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Show up at noon to some Indiana bakeries and you may find an empty case and a closed sign. That is the deal with the places on this list.
They open before most people have finished their first cup of coffee, and they wrap up early for a reason. From a longtime bakeshop in McCordsville to an Amish-style bakery in Middlebury, each stop has its own style of donut and its own schedule.
Some close by 11 AM, others keep going a little longer, but all of them reward an early alarm. Here is what each one offers, plus the hours worth knowing before you go.
1. Tim’s Bakery, McCordsville, IN
Five in the morning is when the doors open at this old-fashioned bakeshop on West Broadway, and the schedule tells you a lot about how it works. Tim’s Bakery is open Tuesday through Saturday from 5 to 11 AM, then it is done for the day.
Donuts are the specialty, and the case also holds apple fritters, cinnamon rolls, and buttermilk bars. Muffins and pastries round out the lineup, so there is something for anyone who skips the glazed.
Coffee is available, and the shop offers in-store pickup and shopping. Parking is easy, with both a free lot and free street parking, and a gender-neutral restroom is on site.
Prices are modest, with most visits landing in the $1 to $10 range per person.
Plan around the closed days. The bakery is shut on Sunday and Monday, so a weekend morning visit means going on Saturday.
2. White House Donut Shop, Westfield, IN
Anyone who likes a plain old fashioned donut should circle this one on the calendar. White House Donut Shop is a family-owned spot on East Main Street that makes classic, handmade donuts, including old fashioned donuts and apple fritters.
The hours are tight. It runs Wednesday through Saturday from 5 to 11 AM and stays closed Sunday through Tuesday, so there is a small window to catch it.
Service is at the counter, with takeout available and no table service. That makes it a quick, casual stop for a solo breakfast run, and the coffee gets good marks too.
Prices are friendly, with most orders falling in the $1 to $10 range, and a free parking lot keeps things simple. Road work on State Road 32 has caused hassles in the past, so give yourself a little extra time on the way in.
3. Rise’n Roll Bakery & Deli – Middlebury, Middlebury, IN
Call ahead. That is the best advice for this Amish-style bakery and deli, because the wide selection of donuts and pastries sells out quickly.
The menu leans big and varied. Cinnamon caramel donuts, apple fritters, Amish Crack Donuts, and cinnamon rolls all show up on the highlights list, and the donuts come in generous sizes with plenty of filling.
Hours run Monday through Saturday from 7 AM to 4 PM, and the shop is closed Sunday. Saturday is the busiest stretch, while Monday is the quietest if you want a calmer visit.
Dine-in and takeout are both options, and coffee is on offer. A free lot and free street parking are available.
Since it is a deli as well as a bakery, a typical visit can run a bit higher than at a donut-only shop, in the $10 to $20 range.
4. Dan’s Variety Bakery, Kokomo, IN
This bakery opens at 1 AM. Dan’s Variety Bakery runs Tuesday through Sunday from 1 AM to 12 PM, which makes it one of the earliest stops you will find anywhere in the state.
The shop is a long-running one with a low-key, red-walled interior. Donuts are the draw, with a wide range of flavors in soft, fresh batches at friendly prices.
Variety is the real point here. Showing up early means a fuller selection to pick from, and by late morning the choices thin out.
Coffee is available, and the shop handles takeout as well as onsite service. A free lot and free street parking are on hand, though there is no restroom.
It is closed Mondays, and Friday and Saturday nights are the busiest times.
5. Hilligoss Bakery, Brownsburg, IN
Mornings on East Main Street in Brownsburg start with a line, and the line leads here. Hilligoss Bakery is a popular family bakery that does a steady early rush, especially on Friday and Saturday mornings.
The donut lineup includes chocolate dipped yeast, glazed yeast, and cinnamon swirl with maple icing. Donut holes and cream cheese Danish are also on the list for anyone who wants something different.
Weekday hours stretch from 6 AM to 4 PM, with Monday starting at 6:30. The weekend is shorter, with Saturday running 7 AM to noon and Sunday 7:30 AM to noon.
Coffee is served, takeout is available, and a free parking lot is on site. Quieter weekday afternoons are the easier time to visit if you do not want to wait.
6. Mary Lou Donuts, Lafayette, IN
Apple fritters get top billing at Mary Lou Donuts, a local Lafayette bakery with a new location on Commerce Drive. The donut case also includes chocolate iced donuts with cream filling and powdered donuts with lemon filling.
Danish and cream horns appear on the menu highlights, so the pastry side holds its own. The space is clean and bright, and the donuts are light and fluffy.
The bakery opens before dawn. Hours are Tuesday through Saturday from 5 AM to 1 PM and Sunday from 7 AM to noon, with Monday off.
Service options are broad: dine-in, takeout, drive-through, and delivery. Coffee is available, a restroom is on site, and a free lot handles parking.
Saturday morning is the busiest time, so earlier in the week is calmer.
