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Hometown Heroes

Local Products in Every Aisle

Discover the fruits of your neighbors' labors in every aisle! Here we're highlighting hidden gems and foodie finds made by our friends across Minnesota, including several from beloved neighborhood restaurants. Even if they aren't in your corner of the Twin Cities, you can enjoy the great taste of their menu favorites right at your kitchen table.

Bag of Dogwood Single-Origin Coffee Beans next to a brewed cup of coffee Bag of Dogwood Single-Origin Coffee Beans next to a brewed cup of coffee
A look inside a Dogwood bag of coffee A look inside a Dogwood bag of coffee
Dogwood Coffee Company storefront Dogwood Coffee Company storefront

Dogwood Coffee

From Minneapolis & St. Paul, Minnesota

With two locations in Minneapolis and a new one in St. Paul, you can't live too far from one of the Dogwood Coffee cafés. But if you can't make it in, you can brew their locally roasted single-origin or blended coffees at home. Find several flavors in the Coffee Aisle.

Farmer holding a fresh pea pod from Sno Pac Farms alongside a package of Sno Pac Frozen Green Peas Farmer holding a fresh pea pod from Sno Pac Farms alongside a package of Sno Pac Frozen Green Peas
Pete Gengler, Owner of Sno Pac Foods, holding a chalkboard sign that says 'Organic before organic was cool' Pete Gengler, Owner of Sno Pac Foods, holding a chalkboard sign that says 'Organic before organic was cool'

Sno Pac

From Chanhassen, Minnesota

Some of the best produce grown in Minnesota is frozen! Enjoy peak-season produce year-round with a wide variety of organic frozen fruits and vegetables from Sno Pac, which is owned and operated in Caledonia, Minnesota, by the fourth generation of the Gengler family.

Grilled cheese with a package of Bongard's American Cheese Grilled cheese with a package of Bongard's American Cheese
Bongards Cheese Plant Bongards Cheese Plant

Bongards Creameries

From Chanhassen, Minnesota

Chanhassen-based Bongards is a farmer-owned co-op with over a century of cheesemaking expertise. Their American cheese sets the standard for top quality in the category, with its supreme melt, clean taste and unmatched consistency. It's perfect for burgers, breakfast sandwiches and, of course, grilled cheese. Find Bongards American Cheese in the Dairy Department.

Taco Terco Owner Chef Daniel Garza with a bottle of his Monterrey Pepper Sauce Taco Terco Owner Chef Daniel Garza with a bottle of his Monterrey Pepper Sauce

Taco Terco

From Montgomery, Minnesota

Located in Montgomery, Minnesota, Taco Terco is the Gold Medal winner of three 2025 Minnesota's Best awards from The Minnesota Star Tribune: "Best Mexican Restaurant," "Best Casual Restaurant" and "Best Tacos." Try all four flavors of their Monterrey Pepper Sauces on everything from tacos and nachos to burgers and pizza. Find them in the Mexican Foods Aisle.

The Buttered Tin French Apple Pie The Buttered Tin French Apple Pie
The Buttered Tin Cinnamon Rolls The Buttered Tin Cinnamon Rolls
The Buttered Tin Owner Alicia Hinze with her freshly frozen baked goods The Buttered Tin Owner Alicia Hinze with her freshly frozen baked goods
Outdoor seating at The Buttered Tin restaurant Outdoor seating at The Buttered Tin restaurant

The Buttered Tin

From St. Paul, Minnesota

Founded by James Beard-recognized chef and Cupcake Wars winner Alicia Hinze, The Buttered Tin has been a St. Paul staple since 2013. Known for scratch-made sweets crafted with simple, clean ingredients and real butter, they bring a touch of love to every bite. Find their freshly frozen French apple pies, cinnamon rolls and dinner rolls in the Frozen Foods Aisle, ready to bake at home in your own oven.

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This is a continuation of a two-part article. Click here for even more hometown heroes!