Stone & Skillet English Muffins Debut at Target
The Dorchester-based bakery is now offering its signature English muffins in Target stores nationwide.
Updated on Oct. 28, 2026 in Baking
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As of August 2026, Stone & Skillet has expanded its reach by placing its artisan English muffins on shelves at Target locations. The company continues to operate its production facility out of Dorchester.
Why it matters
The founders created the product to serve as a high-quality artisan alternative to standard burger buns. This expansion marks a major growth milestone for the local brand originally developed in a home kitchen.
Founded in 2014, the company produces millions of English muffins annually at its single facility on Quincy Street. Products are now available at Target in addition to established retail partners like Fresh Thyme and Wegmans.
The players
Stone & Skillet
An artisan bakery based in Dorchester that specializes in English muffins.
Target
A major national retail corporation that carries a wide range of food and consumer goods.
Cam, Kyle, and Nick Meekins
The founders who developed the original English muffin recipe.
The details
Developed by Cam, Kyle, and Nick Meekins using a kitchen stone and cast iron skillet, the muffins are made in a single Dorchester bakery. The brand intends to maintain these local roots while increasing its capacity and adding employees to its Dorchester facility.
Timeline
The bakery was founded in 2014.
English muffins launched in Target stores in August 2026.
Culture Shift
The rise of regional artisan brands in national retail distribution follows a pattern set by the recent expansion of local food producers into major national chains. Stone & Skillet reflects this transition as successful niche producers gain broader market access.
Residents in the area can now find the Dorchester-made muffins at their local Target stores rather than relying solely on specialty retailers. The expansion also signals potential job growth as the company prepares to add staff to its Quincy Street facility.
The takeaway
Consumers looking for artisan-style buns can now access this locally-developed product at national retailers. This growth shows how niche food products can successfully scale from a home-kitchen origin to broad commercial distribution.
Further reading
For more on the local food scene, browse the Baking section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Dorchester Reporter.
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