WHO IS A ST. CHARLES MAKER?
St. Charles, IL is a thriving destination and a home for the passionate dreamers, the creative innovators, and the brave trailblazers who are forging their own paths with original products.
The Made in St. Charles program was created to shine the spotlight on these businesses and celebrate their products they make in St, Charles. Businesses are selected to the program by the St. Charles Business Alliance's Business Development & Sales Committee.
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2024 MADE IN ST. CHARLES
AWARD RECIPIENTS
Arcedium Coffeehouse has been a hot-spot for local coffee drinkers since Dennis and Celeste Walker opened their doors in 2009. Freshly-roasting their coffee beans in-house every day, patrons can choose to enjoy one of their beverages right there at the cafe, or by purchasing the beans to enjoy from the comfort of the home.
Long-time Fox Valley resident, Dawn Phillips, opened Brown Butter Café & Bakery in the fall of 2022 with the vision of baking fresh donuts that everyone can enjoy, regardless of common food allergies. Their renowned gluten-free donuts are a fan-favorite, with a variety of flavors including Original, Banana Bread, and Maple Bacon.
Dear Donuts quickly became a St. Charles destination for their fresh-baked daily, cream-filled brioche donuts when they opened their location here in 2023. Whether you're looking for a savory or sweet donut, bubble tea, soft serve ice cream, or Korean Corn Dogs, you can be sure that your taste-buds will thank you.
Kimberly and Isaac Yates have been scooping up sweetness year-round since they opened Kimmer's Ice Cream in 2010, and their in-house made Sparkle Cones™ have taken the treat to brand new heights! On top of their cones, you can also celebrate any occasion with their delectable cakes and pies that they make right here in this city!