I travel regularly to Argus from Jackson to buy local organic produce; being a vegan, I can't…read morestomach the idea of eating grocery store food. This is as local as you can get, without visiting the farm personally. They also have a great selection of locally sourced meat and dairy; and a cozy enclosed patio to enjoy a coffee and a fresh pastry. The vibe is earthy and relaxed, without a red cap in sight. If you care about your food, you need Argus in your life.

I ordered a hot mocha from their coffee counter, and sadly it was not that great, I can hardly…read moretaste the mocha flavoring. The rest of the building is really neat and I'm sure convenient for those that live nearby to grab a few fresh groceries. Employees were a little awkward, they didn't necessarily greet me when I walked in.

DIVINE! If you like your smoothie with ice chips in it, this is perfect for you. The chocolate…read morechips really add such a great texture. The ice cream is definitely on the creamier and less sweet side, but it makes it feel so good to eat! Guilt free. The store is also a small business so it feels good to support. Definitely check it out.

Fantastic cafe! We stopped in for a pastry and some coffee. We got an iced Lavender Latte, hot…read morespiced oatmilk latte and a pecan sticky bun- everything was delicious! The staff were very friendly and helpful and the service was quick. The prices were standard for A2. Very cute interior with plenty of study spots, as well as areas to chat- both indoor and outdoor seating. They have some fresh food options too. Would highly recommend checking this spot out!

Each time I visit from CA., I ask my friend, whom I am visiting, to take me there. I like the vibe…read moreand food options.

I love the concept of this market. Pretty much everything sold at Agricole is Michigan made and…read moregrown, from the meat and vegetables to the ready made meals. Agricole also sells Michigan made jewelry and skin care products. It is worth stopping by when visiting downtown Chelsea.

White Lotus Farms is an amazing place to bring the kids on Wednesday and Saturday mornings to go…read morefeed the goats grass and just enjoy a low-key fun morning with a friend. I don't love that. They have extremely deep pond very close to the area where lots of children are. It doesn't feel very safe. I find that their bakery items are delicious and they have good coffee too . You can definitely feel religious undertones and not feel slightly strange to me, but I do enjoy the products that they make, and everybody is very kind . There are lots of fun places to take pictures in the flowers into tour the religious grounds.

I've wanted to try White Lotus Farms and I was able to get a few things when they were set up at…read moreEastern Market. I got an olive levain loaf of bread and a morning bun. The bread was very good, filled with Kalamata olives. The morning bun sort of reminded me of a croissant with cinnamon sugar in a spiral shape, it was decent, but I wouldn't get it again. The stand was very busy, they had a large variety of things, I wasn't able to check out anything besides the baked goods. Ok get bread again, next time I go to Eastern Market.

I love this business. I think it is a great idea and a cool "niche". Basically, you pay for a…read moreshare of frozen food. The food is bought during the harvest months and preserved and then you get it in the winter. I am far too lazy to actually do this myself, so this CSA is perfect for me! I've gotten corn, strawberries, blueberries, cranberries (awesome for Tgiving dinner), raspberries, pumpkin puree, tomatoes, squash, peaches...tons more that I can't think of off the top of my head. Yes, it is not cheap. I am about the cheapest person I know and even I will pay for this because the quality is that good. I also spent some time at the warehouse this summer and I saw first-hand the hard work that goes into the process of preserving this food. I will also say that I just paid $8 for a quart of blueberries. If the average price here is $7 per bag, I'm getting almost a full quart (I think it was 12 oz) of blueberries for that price. So I'm really only paying a little bit more and I don't have to actually freeze them. (Yeah I know it's not hard to freeze blueberries...did I mention that I'm not only the cheapest person I know, but the laziest??? :)) Seriously, this is a cool business. Check it out.

I was skeptical about the quality of the food being offered. After all, when you buy frozen…read morevegetables and fruits at the grocery store, you usually end up with something watery and/or mushy. And the cost was also an issue. But Rena did a smart thing: She let people buy a sample package just before Thanksgiving without making a commitment for the whole season. And as soon as I tasted their frozen sweet corn, I knew I had to sign up. I handed over my money, picked up my first batch of fruits and veg and have never regretted it. Everything's relative, so unlike a previous reviewer who is always surprised at how little food she gets every month, I'm always surprised at how MUCH I get. Whatever freezing process they use, it works. Asparagus was nice and crisp, and the fruits retain so much more flavor than the frozen fruit you pick up in the grocery store. These foods are not fresh--they ARE frozen--so you can't expect them to be the same as fresh when they are thawed, but this produce comes as close as I think is possible. And it's so nice to be able to taste these delicious flavors in the dead of winter.

I'm always amazed that I can find everything on my grocery list for upcoming family dinners and…read morestill be shopping in a right-sized, people- friendly grocery store! Great to find local vendors being featured in the Grab N Go section. Best of all, this is a community-owned cooperative with sustainability as a core value.

SUCH AN AMAZING SPACE!!!! I am so grateful to have the choice to boycott big business like Whole…read moreFoods, Kroger, Target and others and have the opportunity to shop here instead. It's been on my list of things to do for a while and now I am proud to have finally come here. The vibe is comforting, just small enough and tastefully jam packed with many incredible options. The dry goods made me lose my mind, not only everything you need from nuts to grains and beans but a whole wall of an herbalists dream and a tea lovers necessity. Even cooking spices and some sacred saps to burn for spiritual cleansing and rituals. Phenomenal staff, everyone looks happy! Really really grateful to have this space open in down town.

An amazing place A…read morewonderful selection of produced canned items, deli products, fresh meat, and fish, and a incredibly helpful staff I went and got all kinds of treats for her Christmas goodies

This store is an amazing find! I am always looking for fresh items and new places. This satisfied…read moreboth. This place carries some of the most exotic items that you won't find in a regular store or sometimes in your region. I saw cocao pods! This was so wild to me because I've always seen these mainly in the south. The store has some of the most fresh finds, liquors and wines, produce....and so on! You can get just about anything you want here. The cashier signed us up with the rewards program. She was nice. Will for sure come back here when back in the area!

Best jelly ever some people are skeptical about the man inside but once you get to know him he's is…read morethe best and is the best towards you would recommend if you have time to come more than once.

The best donuts ever. They are always perfect. And they also have such a great selection of canned…read moregoods, pies, jams, and baked goods. I love the raspberry jam, and the bread and butter pickles. They even sell candles. The place is so pretty, there's flowers everywhere and beautiful horses to pet too!

The prices here?? I'm new to Aldi and kind of kicking myself that I hadn't been going here before…read more It's a semi-unique concept and layout. Feels almost like a mini mini Costco in that lots of things are available slightly more in bulk (or at least, family size), and shelving is set up almost warehouse like. Layout is straightforward to navigate - it's not a huge store so you can cover ground quickly. This feels like a really good base grocery spot. Go here to get the standard meats, produce, and essential pantry items at really good prices. A friend of a friend also told me some of their meat and fish items are fresh not frozen (at least salmon and pork ribs specifically? someone needs to fact check me on this though). The selection is smaller (so not the kind of grocery store where you have the option of 20 brands of the same item), but the sourcing feels intentional, with options with nicer ingredients, etc. Probably not going to find more specialty grocery items here. Yes this location does the quarter to get a shopping cart thing. I was prepared and it was straightforward to use. Recommend bringing your own bags - otherwise their paper bags are 12 cents each. When I went, it was self serve check out only, which was fine. But needed to get someone's help to ring up a 50% off deal on the salmon (got a large slab of Atlantic salmon for $10!!) and to purchase wine.

I have never been in an Aldi before so my host on this trip to Ann Arbor said we could stop and…read morepick up a few things that they would have, though we could have gotten them at any supermarket in town. I found the streamlining at checkout to be a frazzle, a cashier flying through the purchase so fast she barely made eye contact. We always bag our own at home too but in this case you are pushed off to a fresh cart to move out of the way of the next cart being scanned. I guess if you are that rushed yourself, it b=might be a benefit, but I would never choose to shop this way. I also found the assortment of goods to be annoying lydeceiving, using boxes made to exactly mimic the brand item it replaced. Many stores have house brands, from Kroger to Whole Foods to Trader Joes, my regular stores at home. But they are clearly intended to show what they are replacing in branded items without appearing to trick the eye. That's fair. This did not seem fair. I did not mind the stacked boxes as shelves though I could see how that would be difficult for someone to maneuver safely, if they have a disability. I thought the European imports of sweet to be an option if they are legitimate products and not fakes. My host said they were as they have bought the sweets at the Christmas season and having lived in Europe themselves, were sure they were authentic and not counterfeit. So, bottom line, I will not want to go there again. I normally enjoy food shopping, whether at home or on a trip, and enjoy having a friendly exchange with the staff who serve me. I am sure this must be a very stressful work environment.