In another sign of the city’s food-fueled rejuvenation, one of Oakland’s most unique properties will open its doors again starting next week.

On Wednesday, March 23, Angel Cakes will open a retail cupcake shop at 745 5th Street, formerly home to TJ’s Gingerbread House.

Opened in 1974 by Tommie Jean Robinson, the beloved doll house–themed property served as a tea store, gift shop, and later one of the Bay Area’s first Cajun food restaurant, for 36 years—this despite its odd location sandwiched between train tracks and the Nimitz freeway. (Click here to view a charmingly dated commercial from the restaurant on Youtube). TJ’s closed in 2007 due to health problems of Robinson, who passed away in 2011, and has remained shuttered until now.

Run as a custom-order business since 2008, Angel Cakes’ first retail shop will be open Wednesday through Saturday, as well as by appointment, and was made possible thanks to a successful Indiegogo campaign by founder Jen Angel. Available will be a rotating selection of Angel Cakes’ sample menu of cupcakes, including several vegan and gluten-free options.

Angel Cakes, 745 5th St., Oakland. angelcakessf.com