Our Story
Indianapolis’s scratch-made
bakery since 1987.
What started as a small shop on College Ave in SoBro has become an Indianapolis institution. Three generations. One neighborhood. The same recipes we’ve always used.
Our Story
Baking for SoBro since 1987.
What started as a small shop on College Ave has become an Indianapolis institution — known for our atomic cake, scratch-made breads, and the kind of service where regulars never need to order.
Three generations of baking. One neighborhood.
Learn Our Story →What Makes Us Special
Scratch-Made Daily
Every item is baked fresh each morning using time-tested recipes and simple, quality ingredients — never mixes, never frozen.
Locally Sourced
We partner with local farms and mills for our flour, dairy, and seasonal produce — supporting our community with every batch.
Made with Care
Small-batch production means nothing sits on the shelf too long. We bake in the quantities that let us maintain the quality you deserve.
Meet the Team
Maria Santos
Owner & Head Baker
Maria founded Sample Bakery in 1992 with a passion for scratch-made pastries and community connection.
James Chen
Pastry Chef
James brings 15 years of experience and a love for French technique to everything he creates.
Sarah Johnson
Cake Designer
Sarah specializes in custom wedding and celebration cakes, turning visions into edible art.
David Kim
Front of House
David keeps things running smoothly and makes sure every customer leaves with a smile.
Open Tuesday through Sunday.
Tue–Sat 6:30am–6pm | Sun 7am–2pm · 5614 N College Ave, Indianapolis
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