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Helms Bakery to Close Dec. 14, Just Over a Year After Revival

Owner Sang Yoon cites an increasingly difficult climate for independent restaurants in Los Angeles.

Overview

  • Yoon announced the shutdown on Instagram on Dec. 4, setting the final day of service for Dec. 14 in Culver City.
  • The bakery reopened on Nov. 1, 2024 after nearly 12 years of development delays.
  • Yoon attributed the decision to changed dining habits and rising operating costs that made the business unsustainable in its current form.
  • The closure follows September's shutdown of Father's Office in the Arts District, while the Santa Monica and Culver City locations remain open.
  • No plans for a new location have been announced, and the brand’s legacy dates to its original 1931–1969 run known for yellow delivery trucks.