Encore Floral

We’re so excited to blow out Valentine’s Day with our friends from Grand Rapids based Encore Floral. They’ve been family owned for over sixty years! The company originated as West Michigan Floral Supply, a floral route trucking business, that serviced many retail floral shops within the greater West Michigan area. Over the past twenty five years they have continued to evolve their focus exclusively on the grocery and market industry.

Come see our awesome, affordable floral options for Valentine’s Day or any day!

Bridge Street Market Gift Guide

With the holiday right around the corner, what better time to share our official Bridge Street Market Gift Guide? We put together some of our favorite things for the holiday season, all of them from great local makers, and a number of them with proceeds benefiting amazing causes. Why not celebrate a gifting holiday by sharing great gifts made in our great state? Let’s go!

Public Thread x Bridge Street Market Reusable Bag, $14.99

Did you know we partnered with Grand Rapids-based Public Thread to re-imagine our “Coming Soon” Billboard? Well, we did! Public Thread took one of our billboards and upcycled it into 90 reusable bags! That’s 53lbs of textiles out of the landfill and being used for something greater. Call us biased, but we think it would make a superb gift for the eco-conscious Bridge Street Market shopper in your life.

Beer City Dog Biscuits, $5.99

For the dog (or dog-parent) in your life — Beer City Dog Biscuits are a hot seller not only because they’re dog-approved, but also because they support two great causes. Beer City Dog Biscuits is a nonprofit dedicated to providing vocational training to people with disabilities and the treats themselves are made from spent grains from Founders Brewing! Meaningful employment training and sustainability — all made here in Grand Rapids. Sold!

RefuTea, $7.00

RefuTea is a Grand Rapids-based loose-leaf tea company dedicated to giving back to refugee resettlement agencies here in the greater Grand Rapids area. They not only give a portion of their profits every quarter to refugee causes, but they also directly employ refugees within the business. Their teas are also ethically sourced. We think RefuTea is a gorgeous gift for the conscientious tea drinker in your life.

High 5 Salts with Benefits, $6.99

Detroit-based High 5 Salts with Benefits are the perfect gift for the aspiring chef in your life. High 5 Salts with Benefits are a line of perfectly balanced organic salt blends handmade here in the Mitten.

Chunk Nibbles, $9.99 (14oz) & $5.99 (6.5oz)

Michigan-based Chunk Nibbles started out as a beloved family recipe that became a delightful brand we’re excited to carry in our Local Sweets section. They aptly call this treat “candy coated bliss.” (We don’t disagree.) Chunk Nibbles donates a portion of its proceeds to Stiggy’s Dogs, which is an organization that rescues dogs from high-kill shelters to train them to be service dogs for military members who are battling PTSD, TBI, or other trauma sustained from their time of service. We’re not crying, you’re crying! Chunk Nibbles is the treat you should bring to your family get-together.. or just for yourself.

Maggie Ann Soap Co.’s Bath Bombs, $4.00 & Soaps, $6.00

Eastown GR-based Maggie Ann Soap Co. is really the bomb dot com. (See what we did there?) Her products are beautiful, they smell amazing, and are made from all natural and sustainably-sourced ingredients. We have a lot more of her products than just these dazzling bath bombs and soaps. We suggest getting over here and buying these up. The people in your life that you gift these to will thank you!

Maggie Ann Soap Co. Unruly Beard Balm and Unruly Beard Oils, $12.00

Maggie Ann Soap Co. also specializes in self-care items for folks with facial hair! Do you love a person with a beard? We’d suggest Maggie Ann’s Unruly Beard Oils and Balms. They smell great and, like all of her products are made right here in GR with responsibly-sourced, all natural ingredients that will keep your loved one’s facial hair looking and feeling fresh.

Plant Babies, from left: $10.00, $10.00, $2.00, and $9.00

We know you love plants just like we do here at Bridge Street, and we believe in all things affordable. Our plants are just that. Have a small budget and a big heart? Say hello to the $2.00 Baby Succulent gift. Whoever you give that to will love you forever. Just look at it! Have $10 to spend on someone? You have so many options: A mini orchid! A little cactus plant! A hanging terrarium! Come on. It’s practically 2019 — Everyone loves a plant. Come scoop these treasures up and give them to the folks you’re thankful for!

Long Road Distillers Single Barrel Straight Bourbon Whisky x Bridge Street Market, $44.99

This is the perfect gift for the Bourbon fan in your life. It’s extra special since it’s the hand selected Bridge Street Market Single Barrel exclusive. It’s seriously delicious and at $44.99, it’s more than just a stocking stuffer.

Party Trays, $12.99 and $11.99

A Meijer go-to: the delectable chocolate, dried fruit, and nut trays. You can’t go wrong here. Bring these to any gathering you’re headed to and everyone will thank you.

Mayan Buzz Café

Grand Rapids, MI

Mayan Buzz's friendly and welcoming baristas aim to create a feeling of belonging for every customer. They believe in coffee and connections and care where their ingredients come from and what they contain. They care how their products are created and presented, and they care about people.  

Featuring organic locally roasted espresso & coffee, organic teas, real fruit smoothies, and unique specialty drinks, Mayan Buzz uses top shelf Ghirardelli chocolate sauces and GMO free syrups & sweeteners for their hand crafted espresso and tea beverages. 

Learn more at facebook.com/WestSideMayan

Field & Fire

Grand Rapids, MI

“Our mission at field & fire is to apply our craft of baking in a way that will produce breads characterized by an amazing depth of flavor, remarkable aroma, crispy caramelized crusts, and above all will be nourishing and healthful for the folks who eat them.

All of our bodies are sustained on food, so it seems necessary to focus some effort on what we are eating, where it came from, who made it, what was the process, etc. We think about these things every moment of every day, because we strongly believe that if it’s worth doing, it’s worth doing well, properly, and carefully." – Owner, Shelby Kibler

Learn more at fieldandfire.com

River Ridge Farms

Sparta, MI

More than 25 years ago, Riveridge was founded by three partners who shared a background in Michigan produce and the grocery industry – and a vision for a different way of doing business. A vision for growing and marketing quality fruit, sought-after varieties, tracked from the blossom to the store shelf.

Today’s Riveridge is led by original founder Don Armock who has continued to build on that original vision. Riveridge is a family business in many ways. While Armock family members head up sales and supply chain, the entire business is made up of long-standing employees, many of which are related as well. Husbands and spouses, brothers and sisters, fathers and sons, creating a true family dynamic. 

Learn more at riveridgeproduce.com

Sprinkles Donuts

Hudsonville, MI

Sprinkles Donut Shop is not only a family owned bakery but also the product of a man who dedicated his life career to making the best quality donuts possible. Gary Vanderstelt has been baking and has owned his own bakeries for over 50 years. He is the inspiration behind Sprinkles Donut Shop and continues to follow his passion each day.

Sprinkles offers a wide selection of cake and yeast donuts, cupcakes, muffins and specialty items. They make an effort to support other local businesses and source the majority of our ingredients and purchase most of our manufactured items locally. 

Learn more at sprinklesdonutshop.com

Nutcase Vegan Meats

Grand Rapids, MI

Nutcase Vegan Meats were dedicated locavores; after owners Andrew and Monica's daughter announced she was a vegetarian, Andrew started to devote his culinary talents to vegetarian, dairy-free cooking. They soon began looking at prepared protein sources, and wanted a whole foods & nutrient dense product. They put their heads together to create a flavorful "meat" while avoiding pro-inflammatory foods. Their products include Nutty Burger, Chorizo, Hot Italian Sausage, and Breakfast Sausage patties. All products are dairy-free, corn-free, gluten-free and soy-free. Nutcase Vegan Meats are committed to creating the highest quality organic, non-GMO products. 

Learn more at nutcasevegan.com

Stir It Up Bakery

Grand Rapids, MI

Stir It Up provides meaningful employment to individuals with special needs through the operation of a premium bakery. Stir It Up is designed to provide a safe atmosphere where individuals can obtain skills, increase their confidence, and gain a sense of accountability and pride. Their goal is to provide a work environment where they can showcase their abilities, skills, and talents.

Stir It Up's values are reflected in everything they do and can be represented in the following words:

ADVOCACY:
We see opportunity to improve lives of adults with special needs by providing them a valuable work experience. Our company is built on the concept of advocacy – to ‘Stir Up’ challenges, preconceived notions, and stereotypes towards individuals with special needs.

EMPOWERMENT:
We see abilities in every individual. We provide resources, opportunities, training, and employment in order to empower individuals with special needs so they can reach their full potential.

INCLUSION:
We see the beauty in every individual. Every person is worthy of respect and fair treatment. We believe everyone is entitled to acceptance, a sense of belonging, and an opportunity to develop skills so that they can become a contributing member of the community.

Learn more at stiritupbakery.com