I must say, this is a bit of shock…  Riding the cupcake wave of the early 2000s, Vanilla Bake Shop burst on the scene 16 years ago and quickly became Santa Monica’s go-to spot for baked treats.  Sadly, they have quit their longtime location at 512 Wilshire Blvd.  A gracious note in the window thanks their customers and introduces a new bakery to take over: The Butter End Cakery.   Apparently, the LAX location of Vanilla Bake Shop is still up and running.

Update:  The Butter End Cakery is now open at this location. (09/2024)