Polaar Member Username: Polaar
Post Number: 15 Registered: 10-2006
| Posted on Monday, November 27, 2006 - 8:42 pm: | |
I've noticed that you often get superior product quality and customer service in family owned markets in the Detroit area... My favorite is the Market Basket in Franklin Village. Does anyone have recommendations for little stores that are worth the stop when in certain neighborhoods? |
Bussey Member Username: Bussey
Post Number: 385 Registered: 12-2003
| Posted on Monday, November 27, 2006 - 8:54 pm: | |
Holiday Market in Royal Oak. or Mueliers Market in GPP that lil place in Franklin is off the beaten path. |
Gannon
Member Username: Gannon
Post Number: 7209 Registered: 12-2003
| Posted on Monday, November 27, 2006 - 9:52 pm: | |
Wigley's in Eastern Market is consistently good, but not high-end. Fresh produce and meats...best corned beef in the city, according to my very Irish aunt...and great people. Of course, the regular Eastern Market destinations...Hirt's and Rafal Spice Company...not complete markets, but amazing depth in certain categories. |
Tarkus Member Username: Tarkus
Post Number: 175 Registered: 04-2006
| Posted on Tuesday, November 28, 2006 - 6:55 am: | |
Yorkshire Market on Mack and Yorkshire. Great old time service and will order whatever you want. Prime meats as well. |
Justbeamensch Member Username: Justbeamensch
Post Number: 52 Registered: 07-2006
| Posted on Tuesday, November 28, 2006 - 7:36 am: | |
Market Square at 14 mi and Southfield Rd. Best prices on vino and very good deli. |
Barnesfoto Member Username: Barnesfoto
Post Number: 2800 Registered: 10-2003
| Posted on Tuesday, November 28, 2006 - 8:03 am: | |
Ryan's Foods, W. Vernor at Campbell...home of the 5 dollar roast chicken (with Pico de Gallo)! and of course, Honeybee, Bagley at 16th |
Broken_main Member Username: Broken_main
Post Number: 1178 Registered: 06-2005
| Posted on Sunday, December 10, 2006 - 10:44 am: | |
The Honeybee is truly the best!! |
Detroitplanner Member Username: Detroitplanner
Post Number: 513 Registered: 04-2006
| Posted on Sunday, December 10, 2006 - 11:04 am: | |
I like the Greenland Markets in E Dearborn. Not fancy, but reasonable selection. I used to love the Warrendale Meat Market. |
Docmo Member Username: Docmo
Post Number: 183 Registered: 10-2005
| Posted on Sunday, December 10, 2006 - 11:44 am: | |
Heading out to the Honeybee for what will undoubted be a successful and pleasant shopping experience |
Dds Member Username: Dds
Post Number: 59 Registered: 10-2006
| Posted on Sunday, December 10, 2006 - 12:39 pm: | |
Don't forget to take some pictures. |
Enduro Member Username: Enduro
Post Number: 21 Registered: 11-2006
| Posted on Sunday, December 10, 2006 - 12:44 pm: | |
I remember the Warrendale Meat Market. Mom used to take me there and they'd always give me some free candy. I finally went to honeybee. Very clean, got some avocados and a really fresh t-bone. Good experience. |
Broken_main Member Username: Broken_main
Post Number: 1181 Registered: 06-2005
| Posted on Sunday, December 10, 2006 - 12:45 pm: | |
The new and improved Honeybee...I bought fixins for chicken quesadillas yesterday. Today I will get some breaded chicken and beef for a quick fix meal. The food is always fresh and the shelves are always stocked. Plus, the workers are always friendly. |
Beadgrl Member Username: Beadgrl
Post Number: 79 Registered: 07-2006
| Posted on Monday, December 11, 2006 - 9:21 am: | |
I love Joe's Fruit Market in Livonia. Another local fav is Hiller's Market. |
Craggy Member Username: Craggy
Post Number: 210 Registered: 10-2003
| Posted on Monday, December 11, 2006 - 10:26 pm: | |
Farms Market on Fisher in GP Farms. Great store, and the owner Larry is a great guy. |
Norwalk Member Username: Norwalk
Post Number: 4 Registered: 11-2006
| Posted on Tuesday, December 12, 2006 - 5:04 pm: | |
Fresh Valley in Hamtramck! The perfect walk up to the corner type market. |