Sweet Lou's Craft Sausage & Butchery has gone brick and mortar in St. Louis Park, turning its popular food truck and farmers market hustle into a full-on meat market, deli and coffee stop. The new shop brings whole-animal butchery, craft sausages and breakfast sandwiches to the West End, and locals who followed the truck’s pop-ups have already been lining up in the early hours. Owners Louisa Farhat and Tim Dubay built the business after launching the brand with small market appearances in 2021.
Where to find it and when it’s open
According to Sweet Lou's, the permanent shop sits at 6318 Minnetonka Blvd. Hours run Tuesday through Saturday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Sunday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with breakfast, lunch and coffee served until 3 p.m. FOX 9 Minneapolis‑St. Paul shared a short video segment on the move on July 8, 2026.
From farmers markets to a full shop
As detailed by Mpls.St.Paul Magazine, Farhat and Dubay started Sweet Lou’s with farmers market pop-ups in 2021, then rolled out a food truck that became a regular sight at breweries and events. Farhat leads the meat program while Dubay runs the kitchen, and they say the storefront finally gives them room to butcher whole animals in-house and to stretch out with a broader deli menu.
Menu highlights and local sourcing
The counter pulls fan favorites from the truck, including burgers and brats, and drops them next to deli staples such as Reubens, breakfast sandwiches and house-made pastrami, alongside a retail case of raw cuts, according to the Star Tribune. Farhat sources meat from area farms including Peterson Craft Meats and Blooming Prairie, keeping things local and making sure the cuts stay traceable.
What the space means for the neighborhood
The new shop takes over the former Nelson’s Meats, Bakery and Deli, and the previous owner told reporters they wanted to "pass on the legacy" of the storefront, the Star Tribune reported. For the West End, Sweet Lou’s marks the return of a neighborhood butcher and a counter-service lunch option that many residents have been missing.
For menus, catering details and the latest hours, check Sweet Lou’s website or their social channels. Expect weekend breakfast crowds and a rotating lineup of grab-and-go items as the owners juggle retail butchery with deli service.
