Babycakes NYC Vegan Bakery, Downtown Los Angeles, DTLA

Everyone has heard about Babycakes, right? You know, the famous vegan bakery in NYC? Well, a little bit ago I learned that they would be opening up shop here in LA! Then, two days ago I found out that their grand opening would actually be today! Now, I’m a huge fan of going to places on the first day, even though it is a foodie faux pas.

Turns out this place is right next door to Cole’s on 6th street. Nice location! I got there expecting to see a line, but I must have gotten there after the morning rush because although there were some people hanging out, I got to order right away. There are about 3 very small tables inside, and plenty of seating outside. I mean, improvised seating along the walkway and a couple of chairs.

I’m not vegan or vegetarian. I can eat gluten. Aside from my fake tomato allergy, thus far in life, I don’t have any food allergies. I decided to order a chocolate cupcake (spelt) which is sweetened with…wait for it…AGAVE! Sounded like a safe bet!

Everything was running smoothly for the first day! The bakery isn’t that big, but you can tell that they are baking throughout the day. Nice! The decor all has a recurring theme and the shop is actually really cute.

The ordering process was a little difficult. They list their offerings right on the case, handwritten, but it is hard to distinguish just what is being offered because it is all just written together. Also, they take your order through a partition glass separating the customer and the employee. However, unless you are taller than the partition (nobody there was taller than the partition – well maybe one guy) you can’t really hear what they are asking you, and they can’t really hear what you want to order. When I indicated that I couldn’t hear, the girl helping me moved over to the bakery case, and that was easier. Did anyone else have this issue?

The coffee was served in a Hollywood Park “vintage” mug which was cute and unexpected. I wondered if it had been thoroughly washed before using it though. Then, after looking at the bottom of the mug, I could still see the thrift store black wax pencil markings. Not going to lie. It made me a bit uncomfortable. Maybe it wasn’t washed as well as it could have been…

Since I paid for the coffee and the cupcake together (and a carrot loaf that I didn’t end up eating) I’m not sure how much the cupcake cost. However, thinking back, it may have come out to about $4 for the cupcake! Yikes! As you know, I have been known to pay $$$ for my cupcakes, but I didn’t feel that the cupcake matched the price.

If you have dietary restrictions, then I’m very glad that you have a bakery to call your own now that Babycakes has come to town. However, I don’t think I will be back to this place. I will continue going to Sprinkles and Big Man Bakes for my cupcakes out in LA.

BabyCakes NYC

130 East 6th Street
Los Angeles, CA 90014

(213) 623-5555