Good Food Holiday Gift Guide
The Good Food Holiday Gift Guide is filled with heartfelt, homegrown gifts from independent businesses supported by the Michigan Good Food Fund.
Shop this guide and meet the food entrepreneurs making a difference for their local communities. And remember: Good food makes great gifts!
For Your Favorite Foodie
Burgeratti
Dearborn Heights
Burgeratti
Dearborn Heights
Visit the Food Truck
Burgeratti is a food truck that serves hand-crafted burgers made from the finest cuts of beef, seasoned to perfection, and grilled to juicy excellence. The expansive menu also includes shawarma, subs, slushies, and more.
Featured Item: Enjoy 20% off
“Come try the best burger in metro Detroit.” — Samer Alkhafaji
Danicasa Authentic Mexican Food and Spices
Royal Oak
Danicasa Authentic Mexican Food and Spices
Royal Oak
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Danicasa Authentic Mexican Food and Spices includes a line of salsas called The Final Touch, Café de Olla restaurant in Royal Oak, and a cooking class business. Danicasa started offering cooking classes for kids in 2013. After receiving nonprofit status as a Centro Cultural Hispano, we expanded our family-owned and operated business to include a line of salsa products that help fund scholarships for our cooking classes.
Featured Item: Final Touch salsas, available at our restaurant, Café de Olla, in Royal Oak
“Our salsas will give the final touch to your meal.” — Maria Araceli Velazquez-Sotelo
Haochi US
Grand Rapids
Haochi US
Grand Rapids
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Haochi (how-CHURR) means delicious in Mandarin. I grew up with a culinary background and my travels led me to start making handmade dumplings and dipping sauces during the pandemic. Today, we are shifting our focus from handmade dumplings to our high-quality, unique sauces and spices that are perfect for home cooking. We can ship anywhere in the US and will provide free gift-wrapping for any orders that originate through the Michigan Good Food Fund Gift Guide.
Featured Item: Haochi US Spicy Chili Oil with Michigan Honey
“Chili oil is a versatile condiment that adds a bold, spicy kick to any dish. We tell everyone to keep it on their table, alongside the salt and pepper, so you can drizzle it over noodles or grilled meats, or enhance soups or sandwiches. Try the chili oil with honey drizzled over your pizza or tossed with roasted squash — it becomes a must-have in your household. Chili oil with honey is a great hostess gift or a gift for that person who has everything.” —Elizabeth Schuler
Soldadera Coffee
Grand Rapids
Soldadera Coffee
Grand Rapids
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Soldadera Coffee is a family-owned business inspired by a powerful blend of heritage and passion. Founded by siblings Mario and Gabriela Rodriguez, Soldadera Coffee honors our grandmother’s legacy and the brave women of the Mexican Revolution. Since launching in 2017, we’ve transformed our grandmother’s traditional recipe into a line of cold brew coffees that are deeply rooted in cultural pride and a commitment to quality. Recently, we expanded our mission by sourcing high-quality, direct trade coffee beans from women-led farms in Guatemala, ensuring fair practices and building sustainable relationships that empower communities.
Featured Items: Soldadera Single Estate Coffee Beans
“Each bag of coffee you purchase directly supports women farmers, processors, and roasters in Guatemala, creating a more fair and equitable economy. This collection embodies a true farm-to-table ethic for coffee, ensuring that the women behind every step of the process benefit directly, cutting out middlemen, and making a real impact in communities. Soladadera is not just about great coffee — it’s about empowering women and building a sustainable future.” —Gabriela Rodriguez
Sticky Spoons Jam
Niles
Sticky Spoons Jam
Niles
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Sticky Spoons Jam, LLC is a black-, woman-, and veteran-owned small-batch jam and preserve company based in Niles, Michigan. Our mission is to produce and distribute jams and preserves that showcase the distinct flavors of locally sourced Michigan farm produce. At Sticky Spoons, we preserve the flavors of Michigan summers in jars, with fruits purchased from twelve small family-owned farms.
Our jams and preserves are perfect for sandwiches, cooking, baking, grilling, crafting bespoke cocktails, or eating straight out of the jar. Our wide variety of jam and preserve flavors are authentic, unique, and in line with a clean-eating diet that is free from preservatives, artificial additives, and high-fructose corn syrup.
Featured Item: A gift box packed with Michigan- and veteran-made products.
Our gift boxes are available for in-store pickup from October 28–December 20. Order online or email us at stickyspoonsjam@gmail.com. For orders of six or more boxes, we appreciate an email or phone call.
“We have watched people sing, dance, and — in some instances — use colorful language that we cannot repeat to describe how much they like our products.” —Aiye Akhigbe
West Michigan Pasta & Provisions
Mattawan
West Michigan Pasta & Provisions
Mattawan
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West Michigan Pasta & Provisions uses traditional techniques to create their bronze die-pressed and slow-drying pasta. Our artisan pasta is produced for local restaurants, stores, and farmers markets and comes in many shapes, as well as flavors and colors derived naturally from vegetables and herbs. West Michigan Pasta & Provisions also makes jarred tomato sauces and sources specialty ingredients.
Featured Items: Dried pasta and jarred sauces
“When customers try our pasta and sauces, they recognize the qualities of superior texture and flavor. They comment that our products are so much better than what they previously used that they’ll never go back to grocery store pasta again.” —Michael Murray
For Your Healthy New Year's Resolutions
Breadless
Detroit & Rochester Hills
Breadless
Detroit & Rochester Hills
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Breadless transforms mealtime with fresh, flavorful, low-carb options. Founded by Marc Howland, LaTresha “LC” Howland, and Ryan Eli Salter, Breadless offers hand-crafted sandwiches, hearty bowls, and entrees using fresh, oven-roasted ingredients. Inspired by Marc’s journey from a self-conscious kid to an All-Ivy League athlete, our mission is to fuel your active lifestyle without compromising on taste. From our humble pop-ups in Detroit gyms to our first independent brick-and-mortar location in 2022, Breadless is here to help you feel your best and love what you eat.
Featured Item: E-Gift Card
“Your friends and family deserve convenient, healthy, low-carb, and flavorful food.” —Marc Howland
GreenTree Co-op Market
Mt. Pleasant
GreenTree Co-op Market
Mt. Pleasant
Check Out the Co-op
GreenTree is a cooperatively owned grocery store where everyone is welcome. Our goal is to provide healthy, earth-friendly food and products that meet high standards while informing and educating the people of mid-Michigan. We believe in supporting local farmers and producers and helping people make informed choices about their health and their impact on the environment.
Featured Item: Milk + Body bath soaks and shower steamers
“These beautifully scented, handmade products can turn a simple shower into a day at the spa!” —Laura Coffee
Meal Prep by Cort
Detroit
Meal Prep by Cort
Detroit
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Meal Prep by Cort is a Detroit-based company focused on providing fresh, nutritious, and convenient meals to support healthy lifestyles. We cater to a wide range of dietary preferences, offering Traditional, Keto, Pescatarian, and Vegan/Vegetarian options. Our mission is to help busy professionals, athletes, and families achieve their health and wellness goals through balanced, ready-to-eat meals. We started Meal Prep by Cort to address the growing need for healthy, affordable, and time-saving meal solutions in our community, with plans to expand into a storefront and commercial kitchen.
Featured Item: 5-Day Meal Plan
“This is the best plan to start with if you want to see how meal prep works for you.” —Cortrice Boone
NutriBae
Southfield
NutriBae
Southfield
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NutriBae is a real fruit smoothie company that prioritizes nutrition. As a busy individual, I realized I wasn’t properly nourishing myself, so I started making smoothies as a solution. Word spread when my family and friends tried my unique, healthy combinations, and I soon began delivering around the city of Detroit. NutriBae operates from Commerical Kitchen in Southfield.
Featured Item: Ginger Shots
“Ginger Shots are anti-inflammatory, support immune function, and can be enjoyed with hot or cold beverages, or alone. They help settle the stomach. With the season changing, ginger shots can be great boost.” —Saesha Nix
Uproot Market & Eatery
Battle Creek
Uproot Market & Eatery
Battle Creek
Check Out the Co-op
Uproot Market & Eatery is a cooperatively owned and operated grocery store and cafe serving the Battle Creek area. With building community and improving food access as our guiding principles, the mission of Uproot Market & Eatery is to provide a place for easy access to fresh, nutritious food that emphasizes connection, communication, and cooperation. We are always accepting new members — join today!
Featured Items: Co-op membership
“This is not just a membership, but a lifetime investment in community and supporting the local economy and environment. When you purchase a membership, your dollars funnel right back into the local farmers and producers around you.” —Jessica Hatch
For Your Holiday Gatherings
Freekeh Harvest Protein Pita Chips
Bloomfield Hills
Freekeh Harvest Protein Pita Chips
Bloomfield Hills
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Our pita chips are unique because:
- They have the highest protein of any pita chip in the country
- We are the first company to use freekeh — a slow-roasted Mediterranean super grain with a nutty and complex flavor — in a snack food in the U.S.
- Our Team includes a Michelin-starred chef and a food scientist/wheat specialist
- Our products are Non-GMO Project Verified, vegan, and have no artificial colors or flavors
- Freekeh Harvest ™ Baked Pita Chips provide 3x more protein and fiber, fewer calories, and up to 50% less fat than other pita chips
Featured Item: Freekeh Harvest Protein Pita Chips – Sea Salt & Everything
“Freekeh Harvest Protein Pita Chips have the most protein of any pita chip in the country — 6 grams per serving.” —Leslie A. Touma
Guac and Roll
Clinton Township
Guac and Roll
Clinton Township
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Guac and Roll is a small business based in Clinton Township, Michigan, specializing in fresh, locally sourced guacamole and salsa. We sell our products at farmers markets and festivals, offering classic and spicy varieties made with the freshest ingredients. Our commitment to quality, sustainability, and community sets us apart as we aim to bring delicious, healthy options to our customers.
Featured Item: Guac and Salsa Bundle
“It’s the world’s greatest guacamole and salsa.” —Fernando Rios
Hummus Goodness
Birmingham
Hummus Goodness
Birmingham
Find a Store
Hannah Awada is a first-generation Lebanese American who started a little hummus company out of her kitchen window in Shanghai, China. When she moved to Michigan in 2018, she had no intention of restarting her business, but after getting enthusiastic reviews from neighbors and friends, she was encouraged to start what today is known as Hummus Goodness.
Through perseverance and hard work, Hannah and her business partner, Lara Lozser, successfully launched Hummus Goodness in over 600 stores, including Meijer Super Centers, Nino Salvaggio, Fresh Thyme, and Plum Market.
Featured Items: Taco Hummus, Balsamic Hummus
“Hummus Goodness is making hummus the cleanest and most authentic product on the store shelf by using olive oil, lemon juice, and garlic instead of soybean oil, citric acid, and “natural flavors.” It’s the perfect gift for your hummus-loving friends who will appreciate the natural and healthy ingredients as much as the robust flavors.” —Hannah Awada
Karma Wellness Kitchen
Farmington Hills
Karma Wellness Kitchen
Farmington Hills
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Karma Wellness Kitchen is a women-owned small business based in Michigan. Our vision is a healthy food future for everyone. Karma Wellness Kitchen began when my son moved to California for college. He wanted to eat the home-cooked meals that he grew up eating, so I started sending bags of brown rice, lentils, and spices that he could easily cook in an Instant Pot. The comforting meals that he prepared in his dorm room reminded him of home.
Karma Wellness Kitchen offers one-pot, easy-to-cook meal kits, superfood snacks made of popped water lily seeds, and our newest product line of herbal teas. Every product is handcrafted at Karma, using natural ingredients and providing our customers with a wide variety of plant-based eating options that are nutritious, convenient, and flavorful.
Featured Items: Superfood snacks, teas, and lentil meal kits
“At Karma, we create products that are thoughtfully conceived, easy to prepare, and good for your body. All of our products are made locally in Michigan.” —Leslie A. Touma
Konjo Me
Detroit
Konjo Me
Detroit
Check Out the Pop-up
Konjo Me is an Ethiopian food pop-up founded by Helina Melaku in 2020. Born and raised in Ethiopia, Helina had a vision to bring the authentic flavors and culture of her homeland to Detroit. The business started during the pandemic and has grown through its commitment to sharing Ethiopia’s rich culinary heritage.
Featured Items: Ethiopian seasoning, spices, packaged Ethiopian coffee
“Konjo Me offers a unique and authentic experience that goes beyond just a product. Through it’s flavorful dishes, specialty coffees, and cultural products, Konjo Me provides a true taste of Ethiopia crafted with high-quality ingredients and traditional methods. It’s not only a way to enjoy delicious, rich flavors but also to support a brand that values authenticity, sustainability, and community. By purchasing this item, you’re embracing a part of Ethiopian culture and supporting a business dedicated to sharing its heritage with the world.” —Helina Melaku
Modern Maison Co
Detroit
Modern Maison Co
Detroit
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Modern Maison Company provides artisan and aesthetic charcuterie boards and grazing tables for corporate clients and event planners. Additionally, we host fun and informative charcuterie workshops for enthusiasts and cheese lovers.
Featured Items: 18-inch Graze & Go Charcuterie Board
“This item is the perfect choice for holiday parties of 10–12. Hosts can entertain their guests with delightful cured meats, cheeses, crackers, and accompaniments.” —Char Mills
Plenti Pastas Plus More Catering & Food Truck
Metro Detroit
Plenti Pastas Plus More Catering & Food Truck
Metro Detroit
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Plenti Pastas Plus More offers the greatest selection of pasta dishes metro Detroit has to offer PLUS MORE! Over the past six years, we have committed to crafting dishes using the freshest, locally sourced ingredients and featuring our hand-blended, low-sodium seasonings to enhance the natural flavors of every bite. With over 15 signature pasta dishes, we turn ordinary meals into extraordinary culinary adventures to elevate your holiday dining experience.
Featured Item: 15% off any catering order of $500 or more from November 2024–January 2025.
“The mission of Plenti Pastas Plus More is to provide all clients with an elevated culinary experience! Our specialties include luxury full-service catering and private chef services, food by the pan, and a full menu at our new food truck.” —Shinia Malloy
Precision Syrups
Sawyer
Precision Syrups
Sawyer
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At Precision Syrups, we design flavors that dance on your tongue so you can easily craft craveable cocktails, mocktails, and more. Our rich, infused syrup are made using all-natural ingredients and a triple-filtration process. Our methods yield the finest possible results that you can clearly see in every bottle. Our original flavors are Hibiscus Mango Ginger, Strawberry Ginger Lime, and Michigan Blueberry Spice. Seasonal flavors include enchanting flavors of Hibiscus Mango Ginger, Raspberry Crescendo, and Cranberry Santé. This sample pack is a sought-after gift for holidays, birthdays, New Year’s celebrations, house warming gifts, hostess gifts, graduation gifts, or when you want to simply treat yourself or a friend to a fabulous flavor experience. Each 4 oz bottle offers a unique and delightful taste experience, perfect for crafting festive beverages and elevating your everyday creations.
Precision Syrups was born during Covid out of a hobby creating craft liqueurs and tonics. We developed a Strawberry Ginger Lime liqueur that was amazing, and we felt we could make a business out of craft liqueurs. We pivoted toward syrups and began selling in 2023 using the model of in-home demo parties and as part of the farm and artisan market scene. Our business grew quickly. Eventually we took it commercial in November of 2023 and we now have our syrups in a variety of boutiques, restaurants, and bars, as well as upscale grocery stores in Southwest Michigan and Northern Indiana. We have an online store that offers syrups for sale as well as a bank of recipes for fabulous cocktails, mocktails, and more.
Featured Item: Limited-Edition Seasonal Sample Pack
“If you want to easily craft craveable cocktails, mocktails, and more, this syrup is for you. Precision Syrups will make you the host who knows how to entertain most and they also make a fabulous gift for everyone interested in mixology or cooking.” —Tiffany Wood
For Your Sweetheart
Browndog Creamery
Oak Park
Browndog Creamery
Oak Park
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Browndog Creamery was originally founded in Northville, MI, with a mission to create unique, small-batch, premium ice cream. Known for bold flavors like our Faygo line, we make many of our mix-ins in-house, including brownies, caramel, and cookies. Rooted in quality and creativity, Browndog continues to redefine ice cream while staying true to our Michigan heritage.
Featured Item: Faygo Ice cream
“We create bold, inventive flavors you won’t find anywhere else — like our signature Faygo line — and we make many of our mix-ins, such as brownies, caramel, and cookies, right in-house. By supporting Browndog, customers are choosing handcrafted, small-batch ice cream that’s rooted in quality, creativity, and local pride.” —Paul Gabriel
D-LO’s Gourmet Cheesecake
Detroit
D-LO’s Gourmet Cheesecake
Detroit
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D-LO’s is a woman- and minority-owned and certified gourmet cheesecake company. I’ve always wanted to be able to offer customers a better cheesecake option, and in 2020 I was able to transition from a 35-year-long career to owning my own company. I started my company to create jobs, help reduce the rate of poverty, unemployment, and recidivism, and help make a change in my community. Today, you can find our D-LO’s Gourmet Cheesecakes at Meijer Rivertown Market, Detroit People’s Food Co-op, and Fresh Thyme Market in Farmington, Troy, and Rochester.
Featured Item: Gourmet Cheesecake
“Experience one of the best cheesecakes on the market.” —Dolores Jackson
Grannies Pound Cake
Detroit
Grannies Pound Cake
Detroit
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Grannies Pound Cake is a wholesale and retail bakeshop based in Detroit, renowned for its pound cakes that evoke a nostalgic, homemade flavor reminiscent of traditional family recipes. The cakes are characterized by a rich buttery vanilla taste and moist texture, often prompting customers to recall the delightful pound cakes their grandmother’s used to bake. This connection to cherished memories, combined with Grannies Pound Cake’s commitment to quality, sets it apart in the competitive baked goods market.
Featured Item: Butter Lemon Pound Cake
“Grannies Butter Lemon Pound Cake is the ideal holiday dessert — and gift — featuring a light lemon glaze that beautifully complements its buttery vanilla flavor. Pound cakes are available in both snack-sized portions and whole cakes(serving 12 or more).” —Patrice Davis
Papa's Brittle
Kalamazoo
Papa's Brittle
Kalamazoo
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Papa’s Brittle was inspired by my parents’ love, giving spirit, and desire to leave a lasting and perpetual legacy. Every holiday it was a family tradition to gather in the kitchen to make brittle for family and friends. In 2020, amidst my parent’s failing health, I was voluntold to take over this tradition. I did — even if not willingly — and I’m pleased that now millions get to enjoy “the best brittle this side of heaven.”
Featured Items: Pecan Brittle
“’A taste of the past that is loved in the present.’ This is not your ordinary brittle. Our offerings make a unique gift for everyone — from corporate clients to family and friends. Brittle makes a perfect stocking stuffer! Our brittle is thin, fully flavored, and easy on the teeth. This brittle is so good, once you start it is truly hard to stop.” —Doreen Gardner
Peach & Honey Baking Co.
Wixom
Peach & Honey Baking Co.
Wixom
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Founded in 2017, Peach & Honey Baking Co. is an all-natural bakery specializing in Cake Bars. Crafted from wholesome, simple ingredients, our Cake Bars are exquisite slices of cake baked with fruits and nuts. Perfect for breakfast, delightful with coffee or tea, or as a convenient on-the-go snack, our Cake Bars are a versatile treat. Whether as a quick afternoon pick-me-up or a charming addition to a dessert table, our elegant Cake Bars elevate any moment of the day.
Featured Item: Cran Orange Pistachio Cake Bars
“Make your holiday moments extra special with our delicious Cake Bars. Perfect for entertaining at home, for work and offsite events, or as a thoughtful hostess gift, our exquisite Cake Bars are a stellar dessert choice.” —Humaira Arain
Simply Brittany Sweets
Detroit
Simply Brittany Sweets
Detroit
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Simply Brittany Sweets started with a simple request on social media that blew up into a business. Although my grandmother was a professional baker, my signature gourmet cookies are my own secret recipe that is sure to delight during the holiday season.
Featured Items: Gourmet cookies
“My customers love that I have seasonal options.” —Brittany Webster
Tastefull Vegan
Wyoming
Tastefull Vegan
Wyoming
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Tastefull Vegan offers allergen-friendly desserts and snacks available online, in our retail vegan ice cream shop, and in local stores.
Featured Item: Tiger Nuts Granola
“We offer a superfood, Tiger Nuts Granola, that is allergen friendly and made with clean simple ingredients. We source local and organic where possible.” —Kalene McElveen
Jetta's Gourmet Popcorn
Detroit
Jetta's Gourmet Popcorn
Detroit
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I always wanted to own a business, and I decided to start an ice cream truck back in 1996. Popcorn was one of the fun food products that we offered. People continued to order popcorn in the off-season and I realized that I needed to start packaging the popcorn. I began selling the butter popcorn in a sandwich bag for $1. My son created the first flavor and from that point I started adding flavors that customers suggested. Soon I began making my own caramel recipe and now I have over twenty-three flavors and combinations of popcorn, including The “D” Eastside and Westside popcorn mixes.
Jetta’s Gourmet Popcorn has a stand inside Huntington Place and an online store. Our products are also available at retail locations such as the Detroit Peoples’ Food Coop. We participate in pop-up events throughout the Detroit area, either as a tent set up or in our Fun Food Truck that was reintroduced and remodeled in 2022. The food truck offerings include fun foods such as nachos, chili dogs, pretzels, Italian sausage, and, of course, our delicious popcorn!
Featured Item: Holiday tins filled with butter, cheddar cheese, and caramel popcorn
“Try Jetta’s Gourmet Popcorn as a gift or a special treat for yourself.” —Magita Barbee
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