Today, it’s harder than ever to know exactly where the food we eat is coming from. Some people value American-produced and local foods because they find them trustworthy, while other people just want to support local vendors and producers. Whatever your motivation for wanting to buy local and American-made, you can trust the products sold at By the Spoonful in McGregor, Iowa. This all-purpose grocery store sources most of its items from Iowa vendors and others in the Midwest and is quickly gaining a reputation as the best place for local and American-made products in Iowa. It’s trustworthy, versatile – and most of all, delicious!

Everyone in McGregor knows that By the Spoonful is the place to go for some unique Iowa-made eats.

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While this deli and all-purpose grocery store has all the staples you’d want, it also has something unique - every item in this store is produced in the US and sourced from vendors in Iowa and the midwest.

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The store has an extensive dry and freezer section filled with brands like Ruff’s Sugar Bush maple syrup and ZaZa’s Artisan Pasta.

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The signature item, though, has got to be the massive selection of Edgewood Locker brats - the best sausage in Iowa, coming in dozens of flavors!

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The store also sells many meal kits, including specialties like this delicious smoked pork loin with spaetzle.

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You can also pick up some wine to go with dinner, thanks to local wineries like Ackerman Winery and Fireside Winery.

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But it’s not just s grocery store - it’s a deli and coffee shop, with some of the most unique drinks around!

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While the small-batch coffee is highly recommended, the counter might be best-known for their colorful homemade energy drinks.

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By the Spoonful has also recently started offering cooking classes, letting you learn how to make specialties like their house-made Mascarpone cheese.

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Have you visited By the Spoonful in McGregor before? What’s your favorite place for American-made products in Iowa? Let us know in the comments section. If you’re interested in visiting the store, drop by their website and Facebook page to learn more about their seasonal offerings. While you’re in McGregor, why not visit this unique Airbnb?

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Address: By The Spoonful, 221 Main St, McGregor, IA 52157, USA