Sweet Lady Jane: What’s behind the closure of this famed LA bakery?

This colorful cupcake was on offer at Sweet Lady Jane in 2012. Theories around the bakery’s sudden closure include inflation, a too-quick expansion, and legal action over alleged wage theft and mismanagement, says Eater LA Reporter Mona Holmes.

This colorful cupcake was on offer at Sweet Lady Jane in 2012. Theories around the bakery’s sudden closure include inflation, a too-quick expansion, and legal action over alleged wage theft and mismanagement, says Eater LA Reporter Mona Holmes. Photo by Elina Shakin/KCRW.

After 35 years, LA bakery Sweet Lady Jane shut down on New Year’s Day. It’s the latest local favorite to close, following the fate of Animal and Mohawk Bend.

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Credits

Host:

Madeleine Brand

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Sarah Sweeney, Angie Perrin, Michell Eloy, Amy Ta, Brian Hardzinski, Bennett Purser, Zeke Reed