Local Food Vendors We Love
The best food vendors in the metro Detroit area where we shop for quality, locally-sourced ingredients.
We only recommend the vendors we know and trust. Tell them Mary sent you!
Meats
Gratiot Central Market (across from Eastern Market)
1429 Gratiot, Detroit, MI
What we shop for here:
Pork (especially ribs), Beef (GREAT Prime Rib), Ox Tails, etc. at very reasonable prices.
It is worth the trip downtown to just go to Ronnies!
6116 Canton Center Road, Canton, MI
What we shop for here:
Full-service butcher shop, Middle Eastern and Indian grocery and bakery. Fried chicken is outstanding.
Some of the best baked flatbreads (especially the Naan bread). The bakery closes at 3 PM so order your bread early if you need some.
Gratiot Central Market
1429 Gratiot Ave # 102, Detroit, MI
PH: 313-831-6881
What we shop for here:
The best corned beef in the world!
2448 Riopelle, Detroit, MI
Ph: 313-567-8200
What we shop for here:
Great quality Amish chicken and poultry.
2450 Wyoming Ave, Dearborn, MI
Ph: 313-842-2375
What we shop for here:
Great hams and sausage. Dearborn is famous for its spiral cut ham but the Old Fashioned ham is just as good, if not better.
12715 W Warren Ave, Dearborn, MI
ph: 313-584-5445
407 N 5th Ave, Ann Arbor, MI
Ph: 734-761-8175
What we shop for here:
Veal bones and imported anchovies. The meat is pricey but great quality.
33066 W Seven Mile Rd, Livonia, MI (next door to Joe's Produce)
What we shop for here:
Great meats and seafood.
Produce
6701 Newburgh Rd, Westland, MI (and other locations)
Ph: 734-454-1712
What we shop for here:
For over a decade, I have been raving about the quality, great prices and global selection of fruit and vegetables at Randazzo's. This is not a gourmet market, just a great selection of fresh produce.
21960 Eureka Road, Romulus, MI
Ph: 734-941-9388
What we shop for here:
This seasonal open area market south of metro airport is open from mid-July through fall. It has great prices and you can stuff a bag of corn for $2.99 (on average). My best effort was 30 ears of corn per bag. Don't be embarrassed -- corn stuffing is encouraged there and it's fun! There's also good prices on pickling pickles, squash and bottled spices.
FYI: Do NOT speed on Eureka Rd -- It is heavily patrolled!
1629 S. State St, Ann Arbor, MI
Ph: 734-663-7848
What we shop for here:
Hard to find produce, specialty gourmet products, and ready-to-heat entrees.
195 W Main St, Northville, MI
Every Thursday 8am - 3pm
May - October
What we shop for here:
Seasonal Michigan produce and food products.
Fish
(inside Kerrytown Market)
407 N 5th Ave, Ann Arbor, MI
Ph: 734-662-5118
What we shop for here:
This market is pricey for some fish but is the best quality, has a wide variety and has great customer service. They also make and sell their own fish stock.
Various locations
What we shop for here:
A limited selection of good quality fish, e.g. salmon, trout, halibut, shellfish at a good price with good turnover. Frozen cod is good quality and a good buy.
Joe's Meat and Seafood
see Meat section above for details
Extra Virgin Olive Oils and Balsamic Vinegars
472 Forest St, Plymouth, MI 48170
734-667-2755
What we shop for here:
Old World Olive Company offers a wide selection of regional and flavored EVOOs and flavored Balsamic vinegars. They have a knowledgeable and courteous staff.
Kerrytown Shops, Ann Arbor, MI
734-213-1110
What we shop for here:
Fustini's carries a large selection of Regional and flavored EVOOs and flavored Balsamic vinegars. They have a
Knowledgeable and courteous staff.
Cheese
Various locations
What we shop for here:
TJ's carries a decent selection of good quality cheese.
422 Detroit St., Ann Arbor, MI
734-663-3354
What we shop for here:
Zingerman's offers pricey but high-quality artisanal cheeses with great customer service with knowledgeable staff. It's a cheese lover's paradise!
2468 Market Street, Detroit, MI 48207
313-568-7777
What we shop for here:
Regulars of Detroit's Eastern Market mourning the loss of R. Hirt Jr. Co., take heed: The specialty retailer is back.
Formerly known as R. Hirt Jr. Co. founded in 1887, it has reopened in recent years under a new name, DeVries & Co. It's owned by David DeVries, a grandson of the founder.
DeVrie's features a large selection of cheeses, charcuterie and real puff pastries made with real butter!
860 Penniman Ave., Plymouth, Mi 48170
7340-233-3000
520 S. Lilley Rd, Canton, MI 48188
734-844-2200
Dairy
21300 Novi Rd., Novi, MI
Ph: 248-349-1466
What we shop for here:
The best whipping cream (old European-style) and rich ice cream.
9334 Finzel Rd., Carleton, MI
Ph: 734-654-2622
What we shop for here:
This is a live operating dairy farm. You can schedule a tour to watch the cows being milked every day at 4 pm -- a great day trip for the kids! They offer homemade ice cream, sour cream and non-homogenized milk.
Spices
17712 W. 13 Mile Rd. Beverly Hills, MI
Ph: 248-647-6177
What we shop for here:
It doesn't hold a candle to Rafals Spice Company that closed in Detroit, but it does have a good selection of spices.
Hashems Nuts and Coffee Gallery
13041 W Warren Ave, Dearborn, MI 48126
Ph: 313-581-3212
What we shop for here:
Hashems is a small nut shop specializing in Lebanese and Turkish products with many varieties of fresh nuts and spices by bulk.
Located in Kerrytown Market & Shops
407 N 5th Ave, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
Ph: 734-332-5500
What we shop for here:
A wide variety of spices, salts, sugars, etc.
Groument Products
422 Detroit St., Ann Arbor, MI
Ph: 734-663-3354
What we shop for here:
Zingerman's offers a pricey but high-quality selection of artisanal products including olive oils, vinegars, cheeses, smoked fish, cured meats, etc.
6900 N Rochester Rd., Rochester, MI
Ph: 248-853-6263
34244 N Woodward, Birmingham, MI
Ph: 248-723-9400
What we shop for here:
A great food emporium. Wine tasting. Upscale gourmet grocery. Offers a service where they will cook your chosen fish or meat selection right there before your eyes.
Bread
19710 Middlebelt Rd., Livonia, MI
Ph: 248-478-2345
15550 N. Haggerty Rd., Plymouth, MI
Plymouth, MI 48170
422 Detroit St., Ann Arbor, MI
Ph: 734-663-3354
What we shop for here:
Zingerman's offers a pricey but high-quality selection of artisanal products.
422 W. Willis, Detroit, MI
Ph: 313-832-0008
What we shop for here:
Avalon is a wnderful small artisanal bread bakery.
International Food
Coming right up!
Restaurant Supplies
31662 John R Rd, Madison Heights, MI
Ph: 248-589-2483
27041 Greenfield Rd, Southfield, MI
Ph: 248-415-0212
26514 W Seven Mile Rd, Redford Charter Twp, MI
Ph: 313-531-2119
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