by Joe H.

International foods has been a staple in Sterling heights/troy area for over 20 years. I remember my mom always shopping here as a child and only now as an adult do I appreciate the products and service. Of course they have all the typical Mediterranean foods and what not but they also carry Brazilian products like guarana and cheese bread. They also have a very nice butcher in the back with high quality meats.

by Joe T.

This is a great middle-eastern/Arabic based grocery/goods store in Sterling Heights. I like to think of my area as a STRONGLY Middle-Eastern influenced area - and this shop is a great example of it. Being an Asian-Indian American, I already frequented this plaza from time to time to visit Laxmi Foods next door - so when I asked my friendly Arab American neighbors about where to buy a hookah and tobacco set nearby - they referred me to International Foods. When I got to this shop - I saw that over 90% of their products are imported/distributed either directly or via 3rd party from another country, mostly from the Middle East. There is a nice collection of Latin American "Goya" products as well. I got a great hookah set for $35 that came with its own carrying case and some phenomenal "sheesha tobacco" to pack it with as well. I highly recommend the brand "Starbuzz" if you're comfortable with paying $20/can - or the brand "360" or "Skybuzz" if you are on a $10/flavor budget. There are many low-key $5 brands too which are still good and when trying a new flavor or on a tight budget, $5 won't break the bank.The guy at the register was very honest in recommending a hookah set to me and he spoke from several years of 1st hand experience. I ended up buying some very tasty baklava from here, too. Though, typically I would suggest a Mid-East bakery for baklava - I just wanted to show this shop a token of my appreciation for good business. Recently, when my clumsy girlfriend broke the ceramic bowl to my hookah set, I was able to come back here and get the replacement part for just a few bucks and in a jiffy!Come here for a variety of Middle Eastern foods, goods, hookahs, tobaccos, nuts, dates, etc. etc. If you are in Sterling Heights/Troy - it is definitely worth a visit! You can also talk to the owner about getting in products that you don't see on the shelves!**CREDIT CARD MINIMUM $10 PURCHASE**

by Rula S.

I love visiting MI because I get to come here!  This is my "whole foods" market but without the "whole wallet!" My favorite items there are the olives, cheeses (mmm, so many to choose), olive oils-El Koura from Lebanon...WOW!  And the only place I trust for fresh meat (not that kind, but the kind with a butcher)Try the hummus (I'm an aficionado ;) and this is def the place in MI for the best. I also suggest browsing through and picking up a few items from Latin America, Italy Greece...the jams that they bring from Greece are delicious!! Oh...I forgot about the coffee...Italian French roast...they'll grind it for you too...I think it was something like $6 a lb...I'm a FAN!!