Specialty food markets range from regional spice merchants and farm stands to health food co-ops and imported dry goods shops. Selection varies widely by location, with some focusing on specific ethnic pantry staples while others carry local produce, natural home goods, or pre-packaged gourmet items. A map pin confirms the storefront exists, but it will not show whether a shop carries niche bulk ingredients or just standard retail brands.
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Whole Foods Market
115 Mack Ave, Detroit, MI 48201-2415
Monday - Friday: 8 am - 10 pm Saturday: 8 am - 10 pm Sunday: 8 am - 10 pm
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DeVries & Co
2468 Market St, Detroit, MI 48207
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Greenfield Market
15530 Puritan Ave, Detroit, MI 48227
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Hacienda Mexican Foods
6100 Buchanan St, Detroit, MI 48210
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Honey Bee Market La Colmena
2443 Bagley St, Detroit, MI 48216
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Papa Joe's Market
2799 W Grand Blvd, Detroit, MI 48202-2608
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The URBANesque Marketplace
20740 Fenkell Ave, Detroit, MI 48223
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Bishr Poultry and Food Center
12300 Conant, Detroit, MI 48212
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Spores
14114 Telegraph Rd, Detroit, MI 48239-2865
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Family African Market
20727 7 Mile Rd W, Detroit, MI 48219-2506
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Vernor Food Center
8801 Vernor Hwy, Detroit, MI 48209
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Mitten Crate
2478 Riopelle St, Detroit, MI 48207-4525
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Imperial Fresh Market
14424 Schaefer Hwy, Detroit, MI 48227-3668
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Cost Plus Eastern Market Wine
2448 Market St, Detroit, MI 48207
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Tropic's Choice
607 Shelby St, Detroit, MI 48226-3268
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Specialty Food Stores near Detroit
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- Ann Arbor13
- Lansing10
- Traverse City10
- Dearborn9
- Livonia7
- Grand Haven6
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Good to know
What sets a specialty food store apart from a standard supermarket?
These stores focus on specific categories such as regional ingredients, organic items, or direct-from-farm goods rather than broad grocery lines. They typically source from smaller producers and carry brands or bulk spices that national chains do not stock.
Are prices higher at independent specialty food markets?
Prices for imported, organic, or artisan products are often higher than basic grocery items due to smaller production scales and shipping costs. However, buying bulk spices, grains, or local produce directly from specialty vendors can sometimes be comparable to or cheaper than chain store prices.
Do specialty food stores require memberships to shop?
Most specialty food markets and local farm stores are open to the general public with no fees required. A few natural food co-ops may offer optional member-owner programs for extra discounts, but non-members can still shop there normally.