One of the nicer grocery stores on the Jefferson strip of Detroit, Harbortown is a moderately sized grocery store with fresh produce and a wide selection of other daily essentials. The staff is very friendly and the facilities are clean. It's also one of the nicer spots for picking up wine or flowers. Harbortown also has an excellent deli and hot food bar. They have lunches and dinners to go ranging from $7 to $12 which include chicken, pork, and even salmon. You can also pick up a rotisserie chicken for a quick entree. Unlike other grocery stores in the area, the prices are quite competitive as well. read more

Good for emergencies, only. If you want to do a normal grocery shopping session, then better off going to Meijer just a couple of blocks up the road towards downtown.. They have way better prices, selection and quality. read more

The staff and owners are friendly, they always have what I want, including hard to find items you can't get at a local grocery store. I went in for almond milk but left several items including plantains that were nicely ripe. They have a very large wine selection but I don't really drink wine but it's large! I don't really care for the Meijer's down the street, over priced and not good quality. read more

Beware of the cooked food. I've gotten sick a couple times. The first time , I gave them the benefit of the doubt. Last night I purchased $40 worth of food, including banana pudding in a cup. When I got home and tried it, not even an hour later, I knew I was in trouble. Went into the store the next day with the cup.. the manger and perhaps his mother gave me my money back for the item. And pretty much had an "oh well" attitude. I will never return again. read more

Harbortown Market - Spending $40 for bad dessert, and getting an ole well. Eat at your own risk. - Specialty Food Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

I popped in here because I had seen them listed as a place that carries Ice Cream Plant vegan gelato, and it was on my way to see a vegan friend. I had no trouble finding a parking spot, but when I got to the door, there was a sign to leave bags from other stores at the service counter. I'd brought an old paper grocery sack to try to be eco-friendly, and it seemed odd to have to locate the service counter, drop off that bag, and then come right back when I was only getting one item. I ended up sort of looking at the service counter as I walked past to see if they offered some guidance, and then proceeding to the freezer section. Not only do they stock multiple flavors of Ice Cream Plant, they also have Guernsey! So lots of love for the quality Detroit frozen treat options. I noticed quite a large selection of alcohol for a grocery store, additionally, and the option to purchase rotisserie chicken. And I appreciated not being forced through self-checkout. I'd give this place 3.5 stars. I would stop back in if I just needed a couple things and it's on my way. read more

I am a long time customer of this business for the last two years since I moved to Detroit. I really only went to this store out of utter necessity and convenience because frankly, the food is overpriced across the board and the quality of the meats and produce are subpar AT BEST. I noticed that I received a duplicate charge for a transaction that I had made early in the week. I came to the store that weekend with the receipt in hand and the bank statement showing the duplicate charge. The owner subsequently looked up the charge and saw that the charge had in fact been duplicated and instead of issuing me a refund, ACCUSED ME of letting someone use my card for an identical purchase. Like what the hell? I am the sole owner and authorized user on my bank account. He refused to issue a refund and instead told me to TAKE IT UP WITH MY BANK or CALL THE POLICE. Is this how you run a business? How can you show me evidence in your system that I am correct and then refuse a refund. I was visibly very upset during the conversation and he told me that I am wasting my time arguing because he was not going to give me my money back. You're clearly stealing from me and refusing a refund sir, and other people should be aware of how you conduct business when your own POS system glitches. Imagine losing a long time customer over $20, the stupidity is deafening. I will never be back read more

Located On Jefferson Avenue between Indian Village and the downtown area Harbortown Market is a fantastic specialty grocery store that offers Metro Detroiters fine produce, a deli, a healthy wine selection as well as a variety of gourmet foods like cookies and cheese. Finding its home inside of the same shopping center as Subway and Rite Aid, Harbortown Market is well known and loved by locals. I suppose when you offer shoppers everything from baked goods from local bakeries, Seattle Sutton meals, sake and more there's little that customers are in need of. In addition to their food selection, Harbortown also offers lotto and money orders. The staff is always friendly and helpful her, but the prices are a bit more than if you were to shop at a Kroger or Meijer. Yet Harbortown offers gorgeous bouquets, organic produce and other items that are rare to city. So, if you're looking to grab a bottle of wine or simply forgot the hamburger buns for dinner stop into Harbortown and see what the buzz is about. read more

Harbortown Market - Specialty Food Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

I needed to buy groceries and couldn't get out of the city to do it. I wanted to go somewhere nice. My friend told me about this place so I decided to check out and well it was right across the street from the place I wash my car at! Perfect! The people who works here are pretty friendly. The place is nice and also clean. I like that. They have a good selection for a smaller grocery store. They do have some exotic items. I did have some issues with some of the products. They tend to have shorter expiration dates and when I got home I noticed the the package of the sliced turkey was opened! I had to throw it away. =[ I should have done a better job checking but still! I would probably still come here when I can't get out of the city to get groceries. It is located in a nice little "mall" with a dry cleaners and a rite aid. read more

I normally come here for beer. And they have a great selection, like really good. They have beers for weeks that other stores sell out of in a few hours. Great grocery store and prepared foods as well. Love this spot read more

Harbortown Market - Specialty Food Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

Glad to have found this place....after over a year of working in the area! Large variety of great brands - that goes for the food and the wine selection. It's a little pricier, but seriously not by much. This is going to become a hot-spot for me, for lunch time grocery shopping....it's just so much easier to get done at that time if possible. Yes, head in....it's worth it! read more

Lovely people, good selection! Family-run, and very friendly. Best option on the East side.

Terrible experience shopping here and working here. While working here, they put expired products on shelves saying that someone will buy it, their produce is moldy and old, and the management is terrible. They talk so bad about regular customers once they leave but smile in their faces or disrespect them in their language and they yell at and emotionally abuse their staff. Joe is the absolute worse to work with and has caused 5 staff members to quit but Louie doesn't care about any staff except management because they're the only ones who come in to work 8am-9pm. AVOID THIS PLACE. Rivertown has cheaper prices, their bathrooms are clean with working HOT water, and the back area and properly maintained unlike Harbortown Market. read more

Newly opened after a fire and subsequent flood, Harbortown is even nicer than it used to be. A small supermarket but nicely stocked. A lovely fresh produce section and a great deli. It has pretty much everything you might need. It also now features one of those movie rental vending machines. read more

When I first moved to Detroit from Lansing one of my concerns was where I would find food. I'd heard the rumor that there were "no grocery stores in Detroit". With every apartment I looked at, I looked for a grocery store. The 2006 version of Harbortown Market made me feel ok about living here. It was a little pocket of yuppie amenities in the sea of foreign Detroit-ness and within walking distance of my new place. When they closed, I was devastated. I'd adjusted to Detroit a little, so I wasn't without shopping options (and there *is* always the drive to the burbs). Honey Bee is great, but they don't have things like Ben & Jerry's or Kashi cereals. Like other reviewers, I'm a little disappointed that the drawn out renovation didn't seem to change much. The market is cleaner looking now, the aisles are wider, and the registers/checkouts are new. That's about it. I'm a little disappointed, but you know what? Being closed for almost a year would easily have killed lesser stores. I'm proud of my little market for pulling through and opening up again. Their produce selection isn't always stellar, but they usually have that one ingredient I forgot to get or couldn't find at eastern market. They do have a good deli, and I think it's actually gotten better after renovations. The prices here are higher than at a suburban enormo-market, but again, you're paying for convenience. And, I dunno, I get that "supporting detroit business" buzz whenever I shop here, so it's worth the extra few bucks. Also of note - they're usually willing to give me a roll of quarters as my "cash back" instead of a $10 bill. This is the only place (other than the bank) in the area that I've found this to be the case. This is a huge service when you realize you have no clean socks! read more

Harbortown Market is a great place for grocery shopping in Detroit and an example of why Detroit is not a "food desert". They carry a fairly wide selection of products and have had some unique items that I did not expect to find in such a small local grocery store. Their produce always looks and tastes fresh. Pretty large wine selection too! While their prices are a little on the high end they do accept manufacturer's coupons. The staff is also very friendly. Ownership has recently changed and I have not noticed many differences however I will update my review if I notice anything in the coming months. read more

Be careful of the cooked food. Way back it was substandard. It got better over time, but is now dangerous to eat. You have no idea how long it's been sitting there. At times certain things are cold that should be hot. Maybe the Michigan Health Dept should pay a visit. read more

Harbortown Market is a great little market. It has most of your essential needs. The produce always looks fresh and in great shape. The beer and wine selection is pretty good; they also carry Atwater Block Brewery Beer from down the street. Deli meat is excellent. Also a pretty good cheese selelction to pair with your wine. People are friendly. **when they stock the shelves they dont throw all the boxes and packing materials everywhere. They clean as they go and stock nicely. Even though I like Meijer - their stocking practice reminds me of a war zone. You will find what you want here. Stop me and say hi. I'll buy you a Atwater D-Light. read more

This neighborhood specialty market was closed for over a year for remodeling due to fire and water damage. The layout is the same except wider aisles and a more extensive wine selection. The deli counter offers a nice daily variety of both hot and cold foods. read more

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Harbor Town Market is great because they are ALL about customer service! Harbor Town Market Food Service. My hat's off to Harbor Town Market, Louie and the host food staff! For a couple of weeks I was asking Loue to do a Taco Tuesday. I love Taco's and the Taco Tuesday idea. I also want to have Tacos available in my neighborhood for lunch and all day if necessary. Well, to day when I stopped in; as Louie, Sammie the chef/cook and I had discussed and Sammie had agreed, There were the most delicious tacos I have tasted in a long time! They were turkey tacos with all of the trimmings! The best I can remember tasting in a long time! Taco sauce and all! Louie told me they begin to sell as soon as they were placed in the show case. Louie said that they would be called Jackie's Tacos because I asked for them. So next time you ae in Harbor Town Market, especially if it is a Tuesday, Ask for Jackie's Tacos! Thanks Louie and Harbor Town Market culinary staff! read more

I was in a pinch for one or two items I forgot to buy for my parents and just coming back from driving in the burbs for shopping, I didn't feel like heading back there again. I searched for grocery stores in the area and Harbortown Market came up. I was able to find the extra items. Though they were pricier it more than made up for that with convenience. They are good if you only need a few items and don't feel like dealing with venturing outside of the downtown area. read more

This is another "acceptable" supermarket. Harbortown is a gated residential community consisting of townhouses, condos and a marina. I remember the wine selection to be more extensive than other supermarkets in the area. read more

Kudos to management for constantly improving their selections, offerings, and layout of the store. Staff and management do a great job and are friendly to customers. Keep it up! read more

Decent store. The deli meat is priced crazy high but the hot food section is pretty tasty. Get there early so the food not sitting on the warmer and dries out. Selection of groceries is okay read more

very friendly staff.the food in the back is very fresh and good .i will be back just move to downtown this will be my to go place.

Even though it is a bit pricey, the friendliness and helpfulness that is provided outweighs it all. I love shopping here, and will forever make it one of my favorite stores. read more

Overall a good store. The deli is amazing. Great selection of premade salads and food. They carry boars head meats which are of a very good quality. Staff is very helpful and friendly. Store is clean. Produce selection is good for the most part, tho occasionally it is over ripe verging on spoiled. read more

I was quite surprised to find this gem of a market in the 48207 area of Detroit. Always clean and it feels safe. No folks hanging out in front of the market or trash blowing up. I have found the produce fresh, the deli has variety, and the staff is nice.Sure, the price is a little higher but add your gas costs in when heading to the burbs and you'll rethink "cost." Thumbs Up. Patty read more

Wide and varied selection including organic foods. Clean and spacious, well lit store with ample parking. Friendly staff too and owner works the floor. Prices a bit high but overall I'd give it an 8.5 out of 10. read more

If the Heath Dept inspectors were not so corrupt, this store would have to shut down . Peek behind the deli or meat . to view the dirtiest most bacteria contaminated floors and prep areas you have ever seen. It hits u when you walk in. That rotten smell of poorly managed store that doesn't care to clean according to Health dept laws. I had to use the rest room which is in there backroom and the smell of their garbage cans alone was enough to make anyone puke. When the cook lifted up the fryer baskets I saw bread crumb dried on them 3 inches thick at least.i BOUGHT SOME FRIED CATFISH AND WAS CONSTIPATED for 4 days.They will cause a lot of people to get sick if this is allowed to go on much longer. If u shop there and its near you you deserve BETTER . You deserve to have a store that is in compliance and cleans the way you are supposed to when you have a kitchen, deli and meats. They owe it to the community they are gouging with there HIGH PRICES. wE DESERVE A TRADER jOES AND HARBORTOWN WOULD BE OUT OF BUSINESS. read more

Great place, clean atmosphere, great attitude from the employees. Not to mention, all of their food is FRESH!