Our Story

Astonishing Donuts, Food, & Hospitality

Cardigan's mission since opening in 2017 has been to sweeten life for all through astonishing donuts, food and hospitality. Along the way, our story has been featured and talked about by local press within the Twin Cities. Take a look below for some key moments over the years.

Media coverage over the years...

Cardigan announces second location & Ice Cream at IDS Center

Cardigan announces second location & Ice Cream at IDS Center

Food Editor, Stephanie March, interviews Cardigan about their new location and all things ice cream.

June 21, 2022

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Fried Pickle Fritters & Other State Fair Inspired Donuts

Fried Pickle Fritters & Other State Fair Inspired Donuts

The Racket takes time to feature some of Bakery Manager, Katie Ott's, State Fair inspired donuts.

August 31, 2022

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Cardigan announces partnership with FRGMNT Coffee

Cardigan announces partnership with FRGMNT Coffee

Start Tribune food writer, Rick Nelson, heaps praise on the French Crullers while announcing a new place to get them: FRGMNT Coffee.

March 05, 2022

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Cardigan remains open and navigates the pandemic

Cardigan remains open and navigates the pandemic

The Star Tribune interviews Skyway restaurants who chose to remain open, including Cardigan.

March 28, 2021

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Who wants to be a donut taster?  Where the Inspiration comes from.

Who wants to be a donut taster? Where the Inspiration comes from.

Bakery Manager Emily Poole gives Fox 9 a behind the scenes look at Cardigan's Donut Lab.

July 25, 2019

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Mario Kart Inspired Donuts?

Mario Kart Inspired Donuts?

Watch head chef Dan Rosene show the Star Tribune how he creates the Rainbow Road colored treat.

May 25, 2017

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Cardigan Welcomes Super Bowl LII to Minneapolis

Cardigan Welcomes Super Bowl LII to Minneapolis

Watch Justin with Co-founder & Head Chef Dan Rosene tell WCCO's Morning Show about Cardigan's Super Bowl Inspired donuts.

January 29, 2018

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Jason Matheson gets a taste of the creations from Cardigan Donuts.

Jason Matheson gets a taste of the creations from Cardigan Donuts.

Watch co-founders Justin Bedford and Jeff Bull show the in-studio audience of the Jason Show what Cardigan has to offer.

May 15, 2017

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Doughnut 'restaurant' offering fried chicken and bacon varieties opening in Minneapolis skyway

Doughnut 'restaurant' offering fried chicken and bacon varieties opening in Minneapolis skyway

In April 2017, Cardigan's launch was featured on the Star Tribune's Table Talk blog.

April 24, 2017

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