Vegan bakery originating from New York Babycakes. Makes gluten-free vegan desserts like muffins, cupcakes, cake slices, and donuts. This location, opened Jun 2019, also offers a breakfast/brunch/lunch menu in the daytime (8am-3pm) with various savory options and also pancakes, waffles, and French toast. Savory items include biscuits and gravy, pizza slices, salad, roasted vegetables plate, mac n' cheese, avocado toast, and others (quantity limited and may sell out). Small cafe with pink retro decor. Reported closed September 2023.
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1415 Montana Ave, Santa Monica, California, USA, 90401
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- Outdoor seating
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Last update on 29 Sep 2023 by eric
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Added by eric on 24 Jun 2019
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52 Reviews
First Review by oliviamckown
Hgirlrice
Points +570
Just not great - Edit
I might be partial since I tend not to like GF baked goods but I just haven’t found anything that good here. Everything is dry or overly sweet or weirdly textured. To me their baked goods taste “vegan and gluten free” instead of not being able to tell the difference
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spise01
Points +949
Dry brownie - Edit
The frosting I love but the brownie cupcake was dry
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anir117
Points +491
Delicious savoury and sweet treats! - Edit
Very cool vibe inside with lots of options.
Read moreTried the jalapeño cheese biscuit and blueberry donut- perfect spice and sweet!
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regijane
Points +128
Best vegan/gf donuts in LA - Edit
Absolutely the best v/gf donuts in LA (and that’s actually saying something in this town!) really love the tea cakes too, but truly everything is amazing! Super nice staff and cute little shop. I have been using the Babycakes cookbook for years. Erin McKenna is the OG v/gf baker and her creations never disappoint!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-06-10
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Aniseed
Points +5229
Vegan and Gluten-free treats - Edit
Everything was fantastic. Highly recommend!
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EthanMinter
Points +99
Maple Donut - Edit
I absolutely love the maple donuts. They’re perfect. Best vegan donut I’ve ever had.
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ElmiraDewes
Points +1561
Super sweet and testy - Edit
I love the place, very good vegan sweets. The coffee was great. I would recommend it.
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nobuddyknows
Points +333
Tasty tiramisu - Edit
I really liked the decor at this location. The tiramisu was good and had a nice balance of flavors.
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EmilyPrice
Points +297
Great OG gf/ vg spot - Edit
Back in the day Erin mckenna’s was at the forefront of the gf and vegan scene! They get major credit in my book from the days where I could never find anything. Still good- some tastes a little GF.. but the fact that everything here is gf and vegan makes my life easy and delicious.
Read moreHaven’t gotten a chance to try their food menu but want to go back - only available on Fridays and Saturdays. #Veganuary
Pros: All vegan all gf , Great bakery selection- specialty cakes too! , Savory menu on Fridays and Saturdays
Cons: Some tastes a little gluten free
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LauraCota
Points +141
Delicious breakfast - Edit
Came here for the first time from the East Bay, and OMG, the food was so yummy. We had the pancakes, breakfast sandwich and biscuits and gravy. All tasted so good and freshly made. I would be back next time I’m the area.
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ChrisTruss
Points +23
The food and customer service, both phenomenal. The lavender lemonade 🤤 - Edit
Cute lil bakery in Santa Monica!
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sagarak
Points +584
Pricey but good - Edit
The entrees are tasty here! I love the biscuits and gravy. The pastries are expensive, but that’s expected for Montana street. Wasn’t impressed by the cupcakes but donuts & coffee cake are pretty good for being gluten free! Interior is cute & some extra seating outside. Metered parking nearby.
Read morePros: Lots of options , Large selection
Cons: Expensive
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AmandaSakiye
Points +3265
Such a treat 🤍 - Edit
I feel like I’m spoiling myself every time I come here! 😂 everything is so ridiculously delicious. If you’re in the area, you must stop by.
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MeeraPatel
Points +69
Amazing donuts 😍 - Edit
Tried a maple donut and the vanilla donut. Both were incredible - fluffy, perfect texture and level of sweetness. Only wish I could have tried some of the cakes! Love the pink and cutesy interior 😍
Read morePros: So much choice!
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mongoose10
Points +718
Lots to Choose From - Edit
Tons of sweets and an all day breakfast and lunch menu. Loved the breakfast sandwich(!) and can’t argue the variety of vegan options available.
Read moreSticker shock on the pricing though. Cupcake $6.95 and a small slice of cake $12. Been to a lot of vegan bakeries in big cities (including the Erin Mckenna’s in NYC) but this one literally takes the cake for pricing. No prices are shown on the sweets case so just beware when ordering.
Updated from previous review on 2022-04-17
Pros: Breakfast all day, Lots of options , Outdoor seating
Cons: Expensive !!!
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BrianDannelly
Points +42
Scrumptious - Edit
Beautifully baked treats. Love the cinnamon rolls and the coffee cake. I like cinnamon. I’m vegan. Thus the joy.
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Bushtitty
Points +501
Just ok vegan desserts - Edit
I think this place is overrated and I’ve had better vegan sweets. The Brooklyn bites were too sweet for me, the maple donut was just ok, and the veggie bomb and the cheddar biscuits were on the dry side.
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aflynnmogensen
Points +442
Outstanding fully vegan breakfast restaurant - Edit
Delicious savory menu plus full array of vegan baked goods. Excellent food and service. Full menu posted in photos.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-02-24
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jackieattackie
Points +91
They have brunch! - Edit
I was looking for something to eat in this area, and was pleasantly surprised to see this Erin McKenna location has brunch and lunch food! I ordered the biscuits and gravy with a side of potatoes and it was delicious. #Veganuary
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ecochee
Points +410
All vegan and gluten free - Edit
Great selection, a little expensive but amazing for those who are gluten free. I’m not gluten free and I don’t like the cake like texture of the donuts as much as regular fluffy donuts but there are a lot of other great treats too!!😋
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-01-19
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AbigailAnnaFoster
Points +475
Love! - Edit
Really enjoy this bakery & the food. I had biscuits & gravy. It was delish. The pink environment is so cute.
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kaleyeah87
Points +409
Great selection - Edit
I came here with my nonvegan family and they loved it. Even my brother, who usually hates vegetables, gobbled down his salad. There was a large selection of vegan baked goods. I tried several and they were great! Also the mocha was absolutely heavenly. The decor and ambience of the place was amazing too!
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graceo
Points +152
Great vegan gluten-free baked goods - Edit
I am so happy that I found this place! I thought the baked gluten-free goods were delicious. A lot of times, you can tell something is gluten-free, but I could not in this case. The coffee cake was delicious and decadent. They also offer donuts. I will say that the donuts were more like cake, and not the classic donut; but it was still very good. It is so difficult to find a gluten-free place that has good baked goods, so I was glad to come upon this. We loved the outdoor seating as well, which is good to avoid COVID spreading. The one minus is that it's a little pricey, so it may not be for you if you're on a budget. Other than that, I highly recommend this place.
Read morePros: gluten-free, outdoor seating, delicious baked goods
Cons: a little pricey
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SimoneRendell-Shelby
Points +197
Expensive - Edit
Very expensive for what they sell
Read morePros: Loved the decor and atmosphere , Staff very pleasant
Cons: Very expensive , Veggie scone okay, not worth $7!, Coffee all foam (requested little foam) v expensiv
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NatalieWiegand
Points +132
Vegan GF Paradise! - Edit
As a vegan who tries to stay gluten free, this is the perfect indulgence!!! We had a chocolate cake for my boyfriends bday and the biscuits and all was AMAZING. I can’t speak to the prices though since someone else paid. My guess is a bit expensive but for an indulgent treat that’s still GF, I’m very happy about that 😋
Read morePros: Gluten freeeeeee!!!, Lots of flavor
Cons: Probably expensive?, Obviously not healthy. Don’t eat a lot.
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Points +21257
Erin McKenna’s Bakery - Edit
I had the chocolate eclair and it was really disappointing and very expensive. The pastry was dry and gritty. The cream inside was passable but not the best. Overall, this was a pretty disappointing dessert at $10…I would not go back.
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NatalieFord
Points +22
Rude and Not Safe - Edit
The most disappointing thing about this place is not the fact that the employees are shockingly rude, stuck up and not helpful, or that the prices are ridiculous… or that the atmosphere is uncomfortable, (they have loud music BLASTING most of the time and it is painted an alarming horrendous pink color).
Read moreThe most terrifying thing about this place is that they are UNSAFE with the way that they handle the food. I have repeatedly asked them to use tongs when picking up the food during COVID and TO NOT not pick up the food with the same gloves that they’re touching the register with. The owner and I disagree on the importance of that apparently, as she has not trained her employees to be safe, respectful, and kind.
I became a vegan to support kindness compassion and a healthier eating lifestyle. This place does not stand for any of those values. I don’t even know if the owner is vegan herself. She certainly does not act kind and considerate - nor do her employees.
That’s a shame. Save your money.
Cons: Not COVID safe, Overpriced , Rude
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