The World’s Freshest Jams Are Tucked Away Inside This Hidden Indiana Bakery

If, for you, nothing tastes more jubilant than jam, and preserves are perfection, then there’s a bakery in Indiana that will be your new bread and butter. That’s Bread Box Bakery and Cafe, where jam tastings form the juicy centerpiece of a sensational selection of baked goods.

The Breadbox Cafe is Located at 120 Morton St, Shipshewana, IN 46565.

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Located in Shipshewana, in the heart of the Hoosier State's Amish Country, this bakery looks like a blissful homestead from the outside.

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Breadbox Bakery and Cafe is charming and quaint on the inside and out, but also has gorgeous grounds for bakery hounds, including this grand gazebo for kicking back with a full belly.

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It's jam sampling that makes Breadbox worth the journey to Shipshewana. With hundreds of hand-jarred, homemade jams to jump for, make sure to give yourself the time to taste to your satisfaction.

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What's jam without bread to spread it on? The pies, cookies, and breads here all Amish made. This doesn't just mean they're delicious. You'll also be supporting the crafts of the local community as you chow down.

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If you're a local and don't want to make a separate stop, or you just want to check out the town's famous flea and farmer's market, you can also get your jam on by finding the Bread Box Bakery at the Shipshewana Auction and Flea Market most weeks.

The next time you’re hankering for some jam in Indiana, you don’t have to play Twenty Questions to determine where to go. Grab your family and your favorite spoon,* and head to Shipshewana, where nothing’s better than a bread box. The Bread Box Bakery and Cafe, that is.

What bakery in Indiana has jams that bring you joy? If you could only have one Hoosier state baker, where would you preserve? We love hearing your travel tips and seeing your photos. Get in touch!

*Do not bring your own spoon; we’re pretty sure that’s a health code violation.