Helms Design District

Historical place · Mid-City

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The 19 Hottest New Restaurants in Los Angeles, February 2025

"After 12 years of development, chef Sang Yoon (Father’s Office) finally opened the long-awaited Helms Bakery. With a team led by executive chef Nanor Harboyan and head baker Jacob Fraijo, Yoon reimaged the historical space into a new daytime cafe, bakery, and shoppy-shop with plenty of pastries and bread, alongside heartier dishes like fried chicken, pastrami sandwiches, and chicken pot pie. Make sure to check out the freezer section which is fully stacked with ice cream options, including pints from Thrifty. — Rebecca Roland, editor, Eater Southern California/Southwest" - Rebecca Roland, Matthew Kang, Mona Holmes

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