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!
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Meats
Gratiot Central Market (across from Eastern Market)
1429 Gratiot, Detroit, MI
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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!
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6116 Canton Center Road, Canton, MI
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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.
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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!
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2448 Riopelle, Detroit, MI
Ph: 313-567-8200
What we shop for here:
Great quality Amish chicken and poultry.
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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.
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12715 W Warren Ave, Dearborn, MI
ph: 313-584-5445
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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.
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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
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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.
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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!
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1629 S. State St, Ann Arbor, MI
Ph: 734-663-7848
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What we shop for here:
Hard to find produce, specialty gourmet products, and ready-to-heat entrees.
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195 W Main St, Northville, MI
Every Thursday 8am - 3pm
May - October
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What we shop for here:
Seasonal Michigan produce and food products.
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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.
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Various locations
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Cheese
Various locations
What we shop for here:
TJ's carries a decent selection of good quality cheese.
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422 Detroit St., Ann Arbor, MI
734-663-3354
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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!
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2468 Market Street, Detroit, MI 48207
313-568-7777
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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!
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860 Penniman Ave., Plymouth, Mi 48170
7340-233-3000
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520 S. Lilley Rd, Canton, MI 48188
734-844-2200
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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
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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.
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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.
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Hashems Nuts and Coffee Gallery
13041 W Warren Ave, Dearborn, MI 48126
Ph: 313-581-3212
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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.
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Located in Kerrytown Market & Shops
407 N 5th Ave, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
Ph: 734-332-5500
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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
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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.
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6900 N Rochester Rd., Rochester, MI
Ph: 248-853-6263
34244 N Woodward, Birmingham, MI
Ph: 248-723-9400
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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
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15550 N. Haggerty Rd., Plymouth, MI
Plymouth, MI 48170
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422 Detroit St., Ann Arbor, MI
Ph: 734-663-3354
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What we shop for here:
Zingerman's offers a pricey but high-quality selection of artisanal products.
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422 W. Willis, Detroit, MI
Ph: 313-832-0008
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What we shop for here:
Avalon is a wnderful small artisanal bread bakery.
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International Food
Coming right up!
Restaurant Supplies
31662 John R Rd, Madison Heights, MI
Ph: 248-589-2483
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27041 Greenfield Rd, Southfield, MI
Ph: 248-415-0212
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26514 W Seven Mile Rd, Redford Charter Twp, MI
Ph: 313-531-2119
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