Arbor Farms Market is a fantastic destination for anyone following a vegan or plant-based lifestyle in Ann Arbor. The market offers an excellent selection of organic produce, specialty vegan groceries, fresh baked goods, natural health products, and locally sourced items, making it easy to shop for both everyday essentials and unique ingredients.
I especially appreciated the variety of plant-based products throughout the store. From dairy-free milks and cheeses to vegan snacks, frozen meals, pantry staples, and fresh fruits and vegetables, there are plenty of options for creating delicious, wholesome meals. The produce is fresh and beautifully displayed, and it's always fun to discover new vegan products during each visit.
The market has a warm, neighborhood feel, and the staff are friendly, knowledgeable, and happy to help with product recommendations. The store is clean, well-organized, and provides a relaxed shopping experience that makes browsing enjoyable.
If you're looking for a high-quality natural foods market with an impressive selection of vegan products, Arbor Farms Market is definitely worth a visit. It's a wonderful place to support a local business while finding fresh, nourishing foods for a plant-based lifestyle.
I used to go to Whole Foods whenever I visited Ann Arbor, but only recently discovered Arbor Farms. Such a nice difference - non-corporate and a relief from the rip off prices at WF. It is now I would say cheaper for the most part compared to WF, which has just turned into one giant money gouging machine.
And Arbor Farms now has more local and organic produce than WF (I do not go to health food stores to buy conventional produce sold at higher prices than a normal grocery store after all !!!).
Support this independent store. It has better prices, and a better choice for local & organic veg ! Lots of the other options like healthy potions, lotions and pills, vegetarian proteins etc. for the same or cheaper than WF. And without the evil corporate eye watching you. WF drove out independent health food stores by under cutting their prices to get where they are today, then raised their prices like crazy after driving out competition across the country. And for that I will always detest them and support an independent health food store when I can. And this one is better in any case.
Arbor Farms is my favorite grocery store in Ann Arbor, and their hot-food counter is fantastic. I recently bought their weekly special, which was a vegetarian Reuben with marinated tempeh, sauerkraut, onions, and vegan dressing. It was excellent. If they don't have a similarly veggie-friendly special when you're there, buying one of their chickpea walnut burgers (vegan warning -- it has eggs) and crumbling it atop a side salad is always a good bet. The homemade balsamic dressing is awesome.
For out-of-towners, this is a good chance to sample some locally grown food. It's cheaper than Plum Market, and the hot-food options are MUCH more vegetarian friendly.
Arbor Farms has a great variety of most anything you'd want to find in a grocery store or a health-food store. They also stock a lot of local products (e.g. local tortillas, tofu, etc). Unfortunately, they rarely carry local produce. Most of their items are more expensive than at the People's Food Coop or Whole Foods. It's good to support this locally-owned store though!
5 Reviews
First Review by Gretchen Gehrke
indigenouswoman
Points +119
A Wonderful Market for Fresh Vegan Finds - Edit
Arbor Farms Market is a fantastic destination for anyone following a vegan or plant-based lifestyle in Ann Arbor. The market offers an excellent selection of organic produce, specialty vegan groceries, fresh baked goods, natural health products, and locally sourced items, making it easy to shop for both everyday essentials and unique ingredients.
Read moreI especially appreciated the variety of plant-based products throughout the store. From dairy-free milks and cheeses to vegan snacks, frozen meals, pantry staples, and fresh fruits and vegetables, there are plenty of options for creating delicious, wholesome meals. The produce is fresh and beautifully displayed, and it's always fun to discover new vegan products during each visit.
The market has a warm, neighborhood feel, and the staff are friendly, knowledgeable, and happy to help with product recommendations. The store is clean, well-organized, and provides a relaxed shopping experience that makes browsing enjoyable.
If you're looking for a high-quality natural foods market with an impressive selection of vegan products, Arbor Farms Market is definitely worth a visit. It's a wonderful place to support a local business while finding fresh, nourishing foods for a plant-based lifestyle.
Guest
Stickwitch
Points +285
Specialty vegan products - Edit
They carry a wide selection of vegan milks, tofu, cheese, creamers, and snacks.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-05-02
Guest
Genyphyr
Points +87
Wide variety of local and organic produce - Edit
I used to go to Whole Foods whenever I visited Ann Arbor, but only recently discovered Arbor Farms. Such a nice difference - non-corporate and a relief from the rip off prices at WF. It is now I would say cheaper for the most part compared to WF, which has just turned into one giant money gouging machine.
Read moreAnd Arbor Farms now has more local and organic produce than WF (I do not go to health food stores to buy conventional produce sold at higher prices than a normal grocery store after all !!!).
Support this independent store. It has better prices, and a better choice for local & organic veg ! Lots of the other options like healthy potions, lotions and pills, vegetarian proteins etc. for the same or cheaper than WF. And without the evil corporate eye watching you. WF drove out independent health food stores by under cutting their prices to get where they are today, then raised their prices like crazy after driving out competition across the country. And for that I will always detest them and support an independent health food store when I can. And this one is better in any case.
Pros: Wide choice of organic & local produce, Decent prices compared to other similar , stores.
Guest
AndrewL
Points +37
Best locally owned grocery in town - Edit
Arbor Farms is my favorite grocery store in Ann Arbor, and their hot-food counter is fantastic. I recently bought their weekly special, which was a vegetarian Reuben with marinated tempeh, sauerkraut, onions, and vegan dressing. It was excellent. If they don't have a similarly veggie-friendly special when you're there, buying one of their chickpea walnut burgers (vegan warning -- it has eggs) and crumbling it atop a side salad is always a good bet. The homemade balsamic dressing is awesome.
Read moreFor out-of-towners, this is a good chance to sample some locally grown food. It's cheaper than Plum Market, and the hot-food options are MUCH more vegetarian friendly.
Pros: Local produce, Great hot bar, Locally owned
Guest
Gretchen Gehrke
Points +49
Good selection, but expensive - Edit
Arbor Farms has a great variety of most anything you'd want to find in a grocery store or a health-food store. They also stock a lot of local products (e.g. local tortillas, tofu, etc). Unfortunately, they rarely carry local produce. Most of their items are more expensive than at the People's Food Coop or Whole Foods. It's good to support this locally-owned store though!
Read morePros: wide selection, friendly staff
Cons: expensive
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