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Juicy Ladies Remained Closed After Palisades Fire

The cafe shuttered its Pacific Palisades location in January 2025 following wildfire damage.

Updated on Sept. 21, 2026 in Openings & Closings

Weathered stucco storefront with boarded entrance and damaged planter in Los Angeles, reflecting the aftermath of a wildfire.
Juicy Ladies remains shuttered at its former Pacific Palisades location following extensive damage from the 2025 Palisades Fire. AI Illustration. Upload story photo >

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Juicy Ladies, a cafe founded in Woodland Hills in 2008, has remained closed in Pacific Palisades since January 2025 due to the Palisades Fire. The business had operated at 17361 Sunset Boulevard since 2018 before the blaze rendered the site inoperable.

Why it matters

The owners cited significant uncertainty regarding building repairs and the long-term occupancy of the surrounding area as the primary obstacles to a potential return to the neighborhood.

The cafe has been closed for 20 months following the wildfire that struck the Pacific Palisades building. The business now operates its new Santa Monica location daily from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The players

Juicy Ladies

This cafe brand originated in Woodland Hills and is known for its health-focused menu offerings.

The details

While the Pacific Palisades cafe was forced to close, the owners were already in the process of developing a new storefront in Santa Monica. This transition allowed the business to resume operations at 2727 Ocean Park Boulevard starting in late August 2026.

Timeline

  1. Juicy Ladies opened in Woodland Hills in 2008.

  2. The cafe expanded to Pacific Palisades in 2018.

  3. The owner announced the Palisades business was inoperable on January 12, 2025.

  4. The new Santa Monica location opened in late August 2026.

Market Landscape

This closure follows the post-wildfire economic recovery patterns documented in Los Angeles commercial districts, where businesses often face protracted rebuilding timelines. The shift illustrates how companies adapt by moving operations to more stable, pre-planned sites to mitigate risk.

Customers who frequented the Pacific Palisades location must now travel to the new Santa Monica site for service. The cafe is available to visitors and residents daily during its set hours of 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The takeaway

Business continuity during natural disasters often depends on the ability to leverage existing expansion plans. Owners should prioritize flexible growth strategies to maintain operations when legacy locations face structural damage.

Further reading

For more updates on local retail shifts, visit the Los Angeles Openings & Closings section.

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