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Is M'Dears Bakery & Bistro Still Open? Update (Los Angeles, CA)

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As of September 2026, M'Dears Bakery & Bistro is listed open on mdears.net, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

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mdears.net ·
Secondary source
Yelp ·

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What the source shows: The restaurant's own website is active with a current menu, working online-ordering links to DoorDash and Uber Eats, and a senior-meal program as of September 2026; a Yelp listing for the same address was updated the same month with no closure notice.

  • Season / episode Season 2, Episode 10
  • Original air date
  • Address 7717 S Western Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90047

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What happened after Gordon Ramsay's 24 Hours to Hell and Back?

M'Dears Bakery & Bistro is a South Los Angeles soul-food restaurant and bakery that owner Carrie Reese opened in 2002, after first building a following selling desserts at local jazz and blues festivals starting in 1991; by the time of Gordon Ramsay's 2018 visit, Reese's daughters Tiffany and Marissa were helping run the business alongside her, though long-standing strain in the family relationships was affecting how the restaurant operated. Ramsay, disguised as a camera operator, ordered food to go from the small dining room and found the chicken bland; hidden-camera footage later shown to the group documented spoiled food, kitchen items running out mid-service, and inconsistent customer service. During the process, Ramsay worked through long-standing family tension between Reese and her daughter Tiffany, and the two worked through some of that on camera, including baking together, before the relaunch.

For the relaunch, Ramsay's team refreshed the dated pink dining room with warmer colors and helped the family develop a more focused menu. During the relaunch dinner, Reese took on an expediting role in the kitchen, and with reminders from Ramsay to stay supportive rather than critical, the team got food out to diners promptly; visiting chef Jet Tila was among those impressed by the results.

Since the episode aired in March 2019, M'Dears has continued operating at the same Western Avenue address, and in March 2023 the Los Angeles community paper Our Weekly covered a grand-reopening event at the restaurant featuring Reese and her grandsons. The restaurant's own website remains active with a current menu, online ordering through DoorDash and Uber Eats, a senior-meal delivery program, and press coverage of a more recent promotional visit from a Los Angeles Rams player as part of a citywide campaign highlighting Black-owned restaurants. A Yelp listing for the address was last updated in September 2026 with no closure notice, consistent with continued operation under the same ownership and name.

Featured on Gordon Ramsay's 24 Hours to Hell and Back

Season / episode
Season 2, Episode 10
Original air date
Episode title
M'Dears Bakery & Bistro
What was featured
Family-run soul-food bakery with strained relationships and food-safety lapses
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
M'Dears Bakery & Bistro

Frequently asked questions

Is M'Dears Bakery & Bistro still open in 2026?

As of September 2026, M'Dears Bakery & Bistro is listed open on mdears.net, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

What happened to M'Dears Bakery & Bistro after Gordon Ramsay's 24 Hours to Hell and Back?

M'Dears Bakery & Bistro is a South Los Angeles soul-food restaurant and bakery that owner Carrie Reese opened in 2002, after first building a following selling desserts at local jazz and blues festivals starting in 1991; by the time of Gordon Ramsay's 2018 visit, Reese's daughters Tiffany and Marissa were helping run the business alongside her, though long-standing strain in the family relationships was affecting how the restaurant operated. As of September 2026, M'Dears Bakery & Bistro is listed open on mdears.net, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

Where is M'Dears Bakery & Bistro located?

7717 S Western Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90047. That is the address on the record as of September 7, 2026.

What season and episode of Gordon Ramsay's 24 Hours to Hell and Back featured M'Dears Bakery & Bistro?

Season 2, Episode 10 of Gordon Ramsay's 24 Hours to Hell and Back, first aired March 6, 2019. The episode is titled “M'Dears Bakery & Bistro”.

Did the makeover last at M'Dears Bakery & Bistro?

The episode first aired March 6, 2019. Our most recent check was September 7, 2026 — 7 years later —: As of September 2026, M'Dears Bakery & Bistro is listed open on mdears.net, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

Is M'Dears Bakery & Bistro still using the Gordon Ramsay's 24 Hours to Hell and Back menu or branding?

For the relaunch, Ramsay's team refreshed the dated pink dining room with warmer colors and helped the family develop a more focused menu. Anything newer than our last check on September 7, 2026 may not be reflected here.

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Address
7717 S Western Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90047
Venue type
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Official website
mdears.net

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  • mdears.net — https://www.mdears.net/
  • Yelp — https://www.yelp.com/biz/mdears-bakery-and-bistro-los-angeles

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