Helms Bakery represents Restaurant Design International’s (RDI) largest and most complex project to date—spanning 15,000 square feet across three levels in the historic Helms Bakery District on Venice Boulevard in Los Angeles. This multi-year project demonstrates RDI’s expertise in large-scale restaurant and foodservice design for adaptive reuse in iconic buildings.
The facility includes:
Basement Level: dry storage, walk-in refrigeration, and employee support areas
Main Level: full-service gourmet kitchen, bakery, pastry kiosk, coffee kiosk, retail area, bar, and guest restrooms
Mezzanine Level: mechanical infrastructure and primary product development and bakery mixing area
Over a five-year design and construction timeline, RDI led the full foodservice design and MEP coordination, collaborating closely with the project architect. RDI also procured and installed all commercial kitchen and foodservice equipment, delivering a seamless, high-performance environment.
This project showcases RDI’s ability to deliver visionary restaurant design in Los Angeles, especially for large, historic, and multi-use hospitality venues. Helms Bakery has been beautifully reimagined as a vibrant culinary destination, preserving its legacy while meeting modern operational demands.