You Said It: What Types of Businesses Does Dearborn Need?
Dearborn is a bustling city business-wise, but is it missing anything? We asked residents and business owners for their thoughts.
Though there's plenty to do in Dearborn, there are still many holes to fill in terms of commercial real estate. But what do Dearborn residents really want to see opening up in their town?
This week, we asked residents and business owners to tell us what Dearborn is lacking. Specialty stores? Independent coffee shops? An IKEA? Hear what some people had to say, then add your own video or written response.
What businesses do you think Dearborn needs to have?
Tell us in the comments.
Marc
2:25 pm on Monday, March 28, 2011
FYI, Dearborn still has two bowling alleys, Oxford Lanes on the west side of Telegraph just north of Oxford St (S. of Michigan Ave,) and Mercury Lanes on the N. side of Schaefer Road north of Warren Ave.
Jennifer
7:54 pm on Monday, March 28, 2011
I would love to see a good health food store, like Total Health in Wyandotte or Natural Food Patch in Ferndale.
Sandra L.
11:42 pm on Wednesday, March 30, 2011
There is GNC in the shopping center with Target and Burlington Coat Factory.
Tracy Besek
7:21 am on Tuesday, March 29, 2011
Trader Joes or equivalent.
Julie G.
8:21 am on Wednesday, March 30, 2011
I would love to see fresh food carry out, like a raw food restaurant, raw juice bar, etc. for on the go lunch. Dearborn is so great!
Sandra L.
11:43 pm on Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Most of the Middle Eastern Restaurants do have fruit and veggie bars. Check em out!
Mary Jo Durivage
5:54 pm on Wednesday, March 30, 2011
With the demise of Border's, we need a Dearborn book store .
MJD
Dan Merritt
11:15 am on Saturday, April 2, 2011
Mary Jo,
Green Brain Comics is an independent, family owned book store that has been in Dearborn for almost 26 years. And it's an anchor business for the revivification of the East Downtown Dearborn business district.
Comicbooks and graphic novels are finally getting the critical attention that they deserve.
The New York Times even maintains three different best seller categories for them now.
I bet we can find one to fit your taste.
Amy
6:28 am on Friday, April 1, 2011
Cracker Barrel Restaurant
Emily
9:57 am on Friday, April 1, 2011
GNC is a vitamin store, not a health food store. I'd love to see a Zerbo's or Whole Foods go in on the west end of Michigan.
Nathan Hughes
11:55 am on Friday, April 1, 2011
I want a great local independent breakfast restaurant, like Rebecca's, Mae's, Tina's, or Fly Trap.
Jessica Carreras
1:03 pm on Friday, April 1, 2011
Good answer, Nathan! I hadn't thought of that one. And I LOVE the Fly Trap. They should just move out here.
You know what else would be great? A place that does big Sunday brunches. Does anyone know of a Dearborn restaurant that does that? Or should we add it to the list of "wants."
Jeni Cole
10:12 am on Saturday, April 2, 2011
Dearborn Inn does a wonderful brunch 7 days a week.
Jeni Cole
10:11 am on Saturday, April 2, 2011
Please bring Trader Joes to Dearborn!!!
Katherine Rossi
8:37 am on Sunday, April 3, 2011
Traders Joe's would be fabulous!!!!