I picked up a super fresh gyro salad for carryout and they boxed the hot gyro meat separately - what a thoughtful touch! Plentiful fresh lettuce, tomato, red onion and gyro meat served with the best tzaziki I've ever had. There were julienned cucumbers and tons of fresh dill in it that made it taste just awesome- yum! I enjoyed shopping in the frozen food section and dry goods area and picked up some interesting looking Caponata and a Romanian sausage that I'm really looking forward to trying out on my charcuterie board during my next winery visit. It's getting warmer and I'm making plans to spend as much time outside as possible! This little shop is tucked away in Woodchase shopping center just off 364/141 and Olive. I highly recommend. Give this small family business your business please! #shopsmallstl #shopsmallbiz #shoplocal read more

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Food was full of flavor, well made, and fresh! Their fries are freshly cut and prepared per order. Definitely recommend asking them for their specials as they were so good! Prices were affordable for the high quality of food. Great service from the owners and servers. Highly recommend visiting. read more

Balkan Store & Bakery - Vinen Kebab on the left and the Balkan Burger with fries on the right! - Bulgarian Near Me - Chesterfield, Missouri

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Absolutely incredible! A big upgrade with the new owners. This little locally owned gem in Chesterfield is the real deal. I stopped in for dinner! The meat was perfectly spiced. The owner was incredibly kind and helpful. On top of the delicious, affordable, and filling food, they have a fantastic selection of imported European groceries. A must-visit! read more

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I went on Thursday last week to pick up lunch. I got chevapi with fries. So fresh and delicious! It comes with grilled onions and a container of ajmak which is a delicacy on its own. Very clean and inviting atmosphere and staff are always friendly. Will be back for more! read more

Wow, the new owners who just bought this really poured a lot of heart, energy and love into making this a very authentic Bulgarian cafe. It's really improved since we tried it before. Today we ate here with my teenagers and the food is excellent, the portions large and the prices very fair. I had the grilled chicken thighs - flavorful, juicy, tender, just excellent. Came with a nice side of a tomato pepper sauce, not hot, just flavorful and a generous plate of fries. One of us had the banitza, a phyllo dough pastry stuffed with cheese (and spinach if you want). Excellent, flaky, light, really first rate. She also had the fried pickles which were a surprise treat, and now that she knows about them will be eating them often. Another of us had the beef and lamb gyro, i didn't even get to taste it, it got devoured. The prices were great, about $6 to $12 for each of us, but it was really nice, not at all fast food. This was like eating in someone's home. Cannot recommend it enough, we'll be back. read more

This is a European grocery store /bakery specifically focused on Bulgarian grocery and a mix of Balkan food and pastries. There is one or two table outside. I ordered Bulgarian Kufte with salad. The portion is big given the price. If you are not hungry, you can save some for dinner. I really like the food. But, like others mentioned , the front desk girl seems to be not interested in addressing customers. She was mostly on phone while ordering. So I'm giving 4 stars. read more

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Ordered online and paid for our family's lunch , about $68+ . Received text messages informing me my order is being ready, estimated time for pickup, etc.When I got there to pick up our food, we discovered the restaurant is temporary closed as it was sold 2 weeks ago! The new owner was there getting the place ready for re-opening in a month, and told us old ownership assured him they Have closed all apps, accounts, etc. and that obviously was not accurate! Do not order online at all, you will only lose money , there is no service right now. read more

What a find! The food was great and the store had allot of unique items you don't see elsewhere.

Friendly service, delicious food, reasonable prices. Nice cozy place for a quick lunch or dinner. Will be back!

I come to Balkan Store & Bakery on a regular basis. I really like the meatball soup which I order every visit. This last time I also tried the Bulgarian Mix with 3 piece Pork kufte or kebapche, served with Shopska salad. Very flavorful sausages. read more

This Bulgarian cafe & grocery store is an awesome mom and pop store. We came here 3x now and they have consistently delivered. The cashiers were welcoming, informative and ready to share what's in their menu. I can't say I've had Bulgarian food before, so I can't speak on the authenticity but I like good food and they're good! Their chicken risotto is freshly made hot, in store or togo, and packed with plenty of chicken. Their paninis are excellent also, they boast about their coconut fries/chips - they're unique and we enjoyed them. The sausage wasnt my cup of tea. But their blueberry mascarpone is delicious! We'll have to try their fig mascarpone and Ferrero Rocher cake next! Overall, we plan to come back to try more items and buy some snacks! read more

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This little locally owned international grocery store is a cute little place to check out in Chesterfield. Located in a plaza, this little unassuming place is full of delicious imported goods as well as offers a small but delicious lunch menu of gyros, paninis and salads. I tried the caprese panini which came with fries and it was very good! Excellent value for $9.99 and quite filling! They do have a small place with table and chairs for dining in. I could easily spend an hour in here just browsing the shelves and the coolers and freezers to check out the array of offerings they have from imported chocolates, ready made frozen meals and chilled cheeses and imported meats which are perfect for charcuterie. The next time you are in the area, check out this independent small business international grocery store and café! read more

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I stopped here on a Thursday evening and picked up dinner to bring home. I ordered the gyro (no tomato add feta) with French fries. My dinner date ordered just gyro meat and a slice of baklava. While we were waiting for our order we perused the attached grocery. Great stuff in there! They carry my favorite Milka bars from Romania. It's dangerously close to home. They also carry a nice variety of other Balkan groceries with an emphasis on Bulgarian items such as feta and yogurt. I thought the gyro was great. We both liked the meat. I loved the tzatziki and the feta they gave me a large cup of on the side. I was not a fan of the French fries. Just your basic freezer bag crinkle cut. There are a few other things I'd like to try on the menu and if you are a regular around here you know I love a good gyro. Also looking forward to trying some of the desserts they make. The food was ready quickly and the service is friendly! I'll be back! read more

Balkan Store & Bakery - Greek Gyro add Feta - Bulgarian Near Me - Chesterfield, Missouri

11-25-22 7:00PM Take out order (2) Not the regular staff working. Gyros 2 - Good but not excellent. 10 plus times this has always been excellent but not today. Maybe holiday substitutes. Greek Salad - no olives. Just a plain crisp lettuce salad. NOT their standard!! First time ever disappointed. But I will be back and give it another try. Ambiance - Delightful foreign imports. It's cozy. Bakery & Deli read more

I can't say enough good things about this excellently curated Eastern European and Balkan store. For anyone that understands good food such as Bulgarian feta, French butter, Bosnian sausages, Russian dumplings, there is no better store that I find in the area. For anyone that has nostalgia for Soviet canned or baked goods, again, there is no equal to this curated collection. Last but not least is the restaurant itself. A decently sized menu that is somewhat vegetarian friendly. While there was nothing wrong with the dish I chose, I would likely try something else next time, maybe one of the salads. I look forward to coming back here. read more

Balkan Store & Bakery - Menu - Bulgarian Near Me - Chesterfield, Missouri

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WOW! What a find! This is a great little deli and market that has an extensive menu of sandwiches and foods of my heritages. Great stuff. I had the lamb gyro that was excellent. The baklava was a super generous portion washed down with a nice cod Croatian beer. The market is well stocked too with breads of rye, black and others and cans of Riga sprats that are delicious, even frozen pirogies. This place is worth the visit. Great service and staff. Will definitely be back. Come here for a great meal. read more

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Made my first trip to Balkan last week. Ordered the 3-Piece Pork Kufte & Kebuke Mix with Shopska salad. And an order of those Mini Potato Cakes. Easily two meals for me. LOL Everything was delicious. The potato cakes came with some kind of garlic sauce/dip. I found myself taking bites of meat and dipping it into the sauce, which enhanced the flavor of the meat even more. I could tell everything I ordered was made fresh. The pricing is very reasonable especially considering the quality and portions. I'll be back soon. read more

I'm giving it three stars because I've only eaten here once. We had the gyro and side salad. Usually, my husband and myself would get fries for a side, but they're fried in coconut oil and husband says that's not very good. So we skipped the fries and got the salad, which was nice, chopped, with fresh grated parmesan and a side of Caesar salad dressing that definitely had anchovy. (Husband says he did not get any dressing for his salad). The gyro itself was massive. The pita was nice and fresh, as were the veggies. Sadly, the gyro meat had zero flavor.... Essentially no seasoning whatsoever. Also, it was not cooked on the grill, which is fine, but could've used a quick pan-sear to give it a little crisp on one side. The grocery aspect of the store had much to offer, so we will definitely be back to further investigate. read more

Great little neighborhood market serving delicious food and desserts. Everyone is so nice and courteous. read more

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One of the best Gyros in West County. Bread for the panini's could be better but over all it was good too.

The store is clean and well stocked with Turkish/Balkan grocery items both canned, packaged and frozen. We went there looking for fresh baked borek and bread but these are new owners as of our visit 6/2019 and are not doing any cooking of meals or breads yet. However, they said they are anxiously awaiting permits and kitchen machinery to start that up again. If you are looking for fresh food or baked items, call first to see if they have them. Very nice owner and store was very clean. read more

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Placed an order online, received confirmation number & text alerts that the order went through, as well as funds pulled from bank. Husband drove the 20 minutes to pick up the order for a Birthday party. When he got there they said they didn't get the order. They then couldn't issue a refund. Told us to call the website provider THEY USE for their orders. We called them, they told us they couldn't take care of it and to call the store back. Tried calling the store and no answer. Imagine that. Nightmare order with no refund and no resolution. Disputing with bank and won't ever be back there again. Do not recommend. The lady on the phone from the store when I initially called after the issue was absolutely no help at all either. $40 out the window. read more

Friendly. Stopped in for hot dogs for 4th of July grill out and the clerk went over all the types of franks they had and carried my groceries to the car for me. Purchased some foot long hot dogs from a butcher in New Jersey and they tasted amazing. Store workers have offered to carry my groceries to my car every time I've gone in carrying my babe. Awesome yogurt and good selection of snack foods and tea biscuits. read more

First time coming to this small grocer with a restaurant inside, but I'll be certain to return. The shop is loaded with reasonably priced Russian goods, including a nice selection of meats and cheeses. There's a counter to order food and I got the gyro. Generously portioned! I couldn't eat more than half (though I wanted to keep going). Loaded with meat and the lamb tasted fresh. They also had sweets available including baklava. read more

Balkan Store & Bakery - Lamb Gyros - Bulgarian Near Me - Chesterfield, Missouri

The first time I was here I stood inside by myself and called out for someone to wait on me. When no one appeared I realized the entire family that owns the place was sitting out front. They all saw me go in yet no one got up to ask if I needed help. The second time I went in, which was two weeks ago, the woman behind the counter spoke no English and couldn't figure out how to run the computer/register. There were people in there who could've translated for her, but chose not to help. Done with this place. read more

I found this place while driving by, and heard good things about it. I finally got a chance to check it out this past weekend. I love how the store is unique and has variety of items from its hometown. It's a grocery store and a bakery shop. I tried the baklava, cannoli, and other desserts. All of them tasted delicious and fresh. I will be coming back to get more! read more

I LOVE the fresh menu items, the salads are the best I've ever had , made fresh while you wait . I just love the owner and he is always so attentive He describes everything -if you don't know what something is he will tell you . it's wonderful because you can eat inside or outside and they are just terrific the best place to get salads in this area! I love their soups and they have wonderful new things to try ! I just love them him and his wife are just absolutely the most friendliest people and I love it because it's the best kept secret in Chesterfield! I give it five stars for cleanliness, store appearance and prompt attention! they can even customize your order and they even have a bakery where you can make your own choices -even birthday cakes or special occasion Delicious They have other items staples that you need for your home and during the beginning of the pandemic this was the only place I came to shop . A plus Great coffee &!Warm friendly service read more

The gyros at this place is amazing. It's so fresh and tasty. Please check this place out! You can do carry out or dine in at their little cafe. read more

This is a haven for Eastern European/Mediterranean grocery items an deli items. I love Greek food and similar cuisine and found many things that are in those categories. The Gyros are particularly good as well as the salad. The bakery has some of the best cake I have ever had. They carry some meats and some canned items (dolmathes), pickles etc. very friendly staff and clean atmosphere. I highly recommend this place and encourage people to try it. read more

This is a hidden gem - I just discovered it less than a week ago! Terrific food, extremely generous portions and very friendly people. Packed with fun stuff (it doubles as a grocery store). Can't wait to return! read more

Getting my oil changed and stopped in for a quick snack while I was waiting. Never been here but it looked interesting and they had snack food and beer. Stood at the counter for 10mins and nobody came to help me. There was nobody in the store. I tried yelling to the back. No one. If they aren't going to have someone paying attention to customers coming in need a bell or something. I am really disappointed, wanted to give this place a chance read more

I ordered a classic lamb Gyro. The gyro and fries are more than enough to feed two and it was delicious. The employees were so nice and even offered us a French ice cream pastry. The ice cream pastry with the fruit was amazing. I just wish I had found it earlier. read more

Great food selection. Have been looking for honey cake in St. Louis and finally found it at this place.

Balkan is an amazing place to get some coffee and relax and read here you can also get a wide and great selection of European treats and groceries. By Ava [9] And her Mum kirsty[35] read more

Cozy warm place! Friendly staff and delicious products from Europe!Best espresso coffee and refreshing frappe in Chesterfield area.