The Village Bakery and Cafe

This Father's Day weekend, get Dad something that he absolutely, positively did NOT get last year (besides this adorable cookie!): breakfast or lunch AT The Village Bakery and Cafe! We're here for the whole family (indoor and outdoor dining) from 8am until 4pm daily. We're all vaccinated, sanitized, gloved up and waiting for you! Weekend specials are Chilaquilles Rojos, BBQ! Tri Tip Sandwich, and our ever popular Village McMuffin (housemade English Muffin topped with over m...edium egg, spinach, sausage patty, cheddar & romesco sauce). We'll also have a case filled with grab & go goodies like BBQ Baby Back Ribs, Vegan Taco Salad, Gazpacho, Potato Salad, Caprese Pasta Salad & more! Hope to see you all this weekend! Yay!!!!!!

We are all vaccinated and we hope you all are, too! (It's free! It's easy! It protects you AND those you love!!) The exact rules of where and why and how and when we do things are a little sketchy right now and until there's clarification, we are asking that everyone entering the bakery and placing orders please continue to wear masks. We are all continuing to wear masks and are being super careful as always. We'll keep you updated on any changes here as soon as we figure things out! We DO have indoor and outdoor seating and (of course) take out! Please come in and join us!

Well, whaddaya know....we're hiring again! As the re-opening continues, so does our need for more employees. Right now we have several PART-TIME positions open (all of which require recent experience and weekend work, please): Bakers, line cooks, baristas and food runners. If you're interested, please send us an email with your resume: [email protected] If you know someone who may be interested, please pass this information along!

Hello, I'm Vaccinated! Are you?? We're a little confused about exactly what this week is going to bring... As always, we'll be playing things safe and we hope that you will, too. Please join us for inside and outdoor dining, but for now please continue to wear a mask when entering the bakery and placing your order. We're thrilled to see your faces again and are looking forward to whatever this "new normal" is going to be. One thing's for sure...after the year that we all ...just had, we feel confident that we'll be able to meet any challenge thrown our way! Sending you all loads of love! Barbara & the entire staff of The Village Bakery and Cafe.

Good Morning! By this time tomorrow, we will have a new President and a new (WOMAN!!) Vice President in office! Let that sink in as you all take a nice, deep breath this morning... If you didn't place an order for your Inauguration snacks, do not despair! We have most things available for pick up! Cookies are a bit tight...we're making them as fast as we can but probably won't have tons extra to sell. We DO have the following, though: West Wings (mild or spicy*) 6 buffal...o chicken wings with bleu cheese dressing, carrots & celery. $12 (*be aware: the spicy is pretty darned spicy! Sausage Rolls (take & bake) $10 Spinach & Feta Puff Pastries (take & bake) $10 Mini Pies $2 each Choose either All American Apple or Washington Cherry House made dips $6 Choose from: Baba Ganoush, Sundried Tomato Dip, Fresh Herb Dip, Salsa Roja or Hummus Fresh Corn Tortilla Chips $3 Sourdough-Rosemary Crackers $6 Pita Chips $4 We'll have extra quiche tomorrow that we'll be selling by the slice and we'll have our mini bagels with lox & cream cheese in our case, too! So...grab some snacks, crack open a bottle of champagne, put your feet up on your coffee table, relax and watch a couple of adults take office tomorrow!

Hello there! Who's excited for the Inauguration? Have you called to place your order for our Wednesday West Wings, quiche, sausage rolls, mini bagels, mini pies (American Apple or Washington Cherry), dips (baba ganoush, hummus, sundried tomato, fresh herb or salsa), chips (sourdough rosemary, pita or corn chips) or cookies???? Get on it! Give us a call today: 323.662.8600 As for today, we have a grab & go case that is bursting with delicious food! Come in and stock up fo...r the week! Pot Pies, lasagna, braised brisket, boneless short ribs, vegan shepherd's pies, vegan pasta bolognese, mashed potatoes, roasted veggies and so much more! If you'd like to order over the phone for curbside pick up, just give us a call--we're happy to walk you through everything. I have a spring in my step today, hope you're all feeling great too! That light at the end of the tunnel is getting brighter by the minute! Wear your masks, for goodness sakes!

Looking for something GREAT for your Sunday Supper? We've got you covered! Our slow braised beef brisket with mushroom gravy is just the ticket! Pair it with garlic mashed potatoes and our maple roasted yam & brussels sprouts and you'll have a delicious dinner on the table lickety split! A reminder that we'll be taking orders for our Inauguration Day spread until the end of day (4pm) on Monday. The Wednesday West Wings that are on offer are going to be amazing (You can order the wings mild or spicy). Give us a call and we'll be happy to walk you through the whole menu! 323.662.8600

Well! Here's a splendid turn of events...it turns out that someone with an actual plan is going to be in charge of things starting this Wednesday! Crazy, right?!? Until then, though, we all have to be extra, triple careful about keeping ourselves and all those around us as safe as possible. We here at The Village Bakery and Cafe feel incredibly grateful that (thus far) we've been able to stay open, stay healthy and continue to provide food for our neighborhood. A lot of... this is pure luck, but much of it is due to our obsession with wearing our masks, disinfecting surfaces an insane number of times throughout the day, wearing gloves and always, always, always practicing social distancing. With the news that one in every three people in Los Angeles are now infected with the virus, it's more important than ever to never let down our guard. I urge you all to do the same! If you do have to leave your homes to run to the store or your local favorite bakery, please try to keep your visits as short as possible. Have a list of the things you need, mask up, run in, maintain your distance from others, get what you need and head home. Oh! Also, remember that those who are serving you are putting everything on the line to make sure that you're getting the food that you need and that we're scared, too! Be Nice! That all said, I'll step off of my soapbox for a moment to tell you of our specials today... Our breakfast special is Rajas Breakfast Tacos! Three corn tortillas filled with scrambled eggs, roasted poblanos, onions & jack cheese topped with avocado, crema and cilantro. Served with potatoes and salsa roja ($14). Tonight's dinner special is Mustard Braised Boneless Short Ribs. These are fall-apart tender! They're packed in 18 oz containers (enough for 2-3...maybe even 4? servings) for $22. We made the most incredible maple glazed Brussels Sprouts & Sweet Potatoes today, too. A perfect side dish! Of course we have loads of additional items in our grab & go case as well as our entire breakfast & lunch menu. Give us a call: 323.662.8600 and we'll be happy to take your order and answer any questions for you. If you pay over the phone, we'll be thrilled to run your food out to your car when you pull up! Also don't forget to place your order for this coming Wednesday's Inauguration Celebration! I posted the menu yesterday but if you're having trouble accessing it call us! Remember that we'll have 46 cent cups o' Joe all day long on the 20th! (Drip coffee only, please! Also, NO...the special cup isn't included!!! Duh.)

Who needs a little comfort? How about free, chocolate comfort?!? I was planning on making a big, fat, chocolate-caramel cake for us all to dig into as a celebration this week. Obviously, celebrations are on hold for the time being, but the cake (and the counting!) must go on! Come in today and let us treat you to a slice of this edible comfort (while supplies last)!

How patient are you? For me, instant gratification takes waaay too long. I'm keeping busy baking, how are you all managing to get by? Tear yourself away from your tv and computer screens for a bit, put on your mask and take a walk. The fresh air will clear your head and (I promise) make you feel a bit better. If you live close enough, you might want to walk to the bakery and pick up food. We made loads of pot pies (both chicken and veggie) for you today and they might b...e just the thing to get you through today's news-cycle. Some brownies or cupcakes might help, too. You might also want to take a minute out of your day and order some family meals for the weekend. Here's what's on offer: Friday night is Fried Chicken night (after taking a week off from this last week, you might want to get back on board with this one). We'll be serving the fried chicken with house made BBQ baked beans, coleslaw, corn muffins and cookies. Saturday we'll have herb & white wine braised chicken legs & thighs. Served with garlic sauteed kale & white beans, organic greens salad, demi-baguette & cookies. Sunday Supper is beef bourguingnon served with mashed sweet potatoes, roasted cauliflower, organic greens salad, demi-baguette & cookies. If you're counting your blessings today you might want to give some thought to the blessings-counting day of the year that's coming up: Thanksgiving. It's three weeks from tomorrow! I'm posting a picture of our chalkboard that lists some info about the meal packages BUT...please check out the entire menu (and place your orders!) here: https://www.exploretock.com/thevillagebakeryandcafeholidays You'll note that the meal packages include options for dinner for two as well as a traditional dinner option for 4-6. Celebrations will be smaller this year, so we kept that in mind when putting together the menu (there will be PLENTY of food in all of our packages so that you'll have some coveted Thanksgiving leftovers!). All of our menu items from turkey and sides to bread and desserts, are available a la carte as well as in a dinner package. Early orders are VERY much appreciated! Not sure if I tell you all this enough or not, but we're very grateful for you all. You've helped us get through one of the hardest challenges of our lives. No matter what happens in the next few days (weeks/months/years) we will have each other. Let's all keep the faith and keep our chins up until every last vote is counted. Sending massive amounts of love out to everyone... xx Barbara & the staff of The Village Bakery and Cafe.

Good morning! How are you handling your stress? I'm handling mine by chipping two of my teeth, having perpetual heartburn, sleeping approximately 3 hours a night and weeping uncontrollably at the drop of a hat. Oh...and eating everything that comes within arms reach. If YOU'RE feeling a bit anxious and are looking for some comfort food to get you through the election results tonight, we have some great options in our "Grab & Go" case: Chicken or veggie pot pies, chicken... curry, mac & cheese, slow braised pork verde, eggplant parmesan, Impossible vegan shepherd's pies, roasted root veggies, sweet potato-black bean chili, tortilla soup & more! If you're anything like me, you'll need some sweets tonight, too--stop in and pick up some cookies, cupcakes or brownies (you'll be thankful to have those on hand later this evening!). Also: anyone coming in with a "I Voted" sticker on today gets a free little "I Voted" cookie! I hope you all voted and pray that the best man wins!

Although we don't have a liquor license, we can still help out with your beverage needs to get you through tomorrow night's election results! We have freshly made lemonade (traditional, blueberry lemonade and rosemary lemonade) in our grab and go case that are PERFECT in your favorite alcoholic beverages! As a bit of inspiration, our friend Quinn Cummings has provided us with some great recipes using our lemonade that will be perfect for tomorrow night's escapades! Grab a... recipe sheet the next time you come in! Also, be sure to check out Quinn's free mixology classes at: http://www.quinncummings.com/mix-signup

We're finally down to the wire...one more sleep until we get this madness over with. Have you voted already? If not, are you going to the polls tomorrow (with a mask on!!)? Do you know someone who is still undecided (not sure how that can be, but I'm told that those people exist!)? If so, give them a call today and have a chat about the importance of getting out there and casting a vote. Do you know someone who may have trouble getting to the polls tomorrow? If you can ...help, do so! Every. Single. Vote. Counts. Anyone coming in to the bakery tomorrow with an "I Voted" sticker on will get a free little "I Voted" cookie! We'll have our "Grab & Go" cases stocked with comfort foods to get you through the next few days---Pot pies, eggplant parmesan, chicken curry, pork verde, vegan shepherd's pies, vegan bolognese, mac & cheese, soups and more! VOTE, VOTE, VOTE!!!

Have you ordered your Dia de los Muertos Family Meal for tonight? There's still time to do so! We're serving slow roasted pork verde with frijoles charros, corn tortillas, Spanish rice, pico de gallo and Day of the Dead sugar cookies! Give us a call! 323.662.8600

The eyes of the world are on America--let's show that we're decent, intelligent, honest people! If you plan on voting early, get your ballot to a ballot box today! If you don't have a plan of where and when you'll be voting, make your plan today! Talk to your friends and neighbors to see if they need help getting to the polls. Vote, Vote Vote! If you plan on voting at the polls on Tuesday, remember:... If the polls close while you're still in line, stay in line. You have the right to vote! If you make a mistake on your ballot, ask for a new one. If the machines are down at your polling place, ask for a paper ballot. Call the Election Protection hotline if you have questions about voting or if you have trouble voting. 1-866-OUR-VOTE. P.S. After you're done voting, come on in and grab some peanut butter monster eyeballs!!

There's so much going on I don't know where to start... First, how 'bout those Dodgers??? If there's one good thing about 2020 it's that L.A. is the city of Champions!! Second, the Jack Skellington Pot Pies are selling at a frightening pace--make sure your goblins get there dinner on Friday night! Place your order today! Don't forget about our Bloody Mary Brisket for Halloween night or our Dia de los Muertos dinner on Sunday--it's an entire weekend of devilish good food!!... Third, THANKSGIVING is less than a month away! This has been a crappy year by anyone's standards (except for the aforementioned Dodger & Laker Championships) BUT...there's still a lot to be grateful for. Even though celebrations will be smaller this year, you'll still want a full spread on your holiday table. We can help!! You can order a full, traditional Thanksgiving meal or just opt for some sides, breads or desserts (including, of course PIE!!!!). Quick, easy and secure ordering is available through our special menu on TOCK. Just click on this link: https://www.exploretock.com/thevillagebakeryandcafeholidays to view the menu and order! We're offering delivery on Tuesday and Wednesday and we'll be open on Thursday (Thanksgiving Day) from 8am until noon for pick up. You can, of course, also order the next time you stop into the bakery or by giving us a call (323.662.8600) Fourth, and most importantly, Election Day is less than a week away!!!!!!! Over 60 million votes have already been cast! Have you voted yet? Do it today if you can! Reach out to friends and neighbors to see if they've voted and ask if they need help getting to a ballot box or to the polls on Tuesday. Let's do this!! VOTE, VOTE, VOTE!!!

Have you placed your orders for Halloween Weekend Family Meals yet? Today would be a GREAT day to do so! Give us a call (323.662.8600) or place your order easily and securely on TOCK (https://www.exploretock.com/thevillagebakeryandcafe). We'll even deliver to you (between the hours of 4-6pm within a 5 mile radius)!! Don't forget to add a Boo-It-Yourself Cookie Kit or a Halloween Cookie plate to your order while you're at it!! Friday night's meal is our Jack Skellington Po...t Pies (chicken or veggie) which we'll be serving with a Kale & Bloody Beet Salad and a "Bag of Boos" (ghost cookies). As many of you know, our pot pies are some of the best in town and we made them just a bit better by carving Jack Skellington's face on the top crust! Complete dinner for 2 is $36 Halloween night we'll be making Bloody Mary Braised Brisket. Served with Monster Mashed Potatoes, Scary String Beans and a bag of Bats & Black Cats (cookies). Complete dinner for two is $38 Sunday is Dia De Los Muertos! We'll be slow roasting Pork Verde and serving it with frijoles charros, Spanish rice, corn tortillas and pico de gallo. For dessert we'll have our Dia De Los Muertos Skull Cookies! Complete dinner for two is $38. We know that this year's Halloween is going to be different than previous years so we planned the above menus with that in mind. We'd love it if you could place your orders early!

Yay!! Halloween week is here! We are super excited and are working around the clock to fill our pastry case with all kinds of Halloween treats: Cookie plates, Boo-It-Yourself cookie kits, loads of ghoulish cookies, scary cherry hand pies, vegan chocolate casket cakes, coconut macaroon ghosts, peanut butter eyeballs and of course bloody baked donuts! Orders are welcome and encouraged! While we're on the subject of scary things, let me remind you that there's still a horrib...le virus out there. Despite what some people say, there ARE things we can do to keep ourselves and others safe. Wear your mask, keep your distance, wash your hands. I'd also like to remind you that we are not equipped at this time to offer outdoor seating. Our outdoor space is very small--with 6' distance we'd be able to provide 4 tables, maximum. We do not have the staff necessary to wait on outdoor customers or to clean up after them. While you may feel safe being waited on by a staff member who is wearing a face mask, my staff member may not feel safe waiting on you while you are not wearing a face mask. Please understand this and PLEASE be kind to the staff that I DO have when you come in. My staff has put up with an unbelievable amount of angry, defiant customers wanting to "school" us on how my business should be run. Be civil, be understanding, be aware that things aren't "back to normal" just because you want them to be. If you feel the need to unload on someone and yell about our policies, please ask to speak to me (Barbara)--I'll be more than happy to explain the reasoning behind the policy of my business. Trust me, we ALL want you to be able to come in and enjoy a meal outside AND inside our cafe. That time is not now, though. Trust scientists, real scientists. And by all means, VOTE next Tuesday (if not before).

Our Super Sunday Supper is Sausage Stuffed Acorn Squash (and, yes...I dare you to say that fast 3 times!). Served with cauliflower puree, haricot vert, demi-baguette & cookies. Call us to order! Now...let's talk about Halloween Weekend!! It's going to be a bit different this year for everyone, which is why we came up with some super special family meals for you! Friday night, October 30th we'll have Jack Skellington Pot Pies! I thought this up but wasn't sure if they'd tu...rn out as cute as they were in my head so I baked a "tester" last night (pictured). Success! Awesomely scary and delicious to boot! We're going to serve these with kale & bloody beet salad and a "bag of boos" cookies! Of course they'll come in chicken or veggie versions. Saturday night is Halloween night! We'll be cooking up Bloody Mary Braised Brisket and serving it with monster mashed potatoes, scary string beans and "Bats & Black Cats" cookies! Sunday, Nov. 1st we'll have a Dia De Los Muertos dinner. Low & slow pork salsa verde, frijoles charros, Spanish rice, corn tortillas & Dia de Los Muertos Skull Cookies. We're really, REALLY excited for the upcoming week and hope that you'll all place your orders in advance! You'll be able to order all of the above on TOCK (https://www.exploretock.com/thevillagebakeryandcafe) later this afternoon. Please pass along the information to anyone you think needs a little holiday spirit!