You See the Scoops and the Bagels - But Not the Work Behind Them

Ice Cream Scoops, Soft Serve, and Bagels in Lynn Haven Florida

❤️ You See the Scoops and the Bagels - But Not the Work Behind Them

When you walk into La Pera’s Sweet Shop, you see smiles, sprinkles, soft serve, ice cream scoops, and the smell of fresh baked New York bagels filling the air. But what you don’t see is everything that goes into making it happen. The early mornings, the late nights, and the countless unseen moments that make it all possible.

Running a food business isn’t just a job. It’s a lifestyle, a commitment, and a family dream.

🍦 The Hidden Work Behind The Soft Serve

Everyone loves a perfect swirl of soft serve, but few know how hard it is to make that happen. Keeping those machines running smoothly is an art and a battle all at once (there’s a reason McDonald’s is always “down”).

Each day starts before sunrise checking machines, temperatures, mixtures, and making sure every bit has that signature creamy texture that makes people smile. When a line forms out the door, it looks effortless. Behind the counter though, it’s a symphony of timing, precision, and a whole lot of cleanup when the day is done.

🥯 The Journey of our Bagels - From New York to Lynn Haven

Then there are the bagels. The heart of New York, baked fresh right here in Lynn Haven, Florida. Getting that authentic New York texture and flavor isn’t easy. The logistics alone would make your head spin.

We source our bagels straight from New York, bringing half baked semi-doughy still bagels here to be baked fresh every morning. It’s a delicate balance of temperature, timing, and care. Too long, and the dough loses its magic. Too quick, and it’s never the same.

Each bagel that hits our case is the result of dedication, a small miracle that bridges two worlds. Bringing New York City’s timeless flavor to our new home on the Emerald Coast.

💛 The Family Behind the Counter

What customers don’t always see is the family behind the glass case, the parents who trade sleep for prep, the spouses who take shifts between school drop offs, the kids who proudly say “my mom and dad own that ice cream shop.”

It’s not easy. We miss dinners. We miss bedtime stories. But we also know that what we’re building means something. Every scoop we serve and every bagel we bake carries our heart and our hope. That our children and yours - see what hard work, perseverance, and passion can create.

Sharing a Taste of Home with a New One

We opened La Pera’s Sweet Shop not just to sell desserts, but to share the spirit of New York sweets with the warmth and heart of Northwest Florida's Emerald Coast.

We wanted to create a place that feels like family where people laugh, celebrate, and make memories over the simple joy of a good snack. Because behind every flavor, every cookie, and every cone is a story. One of faith, love, and the pursuit of something sweet.

UNITED We Scoop!

❤️ From our family to yours - thank you for being part of our story.

We can’t wait to keep sharing the joy, the scoops, and the bagel's.