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    The Local Grocer

    4.7 (10 reviews)
    ModerateDelis, Grocery
    Closed 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

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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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