In 1871 Matthew Lovejoy established a grocery store to serve the local community in Milford, Michigan. Today, the fifth and sixth generations of the Lovejoy family bring to their hometown of Bend the same tradition. Speaking of Bend traditions, C.E. Lovejoy’s is also the home of Love Handles Growler Depot, featuring 12 taps of beer, kombucha and cider. They invite you to put some love in your jug at Love Handles, where filling your growler is convenient and fun and where they have a selection of brews and gluten free options for your filling pleasure. C.E. Lovejoy’s, a full service, locally-owned and operated grocery store located in the neighborhood of southwest Bend offers high-quality meat, natural and organic items, fresh produce, freshly-baked goods, local dairy products and specialty cheeses, and a full-service deli. They say they are passionate about “finding and carrying items that exemplify our values. . . a commitment to the highest quality and supporting our local community.”