Where to Buy Linguica in Michigan

Linguiça (Portuguese garlic-pork sausage) is widely available in Michigan, especially in areas with Portuguese communities (Metro Detroit, Grand Rapids, Muskegon).

Major Chains (Statewide)

• Meijer – Deli/meat case; often Silva or house brand.
• Kroger – Fred Meyer, D&W, Jay's banners; check specialty meat section.
• SpartanNash stores – Family Fare, D&W Fresh Market, VG's Grocery.

Specialty / Portuguese Markets (Best Selection)

• Buscemi's (Livonia, Westland, Farmington Hills) – House-made & imported.
• Nino Salvaggio's (Troy, Bloomfield Hills, St. Clair Shores) – Portuguese section.
• Zagara's Marketplace (Southfield, Clinton Twp) – Good cured meats.
• Tony's I-75 Market (Birch Run, Frankenmuth) – Traveler favorite; Portuguese sausages.
• The Original Sausage Store (Muskegon) – Artisanal linguica, chouriço.
• The Sausage Kitchen (Grand Rapids, Ann Arbor) – House-made Portuguese sausages.

Online

Portuguese Food Importers (e.g., PortugueseFoodShop.com, Iberia Foods) ship vacuum-packed linguica nationwide.

Call ahead — stock varies. Look for "linguiça" (mild) vs. "chouriço" (spicy).