By the Pound

Convenient, inexpensive, and well-​stocked. They have an amazing assortment of teas (including matcha powder and blooming jasmine), baking supplies, and candies. Nice staff and good set up. So nice to be able to buy just as much as I need and not more.

I love this store– freshly ground flours, great bulk spice selection, excellent variety of nuts, grains, bulk chocolates. The prices are very reasonable for the quality and the staff is here is very helpful.

This store has a great selection of bulk food items. I buy ingredients for granola, including the maple syrup. I also buy bulk peanuts to make peanut butter, which is much cheaper than buying natural peanut butter at the grocery store. The prices are reasonable and the staff is very friendly and helpful.

Good for spices, granola, ethnic ingredients, dried fruit, nuts, gluten– free options, etc. There’s no produce.

Perfect store for budget shopping. When I lived in Ann Arbor I would stop by for a variety of things like grains, spices, nuts, tea, and of course all kinds of chocolates and candies. This store has an awesome selection of goods as well as very reasonable prices. Every time I’m up to pay, I’m surprised by how little I end up spending! The cashier (who I think is the owner) is a sweet elderly man.

I love buying bulk Herbs and Spices because I know they will last and be there when I need them to be! This is one of my favorite stores because of the options and prices! They also offer granola’s and flour in bulk! Great for the family and my love for cooking!

This place is THE BEST. I used to get everything from Tea, to Dried currants, to curry, to chocolate covered peanuts, to maple syrup, and so on. The list never ends. I miss this shop and the fabulous people that work there!

Shop here! If you’re on a budget, you can get tons of quality ingredients that will feed you for many meals. While some items may seem pricey ($ 40−60/lb for some of the teas and spices) you can get just enough to sample. I’m always surprised at how little money I’ve spent, except when I decide to stock up on heavier items like nuts. The store is well organized and peaceful, with classical music playing softly in the background. Bring reusable containers and they will weigh them for you before you fill them.
I shop here for all my grains, pasta, flour, spices, tea, nuts, etc. The only staple they don’t have is produce, but you can supplement that with trips to the farmer’s market or any of Ann Arbor’s abundant other grocery stores. They have a small cooler with dairy items, eggs, and juice, but the selection of these is really limited (but perfect if you’re trying to round out a recipe or bake something). Also a great selection of nondescript, reasonably priced kitchen utensils and containers. They have Sour Patch peach gummies, imported from Canada!

Great selections in a great location.
They have some nice teas and chocolate dipped Oreos.
Also the only place I have found a grapefruit spoon anywhere.
Lots is love for this lil place.

one of my ab fav places to visit in Ann Arbor… :Insert Sleepy Nerd Face:
not as good as Rocky’s in Detroit, but that’ell do Donkey… That’ell do.

Great place. Save money on groceries by purchasing by the pound rather than pre-​packaged. Especially great for spices, tea, baking supplies (flour, yeast, etc.), rice/​quinoa etc. Tons of candy, dried fruits, trail mixes, etc. Also has a small selection of milk, eggs, etc.

I love this place! The people that work there are very friendly and helpful and they have tons of different kinds of flour that’s usually hard to find. The bulk candy and chocolate is also awesome, but I mostly come for the spices, nuts and granola, which are cheaper here than any grocery store in Ann Arbor. They have tons of different kinds and sizes of containers, so you don’t HAVE to get 5lbs of peanut M&MS, but you definitely could (and probably will). Definitely check it out!

This place is wonderful. I’ve been to several bulk food stores/​sections in the area and this one is number one by far. The selection is killer and you save soooo much money buying basics like sugar, flour, rice, nuts, and spices. And there’s always a bunch of rare items you can’t get anywhere else! (chickpea flour, pimenton, adobo powder, etc.) Card purchases only above $ 5. Pay with debit because they save money that way!

I go here at lunch very laid back and good choices

Love this place and the prices. They have every type of grain, spice, coffee bean, tea selection, dry fruit, baking chocolate, legume and trail mix possible. If they added a jerky section, my mind would officially be blown. Great store, wonderful prices and a wonderful place to shop. Support local, DIY businesses!

Best.
Store.
Ever.
My husband and I live in Brighton, but will gladly make the trip down for this store! I have never seen such a huge selection of bulk goods at such outstanding prices. The clerk was very helpful and friendly. This will now be my go-​to store for all kitchen ingredients. Thanks!

If you love the bulk sections at Arbor Farms and Whole Foods, you have to check out By the Pound. This place blasts the Meijer bulk section out of the water!
Candy
Herbs & Spices
Tea & Coffee
Flours
Dried Fruit
Dry Beans & Grains
More spices than Whole Foods. I got myself some annatto seeds — aka achiote. Score!
The Jordan Almonds were some of the best I’ve ever had. The candy shell is not so thick that you’d crack a tooth, and they’re very flavorful. Dark chocolate covered almonds made hubby very happy when I got home.
Each section has shelves above for items that accompany each type of bulk item. For example, in the flour section, you will find baking soda, yeast, etc. I found rye flour here, which has not been in the bulk section over at Whole Foods for a while.
Fancy tea. The kind that blooms in hot water. Fantastic. And lots of yummy loose leaf teas. Tea infusers, tea bags, coffee filters, etc.
There is a small section of kitchen tools.
I am so glad I read about this place on Unilocal.I had been to By the Pound once or twice during high school — a million years ago — and had forgotten about it over the years. I’ll be back regularly now!

By the pound is amazing!!! It’s a great place to get a bit of this and that at very reasonable prices. As a college student, I didn’t want to commit to a large package of any ingredient and have to deal with the surplus when I move elsewhere in the summer. I could get just a bit of cake flour, falafel mix, spices, teas and nuts to play around with recipes.
The tea selection is great, and I always leave with a couple new varieties to try at home. I love that there is a good range of prices and qualities for the teas. It looks intimidating when teas are priced at ~$ 60/​lb, but a couple bucks can get you a LOT of tea. If you aren’t experienced with purchasing tea by the pound (like me), just get enough for a few servings to sample a few flavors. You’ll be surprised how much you can get for your money.
THEY HAVE A SPRINKLES SECTION! I made chocolates and biscottis for Christmas presents last year, and I came here for many of the ingredients and embellishments.

Nestled in between Copernicus and Back Alley Gourmet is this amazing bulk food store. Looking for spices? They’ve got em. Tea? Coffee? Pastas? A variety of flours (organic and not)? Granola? Look no further. Quality chocolate by the pound? Heck yeah! I already know where I’ll be coming this holiday season for all my baking needs. This place had everything I had ever thought I needed and then some.
Even better? They also have a small refrigerated section with milk, eggs, butter, etc. It just so happened that yesterday, in addition to tea, I really needed some milk (Guernsey), eggs (farm fresh), and butter. I managed to pick that up and it saved me a trip to the grocery store. Hot damn!
Owner here is very nice and helpful. I recommend bringing your own bag as that is encouraged here.

A little eeked out by the notion that the general public has their hands on scoops that get thrown into the bulk containers, but this really is the cheapest and best place to replenish your spice cabinet.
They also have a great selection of loose leaf teas, whole been coffee and brewing accessories. Bulk oil, vinegar, and honey. Unique selection of ethnic foods. Candies and food grade gift bags.
It’s a small place with a lot to offer.