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Puppy Dog Tails = Community!

5:24 AM CDT on October 1, 2023

Photos By Mike Erlandson and Tim Sheridan

"In this age of mega-conglomerates and the world wide web, the feeling of a neighborhood community has been lost in the race toward the 21st century," read the first sentence in the original marketing piece for Isles Bun & Coffee in 1993.

Fast forward to 2023, when community leaders, friends, families and neighbors of all ages have one thing in common — they all love puppy dog tails, a treat invented by Steve and Terri Havig at Isles Bun & Coffee. Last month people gathered in the alley behind the bun shop to celebrate a major milestone — three decades in business. The real celebration, however, was community, as this neighborhood spot brings people together and is a key ingredient in what makes our neighborhood special.

Founded by Steve and Terri Havig and owned by Jeff and Catherine Veigel since 2001, Isles Bun & Deli continues to deliver great coffee, sweet treats and real community. The celebration included live music, food and drink. Lakes Area Realty, also founded by Steve and Terri, was born in the basement under the bun shop and celebrated their long legacy in our community too.

As the sun set, everyone left with a smile and "sticky fingers."

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