Cake Monkey Bakery

"Charming pastry shop specializing in miniature layer cakes, plus pies, cookies & scones."

Cake Monkey Bakery is a Los Angeles bakery known for miniature layer cakes and house-made versions of retro snack treats, with retail locations in Beverly Blvd (Mid City) and NoHo. The bakery produces house-made Ding Dongs, Ho Hos, Pop Tarts, Snowballs, Swiss Rolls, and its signature Cakewich, alongside mini layer cakes, custom cakes, pies, cookies, handmade croissants, and breakfast pastries, all built on a theme of classic American snack treats made with a modern and sophisticated twist. Founded by Lisa J. Olin, who partnered with pastry chef Elizabeth Belkind to develop the product line; the business has grown from a home kitchen operation to a 6,000 square foot production facility with products available in over 80 shops throughout Southern California. Retail locations in Los Angeles (Beverly Blvd and NoHo); products available in over 80 shops throughout Southern California, with nationwide shipping via the website, Goldbelly, and DoorDash. Reviewers frequently highlight the Cakewich and vegan options, and note that staff are consistently kind and patient; opinions on specific flavors vary, with some finding certain items dry or less flavorful than expected.