Indianapolis ยท Est. Neighborhood Bakery & Grocer

Every morning begins with bread and a warm hello.

Fresh-baked goods, daily essentials, and the kind of neighborhood warmth that makes 1118 S Meridian St feel like home.

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Warm interior of AJ's Lounge bakery with freshly baked goods on display

Our Story

A place where
community rises
with the dough.

AJ's Lounge has been a quiet cornerstone on South Meridian Street for years โ€” a neighborhood bakery and grocery where the oven starts early and the door stays open a little later. We bake what our neighbors ask for, stock the basics everyone needs, and treat every visit like a chance to say hello.

From crusty loaves pulled from the deck oven to the everyday essentials your kitchen calls for, we bring together the comfort of fresh baking with the convenience of a well-stocked corner store. No flash, no fuss โ€” just honest food and honest faces.

Fresh Daily Baked every morning
Local Favorite Neighborhood staple
Full Grocery Daily essentials in stock
Goodwill Know your name, know your order

What We Offer

From the oven to your pantry

Freshly baked artisan bread loaves on a wooden display

Artisan Breads

Sourdough, ciabatta, focaccia, and daily specials โ€” pulled fresh from the oven each morning. When it's gone, it's gone.

Assorted pastries and baked goods displayed in a bakery case

Pastries & Sweets

Croissants, danishes, pies, and seasonal treats made from scratch. The kind of sweetness that makes Tuesday feel like a weekend.

Well-stocked grocery shelves with everyday food essentials

Grocery Essentials

Pantry staples, dairy, snacks, and the everyday items your household runs through. One stop when you don't want to drive across town.

Fresh coffee being poured into a cup beside a pastry

Beverages

Fresh coffee, cold drinks, and everything in between. Grab a cup and stay a minute โ€” the bench by the window is yours.

Custom cake and celebration desserts on a bakery counter

Special Orders

Birthdays, holidays, Sunday dinner โ€” call ahead and we'll have it ready. Custom cakes and catering for the moments that matter.

Fresh produce and seasonal fruits arranged on a market display

Seasonal Picks

Whatever's fresh and right for the season โ€” from summer berries to holiday spices. We rotate the shelves with the calendar.

Find Us

Come say hello

Address

1118 S Meridian St
Indianapolis, IN 46225-1339

Hours

Monday โ€“ Saturday
7:00 AM โ€“ 8:00 PM
Sunday: Closed

Stop By Today

The bread is warm.
The welcome is real.

Is this your business?This is my business