Got a little tummy ache after drinking about a gallons worth of oil and vinegar, but left with some…read moregreat picks and several lemon cake mixes thanks to the amazing staff

I had an amazing time tasting all the different vinegars and oils. Inside, they have these cylinder…read morecontainers where you can pour and taste everything. It's set up like a whole room where you can walk around slowly, look, and try different combos at your own pace. The staff was so nice--super helpful and even helped me come up with different pairings. One mix that made my mind almost explode was the watermelon basil balsamic with the ginger olive oil. It was so good, I couldn't stop myself. I went around the whole place trying different combinations like a madwoman. I ended up buying a four-piece set--two balsamic vinegars and two olive oils. One of the oils I bought was a jalapeño olive oil, and being a chef, my mind went to all these different places. My brain started to itch thinking about what I could make--different pieces, different marinades, different sauces, different salads. I got so excited and giddy, like a grown man in a LEGO store or a kid in Toys "R" Us. It was that kind of joy.

Light of Day was both interesting and relaxing. They offer many teas that they process themselves…read more There seemed to be other opportunities there for both educational and naturalistic purposes, but we did not participate.

First and foremost, the teas are AMAZING. Light of Day's Creamy Earl Grey is possibly the most…read moreperfect flavored tea I've ever had. I usually prefer tea bags; lecture me until my ears fall off but for I'm usually fine with sacrificing tea quality for the simplicity and convenience of a teabag. Light of Day teas, however, make me a believer in the magic of carefully blended, high quality tea. I used the Creamy Earl Grey tea to bribe myself to do the most mind-numbingly dense readings for my grad school courses, or for simply getting up and dressed for class on a grey winter morning. It's a true treat, and worth the high price. In addition to being absolutely delicious (black or with milk, sweetened or unsweetened), the tea and nearly all of the ingredients were grown at the Light of Day farm, which is certified biodynamic and right here in Michigan! Having originally tasted and fallen in love with Light of Day teas served on campus at the University of Michigan School of Public Health cafe, my friends and I made sure to visit the store during a trip up north. We felt like (grown) kids in a (healthy) candy shop -- there were so many kinds of tea, and they all sounded amazing! We all bought tins of tea for ourselves and as holiday gifts for friends/relatives, and also had a round of matcha shots, which were delicious. We strolled around the garden near the shop, but in warmer weather be sure to see the farm!

Man, oh man. I really, really, really wanted to love this kombucha. Their branding is spot on and…read morethe flavor ideas they had made my tastebuds water just thinking of them. Sadly, the taste just wasn't there. We stopped by the brewery, but they weren't open for an unknown reason. There was another gentleman from out of town that stopped by and was disappointed he wasn't able to get something from the tap. They had the "honor system" set up where you could get whatever you wanted in their fridge and you paid via PayPal or Venmo, which I did love. We went with one of each of the flavors. The flavors just weren't right. Even the flavor that was the name of the kombucha couldn't be found in the taste. Nearly all of them tasted the exact same to me. Hoping that the batch we had was just a flop because I see the potential here and hope to come back in the future and give them another try...this time from the tap first!

Found these at the Farmers Market early summer. I thought they were fairly priced, love the package…read moreand branding, and they tasted great! Always love supporting local small batch brewers.

I absolutely love this farm market. They are the real deal! As Sarah, part of the couple that owns…read morethis, notes, all their food is "own to grown." I can attest to their delicious fruit and veg, fair prices, variety, genuine connection, and truthfulness in growing. All of the fruit and veg I've gotten here has been amazing, and our family keeps coming back, year after year, for more. Big thanks to this community-minded family for feeding us all sp well!

Purchased: aloe beverage - lemon lime flavor (other flavors available included pineapple, mango and…read morecoconut). Guava juice. Salsa Verde - just the can stuff. Low sodium tajin - this is hard to find, so good to see it. Tomato chicken bouillon - I hear it's the key for Mexican rice. Lastly- dried hibiscus flower (aka flor to Jamaica), ironically, product of Nigeria. I stopped by for the tajin and the hibiscus flower (it makes amazing tea), but you see how I got excited. They have loads of candy, and some baked goods, too. Don't mind the deli counter, produce looked alright. I was wanting bunelos, too. A pinwheel cinnamon sugar candy/cookie thing, but there was only a ginormous package, and Lord knows I just need a small container. I like seeing the selection here, good times

I came in after a friend gave rave reviews and was not disappointed. I found what I was looking for…read moreand was helped by the staff. The suggestion was amazing after cooking and the price point was incredible. Highly recommend as it is an easy way to elevate dinner with the various options they have avaliable and is extremely accessible to t.c. locals. ​

Many interesting tea options. We enjoyed the samples they offered. They also have teapots, mugs,…read moreetc.

This is a must stop for delightful teas, tea supplies and TC Shorties. Can't wait to start trying…read moretheir spices when I start cooking here. The spice mixes smell wonderful. Love how good the displays are for sniffing and smelling all the mouthwatering options.

A good place to purchase local stone fruits and berries, dried fruit and other fruit products...and…read morethe countryside around it is very scenic and drive-worthy. This is a factory without a store per se, so you just walk into the office area to make a purchase.

Visited the plant on Joyfield Road where one can buy bulk fruit. The retail entrance is nothing…read morefancy but for those looking for really good fruit at wholesale this is the place. I was on vacation with my family and a person told us about Smelzer's. I bought frozen blueberries, raspberries, and tart cherries. Also, dried cherries and dark chocolate covered cherries. The quality is amazing. For example, tart cherries where available in 5 gallon buckets for about 85cents a pound to 15#s for in 6 2 1/2 # bags for $1.25/pound. They have a price list available. Also, have strawberries, apples, peaches and more. We bought the Styrofoam coolers at Walmart to take them home in. The office hours are limited so call ahead. I have already made raspberry jam and berry cobbler. Phone #231-882-4421 Also, have web page but if you are in the area and want to save shipping. Stop in! http://smeltzerorchards.com/2011/index.php

We stop here every time we drive by. It is a great store for bulk spices, candies, snacks, and…read morecooking products. We particularly love their White Chicken Chili and Fiesta Tortilla dry soup mix, the bulk spices, the homemade peanut butter, the sesame sticks, and the "butt ends" of lunchmeat and cheese. We have bought a lot of other things too, like the pickled baby beets, apple butter, knives, and fresh-cut lunchmeat. We have never tried their pies, donuts, or other baked goods, but if you visit on baking day, it smells so good in the store that they are very hard to resist. Add a likeable, polite, and helpful staff, and this place is just a WINNER!

Just bought dark chocolate cherries, peanut butter pretzel snacks, for Christmas 2025. Both are…read moretasteless, stale and must be old. But who knows because there are no expiration dates. $15 worth of groceries, barely edible.