The owner previously co-owned a cupcake café called Bliss Bakery, which sparked a lifelong passion for creating nostalgic desserts with endless flavor possibilities. Following the challenges of the 2008 recession, the bakery closed, leading the owner to move to Mexico to teach English and learn Spanish. While living there, they discovered the joy of paletas—frozen treats crafted from real fruit and dairy, unlike the artificial, colorful options they grew up with. These experiences inspired a mission to bring the authentic taste of Mexican paletas to The Bay Area.