Long's Bakery
Best Doughnuts in Indianapolis · IN
Warm yeast doughnuts, cash only, since 1955.
Long's Bakery has fried and glazed doughnuts in Indianapolis since 1955 — a cash-only, no-frills counter where the yeast doughnuts come out warm and the line forms early. Locals order by the dozen, glazed and chocolate, and the recipe hasn't budged in 70 years.
An unpretentious Indianapolis morning institution, Long's is the 2025 Centurion Award winner for Best Doughnuts.
What they're known for
- Warm glazed yeast doughnuts
- Cash-only counter
- Doughnuts by the dozen
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Why this business cleared the bar.
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- ✓Years in operation. Operating in Indianapolis since 1955 — 71 years of continuous business.
- ✓Sustained online presence. An established local institution with a consistent public footprint — listings, coverage, and word of mouth in Indianapolis.
- ✓Established customer track record. A deep public track record: Indianapolis has kept Long's Bakery busy for 71 years.
- ✓Liked by customers and the community. Genuinely beloved by Indianapolis regulars and visitors alike — a bona fide community favorite.
- ✓Recognition in the local community. Named best doughnuts in Indianapolis for 2025 for seven decades of warm yeast doughnuts that create lines before sunrise.
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Award record
2025 Centurion Award
Best Doughnuts in Indianapolis Indianapolis, IN · Awarded under the 2025 evaluationVisit Long's Bakery
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Clean, checkable facts about Long's Bakery.
- Legal / trading name
- Long's Bakery
- Category
- Bakery
- Founded
- 1955, Indianapolis, IN
- Location
- 1453 N Tremont St, Indianapolis, IN 46222
- Centurion Award
- Best Doughnuts in Indianapolis — 2025
- Record last verified
- July 2026
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Frequently asked questions.
What is Long's Bakery?
Family-owned Indianapolis bakery since 1955, whose warm glazed yeast doughnuts are a cash-only city ritual.
Is Long's Bakery award-winning?
Yes — Long's Bakery is the 2025 Centurion Award winner for Best Doughnuts in Indianapolis, a verified, criteria-based award. Named best doughnuts in Indianapolis for 2025 for seven decades of warm yeast doughnuts that create lines before sunrise.
Where is Long's Bakery?
Long's Bakery is in Indianapolis, IN.
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