Local Honey Map
Local Honey Map Find Local Honey Near You
Store 4.6 (170)

Great Harvest Bread Co.

Local Store in Birmingham, Michigan · Raw Honey

Great Harvest Bread Co.

Warm bread aromas pull you into Great Harvest Bread Co. in Birmingham, Michigan, where honey sits beside jams and a little shopful of gifts. This is a bakery first, and a honey stop second, with cinnamon rolls, pesto bread, pizza bread, and dinner rolls that smell like Sunday mornings. The store carries a small but thoughtful honey lineup, plus jams, baking mixes, cutting boards, aprons, even dog treats. You can taste a slice of bread on the spot and wash it down with coffee or tea, then wander to the honey shelf for a jar to take home. Purchase happens in the retail storefront in Birmingham, Michigan, where the staff is consistently friendly, rewards program in place, and occasional coupons pop into your inbox. A visit feels like stopping by a well-loved neighborhood bakery that also happens to stock a few sweet accompaniments. It’s a reliable stop for fresh bread and a jar of honey in town, with a strong local vibe.

Reviews

What Customers Say

One of the best ways to evaluate a local honey producer is through the experiences of people who have already bought from them. Customer reviews reveal details that a product listing never will: how the honey tastes compared to store-bought, whether the beekeeper is friendly and knowledgeable, and whether people come back for more.

There aren't enough detailed customer reviews available for Great Harvest Bread Co. to highlight specific themes. If you've purchased from them, your experience could help other local honey buyers in Birmingham make a decision.

About the Seller

About This Seller

Not every place that sells honey is the same. A backyard beekeeper managing a handful of hives produces a very different product than a grocery store stocking mass-market brands. Knowing the seller type helps you understand how close you are to the source. The closer you are, the fresher and more traceable the honey.

Store

Great Harvest Bread Co. is a retail shop in Birmingham, Michigan that carries honey from local producers. While they don't keep bees themselves, they can be a convenient way to find locally sourced honey in the area.

1137 S Adams Rd, Birmingham, MI 48009, United States

+1 248-594-0505
birminghamgreatharvest.com
View on Google Maps
Processing

Raw & Unfiltered Status

How honey is processed after harvest makes a significant difference in what ends up in the jar. Raw honey preserves the enzymes, pollen, and antioxidants that heat destroys. Unfiltered honey retains the fine particles of beeswax, propolis, and pollen that commercial filtering removes. Crystallization is actually a sign of raw, minimally processed honey, not a flaw.

We don't have confirmed information about whether Great Harvest Bread Co. sells raw or filtered honey. If the processing method matters to you, it's worth asking the seller directly. Most beekeepers and honey producers are happy to explain how they handle their harvest.

Varietals

Honey Varietals

Honey takes on the flavor, color, and aroma of whatever flowers the bees are foraging. A jar of pale, mild clover honey tastes nothing like dark, earthy buckwheat, even if both come from hives in the same county. Seasonal and regional variation is part of what makes local honey worth seeking out. No two batches are exactly alike.

Specific honey varietals for Great Harvest Bread Co. haven't been confirmed. Many local sellers in Michigan offer wildflower blends that reflect the seasonal bloom in their area. Contacting the seller is the best way to find out what's currently available.

Health

Local Honey & Allergies

One of the most common reasons people seek out local honey is the belief that it can help with seasonal allergies. Bees collect pollen from nearby plants, trace amounts end up in the honey, and regularly eating that honey may help your body build tolerance over time. For those interested in trying it, raw and unfiltered honey is preferred, since commercial processing removes most pollen content.

No reviewers have mentioned purchasing Great Harvest Bread Co. honey specifically for allergy reasons. That doesn't mean it wouldn't be suitable. If local pollen content matters to you, ask the seller about where their hives are located and how their honey is processed.

Visit

Can You Visit?

There's something about visiting a local honey producer in person that no online listing can replicate. Seeing the hives, meeting the beekeeper, tasting different varietals side by side - it gives you a connection to the product that a grocery shelf never will. Many farms and apiaries welcome visitors, offer tastings, and sell directly on-site, often at better prices than retail.

Not confirmed

We don't have confirmed information about whether you can visit Great Harvest Bread Co. in person. If a farm visit or on-site purchase in Birmingham, Michigan is important to you, reaching out to the seller directly before making the trip is recommended.

Purchasing

Where to Buy

Finding where to actually purchase local honey can be the hardest part of the process. Many producers sell through limited channels like weekend farmers markets, seasonal farm stands, or small online shops that may sell out between harvests. Direct purchases from the beekeeper, whether at a market, farm stand, or their own website, typically offer the freshest product.

Retail Store

Great Harvest Bread Co. sells through Retail Store.

Products

Products Available

A jar of liquid honey is just the starting point for many local producers. Beekeepers often offer a full range of hive-derived products: comb honey, creamed honey, infused varieties, beeswax candles, skincare products, pollen, and propolis. A diverse product range usually signals a knowledgeable, established operation.

We don't have confirmed details on the full product range at Great Harvest Bread Co. beyond honey. Many local producers in Michigan carry additional hive products. It's worth asking about comb honey, beeswax items, or other specialties when you make contact.

Hours

Opening Hours

  • Monday 7 am-5 pm
  • Tuesday 7 am-5 pm
  • Wednesday 7 am-5 pm
  • Thursday 7 am-5 pm
  • Friday 7 am-5 pm
  • Saturday 7 am-4 pm
  • Sunday Closed
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Great Harvest Bread Co. sell raw or unfiltered honey?
We don't have confirmed information about whether Great Harvest Bread Co. sells raw or unfiltered honey. Many local producers in Michigan do offer raw and unfiltered options, but processing methods vary. If this matters to you, contacting Great Harvest Bread Co. in Birmingham directly is the best way to find out how they handle their harvest.
What types of honey does Great Harvest Bread Co. offer?
Specific honey varietals for Great Harvest Bread Co. haven't been confirmed. Local honey in Michigan commonly includes varieties like wildflower, clover, and other region-specific blooms, but what's available depends on the season and location of the hives. Contacting Great Harvest Bread Co. in Birmingham is the best way to find out what they currently have.
How can I buy honey from Great Harvest Bread Co. in Birmingham, Michigan?
Great Harvest Bread Co. sells their honey through Retail Store. For the most current availability and hours, reaching out to them directly is always recommended.
Does Great Harvest Bread Co. carry locally sourced honey?
Great Harvest Bread Co. is a retail shop in Birmingham, Michigan that stocks honey from local producers. While they don't keep bees themselves, buying from a curated retailer can be a convenient way to access local honey without tracking down individual beekeepers. Ask the staff about which producers they source from and whether the honey is raw or processed.
How should I store honey from Great Harvest Bread Co.?
Honey from Great Harvest Bread Co. should be stored at room temperature in a sealed container away from direct sunlight. There's no need to refrigerate it; in fact, refrigeration accelerates crystallization. If your honey does crystallize over time, that's completely normal and a sign of natural, minimally processed honey. To return it to liquid form, place the jar in a warm water bath (not boiling) and stir gently. Avoid microwaving, as high heat can damage the enzymes and beneficial compounds, especially in raw honey. Properly stored, honey has an essentially indefinite shelf life.
Discover More

More Honey Sellers in Birmingham & Michigan

Birmingham Farmers Market
Farmers' market
Farmers Market · Visitable

Birmingham Farmers Market

On Sundays in Birmingham, Michigan, the Birmingham Farmers Market is a pocket-size spark plug of local flavor. The day I visited, I wandered between stalls where fresh corn, tomatoes, jams, and a handful of beekeepers handed out tiny spoons of honey for tasting. The honey you’ll find here is real local stuff from nearby producers, simple and bright as sunlight, with the kind of floral notes you chase in a good jar. It’s not a sprawling mega-market, but its heart is in the people and the produce, with live music, a kid and dog friendly corner, and a knife sharpening booth that keeps things practical. Parking tends to be a thing, but the walk from the lot is part of the ritual. Beyond honey there are baked goods, soaps, and the occasional food truck to fuel a stroll. If you’re stocking up on summer flavors or hunting a fresh jar for gifts, Birmingham, Michigan gives you a friendly, walkable slice of market life.

View listing
Rubee's Honey
Farm
Farm & Apiary

Rubee's Honey

Right in Benton Harbor, Michigan, Rubee’s Honey is a hands-on, family-run trek into raw honey that tastes like the season. The honey is raw and unfiltered, carrying a rich, smooth sweetness that friends and customers describe as the kind you spoon into your tea or smear on bread without hesitation. Folks say Michigan raw honey from Rubee’s delivers a local wellness vibe, with allergy relief baked into the flavor rather than hidden behind hype. In Benton Harbor, this family keeps bees and the kitchen honest. The lineup goes beyond honey itself with beeswax wrap bread bags and a glass honey dispenser that keeps sticky messes to a minimum. You can order online at therubees.com and connect through local channels for pickups or deliveries. This is a small family operation that treats the bees and the community with real care, making Benton Harbor feel a little sweeter and more connected to its local food scene.

View listing
Bouterse Urban Bees
Honey farm
Beekeeper

Bouterse Urban Bees

Basswood honey from Bouterse Urban Bees is the kind of jar I crave after a market morning in Lansing, Michigan. This small Lansing operation nails artisanal basswood with a minty lift and a warmer, darker honey for contrast. Beyond honey, they make beeswax candles that smell like a busy hive on a winter night. Everything is available online through their Michigan online store, easy to ship right to your door. The beekeeper is friendly and chatty, happy to answer questions and share bee lore, which makes every purchase feel like a visit to a neighbor who actually knows their bees. They also handle swarm relocations with calm expertise, a service that has won them serious local praise. Customers say they keep returning for more honey and candles, and they love tasting notes that reflect the season. If you want a real hive story in a jar, this is the place.

View listing
Kutchey Family Farm
Farmers' market
Farmers Market · Visitable

Kutchey Family Farm

Kutchey Family Farm in Macomb, Michigan, feels like a friendly neighbor’s stand rather than a stall on a busy market row. It’s a family-run sight at the Macomb farmers market where you’re greeted by name and schooled in the good stuff by people who actually know bees. Honey is part of a warm, homemade lineup that also includes jams, salsas, pies, and donuts, all crafted with care and a sense of place. You can grab the honey right there at the Macomb market, with on-site service and easy, walk-up access for shoppers. The chatter in reviews hints at a Warren location on the horizon, proof that this family is expanding while keeping that small-town feel. For anyone who loves fresh, local food, Kutchey Family Farm is a reliable stop in Macomb, Michigan, where the honey and seasonal produce feel like a farmers market you could return to again and again.

View listing
Double Bee's Honey stand
Honey farm
Farmers Market · Visitable

Double Bee's Honey stand

In Breckenridge, Michigan, Double Bee's Honey stand pops up at the Breckenridge farmers market with a smile and a shelf of honey that looks like it was bottled on a sunny afternoon. The honey itself is the draw, a pure local sweetness that tastes of late summer blooms and careful beekeeping. There’s no fluff here, just jars that speak for themselves. The setup is simple: buy at the farmers market or swing by the farm stand in town when you want to stock up for the week. What makes this spot sing is the vibe you feel when you sample, plainspoken and clearly trusted by locals. One reviewer called it the best place in the area, with great prices to boot. If you’re chasing solid, local honey in Michigan, Double Bee's stands out as a reliable, friendly stop that delivers every visit.

View listing
DANS HONEY FARMS
Garden
Local Honey Seller

DANS HONEY FARMS

Dans Honey Farms in White Pigeon, Michigan, serves up honest honey that actually tastes like a garden in July. The chatter around town makes it clear the product is solid and the price feels fair, two things you notice after your first jar. People in Michigan who want a simple, honest honey find Dans Honey Farms to be a dependable everyday treat. I tasted the vibe of a small, neighborhood operation in every drop, a honey that tastes like late summer blooms rather than a lab. If you want to buy, drop by in White Pigeon, Michigan and ask what’s on hand, or reach out locally to learn availability. It’s the kind of jar you bookmark for the next farmers market trip, and you’ll remember the taste long after the lid comes off. In White Pigeon, Michigan, this is one to circle on your map, a reminder that great honey can come from a tiny stop with a big flavor.

View listing