Northwest Indiana’s Favorite Bakery since 1986

Assorted powdered pastries arranged on a serving tray

Visit our local bakery for pies, cakes, cake slices, cupcakes, cheesecake, scones, kolache, cinnamon rolls, biscotti, cookies, tea breads, muffins lattes, grab-and-go lunches, plus seasonal treats like pączki, nut roll, strawberry whip pies, peach cobbler, lemon blueberry tea bread, apple donuts, pumpkin roll, toffee, and so much more. 

Our hours vary by season.

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Order online

Order pies, cakes, kolaches, cinnamon rolls, nut breads, cupcakes, seasonal treats, and more! Pick up at our Hobart or St. John bakery location.

What’s Fresh

Our bakery case changes with the seasons and with holidays — there’s always something new to discover. Keep up with our seasonal treats! Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and sign up for email.

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Meet Marilyn

In 1986, Marilyn Pearson opened Marilyn’s Bakery in order to support the family while caring for her husband during his terminal illness. There was no glamorous beginning, no investors, and no business plan sitting in a leather binder. Just determination, exhaustion, and the belief that if she worked hard enough, she could build something meaningful for her family and community. Read our story.