Palm Springs Landmark Over the Rainbow Desserts to Close After 16 Years of Award-Winning Service

After more than 16 years of crafting celebrated sweets for the Coachella Valley and beyond, the owners of Over the Rainbow Desserts have announced they will be closing their business at the end of the month. The storefront, located in Palm Springs, is scheduled to serve its final customers on Saturday, May 30, 2026.

In a heartfelt farewell message to the community, Co-Owners Roman Blas and Ken shared that the decision to close was reached after careful consideration of both personal and business factors. They noted that the timing felt right to begin a new chapter defined by a more peaceful pace of life.

A History of Excellence

The journey for Over the Rainbow Desserts began with two years of catering in the Coachella Valley before the team officially opened its brick-and-mortar storefront in January 2012. Since then, the bakery has become a staple for weddings, anniversaries, and milestones across Southern California.

The bakery also earned a reputation on the global stage. One of the proudest achievements mentioned by the owners was the successful delivery of their signature cupcakes to U.S. troops stationed in Afghanistan.

National Recognition

The talent of Pastry Chef Roman Blas brought significant media attention to the Palm Springs culinary scene. Over the years, the bakery and its creations were featured on high-profile platforms including:

• The Food Network

• The Cooking Channel

• Bravo TV (Top Chef)

• Food and Wine Magazine

• Palm Springs Life

The owners expressed deep gratitude to the local and national media outlets that helped share their story and helped make their dreams a reality.

The Final Weeks

As the Over the Rainbow Desserts experience concludes, the owners extended a sincere thank you to their staff, neighbors, and loyal customers. While the specific details of their next journey are yet to be determined, Roman and Ken emphasized that the upcoming transition will focus on rest and relaxation.

Fans of the bakery are encouraged to visit the storefront one last time before the May 30 deadline to celebrate the memories and enjoy their favorite desserts before the doors close for good.

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