Cake Monkey Bakery
Bakery · Fairfax District ·
Miniature layer cakes, pies, cookies, and scones with vegan options
Miniature layer cakes, pies, cookies, and scones with vegan options
"Cake Monkey Bakery (which has locations in North Hollywood and Beverly Grove) is famous for its miniature cakes and retro treats, like fudgy roll cakes and housemade pop tarts. They keep their whole pies pretty old-school, too, with flavors like cherry almond, cider roasted apple pie, and brown butter pecan." - Sylvio Martins
"While not 100 percent vegan and gluten-free, Cake Monkey offers plenty of options for those who have specific dietary needs (if cross-contamination is a concern, reach out to the bakery before you order). Here, gluten-free and vegan diners can find cookie buttercream sandwiches; fruit, chocolate, and pecan pies; colorful mini layer cakes; flourless cakes; and seasonal holiday specials. The bakery also has another outpost in North Hollywood." - Nicole Adlman
"Though “cake” is in the name, Cake Monkey is fully dedicated to baking pies. They prepare a hefty amount of pies during the holiday season, but keep the bestselling brown butter pecan pie on the menu throughout the year. Try the latest goods like the blueberry lemon pie with a frangipane crust or the gluten-free chocolate cake pudding pie." - Mona Holmes
"Dynamic duo Lisa Olin and Elizabeth Belkind are the two creative forces behind Cake Monkey, a beloved purveyor of nostalgic, personally-sized desserts. Hone in on the mini carrot cake with caramel cream cheese frosting and spiced pistachio topping or the Funfetti-esque one made with vanilla cake, rainbow sprinkles, and Tahitian vanilla buttercream. — Cathy Chaplin, senior editor" - Eater Staff
"For modern takes on retro desserts, visit chef Elizabeth Belkind and business partner Lisa Olin’s Fairfax bakery, Cake Monkey. Belkind experiments often with seasonal cookies, but do not miss the Big O, a Mexican hot chocolate sandwich cookie filled with vanilla buttercream." - Eater Staff