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Taste of the Midwest: Mangelsen’s Local Gourmet Collection Mangelsen's · Omaha, NE

From Grandma Berenice’s Staples to Local Small-Batch Treats, Explore Regional Flavors and Local Shopping at Its Finest

Article by Sidney Tangeman and Amy Hendrickson

Photography by Sammie Rodriguez

Originally published in Papillion City Lifestyle

Since 1961, Mangelsen’s has been a proud, locally owned, family-run business dedicated to serving the Omaha community. Harold and Berenice Mangelsen opened the store as a Ben Franklin in Westgate Plaza, along with their four sons, Bill, Thomas, David, and Hal. Today, David Mangelsen and his three children, Marla, David A., and Matt, work alongside a passionate team to continue a cherished family tradition spanning over six decades. 

While long celebrated as Omaha’s go-to destination for creativity, party goods, home décor, fabric, art supplies, and Christmas decorating, Mangelsen’s also takes immense pride in showcasing the rich flavors of our region. 

Since 1961, Mangelsen’s has been a proud, locally owned, family-run business dedicated to serving the Omaha community. Harold and Berenice Mangelsen opened the store as a Ben Franklin in Westgate Plaza, along with their four sons, Bill, Thomas, David, and Hal. Today, David Mangelsen and his three children, Marla, David A., and Matt, work alongside a passionate team to continue a cherished family tradition spanning over six decades. 

While long celebrated as Omaha’s go-to destination for creativity, party goods, home décor, fabric, art supplies, and Christmas decorating, Mangelsen’s also takes immense pride in showcasing the rich flavors of our region. 

As part of their commitment to supporting neighboring businesses, Mangelsen's offers an exceptional collection of local gourmet products—including artisanal treats, specialty seasonings, and handcrafted kitchen favorites. Within this collection, select items earn a spot in Grandma Berenice’s Gourmet. Reserved only for products Grandma Berenice herself would approve of today, this special line highlights the standout staples and regional flavors customers have cherished for years.

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