Marcus Market

Marcus Market is a magical place to be. Such a wide array of spirits, the selection you must see. Each one so easy to chug. Perfect to conceal in an ugly mug.
Walking into Marcus Market is a bit of a chore. Try so hard to push, but you must pull the first door. The second is a piece of plywood, confusing it may seem. But push hard on that bitch and meet the Marcus team.
In the morning you’ll see Kareem, very quiet and stoic. He’s not polite to women, but in the Middle East he was heroic.
Next you’ll meet Ivan, always fiending for a rail. Used to party hard but that life he had to curtail.
Then there’s Adrian who will give away your money. And if you work at Jet’s he’ll think it’s oh so funny.
Next you’ll see Ben who’s really super chill. Hard to get a read, but he seems full of good will.
Then my homie Charlie, he uses a fake name. But living in this whack country, I don’t have him to blame.
These are the main faces at the Marcus store. So stop on by some time, these peeps you will adore.

I’ve been here a handful of times and the service has always been splendid. Honestly, some of the nicest workers ever have been those who work in Midtown or anywhere downtown, really.
Marcus Market is located close to Wayne State’s campus for any type of snack, drink, or alcohol beverage purchase you made need. Alley Taco’s is located in the back if you want to fill up on taco goodness as well! Marcus Market stocks some pretty different options so I recommend giving all the aisles a look!
I came in today after a rough day. Only wanted a pop and some chocolate to get me through my job home. Turns out I ended up leaving my phone and keys in my car. Being alone in Detroit without your phone isn’t exactly an ideal situation for anyone but the owner and employee working were honestly outstanding! Not only did they let me use their cell phone and business phone, they also recommended ways for me to solve the situation. Before I knew it, Wayne State Police was on the lot helping to unlock my car! I am incredibly thankful for their kindness!

Reasonably good beer and wine selection here, but after nearly a year of living in the neighborhood, it’s not my primary destination for those delicacies or any major food items. The interior could use some sprucing up; currently you enter and it feels like it wants to be a warehouse, but it’s not. Extremely off-​putting cashier’s area with a large enclosed window that is sometimes open and sometimes closed.
In spite of this, the market clearly does a good business with the growing population of Midtown, and I’m sure it will continue to stick around for awhile.

Never disappointed with Marcus Market. Anytime I’m in mid town, I make sure to stop here. It was my college day spot. It’s like a mini whole foods w liquor & cigarettes. Hard working staff. Always a pleasant experience. Love Marcus!

Marcus Market used to be one of my fav pizza spots in the entire city. I grew up on some excellent liquor store pizza as a child and I still have a strong affinity for it. Liquor store pizza is a beautiful thing when done right and this place had it right. Nothing like fresh pizza covered in Franks at 2AM. So, you can imagine my disappointment when I went in late one night to find a taco stand? I was heartbroken but, like any food lover, decided that I would try it with an open mind.
I ordered a chicken burrito which was pretty pricey, about $ 11…for a burrito made in the back of a liquor store. Off to a bad start. The burrito had all the right ingredients: chicken, rice, beans, but was lacking one important thing, FLAVOR!!! It was absolutely flavorless. Put together as separate ingredients, this burrito had no cohesiveness. I am used to the amazing, tasty, authentic Mexican food from places like Mi Pueblo, so this place to me is an absolute disaster.
I give Marcus 3 stars based on what it used to be and the good times that I once had there.

The epicenter of the reinvention of Detroit midtown area as a hippie artsy center for the college scheme invasion. The bricks of this building have seen it all, and that should count for something. Aside from the essentials of a midtown loft party (IPA craft beer, organic snacks, red solo cups, lime, goat cheese, crackers, all at a bargain) this place takes orders. The owners will literally personalize an isle to your desires (I asked for a brand of IPA and goat cheese they didn’t carry, they started ordering it just for me), now that’s personalized shopping. I over heard that the owners are heavily invested the local community charities, so your money goes to a good cause.

When I go to a corner market or liquor store, I don’t expect to find the cheapest items. While in midtown for Dally in the Alley, I came to Marcus Market to find a hard cider. They didn’t have any single bottles available, but they did have a good assortment of single bottle beer available. They also had different brands of hard cider available!
I ended up picking up the Stella Artois Cidre 4 pack for $ 6.99 which was cheaper than what it was at my local Meijer!

They have a little bit of everything here– Hummus, chips, wine, booze, energy drinks, candy– it makes a great pit stop on the way home from the bar. Never too many crazies lingering around, even for a liquor store in Detroit.

Great deal on chicken, and pizza, also alot of household stuff and drinks and such, and the nicest workers in the deli I have ever met. Great place

This place is awesome. real safe and makes the neighborhood looks good

shockingly good pizza here– for a really great price. I mean, really– you should try it. It’s not gourmet– but it’s good pizza done right.

So, I grew up in the Upper Peninsula of MI, 6 hours away from Detroit. Marcus Market, to my 10 year old self, appears to be exactly what I was taught to fear of Detroit and other urban areas. It is not inviting from the outside and the parking lot advertises jailing for loitering. Once you get inside, you realize this place has more than you could have imagined. The beer selection runs the gamut from PBR, Strohs, and the like to Dog Fish Head, Victory, and a very nice selection of MI microbrews. There are tons of snack selections, and a deli in the rear of the store with lots of hot foods. Lots of supplies for a hangover killing breakfast are there as well. They have produce such as onions and peppers that looks good too. The glassed-​in employees could still put a little terror into you as you walk in, but the employees have always been helpful and polite to me.
So, if you live in Midtown and need to get some beer and snacks for the night and some breakfast food for the morning, Marcus Market has you covered. Don’t be afraid, just be a smart Detroiter and don’t leave shit in your car and keep your wits about you.

Welp,
Prayers answered: They now have six pack cans of PBR, Stroh’s, and Labatt =)

It is with great pleasure that I bequeath unto Marcus’s Fine Food Emporium my very first Unilocal 5-​star rating.
They stay open late, have all kinds of junk food, as well as more healthy options, the aisle of housewares, ball caps, skullies, cell phone rechargers, machine cappuccino, and lots more corner-​store type stuff.
Now they even have pizza. Marcus is moving up in the world.
Plus, they’re super friendly. Kareem, Adrian, Calvin, Jacob and Bill are all good guys. (You probably only knew Kareem and Adrian’s names, if that, didn’t you?) Marcus also serves as my bank.
If only I had a bridge card, and if only I could give Marcus six stars.

This is how party stores should be. Pretty good selection for beer wine & liquor. Good snack selection.
They have the last minute items you forgot to grab at the larger grocery store. If you dont see something you want, just ask! Adrian & Kareem are open to ways to expand their inventory. If they run out of something, just let ‘em know. They sell Almond, coconut, soy milk. They have high-​pulp (and no-​pulp) OJ. They have a steeeeep supply of Jameson. Stocked with ice, kegs, chips, canned goods, they even carry some produce. New in 2011 is a pizza bar in the back, you can get slices or order a pie for yourself. I got the mac and cheese once, and it was creamy and yummy!
They wont have everything you need, but they are great for a local party store.
BIKES: lock up at the bike rack!

I love Marcus. From my Guinness in a can to my Bali Hai cloves, Marcus has me covered. Their convenient location in the heart of Sesame Street makes them a natural gathering place. I love Adrian and the owner, who always calls me beautiful.
My favorite thing about Marcus, and what makes it stand out is the FOOD. The guy in the back makes his own delicious pizza sauce, and offers tons of different hot foods between 5-​when he sells out (around 10). Peirogi, Mac and cheese, buffalo wings, lasagna, chicken nuggets, etc etc. Pizza starts up around 4pm (for now, in the summer, it’s earlier during the school year), and at 5.99 for a whole pie of meat lover, (1.99 a slice), it’s a steal. I hope they get this guy a bigger deep fryer so he can increase his batches of the other hot foods he offers.
Thanks Marcus, for always being there!
Things to improve: keep short’s soft parade in stock all the time, and get mike’s harder lemonade back up in there!
Oh, and thanks for carrying Newman’s Own Virgin Lemonade. And hummus. And cat litter.

Right around the corner from where my girlfriend lives is Marcus Market. Being that we enjoy alcohol and also attend parties in the area, this is usually where we go.
The selection is pretty decent for a Detroit liquor store. You have your hood beer, your college beer and your «I don’t want to drink swill» beer. They also have a decent wine selection and a nice liquor wall that includes some stuff I wouldn’t expect downtown.
They also have a small selection of grocery/​pantry items, as well as frozen pizza and other goods. The frozen pizzas are 2 for 6.99, and are surprisingly good. Definitely made for a good dinner the other night!
Overall, probably the best store I’ve visited in the midtown area. It doesn’t feel quite as sketchy as the liquor store over on Third, and the people don’t panhandle like I’m used to, so I am happy to say Marcus is my current Midtown choice.

The good people at Marcus Market put up the good fight. They carry American Spirtis, top shelf liquor and an amazing variety of flavored condoms that most people have never heard of. The location probably has a lot to do with my four stars. They are conviently located across the street from the Bronx bar and open just about as late. That is a super plus in my book. Who in their right mind wants to stumble more than a block at last call to dredge up tomorrows bad idea? I used to live across the street and got to know these boys pretty well. Above average hood liqour store with people who know how to handle the crowd appropriately. Cheers Marcus Market… ps. Do you think you could carry panty roses and yoohoo, it would really make my day. Thankx, love drew.

A neighborhood staple since opened in the 1950’s.
This is your former 50’s supermarket recreated as an enhanced college neighborhood market; complete with a liquor store and lottery machine. Nothing Fancy. Not much in the way of veggies; but they have canned goods, bread, frozen meals and even a wide selection of ice creams and toffuti.
Good lighted parking in their own lot on the corner of prentis and second ave. that makes it convenient to pick up a fast item or get junkfood near wsu. it’s also right across the street from the bronx bar. No hot foods
Fairly good Water, Wine and Beer selection; adequate Liquor selection and loads of snacks, sodas and juices from the top makers incl haagen daz and jones sodas. they also stock lays experimental flavors of snacks like habanero doritos. a good choice for fast in and outs.
These are the Downsides to this store :
this store refuses to accept a credit card for any amount less than $ 10.00 which is a state violation and they will tell you call the state they don’ t care.
They also refuse to honor the same price on hot and cold pop. heaven forbid they have only two and you need both. be prepared to pay an extra .25 at least for the cold bottle. crazy.
they charge what they want for Faygo 2l if it’s unmarked. be aware of that if you buy one because they do not put a price sticker on it. they may charge you up to 1.50 for a 2l Faygo if it’s not marked .99 by Faygo. they know it’s wrong but they could care less what you think.
the guys who work the registers are behind bullet proof glass like they are terrified of their customers. Honestly that makes me wonder how they get in and out of the store? sad impression to give to your customers; who live in the neighborhood. especially since most of the customers are young white kids who live in the wsu owned properties across from and around them.
btw this store has NEVER Been Robbed according to the former owners Bernard and Cheryl who were there for over 30 years. so the bullet proof glass is the new owners install, sadly.
this place is JUST OK — for a corner store. not my first choice ever.

For a convience store, this place is decent, if a bit dirty. They have somethings that will surprise you, like organic milk, school supplies, and frozen Amy’s dinners.
Floor always seems to be sticky. ugh.