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Independent businesses in Detroit, MI

232 locally owned businesses in Michigan. None of them is penned in by private equity.

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A few places in Detroit worth a visit. Each one passed our screen for chains and private equity.

Everyone in Detroit

15 Primaveras

Detroit, MI · Clothing & Accessories

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Abick’s

Detroit, MI · Bar & Brewery

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Alba

Detroit, MI · Café & Coffee

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Always Brewing Detroit

Detroit, MI · Café & Coffee

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American Coney Island

Detroit, MI · Restaurant

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Americana Foods

Detroit, MI · Grocery

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Anchor Bar

Detroit, MI · Bar & Brewery

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Andy's Pharmacy

Detroit, MI · Pharmacy

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Anthology Coffee

Detroit, MI · Café & Coffee

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Avalon Bakery

Detroit, MI · Bakery

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Baker's Keyboard Lounge

Detroit, MI · Restaurant

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Banner Supermarket

Detroit, MI · Grocery

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Batch Brewing

Detroit, MI · Bar & Brewery

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Beautiful Bombshell

Detroit, MI · Clothing & Accessories

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Bella Beauty

Detroit, MI · Spa & Wellness

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Belle Isle Pizza

Detroit, MI · Restaurant

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Beyond Juice and Eatery

Detroit, MI · Restaurant

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Billy Goat Glass Boutique & Smoke Shop

Detroit, MI · Retail & Shopping

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Bisher Market

Detroit, MI · Restaurant

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Blumz

Detroit, MI · Florist

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Brandon H. Barton Jr. D.D.S., P.C

Detroit, MI · Dentist

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Brazelton's Flowers

Detroit, MI · Florist

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Budget Appliances & Mattress

Detroit, MI · Retail & Shopping

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Cadillac Styles

Detroit, MI · Hair Salon

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Cas Bar

Detroit, MI · Bar & Brewery

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Central Kitchen + Bar

Detroit, MI · Restaurant

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Chene Fish & Seafood

Detroit, MI · Grocery

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ChickP

Detroit, MI · Restaurant

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Chili Mustard Onions

Detroit, MI · Restaurant

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City Bird

Detroit, MI · Gift Shop

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City Liquor Shoppe

Detroit, MI · Retail & Shopping

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City Market Detroit

Detroit, MI · Grocery

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Clique Restaurant

Detroit, MI · Restaurant

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Clínica Médica Familiar

Detroit, MI · Doctor & Clinic

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Common Pub

Detroit, MI · Bar & Brewery

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Conant Music Store

Detroit, MI · Retail & Shopping

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Cork & Grind

Detroit, MI · Café & Coffee

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Corktown Smoke Shop

Detroit, MI · Retail & Shopping

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Craig's Coffee

Detroit, MI · Café & Coffee

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Cutter's

Detroit, MI · Restaurant

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D Motown Deli

Detroit, MI · Retail & Shopping

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Drive Technologies

Detroit, MI · Electrician

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Drive Technologies Inc DBA Treehouse

Detroit, MI · Electrician

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DeVries & Co 1887

Detroit, MI · Retail & Shopping

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Dessert Oasis Coffee Roasters

Detroit, MI · Café & Coffee

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Detroit Artists Market

Detroit, MI · Arts & Entertainment

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Detroit Beer Company

Detroit, MI · Retail & Shopping

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Detroit Clothing Circle

Detroit, MI · Retail & Shopping

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Detroit Hustles Harder

Detroit, MI · Clothing & Accessories

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Detroit Made Market

Detroit, MI · Restaurant

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Detroit Moped Works

Detroit, MI · Retail & Shopping

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Detroit One Coney Island

Detroit, MI · Restaurant

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Detroit Smoke & Vape Convenience Store

Detroit, MI · Grocery

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Detroit Vegan Soul

Detroit, MI · Restaurant

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Dexter Hardware and Lumber

Detroit, MI · Hardware & Home

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Dime Store

Detroit, MI · Restaurant

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Division Street Boutique

Detroit, MI · Clothing & Accessories

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Dollar Center

Detroit, MI · Retail & Shopping

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Dollar Daze

Detroit, MI · Grocery

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E.T. Nails

Detroit, MI · Nail Salon

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EZ Storage

Detroit, MI · Retail & Shopping

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Eastern Market Antiques

Detroit, MI · Retail & Shopping

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Eastside Check Cashing

Detroit, MI · Retail & Shopping

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El 7 Leguas Western Wear

Detroit, MI · Clothing & Accessories

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El Taco Veloz

Detroit, MI · Restaurant

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F & M Auto Sales

Detroit, MI · Auto Dealer

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Family Fair Marketplace

Detroit, MI · Grocery

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Family Foods Superstore

Detroit, MI · Grocery

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Farmer's Hand

Detroit, MI · Grocery

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Fashions For Less

Detroit, MI · Clothing & Accessories

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Firebird Tavern

Detroit, MI · Restaurant

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Flowers of Vietnam

Detroit, MI · Restaurant

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Folk

Detroit, MI · Restaurant

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Food Carnival

Detroit, MI · Restaurant

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Food Giant

Detroit, MI · Grocery

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Foor Locker

Detroit, MI · Clothing & Accessories

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Frenchies

Detroit, MI · Restaurant

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Fu Lin

Detroit, MI · Restaurant

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Fuell Restaurant and Lounge

Detroit, MI · Bar & Brewery

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Gabriel Import Company

Detroit, MI · Retail & Shopping

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Garden Bowl

Detroit, MI · Arts & Entertainment

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America's oldest continuously operating bowling alley and a Detroit landmark.

Germack

Detroit, MI · Café & Coffee

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Globe Bible

Detroit, MI · Bookstore

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Glory Super Market

Detroit, MI · Grocery

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Glory Supermarket

Detroit, MI · Grocery

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Go Sy Thai

Detroit, MI · Restaurant

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Gold Cash Gold

Detroit, MI · Restaurant

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Good Cakes and Bakes

Detroit, MI · Bakery

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Grace Food Market

Detroit, MI · Grocery

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Gray Family Dental

Detroit, MI · Dentist

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Grey Ghost

Detroit, MI · Restaurant

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Guns & Butter

Detroit, MI · Restaurant

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Hannan Cafe

Detroit, MI · Café & Coffee

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Happy 4 Liquor

Detroit, MI · Retail & Shopping

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Harbortown Dental Care

Detroit, MI · Dentist

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Harbortown Market

Detroit, MI · Grocery

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Harold's Place Hair and Nails

Detroit, MI · Spa & Wellness

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High Maintenance Salon

Detroit, MI · Hair Salon

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Hurley Dog and Cat Hospital

Detroit, MI · Veterinarian

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I Am Detroit

Detroit, MI · Clothing & Accessories

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Iconic Tattoo

Detroit, MI · Retail & Shopping

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Ima noodles

Detroit, MI · Restaurant

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Imperial Supermarket

Detroit, MI · Grocery

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J & L Foreign Auto

Detroit, MI · Auto Repair

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Joe Muer Seafood

Detroit, MI · Restaurant

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Jolly Pumpkin

Detroit, MI · Local business

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K&G Fashion

Detroit, MI · Clothing & Accessories

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Keynote Lounge

Detroit, MI · Bar & Brewery

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King Pharmacy

Detroit, MI · Pharmacy

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Knight Drugs

Detroit, MI · Pharmacy

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Kuzzo's Chicken & Waffles Southern Cafe

Detroit, MI · Restaurant

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LJ Printing Solutions

Detroit, MI · Printing & Shipping

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LJ's

Detroit, MI · Bar & Brewery

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La Esquinita Convenience Store

Detroit, MI · Grocery

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La Pecora Nera

Detroit, MI · Café & Coffee

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Lafayette Coney Island

Detroit, MI · Restaurant

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Lance's Hometown Supermarket

Detroit, MI · Grocery

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Lape Soul Food

Detroit, MI · Restaurant

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Laundromat

Detroit, MI · Dry Cleaning

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Lavish Bar & Grill

Detroit, MI · Restaurant

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Lawndale Market

Detroit, MI · Retail & Shopping

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Lee Beauty

Detroit, MI · Spa & Wellness

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Liberty Food Center

Detroit, MI · Grocery

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Liberty Pharmacy

Detroit, MI · Pharmacy

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Locos

Detroit, MI · Restaurant

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Lola Mae's Bistro & Bar

Detroit, MI · Restaurant

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Louisiana Creole Gumbo

Detroit, MI · Restaurant

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Lumen Detroit

Detroit, MI · Restaurant

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Lunch Time Global

Detroit, MI · Restaurant

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Mama Coo's Boutique

Detroit, MI · Clothing & Accessories

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Masters Car Care Center & Tire Shop

Detroit, MI · Auto Repair

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Meantime

Detroit, MI · Bar & Brewery

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Meta Physica Wellness Center

Detroit, MI · Spa & Wellness

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Michigan Hot Glass

Detroit, MI · Local business

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Midtown Shangri-La

Detroit, MI · Restaurant

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Mike's Fresh Market

Detroit, MI · Grocery

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Milano Bakery & Cafe

Detroit, MI · Café & Coffee

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Motor City Java House

Detroit, MI · Café & Coffee

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Motor City Market Place

Detroit, MI · Retail & Shopping

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Motorless City Bicycle Company

Detroit, MI · Retail & Shopping

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Motown Cafe & Grill

Detroit, MI · Restaurant

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Motown Fitness

Detroit, MI · Gym & Fitness

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Mously and Sisters African Hair Braiding

Detroit, MI · Spa & Wellness

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Mr. Alan's

Detroit, MI · Clothing & Accessories

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Mr. Kabob Mediterranean

Detroit, MI · Restaurant

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Nikki's Pizzeria

Detroit, MI · Restaurant

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Nora

Detroit, MI · Retail & Shopping

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Oakland Avenue Farmers Market

Detroit, MI · Retail & Shopping

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Ocelot Print Shop

Detroit, MI · Printing & Shipping

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Our/Detroit Distillery & Tasting Room

Detroit, MI · Bar & Brewery

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Palace Pizza

Detroit, MI · Restaurant

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Papa's Pizza

Detroit, MI · Restaurant

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Paralee Boyd

Detroit, MI · Hair Salon

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Park Medical Center (Detroit - East Jefferson Avenue)

Detroit, MI · Optometrist

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Parker St Gallery

Detroit, MI · Gift Shop

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Parkway Foods

Detroit, MI · Grocery

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Peaches & Greens

Detroit, MI · Grocery

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Pekin Chinese Food

Detroit, MI · Restaurant

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PharMore

Detroit, MI · Pharmacy

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Pho Lucky

Detroit, MI · Restaurant

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Pink Flamingo

Detroit, MI · Restaurant

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Platinum Care Pharmacy

Detroit, MI · Pharmacy

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Prince Valley Supermercado Gigante

Detroit, MI · Grocery

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Pure Detroit

Detroit, MI · Gift Shop

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Red Corridor

Detroit, MI · Bar & Brewery

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Red Dunn Kitchen

Detroit, MI · Restaurant

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Rivertown Pizza Papalis

Detroit, MI · Restaurant

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Roasting Plant

Detroit, MI · Café & Coffee

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Robinson Furniture

Detroit, MI · Hardware & Home

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Robyn

Detroit, MI · Clothing & Accessories

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Rocco's Italian Deli

Detroit, MI · Retail & Shopping

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Rock City Eatery

Detroit, MI · Restaurant

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RollerCade Detroit

Detroit, MI · Arts & Entertainment

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Long-running Metro Detroit rink; local coverage cites a community presence dating to 1944 and multi-generation skaters.

Royale with Cheese

Detroit, MI · Restaurant

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Russell's Pharmacy

Detroit, MI · Pharmacy

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S & G Liquor

Detroit, MI · Retail & Shopping

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Saratoga Food Market

Detroit, MI · Retail & Shopping

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Saturn Super Foods

Detroit, MI · Grocery

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Scotty Simpson’s Fish and Chips

Detroit, MI · Restaurant

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Security Credit Union

Detroit, MI · Bank & Credit Union

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Seva

Detroit, MI · Restaurant

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She's Happy Hair

Detroit, MI · Hair Salon

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SheWolf Pastificio

Detroit, MI · Restaurant

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Shinola Detroit

Detroit, MI · Retail & Shopping

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Slows Bar-B-Q

Detroit, MI · Restaurant

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Sophia's Baking Company

Detroit, MI · Bakery

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Soraya

Detroit, MI · Restaurant

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Source Booksellers

Detroit, MI · Bookstore

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Stella Good Coffee

Detroit, MI · Café & Coffee

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Sugar Market

Detroit, MI · Grocery

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Supino Pizzeria

Detroit, MI · Restaurant

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Swords Into Plowshares Gallery and Peace Center

Detroit, MI · Arts & Entertainment

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The Bottom Line Coffee House

Detroit, MI · Café & Coffee

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The Brow Bottega

Detroit, MI · Spa & Wellness

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The Butcher's Daughter

Detroit, MI · Retail & Shopping

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The Collision Shop

Detroit, MI · Auto Repair

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The District Grill

Detroit, MI · Restaurant

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The Hub

Detroit, MI · Retail & Shopping

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The Hudson Cafe

Detroit, MI · Restaurant

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The Kitchen

Detroit, MI · Restaurant

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The Peacock Room

Detroit, MI · Clothing & Accessories

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The Red Hook - Midtown

Detroit, MI · Café & Coffee

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The Sugar House

Detroit, MI · Bar & Brewery

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The Telway

Detroit, MI · Restaurant

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The Whitney

Detroit, MI · Restaurant

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Third Man Records

Detroit, MI · Retail & Shopping

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Tocororo

Detroit, MI · Restaurant

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Top China 1

Detroit, MI · Restaurant

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Town Pharmacy

Detroit, MI · Pharmacy

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Town Pump Tavern

Detroit, MI · Bar & Brewery

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Townhouse

Detroit, MI · Restaurant

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Two James Spirits

Detroit, MI · Bar & Brewery

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U of D Coney Island

Detroit, MI · Restaurant

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US Auto Repair

Detroit, MI · Auto Repair

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Union Tattoo

Detroit, MI · Retail & Shopping

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Unique Coney Island Express

Detroit, MI · Restaurant

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University Dry Cleaners

Detroit, MI · Dry Cleaning

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University Village Market

Detroit, MI · Retail & Shopping

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Urban Ramen

Detroit, MI · Restaurant

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Value Save Food Center

Detroit, MI · Grocery

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Vicente's Cuban Cuisine

Detroit, MI · Restaurant

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Vicki’s BBQ

Detroit, MI · Restaurant

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Violeta's Beauty Salon

Detroit, MI · Hair Salon

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Vivio's

Detroit, MI · Bar & Brewery

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Walbridge Industrial Process

Detroit, MI · Electrician

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WSU Physician's Group

Detroit, MI · Doctor & Clinic

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Woody's Place Barber Salon

Detroit, MI · Hair Salon

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Workshop

Detroit, MI · Hardware & Home

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Z-Exchange!

Detroit, MI · Retail & Shopping

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Zef's Coney Island

Detroit, MI · Restaurant

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Zo's Good Burger

Detroit, MI · Restaurant

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Illy

Detroit, MI · Café & Coffee

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