5 top spots for cupcakes in Indianapolis

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Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top cupcake hot spots in Indianapolis, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best places to venture when cravings strike.

1. Smallcakes Cupcakery & Creamery

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Topping the list is Smallcakes Cupcakery & Creamery. Located at 930 Broad Ripple Ave. in Broad Ripple, the shop — part of a national chain — is the highest-rated cupcake spot in Indianapolis, boasting 4.5 stars out of 42 reviews on Yelp.

2. Flying Cupcake Bakery

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Next up is downtown's Flying Cupcake Bakery, situated at 423 Massachusetts Ave. With four stars out of 174 reviews on Yelp, the bakery, which offers cupcakes and more, has proved to be a local favorite.

3. Gigi's Cupcakes of Indianapolis

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Keystone at the Crossing's Gigi's Cupcakes of Indianapolis, located at 8487 Union Chapel Road, Suite 440, is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the cupcake bakery four stars out of 90 reviews.

4. SweeTies Gourmet Treats

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SweeTies Gourmet Treats, a spot to score desserts, custom cakes and cupcakes in Broad Ripple, is another go-to, with four stars out of 58 Yelp reviews. Head over to 2101 Broad Ripple Ave. to see for yourself.

5. Vanilla Bean Bakery

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Finally, check out Vanilla Bean Bakery, which has earned four stars out of 51 reviews on Yelp. You can find the bakery, which offers custom cakes, cupcakes and more, at 2324 W. 86th St.

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