Special Orders
One cake, one pie, a dozen scones or a pan of dinner. Order ahead and pick it up at the shop. No catering minimum.
Find what you want
Browse the list below, or call 317.253.9513 if you have something else in mind.
Order online or by phone
Place it on our online special order menu, or call the shop and we will write it down.
Pick it up
Come to the counter at 5550 N Illinois St and it will be boxed and ready.
5550 N. ILLINOIS ST. INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46208 317.253.9513
Cakes
Whole cakes and cheesecakes from our own bakery. Call for writing, decoration or a custom flavor.
6" Cheesecake
6" Cheesecake, Flavored
6" La Bete Noire
8" Double Dutch Chocolate Cake
8" Carrot Cake
8" Celebration Cake
10" Double Dutch Chocolate Cake
10" Carrot Cake
10" Cheesecake, Plain
10" Cheesecake, Flavored
10" La Bete Noire
Confetti Cake
Chocolate Mousse Cake
Italian Cream Cake
Red Velvet Cake
Strawberry Cream Cake
Chocolate Raspberry Cake
German Chocolate Cake
Lemon Mascarpone Torte
Lemon Blueberry Cake
Lemon Raspberry Cake
1/2 Sheet Celebration Cake
1/2 Sheet Carrot Cake
1/2 Sheet Double Dutch Chocolate Cake
Pies
Pecan Pie
Key Lime Pie
Pumpkin Pie
Apple Pie
Banana Cream Pie
Blueberry Pie
Cherry Pie
Chocolate Cream Pie
Coconut Cream Pie
Peach Pie
Sugar Cream Pie
Pastries by the Dozen
Sold by the dozen. The morning case in quantity, for an office, a meeting or a houseful of people.
Donuts
Mini Croissants
Macaroons
Mini Cupcakes
Alligator
Rugulah
Cinnamon Twist
Danish
Fudge Delights
Muffin
Large Cupcakes
Scone
Apple Fritter
Cinnamon Roll
Croissant, Plain
Heart Healthy Muffin
Pecan Roll
Croissant, Savory
Croissant, Filled
Brownies
Peanut Butter Ganache Bar
Carrot Cake Bars
Breads & Rolls
Baked here every morning. Loaves and rolls for the table, the holiday or the sandwich you are making at home.
White Bread Loaf
Whole Wheat Loaf
Sourdough Loaf
Onion Rye
French Bread Loaf
Cinnamon Raisin Bread
Silver Dollar Rolls, Dozen
White Dinner Rolls, Dozen
Wheat Rolls, Dozen
Butterflake Rolls, Dozen
Grab & Go
Made here, mostly sold frozen. Take it home, keep it in the freezer and bake it the night you need it.
Chicken Pot Pie, Small, Frozen
Cinnamon Rolls, Frozen
Scones, 6 Pack, Frozen
Sour Cream Coffee Cake, Frozen
Flatbreads, Veggie
Strudel, Veggie
Mini Pecan Rolls, Frozen
Flatbreads, Meat
Strudel, Meat
Chicken Pot Pie, Large, Frozen
Quiche
Dinner for Two
Entrees by the Pan
A full pan of dinner, ready to pick up. Sizes and serving counts vary, so call and we will size it to your table.
Chicken Marsala
Priced per piece.
Chicken Parmesan
Priced per piece.
Beef Stroganoff
Harvest Chicken
Lasagna
Mediterranean Orzo
Penne Rigati
Tarkington Chicken
Turkey Tetrazzini
How It Works
A few things worth knowing before you order. Questions? Call 317.253.9513.
No Group Minimum
This is the menu for one cake, one pie or a single dozen. There is no 10-person minimum and no delivery floor, because everything here is pickup.
Notice
The more notice the better, especially for whole cakes, tortes and entree pans. Call the shop if your date is close and we will tell you honestly what the kitchen can do.
Pickup
All special orders are picked up at 5550 N Illinois St. Need it delivered and set up instead? That is catering, and our catering team handles it.
Custom Work
Writing on a cake, a specific flavor, a request that is not on this list. Call and ask. Our bakers have been making this from scratch since 1979.
Pricing
Items marked “Call for pricing” are priced by size, by the piece or by the day. We will quote it over the phone. Everything else is priced as listed.
Dietary Restrictions
Tell us about any allergies or dietary restrictions when you order and we will tell you what is possible.
Planning something bigger, with delivery and setup? See the full catering menu.
VERSION 09/2026
Special order questions
We are at 5550 N Illinois St, Indianapolis. Come in and look at the case, or read about the bakery first.
- What is the difference between a special order and catering?
- Catering is for a group: it starts at a 10-person minimum, and delivery has a $150 order minimum and a delivery fee. A special order has no group minimum. It is one cake, one pie, a dozen scones or a pan of lasagna, and you pick it up at the shop.
- How far ahead do I need to order?
- Order as early as you can, and call 317.253.9513 if your date is close. Whole cakes, tortes and entree pans are best with a few days' notice. We will tell you honestly what the kitchen can do for your date.
- Do you deliver a special order?
- Special orders are pickup at 5550 N Illinois St. If you need something delivered and set up, that is catering, and our catering team will take care of it.
- Why do some items say to call for pricing?
- A few items are priced by size, by piece or by the day's market, so they are not listed with a fixed price. Call 317.253.9513 and we will quote it for you.
- Can I order a custom or decorated cake?
- Call 317.253.9513 and ask. Writing, a flavor combination or a specific look is usually possible with enough notice. Our bakers have been doing this since 1979.
- Where do I pick it up?
- At the shop, 5550 N Illinois St, Indianapolis. Come to the counter and we will have it ready for you.
Order ahead. We will have it ready.
Cakes, pies, pastries by the dozen, fresh bread and pans of dinner, baked from scratch in Butler-Tarkington since 1979.