Short Cake (CLOSED)

On the heels of the unveiling of the much anticipated burger destination Short Order, came the opening of its sweet counterpart Short Cake—both located in the Original Farmers Market and from Nancy Silverton and the late Amy Pressman. No La Brea Bakery 2.0, Short Cake offers its take on greasy spoon classics like fruit pies and classic yellow cake. Other nostalgic sweets include snickerdoodle—buttery, light and not too sweet—and peanut butter bars that are as satisfying as they are refined. We're happy to start the morning with the breakfast cookie—powdered sugar-dusted discs flecked with dried blueberries, Grape Nuts and crunchy bran flakes—while we can't get enough of the hazelnut croissant and seasonal pies crowned with an oat crumble. The secret ingredient: love. Baker Hourie Sahakian offers her goodies with heart (not sass) that's completely infectious.