It's places like the Heidelberg Haus that give Indianapolis character. Just off of Pendleton Pike in Lawrence, this German general store has been a quirky part of the community for over 40 years. Polka music livens up the parking lot as you pull up. The staff is adorned in Bavarian clothing and happily answers questions about the menu. The menu is full of wursts, sausages, brats, potato salad, and rye bread and butter. Real southern Deutschland cuisine made right here in Indy.
Cookies greet you upon entering through the double door. This is perhaps the sweetest way to say "Hello". 
Authentic German breads are baked fresh daily. This includes REAL Laugen soft pretzels! We've got Germany to thank for literally hundreds of different types of bread. Learn more about these goodies here. 
Get all of the knickknack and pattywacks you'll ever need in a lifetime. Gnomes, steins, Hummel figurines, nesting dolls, beer coasters, post cards, wood carvings, and so much more can be found here. Museum should be added to the long list of Heidelberg titles: bakery, coffee bar, restaurant, German language library, grocery store, etc.
Where else could you find the superb tunes of Christin & Charly Betz? (I actually have no idea who these folks are. They are just fantastically outdated and fabulous!)
Here's the German grocery section. They have a nice selection of pickles, jams, spreads, sauce mixes, teas, and coffees to name a few. 
Being a cookie baker myself, my heart melts for these springerle molds. The Heidleberg is known for their fantastic springerle cookies. Unfortunately, they are a seasonal, Christmas time item. They've been featured on the Food Network more than once. Now that says something!
Candy! Chocolates! Flavors ranging from hazelnut to licorice to cola. Chewy, crunchy, melt-y: a texture for every tongue. 
This is the German movie library section. You can also find resources for learning and practicing German here. You might have to dust off the ol' VCR, though. 
Everywhere you look, even down the hall to the bathroom, there are things to see. Every visit, spy something new. 
Before you leave, you must buy a pastry to go. You will not find doughnuts, pies, or muffins at Heidelberg. Only the sweet treats like the ones in the bakeries of Germany will be found behind the glass cases here. Creme cakes, nut cakes, danishes, cookies - so many things to try! No worries, you'll just have to try them all. Heidelberg Haus is open M-F 8:30 to 7, Sat 8:30 to 5, Sun 11 to 5.
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