[GeronL]

“grocery” can even apply to small gas stations that sell candy and soda.

[catnipman]

““grocery” can even apply to small gas stations that sell candy and soda.”

Yep, but I what I saw listed were mostly small markets and specialty stores that sell meats, breads, etc. No doubt the bulk of the listings are bodegas and such, but there are also several, nationally branded full-line grocery stores in Detroit, i.e., it’s a complete myth that Detroit has no grocery stores.

Here’s the list:

http://www.yellowpages.com/detroit-mi/grocery-stores?page=1