Helms Bakery
Bakery · Mid-City
3220 Helms Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90034
Highlights
Pastries, breads, desserts, coffee, deli, market & rotisserie chicken
Pastries, breads, desserts, coffee, deli, market & rotisserie chicken
"Partnering with See’s Candy to offer a limited-edition toffee cream–filled doughnut topped with See’s Toffee-ettes, available June 6 through June 8." - Rebecca Roland
"After a 12-year delay, chef Sang Yoon’s long-anticipated bakery in Culver City has opened and delivers a layered experience: start at the bakery counter with a coffee and a delicately laminated croissant, then head to the cake and cookie counter — “just follow your heart, and definitely try a slice of whatever pie is ready.” On the savory side, a deli-style counter offers fried chicken, chicken pot pie, and more; there are also prepared breakfast trays in the warmer and gimbap in the fridge. It’s easy to spend a few hours (or even a whole day) between the dishes that continue rolling out throughout the day and the tempting shop items to peruse inside. For a sit-down meal, the write-up points to the neighboring burger spot, Father’s Office." - Eater Staff
"A high-energy, eye-catching rebooted bakery where the atmosphere can feel frenetic; the bouncer at the front door throttling the number of patrons entering keeps the crowd fairly reasonable but there are still enough hungry bodies to spur a survival-of-the-fittest instinct. The move is to arrive early, take a deep breath, and stroll the perimeter a few times before queuing to purchase sweets, savories, beverages, or likely impulse buys. For breakfast, keep it simple with coffee and a Boston creme doughnut from the beverage kiosk, while a hot sandwich plus a slice of cake is ideal for lunch. Superb snacky bites include the soft pretzel and prepackaged gimbap. — Cathy Chaplin, senior editor" - Eater Staff
"Chef Sang Yoon’s long career at Michael’s, Lukshon, and Father’s Office prepared him to reignite Culver City’s former wholesale baking operation that closed in 1969; the dream project opened on November 1 after a 12-year undertaking, resulting in a 14,000-square-foot bakery and cafe. The operation includes plenty of baked goods — croissants, doughnuts, cakes, pies, and cookies — extensive and eclectic grab-and-go items, a hot lunch bar, and a central retail area. The outdoor patio is partially covered and typically full." - Mona Holmes
"If you live or work around Culver City, congratulations. Your daytime meal options just got a big boost with the reopening of Helms Bakery. The historic bakeshop—located in the same complex as Father’s Office and the massive H.D. Buttercup showroom—has been transformed into a massive one-stop destination with dedicated counters (and separate lines) for pastries and coffee, cakes and pies, and deli counter staples like meatloaf and potato salad. You’ll also find grab-and-go items in various cold cases and hot trays, including kimbap, mortadella subs, and bacon breakfast burritos. It’s a lot to digest (groan), so if you’re stopping by for breakfast, focus on the front counter with tasty baked goods like mango mascarpone donuts and sugar-dusted morning buns. After 11am, head to the deli area for a solid thick-cut pastrami melt and juicy, salty fried chicken that can be ordered by the bucket. And maybe pick up a loaf of soft sandwich bread—Helms’ original claim to fame—while you’re at it." - Brant Cox
