Oops… A New Spot Of Trouble For Sweet Lady Jane In Santa Monica

The entire Westside heaved a sigh of relief when I reported that bakery darling Sweet Lady Jane had been saved from oblivion.  (Read the story of how that happened here.)  But, after a triumphant opening of some locations this week, Santa Monica’s newly opened branch has apparently hit a snag.  There’s an LA County notice of closure affixed to the front door.  There’s also an explanation from the current owner, who places the blame squarely on “ex-owners who didn’t request permits for their remodels”.  They are apparently scrambling to make things right as soon as possible.  The drama of the triple berry cake continues…

Sweet Lady Jane Returning To Santa Monica?!?

Despair no longer Good People of Santa Monica, Triple Berry Cakes may be returning!  On a tip from a reader (Thanks Missy!), I went by the very empty former location of beloved bakery Sweet Lady Jane at 1631 Montana in Santa Monica.  You may recall they recently abruptly pulled up stakes, much to the shock of fans.  Sure enough, as you can see, there is a hopeful note attached to the front door that promises they will be “opening again soon”.  I don’t have any information on the other locations.  There’s obviously more to this story so I’ll keep watching this surprising development.

Update: Here’s the complete skinny on Eater. 

Sweet Lady Jane Bringing Triple Berry Cake To Beverly Hills

I first learned of Cinderella Cakes arrival to 214 S Beverly Dr. in Beverly Hills back in Summer of 2019.  Sadly, they have vacated the location, leaving an opportunity for a new star bakery.  There’s now a notice on the front that this will be the new home of a branch of ever-popular Sweet Lady Jane.  And according to their website, they will soon be bringing their signature Triple Berry Cakes to Manhattan Beach as well.