The Produce Station Seasonal Cafe’
Offering the season's finest
for your table, home and garden.
We LOVE local at The Produce Station,
and are proud to feature many Michigan-made goods!
The Produce Station had its beginnings in 1979 as a response to the Ann Arbor community's desire for higher quality produce. Back then, the building was a wholesale warehouse for Frog Holler Produce Co. In July of 1986, The Produce Station was born from the vision of founder Rick Peshkin. In the beginning, his vision was to create a store to sell, educate and turn customers on to the highest quality produce. Eventually this vision grew to include selling a variety of quality ingredients to make a great meal at home and also cooking with these great ingredients in our kitchen and catering. The vision that started back then remains strong today under the leadership of owner Craig Schmidt, a little bigger, and a little more refined. Craig got his start working at his parents store, Schmidt’s Roadside in Plymouth, MI. Over the years he learned everything there is to know about produce, plants and running a business.
The Produce Station is located just south of the University of Michigan's central campus, at the railroad tracks. In the warmer months, you can't miss our outdoor green umbrellas shading bountiful displays of produce and plants. Our baskets and bushels are brimming with seasonal fruits, vegetables, and oh, so many plants! We carry veggie starts, herbs, flats of perennials and decorative arrangements for every season. Our garden center is always fresh and seasonally abundant. Visiting The Produce Station is like having access to a farmer's market every day of the week.
The Produce Station Kitchen makes all of our entrees, soups, salads, dressings and sides right here. Our Catering team would love to help you plan and organize any special event, from simple family picnics and backyard barbecues, to company holiday parties and elegant weddings. We work hard to source the highest quality goods available in order to provide you with simple, REAL food. From our kitchen to yours - stop by and pick up dinner or lunch today.
Our Team:
Owner: Craig Schmidt
Vice President: Andrew Gorsuch
General Manager: Matthew Schimmel
Executive Chef: Frank Langmesser
Head Cashier: Rachel Pugh
Wine Buyer: Hugo Ristow
Cheese Buyer: Alex Langmesser
Grocery Buyer & Manager: Nick Lugo
Catering Director: Lesley O’Connell
The Produce Station
event catering
(734) 663.7010
Market Phone
(734) 663.7848
State Street business Hours
spring/Summer Hours
9am to 8pm Everyday
Senior Discount Day
Every Wednesday - 10% Off