The 11-acre area is surrounded by specialty stores featuring fresh meat, poultry, gourmet foods and fine wines. Eastern Market not only boasts the freshest food in Detroit, it also serves up some of the best prepared, at a number of nearby notable restaurants including Joe Muer's Oyster House, Vivio's, the 100 year-old Roma Cafe and Butchers Saloon. To see Eastern Market in full bloom, join the approximately 90,000 shoppers who flock faithfully twice a year to Flower Days each May and June. The sheds are filled with the country's largest display of fresh flowers, shrubbery and fruit and vegetable plants. Eastern Market is located at Gratiot Avenue and Russell Street in downtown Detroit.
Admission is free.
Wholesalers do a rousing business with supermarkets, produce dealers and restaurants. The general public is welcome, but must be prepared to buy by the bushel or case. The Market offers regular shopping hours on Tue. 5 a.m.-3 p.m., Sat. The shops and restaurants are opened Mon.- Sat. An Index , FAQ , and Help are available.