A Las Vegas baker behind a viral cinnamon roll business is facing a Clark County Code Enforcement order to halt customer pickups from her home, putting the future of her popular cottage bakery in question.
Mama Llama Bakery Faces County Sanctions
Lindsay Skolnik, the owner of Mama Llama Bakery, was ordered by Clark County Code Enforcement to cease operations at her Las Vegas home by August 20. The order followed a complaint about customers collecting baked goods from the residential property.
Mama Llama Bakery gained a large social media following for its signature “center-bite” cinnamon rolls. The bakery has more than 130,000 Instagram followers, while Skolnik’s videos have also helped build an audience on TikTok.
The business operates under Nevada’s cottage food framework. The Southern Nevada Health District allows approved cottage food operators to prepare certain baked goods in a non-permitted residential setting and sell them directly to consumers. However, local rules can still apply to how a residential property is used.
According to the violation notice obtained by the Review-Journal, Clark County Code Enforcement said Skolnik must “cease and desist” using the residential property as a business or obtain the required waivers.
Viral Las Vegas Baker Disputes Business License Issue
Skolnik told the Review-Journal that she believed she had taken the necessary steps to operate legally and was “in the clear.” She said she had an LLC, approval from the Southern Nevada Health District, and a Clark County business license. “Even before I started all this, I reached out to my HOA and told them what I was doing, and I got approval from my landlord,” she added.
Clark County, however, told the publication that the home-based operation violated a county code prohibiting on-site clients and customers. A county spokesperson also said Skolnik did not have a required business license. Skolnik disputed that claim, saying her license appears in the county’s business-license search under Mama Llama Bakery.
The dispute centers on the distinction between being authorized to produce cottage food and the separate rules governing customer activity at a residence. Skolnik has described the home bakery as a way to earn additional income while remaining at home with her children. Her customer pickups, known as “porch pickups,” were scheduled throughout the day rather than occurring all at once.
The situation has also drawn attention from Nevada State Sen. Fabian Donate. Per Fox Vegas, he said the case highlights the difficulties that small food businesses can face when state cottage-food rules intersect with local requirements.
What Happens Next for Mama Llama Bakery?
Skolnik is now looking for a commercial location where Mama Llama Bakery can operate. She has applied to sell at farmers markets and has also secured a lease for a commissary kitchen.
However, she said she cannot begin baking from the commercial kitchen until she receives the necessary commercial license. She applied for that license in July and expects the approval process to take several weeks.
For now, Mama Llama Bakery’s online presence remains active. The bakery’s website describes its signature product as small-batch, “center-bite” cinnamon rolls made in Las Vegas. It also offers baking resources and courses connected to Skolnik’s recipes and home-bakery experience. The Clark County business-license records also list Mama Llama Bakery among businesses issued a license in April 2026.
