Submitted by formeraide t3_zp3zdr in WorcesterMA
I’ll be visiting soon and would love to check out any great gourmet or ethnic food/grocery stores. This might include great bakeries, cheese shops, butchers, etc. Thanks.
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pigs_in_chocolate t1_j0qlpib wrote
Indian grocers in Shrewsbury, KT Grill has amazing selection of spices and fruits and vegetables and restaurant
tomgods t1_j0qn4i7 wrote
The other places mentioned are great. My wife is Korean and gets all of her staples from the ubiquitously named Asian Supermarket on Mill St. I haven’t come across a bigger Asian super market in the area. There are also a few great Indian grocers along rt 9 in Shrewsbury.
InnerRoll9882 t1_j0qvvyx wrote
I like Bahnan's for Middle Eastern groceries. Ed Hyder for gourmet with a middle Eastern leaning. Gala for Spanish groceries (incredible selection of dried chilies among other things) and Tom's and Golemos for Polish groceries. You can find both Lithuanian and items from Ukraine at the last two.
- I forgot that Big Boi is good for Brazilian items. **Forgot Kalamos over on June Street for Greek food and pastries. The owners are super nice
AnteaterEastern2811 t1_j0qwaho wrote
Gala Foods on Main st. is a good option for Latino supermarket.
markedsneakyinsect t1_j0r13e5 wrote
Golemo’s
AchillesDev t1_j0r79aj wrote
Bahnan’s is classic for anything Mediterranean. My family is Greek and we usually get our Easter lambs from there. Kalamos is newer but better focused on imported Greek goods, we go there for snacks, Nescafé, etc. They’re legit and don’t get enough attention, plus the owners are really nice.
Still_Lab_6996 t1_j0r9ius wrote
Maker to Main is a grocery store with only local products.
Notfromcorporate t1_j0reg9f wrote
With unnecessarily high prices
pra_com001 t1_j0riir5 wrote
I second that, they sell some amazing ready to eat curries and their samosas are prepared daily. So if someone doesn't know, it's inside the Indian market on Rt. 9 backside of Christmas tree shop.
HistoricalSecurity77 t1_j0rkowp wrote
Ed Hyder’s and Bahnan’s are fantastic. Ed Hyder’s is higher end. Bahnan’s is very authentic and has great prices. Golemo’s is also great.
NotThatRoanoke t1_j0rlbje wrote
One of the few things I miss about Central Mass is all the international grocery stores.
tomgods t1_j0rq4iv wrote
Yes! Definitely a really great place. I go in here a few times a summer and they’re always super helpful as I stumble around the neat and sausage trying to figure out to buy. I was sad when Crown Bakery closed but I’m glad this place is what moved in.
weasel999 t1_j0rwg3k wrote
Seconding this for Swedish baked goods - the Princess Torte is amazing but order a week in advance!
lukewarm_sax t1_j0rxjzt wrote
I was living in Boston for a while and had an Indian roommate who would take me to Patel Brothers in Waltham a couple times a month. I've heard good things about the Patel Brothers in Shrewsbury especially to get good prices on spices, but I still haven't been to the Shrewsbury location.
pigs_in_chocolate t1_j0rz0mg wrote
Worcester and Shrewsbury both have the best food shopping and restaurant choices in Metrowest all concentrated in a small area.
CoolAbdul t1_j0s0aby wrote
> The owners are super nice
SECONDED
RedRose_Belmont t1_j0s0z18 wrote
Check out the public market and Golemo’d Polish market on the same area (Kelley Square)
pigs_in_chocolate t1_j0s1qvq wrote
Any recommendations from Patel brothers I haven’t been but live close and like easy and authentic cooking and prepared dishes
framedmushroom t1_j0s2hmf wrote
Ed hyders is amazing and Bahnaans. Also, the vietnamese grocer on green street is also great and super inexpensive. Crown meats on goldstar sells fantastic meats (i think they might be brazilian, not sure). Also, birchtree is fantastic for fresh breads.
kissmekate48 t1_j0sn9hn wrote
kissmekate48 t1_j0snd2f wrote
Crust bakery, 2 locations.
redawn t1_j0u1qyf wrote
nice asian market south main...
MARetro t1_j0udr9g wrote
Patel is great. And if you can't find it there, there's that India market down by Christmas Tree shops.
MARetro t1_j0udwic wrote
Patel Brothers in Shrewsbury for Indian
Asian Supermarket is good but the quality of produce has gone down since pre-covid. They also tend to be out of stock on many staples (e.g. Kimchi which is fine because I can make my own but I'm lazy).
Miranda Bread is an excellent Brazilian bakery on Shrewsbury St.
Gerardo's is my favorite Italian bakery. One in Shrewsbury by Trader Joe's / Total Wine and one on Boylston.
Shitiot t1_j0ui7ky wrote
I typically go to India Market as it's just a little bit closer to me, but I kinda hate the store layout.
markedsneakyinsect t1_j0uiapk wrote
Sausages and pickles
Shitiot t1_j0uie2h wrote
Crust is great!! I can never decide if I want their bread or a loaf from birchtree. Typically comes down to whichever is less out of the way
delaneydeer t1_j0unxnb wrote
Mekong?
kissmekate48 t1_j0utrvd wrote
Golumpkis on Tuesdays.
kissmekate48 t1_j0utuua wrote
Agree! Either way wins.
MARetro t1_j0uuve8 wrote
The layout does suck lmao
k-squeez t1_j0vdtq2 wrote
I think it's all the same now that crust ppl own birchtree
Itchy_Rock_726 t1_j0wasd7 wrote
Loled at your post and the obligatory downvote
Itchy_Rock_726 t1_j0wavud wrote
Love this thread and the opportunity to read the same 15 to 20 recommendations that come up every time.
SmartSherbet t1_j0xiwqd wrote
Yeah that place is outrageously priced. Shop there if you like paying $6 for two potatoes. I want to support local/organic/etc but come on, be reasonable.
redawn t1_j1ivtno wrote
i think so...
bought pummelo, first time i tried it. love it.
bought quail eggs to use the shells.
so many veggie. no like bitter melon.
lukewarm_sax t1_j0qjnv4 wrote
Ed Hyders and Bahnans are both just a block away from each other on Pleasant St. Both have great food + drink. The freshly made hummus and baba ganoush at Bahnans and their baklava are a staple in my household. I pick up all my specialty wines and beers from Ed Hyders.
This is more Scandinavian as I'm of Swedish heritage, but The Bean Counter on Grove St. has some recipes from the old Crown Bakery (Swedish bakery that closed a few years ago), so they have some options for amazing Swedish baked goods. This time of year they might not have the stock as readily available, as I think all the local Swedes are tapping into their food roots for Xmas, but if you go on their website you can place an order ahead of time for pickup. Highly recommend their cardamom rings with cinnamon, if you're looking to pick up something for a small crowd.