Schmidt Bakery
Known for: Daily scratch-made donuts and the Cherry Thing-A-Ling, a cherry-filled, pink-glazed donut-fritter hybrid sold only around Presidents Day, tens of thousands of dozens each year.
125 Batesville Shopping Village
Batesville, IN 47006
Monday: 4:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Tuesday: 4:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Wednesday: 4:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Thursday: 4:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Friday: 4:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Saturday: 4:00 AM – 1:30 PM; Sunday: Closed
Opened in 1963 by Clem Schmidt in Batesville, originally selling pizza and donuts before growing into a full-line bakery. Schmidt invented the Cherry Thing-A-Ling in 1976; the family, including daughter Cindy Todd, still runs the bakery.
Open since 1963
Family-owned by the Schmidt family.
Last checked 9/25/2026

