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    The Local Grocer

    4.7 (10 reviews)
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    Sara S.

    Flint's version of Whole Foods. A few months ago, thanks to a kickstarter campaign, the owners of the Local Grocer kiosk at the Flint Farmer's Market were able to raise enough funding to expand operations and open up this full service specialty grocery store/deli in downtown Flint. Thankfully for the people of Flint, they did. Indeed, its opening has filled a niche for the city and its residents. With no Whole Foods in sight, this is the next best thing. Located in the former Witherbee's Market (and later, Nick's Consignment Emporium), this new grocer/deli aims to do what Whole Foods does best and then some. Focusing on specialty items, organic and "natural" products, as well as emphasizing the use of locally-sourced produce and meats, the Local Grocer has so far succeeded on most counts. The focus is "Michigan Made," with a lot of locally-grown produce from the surrounding area. I like the idea of buying fruits and vegetables harvested from my local area. That's impressive. Apart from a really nice array of organic fruits and veggies, the store carries a wide variety of specialty seasonings, spices, corn meal, rice flour, dressings, syrups, etc. Apart from that, you can find organic/"natural" products in just about every aisle, from J.K.Scrumpy's organic ciders (the small bottle was about $2) and sodas to cheese, ice cream, yogurt, and milk to bread, chips and meat/poultry. I was thrilled to find J.K. Scrumpy's in the refrigerated drink case! I love that stuff. Beyond that, there is an ambitious line of naturally-made skin care and beauty products, designed for those with allergies or sensitive skin. What a bonus! Lots of us out there have sensitive skin and can't contend with too much fragrance or an odd assortment of unpronounceable ingredients in our skin care products (I know I can't). It's a great little breakfast or lunch spot, too. There's a full service deli in the back, whipping up scrumptious (and health conscious) deli items all day long. Those chefs know what they're doing back there. Try the quiche, it's a must ($5 for a generous slice). There's a comfortable seating area around the front if you want to dine in. Like Whole Foods (and any other specialty grocer), the prices are not the lowest around, but they're on par with the quality of the products. Prices are obviously a bit higher than your average Kroger store and so far, I haven't seen any "discount" or "clearance" section end caps boasting deals of the century, but that doesn't really matter, and who knows, maybe that will change someday. It's the quality, selection and customer service that are most important when it comes to an independent retailer. Besides, the prices are not outrageous, just more in line with a Whole Foods or Trader Joe's, for the most part. Overall, it's a very clean, spacious market that's fairly well laid-out with pretty decent customer service and quality selection. In a nutshell, Walmart it isn't (and that's obviously a good thing)! Plus, I prefer to shop locally over the alternative of spending my money solely at big box retailers.

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    Love thus place. Perfect for catering and ordering meal prep. Just a friendly neighborhood grocer!

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    Great selection of Michigan produced products, fresh produce, vegan/vegetarian treats, and more. This place is great!

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    Website Request,…read more Dear Magdy, I am a regular customer at your store on Corunna Road and truly appreciate the quality of your halal meats, international imports, and your B. Haleeb dairy products. I'm writing today because I would love to see your business grow even further, and I think a dedicated website would be a great next step. The physical ambiance is really aesthetic. The store is massive and it I has everything you could look for. In fact, you guys are the only place my father recommends for authentic sesame oil. Many customers in the Flint area look for specialty Egyptian and international groceries online before they visit. A website would make it much easier for us to see your latest inventory, check store hours, and even place advance orders for pickup. I would personally recommend using Shopify or WooCommerce. These are globally recognized leaders in e-commerce that are very user-friendly and would give you full control over your store's digital identity. Please do NOT use Wix as they are Israeli. I believe a digital storefront would bring in many new customers who are searching for the unique products only Sindbad Foods Market provides. Thank you for all you do for our community! Best regards, A loyal customer out of state.

    B Haleeb Labneh (spreadable) Middle Eastern Style Cheese FROM Sinbad Grocery Store @ 5342 Corunna…read moreRd. in Flint, Township...This spreadable cheese is yummy. It tastes so fresh and it is really creamy. Love it! Try it! Wish I could include a picture but Yelp wants access to my microphone and all photos... Mmmmmm...it's so good.

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