In an age of FedEx'ed groceries in a box, Metcalf's is here to remind us that grocery shopping offers inspiration to make something and new ingredients.
I prefer this location over the Hilldale one only because the people here seem exceptionally happy to be working there and they're proactive in asking if customers need help finding something.
Came across the Spotted Cow beer brats in the butcher section by accident and it changed my life. You'll never buy a 6-pack of pre-cooked, packaged brats again. Produce is always fresh and never goes bad prematurely like produce from Whole Foods or Costco often do. Liquor section is a little small but forgivable.