Detroit · Michigan Avenue
Some things in this city
still taste like love.
Lj's Sweetheart Bar is where Detroit comes for fresh bread, honest groceries, and the kind of welcome that makes you feel like you're coming home.
Our Story
Born on Michigan Avenue,
built for the people who
call it home.
Lj's Sweetheart Bar isn't just a place to pick up groceries or grab a fresh loaf — it's a fixture on one of Detroit's most storied corridors, a place where neighbors become friends and every visit feels like a familiar hello.
We started with a simple belief: that a community deserves a place where quality food, honest prices, and genuine hospitality aren't separate ideas but the same thing. Our bakery case is filled daily. Our shelves are stocked with what our neighbors actually ask for. And our door is always open.
Whether you're stopping in for Sunday brunch ingredients, a last-minute dessert, or just the kind of corner-store warmth that's harder to find than you'd think — we're glad you're here.
What We Offer
From the oven to your table,
nothing cut short.
Fresh-Baked Bread
Sourdough, cornbread, rolls, and specialty loaves baked fresh every morning. If it's on our case, it came out of our oven that day.
Pastries & Sweets
From flaky pies to rich cupcakes and everything in between. Our dessert case is where Detroit comes for celebration — and for comfort.
Grocery Essentials
Pantry staples, household goods, and the everyday things your household runs on. Thoughtfully selected, fairly priced, always in stock.
Community Corner
More than a store — a gathering place. We sponsor local events, support neighborhood causes, and treat every person who walks in like family.
The best businesses in Detroit don't just sell things — they hold a neighborhood together. Lj's Sweetheart Bar has been doing that on Michigan Avenue, one loaf of bread at a time.
Gallery
A glimpse inside
the Sweetheart Bar.
Visit Us
We're right here on
Michigan Avenue.
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Address 2114 Michigan Ave
Detroit, MI 48216-1305 -
Phone (313) 962-0013
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Hours Monday – Saturday: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Sunday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
2114 Michigan Ave, Detroit, MI 48216
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Have a question,
special order, or just want to say hi?
We read every message and get back to you as soon as we can. Whether it's a catering inquiry, a dietary question, or you just want to know what's fresh this week — reach out.
