Patch Picks: 5 Unique Local Businesses

Week in and week out, Patch Picks gives you hints and suggestions for businesses in our community that we recommend you check out. Some are places most folks have heard of before, others not so much. This week we're going to focus on the latter and give you 5 unique businesses that you might not even know are in town.

Scoopy Poo Doggy Doo Clean-up Service. Their name says it all, and quite comically. Maybe you've seen their bright red building on the border of St. Louis Park and Edina, or their Scoopy Poo-logo emblazoned Mini Coop. But wouldn't you like to see them ridding your yard of the family dog's ... well, you get what we're saying. Call them today to do your dirty work. 

Bull Run Roasting Company. This is not a coffee shop. Repeat, this is not a coffee shop. However, Bull Run quietly operates out of St. Louis Park and outfits some of the most reputable coffee shop in the Twin Cities with their delicious beans. Ever wonder how to get some of the world's most treasured coffee in your restaurant/bar/coffee shop/store? Give them a call. Wholesale coffee is what they do. No bull. 

Dave's Shoe Repair. Shoe cobbling sounds like an anachronistic profession. Someone tells you to go get your leather shoes repaired at a shoe shop and you'd probably cock your head and say, "And where can I find one of those anymore?" The answer would be Dave's Shoe Repair Shop on Excelsior Boulevard. Heck, he'll even repair your luggage, too. 

Tattoo Removal Shop. There are no secrets here. The Tattoo Removal Shop on Minnetonka Boulevard removes tattoos. Maybe you had an ex's name tattooed on your arm before they were an ex. Maybe you simply have outgrown your tattoo over the years. Regardless of the situation, TRS will painlessly provide the removal service you're in the market for. 

Elejonne Euro Spa. Elejonne specializes in acupuncture and oriental medicine. Acupuncture helps track down where your stress is coming from and removes it from the stress pressure points in your body. If you've tried other procedures and haven't tried acupuncture just yet, Elejonne may be the place to start.