Waterford Lakes Town Center just scored a new fix for folks who like their treats tangy and their protein counts high. Thera Greek Frozen Yogurt quietly opened earlier this summer and has already been pulling in families, students and shoppers with a thicker, more assertively tart spin on soft‑serve. The space leans into a Mediterranean vibe and is designed as a neighborhood hangout, pairing its dessert counter with occasional live music and small community events.
The shop comes from Central Florida mother‑and‑daughter duo Luisa and Patricia, who spent close to a year testing recipes and building out the space before Thera officially opened in early June, according to Orlando Weekly. They say the idea was born from their travels through Greece, particularly the island of Thera (Santorini), which ultimately inspired both the name and the concept.
Made from scratch
Instead of relying on powdered mixes, Thera builds its frozen yogurt base in-house, blending real Greek yogurt with kefir to create a dense, probiotic‑forward swirl that keeps the protein content and tang front and center. “We wanted people to taste real authentic Greek yogurt,” the founders told Orlando Weekly. That same coverage notes that the shop has been hosting occasional live music and community events, and that crowds showed up in the first weeks after opening.
Open for the neighborhood
The debut also caught TV attention. Thera’s opening was featured on FOX 35 Orlando’s The 407, which aired a late‑June segment spotlighting the owners and their from‑scratch approach. The piece showed off the bright interior and walked viewers through the small‑batch process behind the yogurt.
Business details
On paper, the shop operates as THERA GREEK FROZEN YOGURT LLC, with Luisa Ganatios and Fanny Davis listed as members and a Waterford Lakes mailing address, according to the Florida Division of Corporations. State records show the registration dating to September 2025 and an annual report filed in April 2026, suggesting a lengthy, intentional build‑out period leading up to the June opening.
Why Greek fro‑yo is having a moment
Thera’s timing lines up with a broader resurgence of premium, Greek‑style frozen yogurt in cities from Miami to New York. Coverage from Time Out and neighborhood reporting such as this Beverly Hills froyo buzz story shows operators leaning into denser bases, probiotic talking points and more elevated toppings to set themselves apart from the old self‑serve era.
For now, Thera appears to be keeping its focus close to home: small batches, a local following and a slow‑and‑steady approach rather than fast expansion. Expect rotating flavors and pop‑up events as the shop settles into its spot in the Waterford Lakes lineup.
