Fat + Flour is closing its outpost in Downtown Los Angeles this weekend. The bakery’s Grand Central Market location is closing after nearly seven years in operation. The bakery is not going out of business completely, as its Culver City location continues to operate.
Fat + Flour to Close Its Grand Central Market Location
Fat + Flour took to social media on May 15 to inform customers about the closure decision. The bakery is located within the Grand Central Market at 317 S Broadway and operates as a dessert stand.
Fat + Flour is known for its pies, cookies, and other baked goods. In the post, the team wrote, “We hope this is a see you soon to the east side and not a goodbye forever.”
The team thanked supporters who visited the Grand Central Market location over the years. The team encouraged customers to stop by before it vacated the space. The bakery’s outpost in Culver City at 11739 W. Washington Blvd. continues to serve cookies and pie lovers.
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About the Founder and her Journey
Fat + Flour is founded by Nicole Rucker, a chef and author with a rustic approach to baking, based in Los Angeles. Before starting her own bakery brand, Rucker was the pastry chef for the Gjelina Group. The Group comprises some of the popular bakery brands, including Gjusta and G.T.A.
In 2012, Rucker won blue ribbons at the National Pie Championship, KCRW Good Food Pie Contest, and was awarded as Star Chef for baking. Through her baking style, Fat + Flour became the go-to spot for pies, cookies, and other desserts in Los Angeles.
In addition to her bakery career, Rucker has become a cookbook author as well. She was nominated for a James Beard Award for baking for her first cookbook, “Dappled: Baking Recipes for Fruit Lovers.” In addition, she published another book in April 2025 titled “Fat + Flour: The Art of A Simple Bake”.
Over the years, Fat + Flour expanded its visibility through locations, at places like the Grand Central Market, where the bakery served rotating selections of pies, cookies, and coffee from Right Quick Roasters.
Grand Central Market has become a major dining destination for both locals and tourists. The closure of Fat + Flour bakery marks a significant impact on its loyal customers.
