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1. Berkeley Bowl West
It's even better than the original Berkeley Bowl and my vote for best grocery store in the Bay Area. Berkeley Bowl West has all that Whole Foods carries (flowers, meat, bath & body items) and more (e.g., more Asian items) - at reasonable prices.…More »
2. Berkeley Bowl
Berkeley, CA 94703
(510) 843-6929
Categories:
Grocery,
Fruits & Veggies,
Health Markets
Neighbourhood: South Berkeley
I have to reluctantly admit that the Berkeley Bowl is amazing. It is the best of what Berkeley is; the meeting of hippies and gourmet foodies. The produce department is second to none (best in the Bay Area) and contains an awe-inspiring selection…More »
3. Mitsuwa Marketplace
It's the largest Japanese supermarket in the Bay Area, so of course I love it. I usually pick up buns at Clover Bakery (in the same complex) and look at Japanese stationery at Kinokuniya while I'm there.
They carry more than groceries. You can…More »
4. Dana Bazar - CLOSED
Dana Bazar isn't the largest Indian grocery store in the Bay Area but it has a little bit of everything and it's been around for years and years. It's more like a department store than a grocery store. I've purchased some lovely sparkly Indian…More »
5. Avedano's Holly Park Market
San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 285-6328
Categories:
Meat Shops,
Butcher
Neighbourhood: Bernal Heights
Not your average butcher shop...Avedano's butchers its own meat (and even has butchering classes) and carries gourmet, hard to find pantry items (dried pasta, spices, teas, olive oils, jam), prepared foods, seasonal produce (e.g., fuzzy almonds),…More »
6. T & T Supermarket
Vancouver, BC V6B 6L4
Canada
(604) 899-8836
Categories:
Fruits & Veggies,
Ethnic Food,
Seafood Markets
Neighbourhood: Downtown
The largest Asian supermarket chain in Canada...this Chinatown location is certainly impressive. It's clean (almost too clean) and huge. It doesn't smell like an Asian supermarket and they had tons of free samples.
The bakery section impressed me the…More »
7. Nippon Ya
San Francisco, CA 94115
(415) 346-0332
Category:
Candy Stores
Neighbourhoods: Japantown, Lower Pac Heights, Pacific Heights
A truly unique Japanese treats shop, shopping here makes me think of being in a Japanese department store's food department. They carry fancy Japanese mochi, cakes, cookies, candy and tea in pretty containers, perfect for gift giving. The mochi is…More »
8. Mi Pueblo Food Center
One of the nicest Mexican markets I've been to...it's truly a supermarket, with a large prepared foods section where you can order burritos, tortas, tacos, tamales, gorditas, combo plates, etc., in store bakery, meat, seafood, produce, dried beans,…More »
9. Nijiya Market
San Francisco, CA 94115
(415) 563-1901
Categories:
Specialty Food,
Grocery
Neighbourhoods: Japantown, Lower Pac Heights, Pacific Heights
This is my favorite Japanese supermarket in SF. The deli churns out delicious sushi, rice bowls (e.g., chicken teriyaki, curry, unagi), salads (try the kabocha & egg salad), and to die for croquettes (several varieties and they're all good though…More »
10. Rainbow Grocery
San Francisco, CA 94103
(415) 863-0621
Categories:
Grocery,
Health Markets
Neighbourhood: Mission
Strolling the aisles of Rainbow Grocery, I was left with the impression that vegetarians and vegans have it good: a supermarket filled with quality products with an emphasis on local producers. It's like the vegetarian version of Berkeley Bowl…More »
11. Kumud Groceries
Clean and well-stocked, this newish Indian grocery store has fresh produce, dried beans, flour, milk, fresh paneer, ghee, snacks, chai/tea, and Real Ice Cream. And they have fresh samosas, parathas and curries (I think made next door at Korainder,…More »
12. Uwajimaya
Seattle, WA 98104
(206) 624-6248
Categories:
Grocery,
Seafood Markets,
Ethnic Food
Neighbourhood: International District
It's much more than your average grocery store...Uwajimaya is a destination with a food court (9 stalls, including Beard Papa, Yummy House Bakery, Utopia Frozen Yogurt), bank, beauty salon, cellular store, and cosmetics kiosk. Kinokuniya Bookstore is…More »
13. Whole Foods Market
Fro-yo girl here. If this were a fro-yo review only, the new Whole Foods would not get five stars (it would get three stars). But the overall supermarket earns five stars because it's spacious with an amazing selection of produce, prepared food,…More »
14. European Food Wholesale and Deli
San Francisco, CA 94121
(415) 750-0504
Categories:
Russian,
Beer, Wine & Spirits,
Ethnic Food
Neighbourhood: Outer Richmond
Mmmm, this Russian market smells like fresh baked bread (they bake bread from a German bakery in NY) and smoked fish. The amount of refrigerated space devoted to sausages is astounding. In addition to canned and jarred Russian/Eastern European…More »
15. Konbiniya Japan Centre
Vancouver, BC V6E 1C1
Canada
(604) 682-3634
Look for the giant larger than life Pocky boxes they have on the outside of the store. The storefront is so cute that I couldn't resist going inside. Billed as a Japanese convenience store, they had a bit of everything from housewares of the 100…More »
16. Pugs Leap Farm
If you like goat cheese, you must stop by the Pugs Leap Farm booth at the Stonestown Farmers Market on Sundays. I think I met one of the owners, Pascal (he's French, I think) and he patiently explained the different goat cheeses (aged different…More »
17. San Francisco Meats & Delicatessen - CLOSED
San Francisco, CA 94112
(415) 859-9900
Categories:
Meat Shops,
Sandwiches
Neighbourhood: Ingleside
This charming neighborhood meat shop has more than just raw meat. They offer marinated chicken, 49er Steaks with their own spice rub, salmon, gourmet sausages, a few deli salads, giant homemade meatballs and gourmet sandwiches. The selection is on…More »
18. Mitsuwa Marketplace
Their Pocky and candy selection is decent but by no means extensive. The baked goods and deli areas are small. Deli items include sushi, croquettes (yum), deli salads, full sized rice bowls and also the mini $1.99 rice bowls with different toppings…More »
19. Richmond New May Wah Supermarket
San Francisco, CA 94118
(415) 221-9826
Category:
Grocery
Neighbourhood: Inner Richmond
It's not as big as 99 Ranch, the produce selection is limited, aisles are tight and the lines are long. However, it earns five stars because it has the best selection of Japanese candy and snacks of any non-Japanese store in town - and at lower…More »
20. Suruki Supermarket
It's not as large as Nijiya and the selection of frozen croquettes seems awfully small for a Japanese market. They also close early (at 7 PM on most days, 6 PM on Sundays).
However, they earn five stars for:
* Carrying Clover Bakery products. I…More »
21. Moonflower Market Inc
I found another unreviewed place...even though it's cheating to pick one in a small town like Moab...but a lot of visitors pass through! Moonflower is the Moab version of Rainbow Foods/Whole Foods - aimed squarely at the natural health, vegan,…More »
22. Arthur Avenue Retail Market
Bronx, NY 10462
(718) 295-5033
Categories:
Ethnic Food,
Meat Shops
Neighbourhood: Belmont
If I had to name the heart of the Italian area of the Bronx, it would be in this old retail market/public market that first opened in 1940. I'm sure it has changed quite a lot over the years but it doesn't look like it has. It's managed to stay…More »
23. Chavez Supermarket & Taqueria
After Ranchito's closure, we wandered from Mexican restaurant to Mexican restaurant in downtown RWC, looking for a suitable replacement. We've finally found it: Taqueria Chavez. TC is located inside Chavez Market which is a carniceria (meat market,…More »
24. Alhana Foods
It's been weeks since I last had shawerma? Too long.
I had the chicken shawerma plate ($9.50) with hummus, cucumber & tomato salad, rice, shaved chicken, pita, homemade pickles, and toasted almonds. Attractive presentation, more than I expected…More »
25. Canyon Market
San Francisco, CA 94131
(415) 586-9999
Categories:
Grocery,
Bakeries,
Health Markets
Neighbourhood: Glen Park
What impresses me about Canyon Market is the size of their open kitchen. It takes up 1/3 of the store. Even better, they have a great baker on staff. I rushed over when Jonas T. recommended their cupcakes. When you first walk in, you'll see their…More »
26. Trader Joe's
The SOMA TJ's isn't as crazy as the Masonic location and you can always find parking (try the second level). There's so much to love about TJs, your unique grocery store. First off, the pirates theme is cute. More importantly, they're constantly…More »
27. Parkside Farmer's Market
San Francisco, CA 94116
(415) 681-5563
Category:
Farmers Market
Neighbourhood: Parkside
Inspiring assortment of Middle Eastern and Eastern European groceries (from Poland, Croatia, Russia, Turkey, Greece, Bulgaria, etc.) and a fairly wide selection of fresh produce. I wanted to try all the different brands of fluffy pita (Caravan,…More »
28. Delessio Market & Bakery
San Francisco, CA 94117
(415) 552-8077
I'm in sandwich heaven...let me rave about the Delessio meatloaf sandwich. Contrary to other reviewers, the bread (a thin foccacia) was not soggy. The sandwich was perfectly constructed. Let me explain.
(1) Bread was thin and chewy. A lot of…More »
29. Kukje Super Market
They have everything (except clothing). It's a mini Korean department store. Outside you'll find slippers and cookware. Inside they have a bakery, cell phone stand, stationery kiosk, tofu/noodle shop (heard they had great tofu stew), cosmetics,…More »
30. 22nd & Irving Market
San Francisco, CA 94122
(415) 681-5212
Categories:
Grocery,
Farmers Market,
Fruits & Veggies
Neighbourhood: Outer Sunset
Greek owned, 22nd & Irving is stocked full of fresh produce (not much is organic), some amazing deals, and hard to find Greek/Middle Eastern groceries (teas, cheeses, couscous, spreads, jams, legumes). They have more than your standard fare (look…More »
31. Marina Food
I love that this place has fantastic steamed buns and Hong Kong snacks. It's not the cleanest, most organized looking place but that's fine with me; it adds character to the place. It seems like they have food samples every weekend and the store is…More »
32. Harvest Ranch Market
Might be my favorite health food store in SF because it caters to people who want to pick up a quick meal or picnic fixings (though they also carry produce, canned goods, frozen foods and more). I don't cook much these days, so I head to the…More »
33. Tortellini Originali
Deducting a star for serving severely undercooked, hard pasta. A pasta specialist should be able to cook pasta properly. The butternut squash ravioli with honey almond sauce ($8.50, included two slices of bread) was a hot mess. The sauce seemed to be…More »
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3/21/2012
Homemade Italian goodness for dining in or take out. They've got three kinds of sandwiches, 6 kinds… Read more »
34. Stonestown Farmers' Market
San Francisco, CA 94132
(415) 472-6100
Category:
Farmers Market
Neighbourhood: Lakeside
What's nice about this Farmers Market is that they managed to attract vendors from Marin/Sonoma/Napa as well as some tasty prepared food purveyors. It's always fun to walk around and sample things and there are a fair number of free samples. I…More »
35. Fresh & Easy Neighborhood Market
F&E has been growing on me and I shop here regularly now. It's similar to TJ's because they have many private label items (frozen entrees, cereals, beverages, snacks, prepared foods, meat, tofu, yogurt) and an emphasis on quick meals, but the store…More »
36. Farm Boy
Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
(818) 501-5567
Fro-yo girl here. Farm Boy is a small Asian grocery store (it even smells like miso soup) with sushi, fro-yo, and fresh produce. They had reasonably priced Korean bento boxes, Japanese curry, sushi, fresh mochi, Asian salads (seaweed, spinach) and…More »
37. LV's Produce
Seattle, WA 98104
(206) 652-8495
Categories:
Fruits & Veggies,
Grocery
Neighbourhood: International District
Truly no frills, LV's Produce (formerly Van's) looks like an old warehouse. There is no central heating, so when it's freezing outside, you'll be freezing inside. The space is dominated by a large fresh produce and vegetable selection, including many…More »
38. Whole Foods Market
Fro-yo girl here. The electronic shelf pricing is impressive and this new location has quite a few samples...but the prepared food options, including the salad bar and hot food bar are limited. Aisles are wide and the bakery section seems to have…More »
39. Travelers
There are two doors - one leads to their retail shop (I didn't make it there; it sells Indian clothing, textiles, accessories and jewelry). The other door leads to their small café and grocery section where you can find spices, soda (Thums Up),…More »
40. New Leaf Community Market
This surprisingly nice, Whole Foods like grocery store is where I would shop if I were a local. You can get your Acme Bakery bread here with San Pellegrino and imported fresh Italian pastas (reasonably priced too). The bakery has all sorts of…More »
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