This is the best place for almost everything you need or might need even for a smile this is the…read moreplace to go the most kind hearted people clean and fast service well you have it at heltee pantree ~Angeleca ‍

This place has it's ups and downs. It's not a bad place if you need something local, but you have…read moreto really check things out before you commit. I'll explain further. When I first moved a block away from this store and visited it for a 6 pack, I thought "hey! Not a bad little place! It's a typical dirty downriver party store, but the prices aren't astronomical and they have a decent selection." Unfortunately, it seems like after the first few positive visits I had, the problems started. Now, every time I go there is an issue. First was the expired beef jerky. I bought a single stick of Jack's Links Sweet n Hot and came home to find it was a weird color. I checked the packaging and found it had expired over 6 months prior. I took it back and expected them to be apologetic and immediately want to help. Instead, the cashier (who seems a little slow, in his defense) didn't know what to do and took it to the guy who is always there, and I assume is the owner. The cashier said "the guy said it was past the date or something". It's not about what I said, it's about the fact. Look right at the label and it's clearly expired. So the owner examines it very closely, looking for a reason to disagree, and when he doesn't find one, he sighs and says "ok fine. Just pick out another one." Wow, dude. Sorry if I don't want to eat expired food that is turning colors. That's not how I roll. The next problem came when I bought a 6 pack of one of my favorite beers... Magic Hat #9. Came home to find it tasted very off and weird. The flavors were all wrong and it was just bad. I contacted the company directly and they are sending a refund. They said the date code from the bottle indicated that although it was near the end of its shelf life, that it shouldn't have had a bad flavor. They said that usually happens from mishandling. Surprise? Not really... many of the beers I see in there have been there since I moved here a year ago. The reason I know that is because somehow they managed to have Sam Adams Octoberfest for an entire year, even though it's a seasonal beer. This year, the packing is revised. The 6 pack at this store is the old packaging! Sam Adams says it should be consumed within four months of the creation date on the bottle. I've been frequenting this store for a year now, and the same 6 pack has been sitting there the entire time while every other store is sold out. No wonder my Magic Hat was gross... everyone else in this neighborhood drinks Bud Light or whatever is cheap. So the better beer sits there and gets old. Just like their select Vitamin Waters that are marked 99 cents. Is it a coincidence that they are turning a way lighter color than they should be? Nope, they're just trying to sell off their old crap. Just like the 2 liter of Diet Pepsi I almost bought last week... EXPIRED. Not fair to sell that stuff to unsuspecting customers!! Finally today, the owner charged me for something extra. I had gotten my usual candy combo: something chocolate and something fruit flavored. Also a bag of chips and a beef jerky. After he rings me up for $5.26 and I walk out, I realize that I had only gotten four items. Everything was 99 cents, except the beef jerky, which was $1.29. I had to lay everything out on the counter, add up the total vocally, and then disagree with him several times when he tried claiming I bought "something Hersheys". When I finally explained that I always buy the same candy combination and invalidated his argument, he finally caved. He did his usual... he sighed, and said "ok, take something else so we'll be even." So I browsed, took something, held it up and walked towards the door. Right as I was about to hit the door he yells out "thank you!" and I'm just thinking too little, too late. Don't treat your customers like they're trying to scam you when you have a history of shady business. I know the economy is tough and your store is not in the best of neighborhoods, so there are probably plenty of people trying to scam or steal. However, when someone frequents your store and never gives you a problem, you shouldn't give them the same critical behavior and doubting attitude that you give the thieves. If you cleaned your store once in a while and checked your stock to make sure it wasn't expired, maybe you'd see your business improve! Overall, this place is doable if you don't mind a little extra work. Check your expiration dates carefully, and add up your total yourself to make sure you weren't overcharged!! 5 days later... Overcharged again. Candy went up 10 cents in the past 5 days? I doubt it. I'm starting to get the impression they systematically overcharge everyone they can.

Is it bad to have so many liquor store reviews on my profile?…read more I actually really like this place. They have a very good beer selection, including a lot of microbrews and locals (though they don't have Dark Horse - boo), and their prices are reasonable on the standard stuff like Miller Lite. I'm definitely no wine expert but they have a crapload of wine choices, aisles and aisles and aisles! And the liquor selection is seriously off the hook. If it exists, they have it. Ceiling to floor, wall to wall, and behind the counter too. Wow! I have been wanting to learn how to make a good mai tai, something tells me they'll have everything I need. They also have ceiling-to-counter protective plexiglass, which makes you wonder if they've had problems up there or if that's a holdover from when Ferndale used to be shadier (it's practically in Pleasant Ridge, please). They also have what looks like a wide selection of dirty magazines and porno movies in the front corner of the store, right next to the window! So, feel free to browse if you want everyone walking by to snicker! That's why I didn't browse, so I can't comment on the selection there. It sure looked like a lot, as I snickered my way out the front door while pretending not to look. Anyway, whatever your vice may be - they have ya covered!

They charge over double MSRP on bourbon bottles. A 100$ bottle is 200$ there. They're a joke and…read moreextremely rude when called out on it.

My go to for everything alcohol & alcohol related! They have the lowest prices, the best selection,…read morethe kindest employees, amazing location (right on Fort Street North.) I always make sure I have everything I need or I'll be stopping by Discount Drinks when I'm Downriver Detroit! You must check it out. It's the Toys R Us for adults!

They have a great selection of alcoholic and nonalcoholic drinks! Great service and they carry…read moreitems that you cannot find in other places!

The staff was pleasant and helpful. Pretty decent assortment of beverages and snacks. Pricing is…read morewhat killed the ambiance. I understand that stores are in business to make money so this is an opinion. They charged $39.88 for Crown Royal Blackberry which came out recently. Down a few miles on Plymouth is a liquor store selling for $34.99 in stock (found that out after purchasing). State minimum is $29.99 as that's what Total Wine & More sales it for but out of stock. I'd never expect a small business to sell anything without a markup above state minimum, but I would assume it would be reasonable. The other alcohol is priced higher than the normal store I go to in the neighborhood. Maybe they are using dynamic pricing model like TicketMaster. The aisles are very tight, but you'll find some left over Christmas drink gifts that I am not sure if they are charging extra for, snacks, alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages. Before you venture out for Crown Royal from here, know that it does not meet the hype at all. Reminds me of cough syrup & makes paying more even worst. I am still not feeling the excessive markup. They sell Vanilla for $33.99 so an extra $6 for another flavor is ridiculous. I wouldn't go back.

Definitely a family owned place. Everyone is always nothing except helpful and friendly. I always…read moredrive the extra mile or so to go to A1 instead of the local store. Highly recommend this place! (:

Decent conveniance store. The family and I have been going here for years and years. We used to…read morewalk several blocks up here for slushies. It has changed hands from when I was a kid but we all still choose to go here a rather than the 7-Eleven next door. It's an independant, ya gotta support them. Clean and prices are right and they always have what you need.

keeps great stock and not crazy price good owner and staff and open when they say they areread more

Best party store around. I've been stopping in for years every time I'm back in Dearborn…read more There are just so many products that you simply cannot find anywhere else in the state. I remember being surprised when years ago I met a Romanian living in Troy who said he comes all the way to Mike's because he can't find Romanian products anywhere else. When I shop I enjoy the Hungarian and German products and I also like that they have a lot of local Michigan products. Looking through all the goods is fun but also can be overwhelming. Luckily every worker I've interacted with has been helpful in either leading me to what I want or providing suggestions on popular

I love Mike's Party Store. They are always very friendly and accommodating, they go the extra mile…read moreto order a product if it's not on the shelf. They offer selection of ethnic food products and cheeses.

If you want to shop somewhere where you're treated with old world, kindness, and get waited on like…read morea valued customer, this is the place to go! I've never had an issue with any of their foods and the people that work there are fabulous!

A good grocery store, I find meats are cheaper here than Kroger. The deli department is really…read moregood. Checkout staff is very friendly.

Nice place. Always clean and very well stocked. This is my goto place for items that my regular…read moregrocery store doesn't have. They never let me down. It's a little out of the way to be my regular grocery store but it's always well worth the drive. Prices are very good as well. Staff is always nice and friendly.

My friend told me about this store, thought I'd check it out. 1st & 2nd time going. Prices were…read moregreat /better on some things, more expensive on others, has some name brand stuff but just like all other stores, depending on what you buy prices are different at all. Great sales prices & deals, which they have often on so many items. Would go back again just a little further away than the stores I go to.