Mike's Hot Honey
2 verified products
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Read our full verification: Is Mike's Hot Honey Made in USA?Verification Summary
American Score
Manufacturing Location
Brooklyn, NY
Headquarters
Brooklyn, NY
Founded
2010
Products Verified
2 products
Evidence Breakdown
Factory Location Specificity
Specific factory city identified
Website Claim
Brand website explicitly claims Made in USA
Manufacturing History
Recent USA manufacturing
Known Overseas Production
No known overseas production
Verification Notes
Founded in Brooklyn, NY in 2011 by Mike Kurtz. Original hot honey brand produced in Brooklyn. Strong made in USA identity.
Last verified: April 2026
Mike's Hot Honey has been manufacturing products in Brooklyn, NY since 2010. We carry 2 verified American-made Mike's Hot Honey products.
Brooklyn's Original Hot Honey
Mike Kurtz discovered hot honey at a pizzeria in Brazil in 2003 — a jar of local honey infused with peppers, drizzled over pizza. When he returned to the United States, he couldn't find anything comparable and started making his own. By 2010, Kurtz was producing and selling Mike's Hot Honey out of Paulie Gee's pizzeria in Brooklyn, where the combination immediately caught on with the restaurant's loyal customer base.
The product remained a Brooklyn restaurant staple for years before national distribution brought it to retail shelves. Mike's Hot Honey is made with 100% pure American honey infused with chilies and vinegar — a simple formula executed consistently. The Brooklyn production facility remains the brand's anchor, maintaining the small-batch process that Kurtz developed in the early years.
The Hot Honey Category Creator
Mike's Hot Honey essentially created the American hot honey category. Before the brand went to market, hot honey was a regional Italian and Brazilian condiment essentially unknown in the American mainstream. Today the category has numerous competitors, but Mike's maintains the original formulation and production integrity.
The heat comes from a chili infusion that delivers warmth without overwhelming the honey's floral notes — a balance that makes it work as a drizzle on pizza, fried chicken, cheese boards, and cocktails. The squeeze bottle format puts hot honey in easy reach at the table. For buyers who want the original American craft hot honey produced in Brooklyn, Mike's Hot Honey remains the standard.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mike's Hot Honey made in the USA?
Yes. Mike's Hot Honey manufactures 2 verified products in Brooklyn, NY. Mike's Hot Honey is the original American craft hot honey, made in Brooklyn, New York since 2010 by founder Mike Kurtz, who started infusing honey with chilies after discovering the combination at a Brazilian pizzeria.
Where is Mike's Hot Honey manufactured?
Mike's Hot Honey is headquartered in Brooklyn, NY. Manufacturing takes place in Brooklyn, NY.
What Mike's Hot Honey products can I buy?
We carry 2 verified Mike's Hot Honey products across Food & Beverages. Every listing links directly to Amazon with verified American manufacturing.
When was Mike's Hot Honey founded?
Mike's Hot Honey was founded in 2010. Mike's Hot Honey is the original American craft hot honey, made in Brooklyn, New York since 2010 by founder Mike Kurtz, who started infusing honey with chilies after discovering the combination at a Brazilian pizzeria.
Does Mike's Hot Honey ship from Amazon?
Yes, all Mike's Hot Honey products listed here are available on Amazon with free shipping for Prime members.