City Markt is one of the larger markets in Siegen that carries Turkish and Middle Eastern…read moregroceries. They also stock a lot of goods like grains and legumes in bulk sizes, and the prices for these are almost always cheaper than in the local German chains. Besides fresh fruit, vegetables, halal meats, dairy, and the aforementioned grains and legumes, the store has a pretty large section set aside for tobacco and hookah accessories. I'm pretty sure this is the only market in town where you could buy a water pipe, tahini, lavash, and Tobasco sauce all under the same roof.

This store is a little out of the way (accessible with the C104 bus from the Siegen ZOB), but if…read moreyou are looking for Eastern European groceries - look no further! Mix Markt offers all kinds of imported goods not available at German chain grocers: Armenian cognac, Polish, Czech, and Russian beers, kvas, kosichka / chechil cheese, tvorog (for making syrniki), caviar, frozen pelmeni, specialty meats and produce... the list goes on. Their prices are also very competitive - almost equivalent to the prices I remember when I visited Russia.

This shop is off the beaten path, but it is worth checking out. Located about a 15 minute walk from…read morethe Siegen ZOB, Majak is small but offers a good selection. The market keeps fresh fruit and vegetables, fresh fish and meat, all kinds of frozen goods, preserves, cheeses like tvorog and kosichka, Russian soft drinks like kvass, beers and spirits from all over Eastern Europe, and plenty of imported sweets. I'll probably be a semi-regular shopper since most German chains will not stock goods like Majak does.

Kaufland tends to be much bigger in comparison to other German grocers. This one is no exception…read more The store is easily accessible from the Sieghütte bus stop and has plentiful parking spots. The shelves are stocked with produce, wine, liquor, cold cuts, frozen meat, fresh fish, toiletries, and beer among plenty of other goods - many in bulk. On the whole, this is a pretty good store for one-stop shopping.

Rewe Center offers everything you need for groceries and household essentials…read more With a huge selection of items and outstanding customer service, it's your one-stop shop. The fresh meats, cold cuts, and cheeses are top-notch, and the fruits and vegetables are always fresh and plentiful.

Edeka is located close to the bottom of the hill from the University of Siegen, and it is easy to…read moreget to using the bus. The prices are pretty competitive with other grocers, but what really attracts me here is the Getränkemarkt, which often sells Stone Brewery beers from their Berlin facility. Overall, this place is a good grocery store - especially for the students near the campus.

Stopped by Netto Marken to pick up some beer and dinner for tonight (and stock up for the week)…read more They had everything I needed, and the customer service was fantastic--they quickly helped me find the few items I couldn't locate. Super fast and easy visit, I'll definitely be back!