't wait to come back and try some cupcakes! ... oh and it's a girl!! read more

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I was in from Texas having a birthday party for my little girl, and their cake exceeded my expectations. It was a gorgeous cake, and tasted great. We did white wedding cake flavor, and the cake was moist and icing yummy. They were communicative, friendly, and cake was ready in time. I'd highly recommend their custom cakes. read more

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Highly recommend Kim's Kakery for all your cake needs! I wanted to get a special cake for my boyfriend's 30th birthday and Kim's delivered! I was quoted $85 for this specialty cake and it was worth it--very competitive price compared to other bakeries in the area. The cake ended up being plenty for the 22 guests we had and I received such great reviews of the taste and aesthetic!! Kim's staff was communicative and it was easy to get a hold of them to answer any and all questions I had. Would recommend! read more

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It's been a little over a year since I got my baby shower cake but it was soo very tasty. Now I'm hoping to get my daughters first birthday cake done as well. Highly recommend them. They listened to what I wanted and added extra pizzazz. I also loved that I was able to give multiple options depending on the gender of my baby. There was a middle party that was extremely good!! read more

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We have bought two almond cakes from the case at Kim's Kakery and were blown away by the flavor and texture of the cake. The frosting is one of the best frostings I've tasted and we all ate more cake than we should have because it was so delicious. My youngest son was not a fan of the almond flavor so we purchased a chocolate cupcake with chocolate frosting. He said the cupcake was very good and especially enjoyed the chocolate frosting. We are becoming a huge fan of this bakery! read more

Very good pastries and lunch is pretty good too!! Very good location too. Closed on Sunday. I love their desserts . Highly recommend this place. read more

My favorite bakery on the southside. My family loves their mini cupcakes, cookies, breads and more. Our favorite cupcake is the reverse Reese's. Other great flavors include white chocolate raspberry, lemon blueberry, and there wedding cake flavor.They have so many other great flavors and a wide variety daily. Can buy a dozen mini cupcakes for $10. Iced sugar cookies are amazing and beautifully designed. They also have lunch specials and you can eat inside. read more

The employees are so friendly. I've frequented this bakery on several occasions and have never had a bad experience. When I place a large order of cupcakes, they are always ready on time. The Ooey Gooey and Lemon Bars are moist and delicious. I have sampled the Mexican Wedding Cookies and several other desserts and they all have satisfied my cravings. I would recommend this business to anyone that has a sugar craving. read more

Trying to coordinate or place custom orders with this shop is a nightmare. It's clear that Amber and Kimberly do not communicate, with Amber being the customer focused team member and Kimberly - too busy to care. After placing an order nearly 5 weeks in advanced, I called to pay the invoice I was provided only to be told my order wasn't on the calendar. I was then berated by Kim for thinking a solution to the issue could be found, instead told 7 times her business is first come first serve. Understood, that's why I placed the order 5 weeks in advance. Do yourself a favor, check out any of the nearby bakers who appreciate the business. read more