The best and worst Detroit-area Meijers stores, ranked

By on Wed, Jul 3, 2024 at 4:23 pm

Michigan-based supermarket chain Meijer has it all.
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Michigan-based supermarket chain Meijer has it all.

Michigan would not be Michigan without Meijer. The Michigan-based supermarket chain has it all.

While there are only a few Meijer locations within the city of Detroit, there are many more in the tri-county area. Some of them are pretty solid, but many of them are, well, not so great.

We ranked a selection of local Meijer stores from worst to best, taking into consideration things like food selection, length of lines, appearance, and overall vibes.

Read on so you know which ones to avoid and which ones to frequent.

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1. Rivertown Market (Detroit) 1475 E Jefferson Ave., Detroit This mini-style Meijer market downtown is great for people living in the city. It offers a fancy grocery store experience alongside prices that don’t break the bank, and is stocked with all of the usual necessities, as well as fresh pizza and local food. There’s even a nice-sized parking lot. It’s not as massive as other Meijer stores, though, and just offers groceries rather than everything full-sized Meijers do. Plus, there are no cashiers, only self-checkout — so if you enjoy having someone check you out and bag your items for you, you’re out of luck. However, the service is great and there are very few issues like there are at some of the big Meijers in the area. Compared to other local markets, Rivertown Market takes the cake and is a gem to the city of Detroit.
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1. Rivertown Market (Detroit)

1475 E Jefferson Ave., Detroit

This mini-style Meijer market downtown is great for people living in the city. It offers a fancy grocery store experience alongside prices that don’t break the bank, and is stocked with all of the usual necessities, as well as fresh pizza and local food. There’s even a nice-sized parking lot. It’s not as massive as other Meijer stores, though, and just offers groceries rather than everything full-sized Meijers do. Plus, there are no cashiers, only self-checkout — so if you enjoy having someone check you out and bag your items for you, you’re out of luck. However, the service is great and there are very few issues like there are at some of the big Meijers in the area. Compared to other local markets, Rivertown Market takes the cake and is a gem to the city of Detroit.

20. Roseville Meijer 30800 Little Mack Ave., Roseville This location just sucks, according to Yelp! reviews. It’s too big, it’s always dirty, it’s run-down, there are frequently long lines, and it’s just not very chill at all. 0/10, would not recommend.
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20. Roseville Meijer

30800 Little Mack Ave., Roseville

This location just sucks, according to Yelp! reviews. It’s too big, it’s always dirty, it’s run-down, there are frequently long lines, and it’s just not very chill at all. 0/10, would not recommend.

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19. Southfield Meijer 28800 Telegraph Rd., Southfield The Meijer in Southfield is often sold out of necessities, with bare shelves and little convenience, according to Yelp! reviews. If you’ve ever been there, it’s probably left a mark in your memory that you’d rather forget. While the location is central to many surrounding cities and serves residents of the neighborhood fine, checking out takes forever and the space is dirty. Avoid if possible.
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19. Southfield Meijer

28800 Telegraph Rd., Southfield

The Meijer in Southfield is often sold out of necessities, with bare shelves and little convenience, according to Yelp! reviews. If you’ve ever been there, it’s probably left a mark in your memory that you’d rather forget. While the location is central to many surrounding cities and serves residents of the neighborhood fine, checking out takes forever and the space is dirty. Avoid if possible.

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18. State Fair Meijer (Detroit) 1301 Eight Mile Rd., Detroit Out of the three Detroit Meijer locations, this one is by far the worst. Unfortunately, the inner-city stores are often treated with less care than the suburban ones, with busted shopping carts, dirty interiors, and a smaller selection than other stores. If you live in the neighborhood, this Meijer will get the job done, but it may not be the best experience.
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18. State Fair Meijer (Detroit)

1301 Eight Mile Rd., Detroit

Out of the three Detroit Meijer locations, this one is by far the worst. Unfortunately, the inner-city stores are often treated with less care than the suburban ones, with busted shopping carts, dirty interiors, and a smaller selection than other stores. If you live in the neighborhood, this Meijer will get the job done, but it may not be the best experience.

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17. Livonia Meijer 13000 Middlebelt Rd., Livonia The outside of this Meijer literally looks like a barn, further proving that Livonia is basically redneck land. You may want to steer clear just because of that. While the store is huge and may be a little cleaner than some, the selection of items is hit or miss. And, the staff is rude, according to Yelp! reviews.
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17. Livonia Meijer

13000 Middlebelt Rd., Livonia

The outside of this Meijer literally looks like a barn, further proving that Livonia is basically redneck land. You may want to steer clear just because of that. While the store is huge and may be a little cleaner than some, the selection of items is hit or miss. And, the staff is rude, according to Yelp! reviews.

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16. Southgate Meijer 16300 Fort St., Southgate If you live Downriver, this may be the worst option. (According to Google reviews, Flat Rock is the best, with Lincoln Park and Allen Park just decent, but at least better than this one.) The lines are long af, so unless you want to go to the store and stare at your phone for an hour in public, maybe visit the Kroger across the street instead.
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16. Southgate Meijer

16300 Fort St., Southgate

If you live Downriver, this may be the worst option. (According to Google reviews, Flat Rock is the best, with Lincoln Park and Allen Park just decent, but at least better than this one.) The lines are long af, so unless you want to go to the store and stare at your phone for an hour in public, maybe visit the Kroger across the street instead.

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15. Warren Meijer 25225 Schoenherr Rd., Warren Everybody hates this Meijer. You can tell by all of the terrible reviews on Yelp! and Google. There are two locations in Warren, but this one is definitely worse. The layout and selection is decent, but the parking lot gets super crowded and hard to navigate during peak shopping hours. Plus, the store just looks sad inside and out.
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15. Warren Meijer

25225 Schoenherr Rd., Warren

Everybody hates this Meijer. You can tell by all of the terrible reviews on Yelp! and Google. There are two locations in Warren, but this one is definitely worse. The layout and selection is decent, but the parking lot gets super crowded and hard to navigate during peak shopping hours. Plus, the store just looks sad inside and out.

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14. Lincoln Park Meijer 3710 Dix Hwy., Lincoln Park This Meijer isn’t the cleanest and is often understocked. The produce is sometimes rotten. The customer service is good, visitors report, but the shopping environment does not match up.
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14. Lincoln Park Meijer

3710 Dix Hwy., Lincoln Park

This Meijer isn’t the cleanest and is often understocked. The produce is sometimes rotten. The customer service is good, visitors report, but the shopping environment does not match up.

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13. Allen Park Meijer 3565 Fairlane Dr., Allen Park While there is some nice staff and good produce at this Meijer, it is often in disarray. There are minimal carts, many items out of stock, and often only two or three lanes open, according to Yelp! reviews.
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13. Allen Park Meijer

3565 Fairlane Dr., Allen Park

While there is some nice staff and good produce at this Meijer, it is often in disarray. There are minimal carts, many items out of stock, and often only two or three lanes open, according to Yelp! reviews.

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12. Fraser Meijer 34835 Utica Rd., Fraser This Meijer was recently remodeled, so it’s pretty nicely organized, clean, and modern-looking. Yet somehow, the vibes are still off. Plus, the lines are often long and the food isn’t the best quality, according to Google reviews.
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12. Fraser Meijer

34835 Utica Rd., Fraser

This Meijer was recently remodeled, so it’s pretty nicely organized, clean, and modern-looking. Yet somehow, the vibes are still off. Plus, the lines are often long and the food isn’t the best quality, according to Google reviews.

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11. Belleville Meijer 9701 Belleville Rd., Belleville The parking lot and the aisles are both too tight at this Meijer, visitors report. It has the necessities and a big selection compared to some other locations, but it looks pretty old and neglected. Not the best. Not the worst.
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11. Belleville Meijer

9701 Belleville Rd., Belleville

The parking lot and the aisles are both too tight at this Meijer, visitors report. It has the necessities and a big selection compared to some other locations, but it looks pretty old and neglected. Not the best. Not the worst.

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10. Rochester Hills Meijer 3175 S. Rochester Rd., Rochester Hills This Meijer is well laid out. Sometimes it has great products, while other times things are expired or out of stock, according to Yelp! reviews.
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10. Rochester Hills Meijer

3175 S. Rochester Rd., Rochester Hills

This Meijer is well laid out. Sometimes it has great products, while other times things are expired or out of stock, according to Yelp! reviews.

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9. Sterling Heights Meijer 36600 Van Dyke Ave., Sterling Heights This Meijer is mediocre. It’s huge and has just about everything, but often doesn’t have enough lanes open for how busy it gets, making lines too long, shoppers report.
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9. Sterling Heights Meijer

36600 Van Dyke Ave., Sterling Heights

This Meijer is mediocre. It’s huge and has just about everything, but often doesn’t have enough lanes open for how busy it gets, making lines too long, shoppers report.

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8. Westland Meijer 37201 Warren Rd., Westland With fresh produce, a good location, and a huge selection of products, this Meijer is better than most. The newer layout isn’t for everyone and some employees are nicer than others, Yelp! users say. But, it has the essentials and is generally orderly.
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8. Westland Meijer

37201 Warren Rd., Westland

With fresh produce, a good location, and a huge selection of products, this Meijer is better than most. The newer layout isn’t for everyone and some employees are nicer than others, Yelp! users say. But, it has the essentials and is generally orderly.

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7. Madison Heights Meijer 1005 E. Thirteen Mile Rd., Madison Heights Compared to others in the area, this Meijer is kind of dirty, according to Yelp! reviews. However, it has everything you need and then some. It’s an older-style store, but sometimes there’s just no need to try to improve on a design. Everything is exactly where it should be and the selection is great.
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7. Madison Heights Meijer

1005 E. Thirteen Mile Rd., Madison Heights

Compared to others in the area, this Meijer is kind of dirty, according to Yelp! reviews. However, it has everything you need and then some. It’s an older-style store, but sometimes there’s just no need to try to improve on a design. Everything is exactly where it should be and the selection is great.

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6. Northville Meijer 20401 Haggerty Rd., Township of Northville The selection and the organization of this Meijer is better than most. It’s clear, easy to get around inside, and easy to get out of the parking lot. According to Yelp! reviews, the flower section could use an upgrade and items can sometimes run low, but overall, it’s a nice place for shopping for all of your needs.
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6. Northville Meijer

20401 Haggerty Rd., Township of Northville

The selection and the organization of this Meijer is better than most. It’s clear, easy to get around inside, and easy to get out of the parking lot. According to Yelp! reviews, the flower section could use an upgrade and items can sometimes run low, but overall, it’s a nice place for shopping for all of your needs.

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5. Old Redford Meijer (Detroit) 21431 Grand River Ave., Detroit Compared to Detroit’s other full-size Meijer, this one is a star. Built on the site of the old Redford High School in 2015, it has the new and modern Meijer design. Visitors report some staffing and stocking issues, but overall, it’s a great asset to the westside neighborhood.
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5. Old Redford Meijer (Detroit)

21431 Grand River Ave., Detroit

Compared to Detroit’s other full-size Meijer, this one is a star. Built on the site of the old Redford High School in 2015, it has the new and modern Meijer design. Visitors report some staffing and stocking issues, but overall, it’s a great asset to the westside neighborhood.

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4. Flat Rock Meijer 26100 Vreeland Rd., Flat Rock As the newest Meijer in the Downriver area, Flat Rock’s store is one of the most loved, according to shoppers. The selection is great and the location just feels chill and easy.
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4. Flat Rock Meijer

26100 Vreeland Rd., Flat Rock

As the newest Meijer in the Downriver area, Flat Rock’s store is one of the most loved, according to shoppers. The selection is great and the location just feels chill and easy.

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3. Canton Meijer 45001 Ford Rd., Canton For a smaller Meijer in a packed town, this Canton store is actually pretty good. The space was renovated a few years ago and has a consistent layout, plus the cashiers and greeters are friendly, according to Yelp! reviews. It’s better quality than most other Meijer stores surrounding it, that’s for sure.
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3. Canton Meijer

45001 Ford Rd., Canton

For a smaller Meijer in a packed town, this Canton store is actually pretty good. The space was renovated a few years ago and has a consistent layout, plus the cashiers and greeters are friendly, according to Yelp! reviews. It’s better quality than most other Meijer stores surrounding it, that’s for sure.

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2. Royal Oak Meijer 5150 Coolidge Hwy., Royal Oak This is another Meijer location that is nice and big, super modern, and easy to navigate. Its location right outside the city makes it nice for both Detroiters and suburbanites. It’s good for a quick trip, but also a cool store to just hang out in and explore if you’re not in a rush.
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2. Royal Oak Meijer

5150 Coolidge Hwy., Royal Oak

This is another Meijer location that is nice and big, super modern, and easy to navigate. Its location right outside the city makes it nice for both Detroiters and suburbanites. It’s good for a quick trip, but also a cool store to just hang out in and explore if you’re not in a rush.

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