Busy Saturday, the last day before this bakery unfortunately closes, just over a year after their highly anticipated reopening. My first time- with the high, beam-exposed ceiling and layout, has Joan's on Third vibes. No seating inside but plenty outdoors, although the closer to the entrance, you need to talk loudly above the music. I went late (to meet a friend) at 1pm. Few choices in the pastry section though it looked like they would replenish, which they barely did an hour later. Here's what I got: FRENCH SILK PIE - OMG, the chocolate mousse like filling was butter. Thick but light. The crust was dry and too thick but I could smother myself with the filling. PEANUT BUTTER HONEY RICE KRISPY - Very large, cereal was too compressed and dense. The pb flavor was fresh and natural but I did not taste honey. The marshmallow fluff on top was unnecessary but the few blobs inside the krispy was a nice textural difference. Both were $6 each. I can see why they can't sustain their business. Maybe because they're closing the bakery, they didn't want to bake excessively. But the middle tables have cute but overpriced novelties. There was a big table of just old fashioned Helms truck tins, filled with cookies for a mere $50. The prepackaged food might be good but was expensive. $12 for a small egg salad sandwich. The cured ham sandwich I noticed had deli meat ham. It's also inconvenient to wait in a separate line for coffee. That's where you can get soft serve btw. Sad to see Helms Bakery close. The parking lot with the painted mural and trick of the eye shading is so nostalgic. I will come back to finally try Pasta Sisters which is also in Helm's District. Best of luck to the owner and hope to see the bakery back in another form, maybe a food truck? read more

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A bit sad I only got to Helms Bakery right before they closed, and of course they were nearly sold out of everything when I arrived before noon on one of their final days. Ambiance was entirely appropriate, a bit larger and more busy than some other of their competitors, with three counters/service areas inside-- hot food/deli, bakery, and coffee/drinks. read more

Wonderful pastries! I love their Pistachio cake! Their cookies were delicious! I enjoyed their Ham butter baguette sandwich. My sister raved about the Salmon tasting. Everything was top quality and next level! Kudos to the kind staff and owner! I am so sorry they are closing. Its not fair. But I'm glad I had one more chance to enjoy their excellent food. read more

Heavily saddened to hear that this ambitious project and love letter to L.A. history is closing this weekend. Chef Yang Soon began developing the reimagined classic Helms Bakery twelve years ago but could not have anticipated the huge changes that were to hit the dining landscape with the Covid pandemic. The decline of going out / dining out, changes in spending habits and the rise of delivery services made this Art Deco styled concept bakery financially unsustainable. Helms has a fascinating history. In 1932 their bread, Olympic Bread, was declared the official bread of the Olympic Games. This led to worldwide recognition. Delivery wagons, or coaches, brought bread, doughnuts and other baked goods to Angelenos' homes with their slogan, "Daily at Your Door." Helms was the bread that astronauts in Apollo 11 took to the moon. World Famous. I've sampled many items in my several visits (driving all the way to Culver City from the SF Valley.) *Breakfast burrito, $14 *Prosciutto/Persimmon sandwich, $17 *Coffee Cake, $5 *Cherry Pie slice, $12 *Nutella-stuffed cookie, $7 *Oat & Medjool Date cookie, $4.50 *Corn & Caramel cookie, $5 *Pistachio & chocolate cookie, $7 *Pecan Molasses, $5 On previous visits: *Olive Oil Cake *Corn Cake All of the above were made with high-quality ingredients, and thus sold at a high price point. All well-crafted and extremely delicious in my opinion. I will miss this place tremendously. I sincerely hope that Chef makes good on opening a Helms bakery in another location in the near future. I'll drive across town for that! R.I.P Helms original, 1931 - 1969 Helms reimagined, November 2024 / December 14, 2025 read more

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In complete honesty, everything was average tasting EXCEPT the Jambon Beurre sandwich. Even though it was just ham and butter, it was specifically French Isigny butter from Normandy. The unfortunate part was that the sandwich was only a half portion and cost almost $17... The interior/food displays reminded me of Erewhon. I wish I found out about Helms earlier because I know they make amazing pastries!! Sad that they are gone. read more

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Super easy parking, inviting little spot for a walk or just hanging out. The smoked salmon tartine was incredible, perfectly balanced. Their coffee game is strong too. Smooth, rich, exactly what you want on a lazy morning. And the pastries? Dangerous. Everything looks too good to say no to, and somehow everything is that good. read more

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Fond memories of my childhood days when the Helms Bakery Trucks delivered fresh baked goods to your doorstep. Still remember the tasty donuts and sandwich bread. This was a great day, visiting the location of the bandit the first time, and once again enjoying a tasty breakfast of biscuits and gravy and a smoked salmon tartine and black coffee. Everything was delicious Dined alfresco under a warm, sunny California morning with fellow foodies. Great customer service, and a pleasant atmosphere. read more

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OoooOo the hype is real! I saw this place was voted one of the best bakeries and that chocolate croissant i had sold me! I did not eat there but i definitely will next time! My fiancé brought me a chocolate croissant and a matcha latte! Wow a matcha that actually tasted like it supposed to! The color was a perfect green that alone told me it was perfect. The croissant was what really has me fiending to go in person. It was perfect airy and the chocolate wasn't too sweet. I've had chocolate croissants from other places and sometimes they are way too oily. This one was perfect! I'll come in person and take some photos of the place! read more

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I love this bakery/store. So clean and so much variety. Love the workers - everyone is so helpful. My husband and I stopped over to take a look at what was available that day. Came out with a croissant loaf, a miffy keychain, socker bit gummies, and a birthday card. I know... so random.. but just proves the variety they offer. Stop by when you are on the westside and take a look for yourself. So fun! read more

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Hours later, I was still thinking and talking about the Salmon Tartine from Helms. The salmon? Fresh. The bread? Crunchy and soft, at the same time! Every topping was well-balanced and somehow this tartine was ultimately decadent without being cloying. A new favorite L.A. dish of mine has been unlocked. I brought my corgi to dine with us and had no issue with him on Helms's ample patio! read more

Helms Bakery - Salmon Tartine - Bakeries Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I heard about this place being a revamped old school bakery and came to check out their breads and pastries. When I entered, thats when I realized it's just a mini alternate branded erewhon. There's only a small section tucked in the back that sold pastries and bread. I got a sourdough bread and a japanese egg custard pie. The japanese egg custard pie was unique but not my taste. The texture was super creamy but really all I tasted was saltiness and none of the egg flavor. The puff pastry was very flaky though. The sourdough bread has been pretty delicious. I've been toasting it in the morning and it still has a rich sourdough taste to it. Overall, kind of overhyped and expensive. At least the bread was good though! read more

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I'd been curious about Helms Bakery and finally had the opportunity to try it while in Culver City. What I enjoyed the most was the bakery's layout; it reminded me of walking through part of NYC's Grand Central Station (and it even had a split-flap display in the rear of the restaurant). You can also see workers preparing baked goods through the huge windows situated in the back. There's refrigerators and freezers for drinks and other merchandise, and there's various snacks and other products for purchase. They offer a variety of prepared items including sandwiches and pastries, and there's a cafe near the front. I ordered the carnitas taco special and snagged a slice of the crème fraîche Meyer lemon cheesecake. Between the two items, I enjoyed the cheesecake though I was hoping for a more robust citrus flavor. The salsa verde on the tacos was a highlight, but the pork was a tad under-seasoned. I would be open to trying other food items if I revisited when in the area. read more

For vibes alone this place is pretty cool. Its a mini food hall essentially with cold drinks of a variety in one section, ready to go meals on the next, a small variety of american food in another, a bakery on the other side and a cafe for last, with retail all in the middle. It really is the epitome of "there's something for everyone" here...even if most things are a little on the pricey side. I only got a snack but things range here from $4 onigiri to $11 matcha tiramisu to $20 half chicken plate combo. I definitely think if you're in the area its more like a why not stop here, even if you don't buy anything it is a cool concept just to scope out. And at least you can use the bathroom! There's a fair amount of outdoor seating but it can get super crowded on the weekends so be on the lookout for a table maybe upon arrival. There's parking! Otherwise I'd go back if I was craving something while walking around the area. I'd be interested to try out one of their staples read more

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It's really a 3.5! This place has great desserts! The toffee donut and the lemon meringue were our favorites! The thing that wasn't good was their coffee! They have salted maple syrup on tap which sounds cool but didn't taste grand? And it was very watery. Wouldn't get that again. But the desserts were good and we liked the pistachio olive oil cake too! So if you go, pastries are the win! But it was also fun just to check out all the little things in the store! Definitely a cute place! read more

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the royal latte is a seasonal drink they have- its essentially earl grey flavor and its delicious!!!! not too sweet either. coming back just for that. my friend and I both tried a pastry and they were both kinda dense. not rlly my thing but the drinks and set up are awesome! read more

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After 50+ years closing its doors and merely being a landmark, Helms finally made a comeback, reopening its bakery. Not surprising, it's attracted huge crowds as people have been looking forward to it. I remembered the early opening days when I could even see long lines of cars trying to enter especially on weekends. Waiting for the hype to go down a bit, I finally paid a visit pretty recently. I was really in love with the contemporary industrial concept it brought out, putting both the bakery and the grocery store into a combined space, with cozy outdoor patio to dine in. They offered breakfast and brunch menu beyond obviously bread, pastries, and cakes. Specialty coffee and tea were also carried by the cafe to pair with the food. My choice ended up on their Olive Oil Cake as it's said to be one of their favorites. Served with pistachio buttercream, I wasn't that impressed as the cake was tad dry and the pistachio flavor in the buttercream was not standing out either. As for the drink, I tried their version of latte featuring earl grey, called as Royal Latte. Just another OK one, and IMO for some reason I felt the two weren't like well blended in this particular version. It's kinda surprising as I was usually a fan of earl grey infused coffee. Fortunately I was patient enough to not fight to be the first ones to try and spending time waiting in long lines within their early opening days as I had to say I didn't find myself thrilled by my first visit. Prolly in other chance I could try something else! read more

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i have visited helms bakery a handful of times, and i always make a point to order their pistachio semolina cookie when it's available. it's thin and semi-crisp but chewy. best of all, it's a super satisfying combination of sweet, salty, and nutty. hopefully, i can eat it once more before the bakery closes on 12/14/2025. :( besides pastries and cakes, the bakery also offers drinks, hot foods, specialty ingredients, and eclectic goods produced by local small businesses. on one of my visits, i was able to purchase a pint of 626 ice cream. perhaps because everything is crafted with care, prices lean higher. since it is located in the helms design district, there is indoor and outdoor seating as well as free parking galore. read more

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The cookie butter latte was okay and the parking is excellent. The food smelled good. This would be a frequent haunt if I was local. read more

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A great new addition to downtown Culver City! Helms Bakery has reopened and no longer is just a bakery in name, but actually houses a bakery. Now, it's an upscale food hall and lunch spot with lots of different food offerings, goods to buy, and coffee. I got a mortadella sandwich, a slice of cake and a chocolate chip pistachio cookie and everything was delcious! Hope to go back and try more stuff soon. read more

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If you are in Culver City Helms Bakery is a must! Such a cute Bakery/Deli! Offerings is very NY style with Pastries, Deli, prepared cold and hot food, Coffee shop and different international packaged items as well. Staff is very friendly, 2 big parking lots, amazing out door seating to enjoy the LA weather. read more

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Man, I love Helms. I've tried their bakery items. I absolutely love their pastrami and Swiss that is way too much pastrami for one sitting. I've bought their bread and espresso beans. But mostly, I love the experience of browsing their different displays of completely random wares while their overhead train station sign lulls me into an ASMR trance, then inevitably my arms are always full of snacks. Do I need a Sockerbits or weird beef tallow chips? No. Will I walk out with an egg sandwich, rice crispy treat or an ice coffee I never intended on getting? Yes. Every time. I love you Helms. Never change. (Well maybe you could restock the Sockerbits.) PARKING: FREE parking in a lot off Venice in front. If that's full for some reason, there's additional overflow free parking across the street on Venice. read more

Helms Bakery reopened as a bakery once again! Helms is rooted in Los Angeles history but for years, has not been an operating bakery. Now, it is a beautifully designed market, bakery, deli/lunch counter and coffee shop. The ambiance has a great vibe. It is fun walking around the market area looking at their artisanal candy and chocolates, sundries and unique gifts. You can grab something quick in the refrigerated area or a ready-to-eat dishes like pasta and sandwiches. There is a counter where you can get more hot dishes like flatbreads with sides. There is another place to buy pastries and baked goods and another counter for coffee. We went on a Thursday during lunch and it was perfect. It was not busy at all and after eating, we were able to walk around and visit more shops. I don't think I would have as much fun if it was busy and the staff there told me that it can get crazy busy during the weekends. 3.5 tp 4 stars. I want to go back and try more on the menu. read more

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This was my first time at Helms - the interior is beautiful and bright and I felt so tempted to try everything! We really enjoyed ourselves browsing the food/pastry options and all the curated gifts and books. The butter lattes were delicious - I got mine less sweet and it was perfect. The olive oil pistachio cake was a standout to me with how fragrant it was being infused with rose water as well as how delicate and moist it was. The patio seating was plentiful and perfect for enjoying the lovely weather on a Sunday morning. Will be back! read more

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Conceptually this place is like a gourmet bakery version of Fatty Mart that is just as overwhelming and perhaps, overpriced imo. There's a barista station, pastry station, cafe corner, hot/prepared foods section, an entire wall of artisanal, health conscious drinks (comparable to a food co-op or Sprouts), and a middle section of food/kitchen-themed trinkets and snacks. I treated myself to a $25 lunch and some friends to an assorted box of treats (6 items for $42). $12 for a dill-forward, tuna salad sandwich on Japanese style milk bread, the size of a takeout fork almost made me pause, but I'm not in this area often so why not. It was good and definitely filling, when eaten when an $8 side of pesto pasta salad. I liked the pesto pasta salad more than the sandwich...the pistachio semolina cookie was different in a good way, super buttery but very raw/undercooked in the middle. The edible edges were fine. The novelty drink (Recess Mood - strawberry rose) was a refreshing substitute from soda. Overall, I'd come back for foodie-themed gifts and when I really want to splurge on fancy treats in Culver City. Parking is very easy with their own lot, though it's in a plaza with other shops and restaurants. read more

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We were delighted by the train station theming and selection of baked goods. I got a box of assorted baked goods, including their take on a ding dong, corn cookie, ube brownie, and olive oil pistachio cake (surprisingly a bit dry, despite how moist it looked). I'll be back for new rotating items! read more

Helms Bakery - Assorted baked goods - Bakeries Near Me - Los Angeles, California

This was my first visit not only to the newish Helms Bakery, but the to Helms Design District as well. The District was once the home of the iconic Helms Bakery, which delivered baked goods (never sold in grocery stores) from the 1930's to the 1960's. The Design District now mostly features home design stores, with a couple of restaurants (including the famed Father's Office), and now the Helms Bakery. The Bakery still has "soft opening" limited hours 8 am-6 pm 5 days a week. The Bakery itself was smaller than expected. There is basically a central area with tables of commercially-made food and non-food items. On one side there are frozen, refrigerated and warm shelves with commercially-made and house-made food items. At breakfast time, the warm items were several varieties of breakfast burritos. There are 3 different counter-service stations. One offers coffee, smoothies and other drinks. One offers all varieties of baked goods, sweet and savory and of course breads. The last offers made-to-order lunch items (it opens at 11 am). At the rear is a huge window looking into the bakery itself. There is no indoor seating, but there is a nice outdoor patio that's not very large but does have a fire pit. Parking is free, by the way. Since I arrived shortly after opening, I purchased a few bakery items to go. A slice of double crust apple pie was $8, while a slice of double crust cherry pie was $12. The passionfruit cruller was $5. The cruller was prettier than it tasted. The apple pie was fine; the apples quite thinly sliced but piled high. I detected very little seasoning (like cinnamon) however, and mostly tasted the apple. The cherry pie was very pretty and was pretty amply filled, but had an odd off-taste. Right after leaving the Bakery, I headed to the well-regarded nearby Fat + Flour Bakery, where I had pre-ordered their sour cherry pie. While less amply filled, the Fat + Flour cherry pie was the clear winner taste-wise. And it cost less ($56 for a whole pie vs $90 at Helms). Helms is a nice but rather pricey place to stop by for a bite, as it does have a nice atmosphere. They are eventually going to open a dinette. read more

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Saw their chocolate chip cookie online, and have been meaning to come here! It's not just a cafe, also a bakery, deli, grocery store, etc. Their selection is huge, ended up getting the pistachio cookie as well, the French chocolate pie, and some sliced sourdough bread. They had some fun Easter themed baked goods as well. All the baked goods were tasty. Sourdough wasn't as sour as I would have liked. Overall, would definitely come back- they have outdoor seating, free parking, and friendly service. read more

Helms Bakery - Chocolate chip cookie - Bakeries Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Finally got to Helms, what a good bakery and coffee too. I feel like people are hatin on this place with only 3 1/2 stars, c'mon people too low for a place like this. Minimum 4 stars! I love the esthetic of this place. There are a number of counters you order from. They have hot foods, pastry counter, deli salad counter, coffee counter ect. Best thing about this place is the uniques of pastries, I think this is the area Helms really shines in. Coffee was really solid in terms of quality. It looks like they roast on site. I had a royal latte which was like a coffee milk tea, really good and the standard vanilla late was good. I was a little bit skeptical about the coffee being that I have high standards for coffee, but it met expectations. Prices are somewhat on the steep side. I got two pastries and two coffees for about 30 dollars. Price aside I would definitely come back new used there were a number of pastures I would like to try with creative flavors. read more

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Finally made it over to Helms Bakery after the lines have died down. Went around lunchtime on a Saturday and found it to be pretty busy with quite a few fellow patrons enjoying the patio. The inside has multiple stations that you pay at each one. We opted to try some of the savory options as well as a few slices of pie and a cookie from the bakery section. The banh mi special was quite good and the bread was the best part. I enjoyed the dill egg sandwich, while others in my party thought it and the cold corn salad could have used a bit more seasoning. The apple pie, chocolate silk pie and corn caramel cookie all were fantastic. I'd definitely come back for baked goods. read more

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As others have mentioned, if you, like me, remember the Helms Bakery Coach that used to come down your street every day, you will not find anything that was in the wooden drawers in the Helms Bakery Coaches at this "Helms Bakery". They do not have any Helms Olympic Bread. It probably would have been a better idea to call it Alfalfa's Bakery since the Hal Roach Studios were a block west on the other side of the street where Platform is now. I had something they call a "Helms Chocolate Chip Cookie". It was very big and very good but I have no idea why they added the word "Helms" to the name of the cookie. When the Helms Bakery Coach came down our street every day our Mother got glazed doughnuts for my brother and me. I don't remember them having any big chocolate chip cookies. read more

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Yup. Still love it here. Still feels very Eagleton! Still enjoy relaxed Sundays. There's nothing like a good latte, dessert, and walk to Arcana. read more

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Helms Bakery is reopened, back and better than ever! My friend and I have gone by a couple times now and just love it. It's like a one stop shop for coffee, breakfast, pastries, cute gifts, fun groceries and just a nice little morning. Located in Culver City's Helms Bakery District, this is a cute little area with other popular spots like Father's Office nearby. I loved the space, that super high ceiling and super cool changing board. So many fun messages being displayed up there, so be sure to look up and around while inside. I had a fun time browsing which I normally hate to do, but there were so many cool things to look at and consider purchasing, lol. I'm pretty sure things were extra cute due to being done up for the holidays. My friend and I went through the bakery line and ended up getting a whole box of goodies. The brownie delivered greatness, as expected by its decadent looks. Loved everything we had, including the coffee. I do agree it's kind of annoying not being able to get a basic black coffee from the pastry line, and having to wait in a second line where most are getting more time consuming, specialized coffees & lattes. I waited way longer for my black hot coffee than my pastries, so maybe an idea to add just basic coffee. Pro-Tip: It gets pretty packed right now while it's still new and hot! The line gets down the block so the earlier you get there, the better. Us Angelenos like our morning sleep, beat the crowd! I liked Helms Bakery so much and saw so many opportunities for great out-of-town people gifts and went back before Christmas for some presents! ...and yums for myself. :) read more

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Finally got around to checking out the Helms Bakery, and everything we ordered from the bakery was so yummy. My favorites were the brown butter vanilla cake and the chocolate chip cookie. My husband, who normally doesn't care for sweets, scarfed down the pistachio olive oil cake. There was a line when we arrived, but the service is really quick and friendly. It also looked that they were coming out with freshly baked pastries throughout the day. There's a good amount of outdoor seating, and free parking is a plus. read more

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When I was in the First Grade, my class took a field trip here. I vividly remembered it after all these years. Naturally, I was so happy to hear of the re-opening and could hardly wait to see it. We came by on a Saturday morning to browse around and buy some pastries. It's a busy place with seating outside in a patio area. Upon entering, there's the bakery, pastries and coffee on the right-hand side. The left side has a refrigerated section with ready-made drinks and sandwiches (breakfast and lunch options). Directly in the center was a 9-foot Christmas tree, which was beautifully decorated. I especially liked the large glass windows on the bakery side. You can watch them as they decorate the baked goods and roll out carts to fill the shelves with freshly made treats. The employees were very friendly and worked at a fast pace to keep the lines moving. I will definitely return when I am in the area. Come early, especially on the weekends and don't forget to tell'em that Rosemary sent ya!! read more

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Helms bakery has been on our list and we're glad we got to try it since we were in the area. We got the iced royal latte which is infused with earl grey tea and the iced Honeydew Mint Tea which isn't sweet. We tried an assortment of pastries and each one was so good. The cookies were crispy. The croissant was flaky and chewy. The cakes were moist and not too sweet. We liked that the Honeydew Mint Tea wasn't too which paired nicely with the pastries. They also sell sandwiches and other food items. They carry other bottled beverages, souvenirs, and knickknacks. If you're looking for a fun Sunday afternoon treat, this is a perfect date spot. read more

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The desserts here are outstanding! So is the bread and baguette, the rolls and pretzels. You simply can't go wrong with anything here. Service is wonderful and there's plenty of easy parking. The prices are a bit high, but considering the quality and attention to detail. It is well worth the splurge. Tempted to try everything, we will have to be back and try more next time. Highly recommended! read more

Helms Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Super popular bakery and cafe in Culver City. I came by on a Sunday during prime lunch time which is probably the busiest time to come here. There's a parking lot but it's a zoo depending on how busy it is. You can also expect to find a long line outside of the bakery so be prepared to wait. Once you're in, even if you check out and purchase something and eat it outside, you can go back in and get more stuff if you need to. But if you're looking to purchase something from the bakery inside, you'll be waiting in a whole separate line. There's a cool area in the center of the bakery/cafe that has a whole bunch of goodies that you likely haven't seen anywhere else, asian snacks and treats for example. I decided to just get one of the prepared sandwiches from the refrigerated section. I figured they would be fresh enough. I got the mortadella sandwich with pistachios and I also got an iced matcha latte. The sandwich was surprisingly good, it had a really tasty aioli on it and it felt elevated and different with the addition of the pistachios. The matcha was pretty good. Good but a little overhyped in my opinion and not sure if it's worth such a long wait. read more

Helms Bakery - Mortadella Sandwich & matcha latte - Bakeries Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I've been eyeing this spot for a while now ever since I heard they were bringing it back with a modern twist in early 2024 and I finally got to visit them and I have to say, I was impressed. Location: Between Washington and Venice Blvd on Helms Avenue. The store is located more towards the Venice side and in the iconic building it has been known for. Food:I got the pork belly to take home and it was devine in a sandwich. I also got the almond croissant which I thought had a thin layer of almond paste inside which I liked. Lemon muffin (?) was a delicate taste of lemon in a soft cloud of baked goodness. Service: Was as fast as it could be with it being opening weekend which meant a long line. Luckily for me, they had made changes to their baking process from the day before and were constantly churning out product. Ambience was old-school and retro as evidenced by the changing information board above the main baking area. The message changed every 10 seconds and was cool to read while you waited in line. Summary: I'll have to come back here when all the hoopla dies down, but there is plenty to see and grab with to-go items, heat and serve, kitschy retro souvenirs, on site coffee roaster, coffee and a full service bakery. Even a deli. Plans are in the works for a sit-down cafe inside, but wasn't open when I visited but there is plenty of outdoor seating. Give them time to work out the kinks as they are new and figure out what works and what doesn't. I have to admit, the items are on the high side because I was going to buy a loaf of bread, but passed on it when it was $10 I think it was artisanal. Not sure. I'll be back to evaluate again. Parking is wherever you can find and they do have their own lot, but it is shared with other Helms District shops too. Happy eating!!! read more

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THIS REVIEW IS FOR THE SOFT SERVE Made with Straus milk, this is quite possibly the best vanilla soft serve in Los Angeles! If vanilla isn't for you, they had pineapple dole whip and affogato options on the menu as well. read more

Helms Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I stopped by to check out the new Helms Bakery District. We went in the morning and there was plenty of free parking to the one side of the building. It is a cute place with a coffee bar, a counter with baked goods and in the back, they were serving hot food. In the center they have merchandise and along the wall, they had cold drinks. There was plenty to choices and the staff was happy to answer our questions and when we commented how good something looked, the baker quickly explained what was in it. The coffee was good but nothing remarkable, the pastries were very good. There are tables out front where we drank our coffee and shared our pastries. I will be going back! read more

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