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Just Roll with It! Blue Mountain Bakery carries on the tradition in Blue Mountain Beach b y Te s s F a r m e r
B lue Mountain Bakery is bringing together the community, bringing a sense of pride to both the locals and tourists who enjoy the beaches of Blue Mountain Beach. Formerly named La Loba’s Bakery, in 2019 new owners Kyle Swift and Dallin Harris rebranded the mainstay bakery. The business has flourished in the midst of the pandemic, which is in large part due to the vision of Swift and Harris as well as their growing team. Their goal has and always will be to produce great tasting food using the freshest and quality whole food ingredients available, carrying on from La Loba’s. “That part remains, we just felt the new name fits with the energy we’re bringing to the vibrant community around Blue Mountain,” says Swift. Popular menu items are the frittatas, quiches, cinna- mon rolls with or without frosting, blueberry scones, the savory turkey wraps, the beans, greens and rice bowl, and the famous maple nut granola. Blue Mountain Bakery is also your one-stop-shop for special occasion treats, wed- ding and birthday cakes, and cupcakes. With a recent deck expansion to seat more guests, the bakery now offers space for live music and other events. The block parties held throughout the year fea- ture music from local bands and extended bakery hours for dinner and dessert. The success of those events has contributed to the decision to open for dinner starting fall 2021. “We also want to make it easy for those visiting to catch some live music and grab dinner on their last night in town while also picking up breakfast, so check-out morning is not so stressful,” says Swift. Blue Mountain Bakery also offers take-and-reheat meals for easy at-home dinners as well as holiday catering menus for those looking for gourmet meals in a pinch, which can include breakfast casseroles, meats, vegetables, and side dishes, not to mention the freshly baked rolls, cornbread, olive rolls, and desserts. The growth of the bakery and catering company has also led to expansion into a new 2,100 square-foot kitchen space just down the road in Santa Rosa Beach.
With a recent deck expansion to seat more guests, the bakery now offers space for live music and other events. This will free up more room in the small-but-quaint bakery location. “The bakery is in a great location right on 30-A, and we want to utilize it and make sure people know they are always welcome,” says Swift. “Our new motto is just roll with it , which is fitting considering current times and also a nod to our famous cinnamon rolls.” Chef Kyle is well-known on 30-A as he has participated in Chef Emeril’s Taste of the Race, benefitting Seaside Neighborhood School and the South Walton Fire Department’s pancake breakfasts. He was also involved in Hurricane Michael recovery efforts setting up multiple food kitchens within days of the storm hitting, which reignited his passion for catering and serving the community. “Our goal is to bring the community together,”
Swift says. “In a time of so much divisive- ness, it’s truly inspiring to see locals, visitors, friends, and family coming together over the shared love of this beautiful place and food. Forming these connections is what it’s all about.” Blue Mountain Bakery is located in the Highpoint Center next to For The Health Of It and Big Daddy’s Bikes in Blue Mountain Beach. Hours are Monday through Saturday, 7:30 a.m. until 2 p.m. Orders are accepted online or by calling (850) 257-0400.
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