About Us

Starting in 2004, we wanted to give our customer a quality product at a reasonable price.

TROLL SMOKEHOUSE

From Mid-Michigan Roots to Midwest Tables

Troll Smokehouse is a family-owned and operated meat processing facility dedicated to crafting the finest snack sticks, jerky, and specialty meat products. Founded in 2004 in Kawkawlin, Michigan by Lennie Mondeau alongside Louie and Connie Collins, Troll Smokehouse was built on generations of experience, passion, and pride in quality food production.

While Troll Smokehouse officially began in 2004, our family’s roots in the industry go back more than four decades. In 1983, the journey started Tri-City Cheese & Meats, Inc, a food distribution business that laid the foundation for the values, expertise, and relationships we carry forward today.

At Troll Smokehouse, we are guided by a commitment to quality, customer focus, integrity, and operational excellence. We carefully source the finest meats and spices to ensure every product meets our standards. What began as a local Mid-Michigan operation has grown steadily, and today our products can be found from Michigan’s Upper Peninsula through Indiana and Ohio.

As we continue to grow, we remain dedicated to the same principles that started it all—family, craftsmanship, and delivering exceptional products our customers can trust.

FAQ's

Do you have a storefront?

No. But you can purchase our products online or at a local retailer.
What is the next new item?

We are always striving to create new quality products for our customers. Since we make our products in small batches, we have more freedom to experiment. We are truly a smokehouse where you can find something unique. Sign up for our mailing list to be the first to know about our newest products. Email us with subject, line “Mailing list” to connie@tricitycm.com
When was your business established?

2004.
What meats do you sell?
  • Smoked meats
  • Hickory sticks
  • Summer sausage
  • Bologna
  • Brats
  • Turkey jerky
  • Beef jerky
  • Smoked turkey
  • Smoky bacon
    And more!
How do I sell your products in my store?

Please fill out the form on our 'Become a Retailer' page, and we'll be in touch!
Do your meats contain any fillers?

No.
What cheeses do you sell?

Try our many different flavors.

  • Cheese curds
  • String cheese
  • Smoked string cheese
Do you sell curds by the case?

Yes, we do. Delivered in quantities of 144oz., buy your favorite or try one of our variety packs!

Choose a case of mixed cheddar, jalapeño, horseradish, and yellow cheddar. Or, go for something more exotic with our case that contains ghost pepper, garlic dill, white cheddar, and hickory hallow.

Each case contains three 12-oz. packages of four different flavors.
Are you inspected by the USDA?

Absolutely. Not only are our smokehouse facilities are inspected by the USDA, we surpass all USDA HACCP procedures!
Where are you located?

Kawkawlin, Michigan
What are your hours?

Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. to 3p.m.
Saturday and Sunday, Closed
Do you do delivery?

We deliver to our retailers. Or if you purchase our products online, we ship to you via UPS.
Why shop with us?

We cut out the middleman and provide you with gourmet cheeses and meats at a reasonable price.
Contact us

Visit Tri-City Cheese and Meats, or contact us online!