Honey Bee Market

2443 Bagley Ave.

Detroit, MI 48216

 http://www.honeybeemkt.com/

I 'discovered' the Honey Bee Market about 5 years ago while working with a warehouse on Fort Street.  The market is a medium sized grocery store that focuses on foods and delicacies of Mexico.  It is located on the eastern edge of Mexicantown just south of the Michigan Central Station.

The Honey Bee offers a full compliment of fresh produce (including cactus), canned goods, dairy products (they sell 5 lb bricks of Muenster cheese!), meats, sauces and baked goods.  In addition, they sell several products that are popular in Mexico including Gansito brand cake treats; think Twinkies with cream and strawberry filling covered in chocolate.  Most of the major Mexican beer brands, Sol, Modelo, Pacifico, Dos Equis and Corona are available for purchase.  Another product that they sell is cane sugar pops (sodas); Mexican brands as well as Coke, Fanta and Faygo.  Yes, you can taste the difference.

When I make my ever evolving Chilli recipe, I visit the Honey Bee for several of the chilli's ingredients including their homemade chorizo.  In addition, when we have guests over for a get together or party, we usually swing by the Honey Bee to purchase their outstanding guacamole, salsa and fresh made tortilla chips.  While we are at it, we also purchase a variety of Mexican beers that they offer.

The store is exceptionally clean and the staff is friendly and helpful.  If you are in the Mexicantown area for a visit to one of the several restaurants, swing by the Honey Bee Market and see what they have to offer.  They are open from 8 to 8 Monday through Saturday; 8 to 6 on Sunday.  You will not be disappointed.