The cakes came out beautiful. We got 5 different flavors to try: upper left: Lemon Custard (w/ Blueberry Filling) lower left: Black & White middle: Pecan Dacquoise upper right: German Chocolate lower right: Chocolate Malt They were all pretty good, light and fluffy, but our favorites were definitely the chocolate malt and the lemon custard. The service was very nice and very prompt, and while I didn't include it in my photos, the box the mini cakes came in was very secured (taped down and everything). Also keep in mind parking was a bit of a challenge; it's just kind of in a weird spot. But other than that everything was great. read more

Cake Monkey Bakery - Lemon Custard (w/ Blueberry), German Chocolate, Pecan Dacquoise, Black & White , Chocolate Malt - Bakeries Near Me - North Hollywood, California

There mini cakes never disappoint, yummy and flavorful!! I order the Coconut and their specialties are great along with the fruit muffins and almond croissant that knock me out after each time I go!!! read more

This location is a pick up only facility -- you order on their website, and can schedule a pick up time for cakes, cookies, etc. I ordered two mini chocolate cakes for Father's Day, and they were just right for a fun tasting. The "ribbon" is a light cookie, which was yummy too. read more

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Love this concept....Classic hostess gourmet style!! Quality in every bite. The chocolate is rich, the cake is a little lighter, and the cream filling decadent. They are pricey for the size, but nice for a splurge! read more

The cakes are lovely. A perfect delight. The cookies, good. The breaded pastries, good too. What I'm here to talk about are the lemon bars. I've never had one like this. The lemon part is a stiff curd. The tart to sweet ratio is on point. I just need you to know it's an elevated lemon bar, like a block of lemon pie with crumbles on top. The crust is light and flaky, yet holds sturdy for the curd. I ate it before I could take a pic. Next time I go I'll take a pic first. I'm just here to say that if you're not in the mood for one of their tiny cakes but still want something sweet, I implore you to go hard for the lemon bar. read more

Cake Monkey Bakery - Too good to go box from the Noho location. - Bakeries Near Me - North Hollywood, California

I recently purchased the Chocolate Carmel cake for my daughter's birthday, and the cake was a big hit. We are all chocolate lovers and this cake definitely delivered. It was delicious - moist and rich in flavor. I will be ordering from here again as I am eager to try other cake flavors as well as the pies. read more

One of the best bakeries in Los Angeles, Cake Monkey has two locations. One is in Hollywood and is a normal bakery. They also have a windowless building on a sketchy industrial street in a gross area of North Hollywood (watch your feet while walking for all the piles of dog excrement all over the place - it's like a mind field), which it turns out is just for pick-ups. I didn't know this. You don't go in. You pay in advance, make your order, then show up, have trouble finding parking anywhere, ring a doorbell, and they bring the baked goods to the door for you. So, no service to speak of, but it doesn't matter I guess if you know what you want, as the quality at both locations is spectacular. The first time we tried their products was when a co-worker got the missus a bunch of small treats a few years ago for her birthday. They included exceptional high quality versions of Drake's style confections like devil dogs and ring dings and yodels (all of which are not for sale in California or I believe west of the Mississippi River). As a born and bred New Yorker, it was heaven to find high quality versions of these much missed treats. When Sweet Lady Jane, which was my go to for nearly 30 years for their triple berry cake, had financial problems and closed a few years ago, I was devastated. Then Cake Monkey made a version. It's not exactly the same, but it is pretty close and just as good. Better yet, once Sweet Lady Jane found new ownership all their prices went through the roof. The same size cake at Cake Monkey is at least $20 cheaper if not more at this point. If you like Drake's cakes or the Sweet Lady Jane triple berry cake, I strongly, strongly suggest trying Cake Monkey. Maybe go to Fairfax first so you can see the desserts instead of ordering blindly. Trust me, you'll love them! Go! read more

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Our friend Chris brought a Pecan Pumpkin Pie from this location to our Thanksgiving celebration. I know they use the finest organic ingredients and it showed...this is the most unusual pie I've ever had and everybody loved it... We had so many desserts this year and my guests loved every dessert especially this one. So grateful to all who attended and enjoyed our offerings... definitely want to check this bakery out extra soon! No photos. No pie left ;))) read more

The atmosphere of this place is amazing. The workers are so kind and so sweet, i didn't get a chance to try any cake but i got the brown sugar daydream coffee and it was so good. I completely recommend this place as someone who isn't from LA they honestly have the best coffee read more

I've been a cake monkey several times, either their storefront in Los Angeles or ordering in advance and picking up in studio city. I've had nothing but excellent desserts, and great customer service. It's hard to pinpoint exactly which dessert I would recommend because all of the small individual cakes are excellent And their cookies and sticky toffee pudding are great. read more

Absolutely in love with the customer service! I called to ask if they had anything I can pick up since I was late in ordering but they accommodated to my request! Usually an order would be a minimum of 48 hours but they were quick to take my 24 hour request . They were so sweet , so welcoming and friendly. I ordered a vegan chocolate cake with triple berry it tasted like a gansito! I was able to pick up at the kitchen in north Hollywood so I didn't have to go to the store from all the way in LA! The bakery smelled heavenly and I was so happy with my special order! Thank you for everything! read more

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Birthday cake Gluten Free Birthday Cakewich Being gluten free is hard and I am so grateful for places like cake monkey that offers gluten free desserts at a reasonable price. Absolutely delicious!! read more

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Called their NoHo location with a last minute request for gluten free goodies for a baby shower. Lisa was very friendly on the phone with ordering and the team was able to accommodate quickly, providing a pickup process within an hour that was totally seamless. Their baked goods were a huge hit the next day at the shower, people could NOT believe they were gluten free. Many asked where the sweets were from, I'm hoping word spreads! Great bakery with great gluten free options! read more

Update: You CAN buy pastries here - you can order online and pick up at this warehouse like location. I called on Labor Day to pick up some treats on the way to a friend's and they said they had some availability for walk-in items. When I got there they showed me a menu (see pic) of what was available at the moment and I chose from there and was in and out super fast! Great to know this is an option but ordering ahead is prob best if you know what you want specifically. The location is at the corner of the street and looks like an office/warehouse from the outside. You ring the doorbell and someone lets you in. There is no display inside - just a waiting room/table prob for custom order appts. I recommend calling first! Their cakewhiches are delicious! My favorite was the black and white cookies and cream and the peanut butter marshmalldrool read more

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Delicious treats! The Lemon bar is to die for, the cookies are giant and perfectly balanced, and the cinnamon pop tart is extremely tasty. Kind of hard to find, but the confections are worth it. Found a dog-friendly brewery in the process! read more

The absolute best almond croissants I have ever had. My eyes roll back in my head with ecstasy when I eat these. Please don't ever stop making these. read more

Cake Monkey is the first place that comes to mind when it's time to order a cake for a special occasion. I love ordering their mini cakes because you can try different flavors and it makes for a very pretty presentation! Most recently I ordered three mini cakes for a friend's birthday. I got the chocolate malt, confetti, and German chocolate cake flavors. It was so much fun to slice them up and share them with friends! The flavors were so on point, not too sweet, and the buttercream is perfection. It's very easy to order online and pick up curbside at the store. So happy this location in North Hollywood opened, but it can be a little hard to find and my GPS was having a hard time navigating me there. It's South of the bike path :) I also very much enjoy their breakfast pastries. Their muffins, scones and donuts are the best I've had in any coffee shop (Coffee Fix in Studio City has them). Overall, the selection of baked goods, cakes, cookies and treats is so impressive and I have not met a Cake Monkey treat I didn't like! Definitely check them out! read more

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I had first tried some of their goodies at a gluten free fest several years ago, so when I wanted to buy myself some treats for my birthday, I decided to order from here. You can call in and order a pickup from this location. Parking can be a bit difficult (do not park in the car place by accident because he will come out within a minute and I would bet he will tow you.) I got the birthday cakewich, the peanut butter and marshmallow cakewich, and the mogul (like a snowball.) Everything was most and delicious even a few days later. I definitely would order from them again. read more

Cake Monkey Bakery - Top: birthday cakewich and pb & marshmallow cakewich. Bottom: mogul - Bakeries Near Me - North Hollywood, California

I know of this place because PizzaRev used to sell the small cakewiches, many moons ago. My cousin was visiting for her daughter's birthday who is gluten and dairy free. I knew to check here if it was going to be anywhere for a cake. We were not disappointed. Everyone loved the cake and wished it was bigger. Even if you aren't gluten and dairy free I would still order it. read more

The cake they made for my party was delicious. I changed my mind on details a few times, but everyone I talked to didn't mind. Everyone was friendly and professional. read more

Found them while on a last minute cake hunt for my anniversary/postponed wedding weekend. I kinda like the clandestine vibe of walking up to the door to ring the bell in an otherwise residential community. I should've called to ask if cakes were sold here... only small pastries are available. But the reps were super sweet and brought out to the door the menu and the mini raspberry cake sandwich I decided on trying just for fun. It's moist and definitely raspberry rich. The chocolate covering makes it a nice treat. Not sure if customers are allowed to walk in during non-COVID-19 times. Will stop by again when looking for a tiny delight. read more

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We used to go to their location in Fairfax and when we moved to the valley, I was happy to find that they have a location in North Hollywood. This is our go to location for birthday cakes. They have a adorable little cakes that will remind you of childhood. Think super fancy Drakes Cakes. They also have Oreos with a nice cinnamon kick. read more

This is my go to bakery for cakes in LA. Everything from cake sandwiches (think fancy hostess ding dong), individual cakes and cakes for 100+ person events. Best of all they make a gluten free cake that tastes just as good as traditional flour version, which is a really big deal. This is the pickup location for special orders read more

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Update: I recently ordered the second birthday cake from Cake Monkey (this time a Spider-Man design), and it was fantastic! I've used them two years in a row for my daughter, and I am always impressed with their attention to detail, friendly service, and amazing flavors. I will definitely be using them again next year. read more

I learned a valuable lesson which is to make sure you use Yelp in conjunction with Google Maps. I decided while I was in LA to find and try a bakery with a cool variety of desserts. I decided to try Cake Monkey Bakery so I did a search in Google Maps and saw a location a little over 20 minutes away. I drove to the location which looked like it was in an industrial area, didn't see any signs, found the address but the door was locked, I called the phone number and found out that I was at the factory. I checked Yelp for the retail location which was another 25 minutes away At the retail store the staff was very nice and the selection of desserts were plenty. I was only going to get a couple of things but ended up with: a peanut butter roll which is like a Ho-ho but much better, red velvet cake which is like a mini Ding-dong but also so much better (both had nice flavors, not too sweet - just right, more dense but moist), a peanut butter banana chocolate chip cookie that had that a nice blend of flavors and slightly chewy texture so great cookie, lemon bar (still need to eat), blueberry pop cake (still need to eat) and a monkey cinnamon apple roll which my wife loved the roll, cinnamon/sugar and apple taste, she heated it and said it was fabulous (so score a point for hubby). I parked almost in front of the store so that was a bonus since most locations in LA are hard to patronize since finding parking is horrendous. Most of the items are around $4 and up but definitely quality desserts. I will go there again even with the drive when I'm in LA again. read more

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Obsessed with the gluten free birthday cakewich! It came nearly wrapped in a pink foil with lots of sprinkles on top. Will be trying this again read more

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When it comes to pastries and breakfast treats Cake Monkey is so good. They have some really wonderful variety of tasty treats. I primarily go to their Fairfax location and sometimes Coffee Fix but the Noho commercial kitchen is convenient when you need a bulk order. Hands down the best "almond croissant" I ever had. And trust me I have sampled plenty in my day. From the crispy exterior due to being double baked to the wafery inside it is absolutely scrumptious. The almond glaze they use in the inside is so tasty and flavorful. I have tried an almond croissant at so many other bakeries only to have the same thought. There is no almond croissant better than Cake Monkey's. There pastries, cupcakes and desserts are not inexpensive though so I try not to indulge too often. read more

This is a spectacular place. I have ordered from them quite a few times now and they have always come through for me. I have preserved last minute and they worked with me as much as possible to help me get a nice assortment of goodies. I have also ordered in advance and the cakes have not only been beautiful, they have been absolutely delicious! The vegan chocolate with raspberry is one of the best vegan desserts I have ever tasted, I am not vegan! The hard part is deciding which yummies to buy! The people have also been super friendly and inviting, patient and helpful. read more

I'm so happy that I found this place... Now that I have children and I have birthday parties it was difficult finding a place in the valley to do any kind of custom work, most bakeries when you call don't even really want to listen to what you have to say if it's a custom cake... Well not cake monkey... they made my sons birthday cake exactly what I asked for, not only was the cake absolutely beautiful but it tasted so good... I mean it was delicious, especially when there's food coloring involved you don't really expect much but I was so happy and everyone at the birthday party LOVED the taste of the cake as well and there was no left overs ! Anyways thank you to everyone at Cake monkey! Also the location isn't that bad at all. Totally worth it :) (Toppers I bought and put on , everything else was made from cake monkey) read more

Cake Monkey Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - North Hollywood, California

I really debated about giving a meh review because I want to support local business and the proceeds from what I purchased were going to a charity to benefit Ukraine. I waited until I ate two of the four items I purchased to give a fair review. I looked online at the menu and reviews here on Yelp and all I read were rave reviews about cakes ordered for birthdays, etc. it also wasn't super far from my apartment. As mentioned by others, this location has pre-wrapped small, hand cakes & cookies. The selection there was decent but not extensive (please see photo). Each cake was about $5, and one of the cakes was vegan. Bottom line: I expected so much more from what I bought. I purchased three hand cakes (chocolate & strawberry was vegan and I could not taste the strawberry jam) and one small chocolate cake roll (it was basically a Little Debbie Swiss Roll with peanut butter filling that tasted like granular sugar was the filling). I love sweets, and have never turned down any cake or pie but these were underwhelming. There wasn't anything special about them to warrant $5 for each. read more

Cake Monkey Bakery - Chocolate & Strawberry hand cake. Cake is covered in chocolate. Vegan Chocolate Strawberry Cakewich - Bakeries Near Me - North Hollywood, California

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We have ordered baked goods from Cake Monkey on a number of occasions *********************************************** (Note: I am not specifying the frequency of the orders so that I can remain anonymous). ************************************************************ Topline review - Cake Monkey creates awesome, tasty treats. It is highly likely that you will enjoy them, and a very low probability that you won't. Here's what I can tell you; - Whenever I have sent them to friends or staff, they rave about the goodies. - the cakewiches, which resemble a Hostess Ding Dong, are exceptional. Personally, I am a fan of anything that is prepared with White Chocolate. - Also, they make an amazing Lemon Bar. I bestowed some on friends of mine at the gym, who described the Lemon Bars as "the best I ever had," "addictive," and "dangerous." - in terms of delivery, my experience (and that of others) is that the goods arrive fresh and nicely boxed. I can't speak for others, but the deliveries have worked out well for me. - They will make custom goodies if given the appropriate amount of time. Staff members, including Danielle, are super pleasant and accommodating. So, if you're looking for an amazing dessert and your cardiologist gives you the go-ahead, I recommend that you place an order with Cake Monkey. Bon Appetit, read more

Absolutely my favorite cake and dessert bakery, customer service is always on point and products are always fresh & delicious.

I needed to get a cake a for a friend's baby shower and discovered that Porto's is no longer offering custom cakes. This ended up being a huge gain for me because it led to me calling Cake Monkey Bakery in North Hollywood. I spoke with Danielle who was lovely and so helpful. They aren't currently taking custom orders but I was able to choose the color of frosting and Danielle recommended some local businesses that sell cake toppers. I ordered a 10" brown butter chocolate cake with mint green Tahitian buttercream frosting. The cake was multi layered and delicious and well below the price point I was expecting. I will certainly be going back to Cake Monkey in the future, not only for their wonderful products, but for the extremely friendly service I received. read more

Cake Monkey Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - North Hollywood, California

Some of the best cake in Los Angeles. Love their hohos. And their mini cakes are my favorite. Everything is always fresh. read more

My husband decided to surprise me with some delicious treats since my quarantine birthday didn't go as planned! He ordered the red velvet and chocolate cakewich as well as a chocolate babka covered in toffee. The cakewiches had hard chocolately exteriors with soft moist interiors. They were so good, I am still dreaming about it! The chocolate babka is like a big loaf of sweet chocolate marble bread covered in toffee. I ate a couple of slices and froze the rest for later! Highly recommend treating yourself! I mean after all they deliver and the bag is nicely wrapped and insulated. You can even let it quarantine for awhile! :) read more

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I can NOT be more disappointed in how this turned out, I am so mad I spent $65 on a 6inch cake that NO ONE ate or liked ... the cake was described to me as a "rich & delicious" and one of their popular cakes ..... the cake had no taste , it wasn't even sweet , it literally tasted like you were biting into a stick of butter! It was so embarrassing because I was telling my guests how much they will love it and to see their reaction and that no one took more than 1-2 bites was just painful to see. I have never complained about a cake ever in my life. Very frustrating experience. The cake is need up being tossed in trash. read more

Everything I've tried didn't disappoint. I love their cookies. Only once I received baked goods that weren't fresh. If I order delivery in the future I'd call to ask about the freshness before placing the order. I'll be ordering again for sure. read more

Ive only picked up here once through a discount site - it was a hidden gem, very yummy and would order again

Bottom line: Cake is perfect. NOHO Location is scary AF. Read full review to understand. Last week we ordered the chocolate chambord Valentine's cake online for pick up at 10:00 AM on a Saturday. I had been eyeing this bakery for some time. The photos online show the west LA location (which is what I believed I would see at the NOHO location). I should have done my homework. Nope. It is a warehouse in the middle of a shady neighborhood and a stone's throw from a pot dispensary. When we drove up, there were 2 customers waiting outside and the bakery wasn't open. A few minutes past 10:00 the door opened and the first customer was able to get his order and leave. The woman behind him was told they were still icing her order and could she come back in 20 minutes.. We were next. The 2 ladies in the store seemed frazzled but said they were packing up our order and disappeared inside. Leaving us alone. Meanwhile, 3 scary AF homeless people rolled by drinking in broad daylight. One was smoking pot and was angrily talking to no one. We did not feel safe. As the pot smoke wafted our way the ladies inside the bakery CLOSED THE DOOR and left us out there for FIFTEEN minutes while they "wrapped up our cake." We felt so unsafe we hopped in our car and waited in front of their door. The lady helping us seemed puzzled why we looked terrified in our car, I told her what happened and she kindly said "stay safe out there.. " and we were on our way. The cake was perfect. Everything we dreamed of and more. I wish they would open a normal store front in Magnolia Park. Burbank would love them and I'd be first in line. read more

I ordered a 6 inch custom cake and they were able to do exactly what I asked for and more. The cake was SO good and was not too sweet and had an excellent texture. And the design was cute too! Highly recommend!! read more