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Avalon’s Motown Multigrain

Made with half whole wheat and half white flour, this hearty bread provides a stable base on which to construct a well-balanced BLT. The mix of seeds and grains provides more texture and crunch. $5.25 for a small loaf, at 422 W. Willis St., Detroit; for more locations and retailers visit

Farm Field Table’s Bacon

With its focus on local sourcing and sustainably raised animals, craft butcher Farm Field Table makes a dry-cured Michigan heritage bacon packed with flavor. For a sweet-meets-savory flavor, brush on a little maple syrup a few minutes before it’s done cooking in the oven. $14 for a 16-oz. package, at 1030 Woodward Heights Blvd., Ferndale; for more locations visit

Planted Detroit’s Romaine Lettuce

At its Islandview vertical farm, Planted Detroit grows fresh greens year-round, including crisp and crunchy lettuce that’s perfect for BLTs. $8, go to for online orders and retailers

Plum Market’s Heirloom Tomatoes

During the summer, it’s not hard to find juicy, ripe tomatoes. But that doesn’t mean you can’t have a good BLT in the off-season. Just make sure to look for plump tomatoes, ideally ripened on the vine. This time of year, meaty heirloom varieties are a good substitute for when you can’t pick a tomato straight from your garden. $3.64 each, at 3675 W. Maple Road, Bloomfield Twp.; for more locations go to

Level Up

Add these ingredients to kick it up a notch

Planted Detroit’s Arugula Microgreens: These microgreens provide a spicy counterpoint to the crisp, fresh romaine. $4, visit for retailers and online orders

Grazing Fields’ Eggs: A sunny-side up egg from Grazing Fields will add creaminess and sauciness to your sandwich. $6.50 per dozen, at Folk Detroit, 1701 Trumbull Ave., Detroit;

Gus & Grey Co.’s Fig and Lemon Marmalade: With fruity sweetness from the fig and acidity from the lemon confit, this sophisticated preserve will round out the flavors in your BLT. $12 for a 10-oz. jar, visit for retailers and online orders

This story is from the April 2022 issue of ������ Detroit. Read more in��our digital edition.