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Brine's Market & Deli Just Got Even Better: Sara's Bake Shop is Joining the Family!

Stillwater, MN – Get ready for the ultimate local food destination! Brine's Market & Deli has acquired Sara's Bake Shop, combining two beloved St. Croix Valley favorites into one incredible spot packed with even more award-winning treats.

This exciting move brings together five Readers' Choice Award winners under one roof:

Best Meat Market

Best Deli

Best Bakery

Best Dessert

Best Customer Service

What This Means for You

If you already love Brine's for its fresh meats, hearty deli sandwiches, prepared foods, catering, and bakery staples (think fresh breads, buns, dinner rolls, and breakfast favorites), you're about to get a whole lot more.

Sara's Bake Shop customers can look forward to the same beloved homemade pies, pastries, signature hand pies, and personal touch they've enjoyed for 14 years—now with room to grow. Expect an expanded bakery section inside Brine's featuring a full-service pastry case, fresh coffee, and even more specialty desserts, seasonal favorites, custom cakes, wedding treats, and cooking classes.

"We're preserving everything you love about both businesses while creating something truly special," said Scot DeStasio, owner of Brine's Market & Deli. "Together we're combining the Valley's best of the best to build a one-of-a-kind destination experience."

Sara shared her excitement too: "Brine's Market & Deli was the first store to carry my hand pies thirteen years ago, and now I get to grow my legacy alongside them. I am so excited and incredibly grateful for this next chapter."

Come Celebrate With Us!

Help send off Sara's Bake Shop in style at their Moving Party on Saturday, July 11. It’s your chance to celebrate 13+ years of sweet memories before they close their current doors that evening.

Starting Tuesday, July 14, the full Sara’s lineup will be available inside Brine’s Market & Deli. Swing by for fresh-baked goods, grab a coffee and a hand pie, and discover new favorites from both teams.

Two Local Legends, One Amazing Destination

For nearly 70 years, Brine’s has been a Stillwater institution serving the community with quality meats, deli classics, and warm hospitality. Sara’s Bake Shop, founded in 2011, has won hearts with handcrafted pies, pastries, and genuine customer care that makes everyone feel like family.

Now, locals and visitors alike will enjoy the best of both worlds in one convenient location—without losing the personal touch and high-quality, from-scratch products that made both businesses special.

Mark your calendars, tell your friends, and get ready to taste the excitement. Brine’s Market & Deli + Sara’s Bake Shop = your new go-to spot in the St. Croix Valley.

Location: Brine's Market & Deli, Stillwater, Minnesota Full Sara’s offerings begin: July 14

See you there—we can’t wait to serve you!