Viral Las Vegas cinnamon roll bakery partners with Cafe Lola after shutdown

LAS VEGAS (FOX5) — Weeks after a popular Las Vegas Valley cottage bakery received a “cease and desist” order that sidelined her viral cottage food operation, the founder of Mama Llama is bouncing back through a sweet new partnership with one of Las Vegas’ most popular local cafe chains.

Lindsay, the creator of Mama Llama’s famous “Center Bite” cinnamon rolls, announced a limited-time collaboration with Cafe Lola, a move that will bring her social media-famous pastries back to hungry Southern Nevada residents.

The partnership comes after Clark County officials forced Lindsay to stop baking out of her home kitchen earlier this month, citing compliance issues common to rapidly expanding home-based bakeries.

“What started in my home kitchen has grown incredibly quickly because of the support from this community, and the demand became bigger than what I could realistically produce on my own,” Lindsay said.

Recognizing those growing pains, Cafe Lola co-founder Alexandra Lourdes reached out to offer her establishment’s fully permitted commercial kitchens, staff, and infrastructure.

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The collaboration officially kicks off on Sept. 1, 2026, at Cafe Lola’s Summerlin location. It will later expand to the brand’s Southwest and Henderson locations.

Lourdes, whose cafes are well-known for their highly photogenic, pink-themed floral decor and premium drinks, shared similar startup struggles with Lindsay and felt compelled to help another female entrepreneur.

“We could easily look at one another as competitors because we both sell desserts, but instead we chose collaboration,” Lindsay said. “I think there is something really special about two women-owned Las Vegas businesses supporting one another.”

A critical factor in the deal was a shared commitment to quality. Both owners are highly ingredient-conscious and reject the use of highly processed seed oils in their pastries, ensuring the signature flavor of the rolls remains intact despite the scaled-up production.

Lindsay originally began baking the rolls in her home kitchen just one month postpartum. Driven by social media buzz, her brand quickly exploded into a local phenomenon, leading to overwhelming demand that eventually drew regulatory scrutiny.

Details regarding daily roll limits and operational hours for the rollout will be released in the coming days.