“Say Goodbye To Sweet Lady Jane: Iconic Triple Berry Cake Disappears From LA”

The storied Sweet Lady Jane has been a staple of Los Angeles celebrations for the past 3 decades, providing the city’s iconic Triple Berry Cake for milestone events. Sadly, after 35 years, the popular bakery with six locations in Los Angeles is no more.

What Was Sweet Lady Jane?
Sweet Lady Jane was founded in June 1988 by Jane Lockhart on Melrose Avenue in West Hollywood. The bakery quickly became known for its signature Triple Berry Cake, layered with rich yellow butter cake, cream, and fresh berries, becoming a status symbol for Los Angeles celebrations.

The Closure of Sweet Lady Jane
After 35 years of being a staple of Los Angeles landmarks and celebrations, Sweet Lady Jane announced it was closing all of its branches on December 31st, 2023. Citing declining sales in California, the popular bakery was unable to continue serving its loyal customers and paying their employees a living wage.

The Legacy of Sweet Lady Jane
Fans of Sweet Lady Jane flooded the Instagram post announcing the closure, with many mourning the loss of the iconic Triple Berry Cake. With competitors rising since the 1988 opening, the Triple Berry Cake will remain an important part of Los Angeles’ food culture and celebrations.

What’s Next?
As LA says goodbye to Sweet Lady Jane, they look to what the next “it” cake will be. Suggestions for replicating the sweet treat include the vegan and gluten-free cakes from Erin McKenna’s Bakery, the Chocolate and Salted Caramel Cake from République, the Blum’s Coffee Crunch Cake from Valerie Confections, and any of Hannah Ziskin’s cakes at Quarter Sheets.