Best Turkish supermarket in western Queens. OH, THE ONLY…read moreTURKISH SUPERMARKET IN WESTERN QUEENS? Okay, slightly kidding since it's the size of two bodegas, and Sunny grocery on 43rd (a block away) is also a Turkish grocer, and it carries slightly different things. One of the fun things about visiting a foreign city like Istanbul is to go native and visit corner produce stands, grocers (Şok or Migros) or hypermarkets (like Carrefour). What I will do is look at the items, and based on some researched numbers, get an idea for how things are. For example, in Nov 2023 a 500g bag of Caykur Altinbas classic tea is 95 TL. A six pack Pasabahce tea glass set (çay bardak) is 99 while ones from Sahil is 27 at Şok. A bottle of full fat Ayran is 12, a subway ride is about 15 and a breakfast set is about 200. The monthly minimum wage is about 23000, and average rent for a dinky apartment in Zeytinburu is about 16000 TL. The current exchange rate is about 30 TL to 1 USD with an 80% inflation, so you need to hustle to survive on Istanbul money, but as a tourist, you can make out like gangbusters if you stick to domestic products and shop around. So what does that have to do with shopping at Turkiyem? Well, certain useful items are oddly inexpensive due to lower relative pricing in Turkiye, but you just have to think outside the box. For example? The pasabahce 6 pack tea plate for 8 bucks (I think they were like 75 TL)...can you use it as an olive/nut plate for parties? Yes - better than Ikea in most cases. What about the big 500g bag of Caykur loose earl grey for 4.75? Yep. What about that 3.50 jar of Tomato paste? High quality and much cheaper than Concertina, stick it in an ice tray, freeze and ziplock bag it up. The olive bar here? Cheaper than Parrot foods and just as decent. Same goes for Turkish Olive oil - same or higher quality than Italian without the markup. Of course, not everything is well priced. That 2 lb bag of Reis red lentils (Turkish brand, Kazakh lentils) is 6 bucks. Go to Patel Brothers in JH and it's 5 bucks for a 4 lb bag of Canadian lentils, which tastes the same in Turkish lentil soup). Arborio rice too difficult to find? Use Baldo (it's a Turkish hybrid for making Pilaf), but don't pay 6 bucks for a 2 lb Reis bag here - go to Mediterranean Foods in Astoria and look for the Krinos brand, which is often around 5. But what is this place really good for? Well, it's a good one stop shop for Turkish items but minus a few things. For example, if you want Tulumba (Turkish honey glazed churro nuggets), that's Sunny on 43rd, and the good stuff is at A&D Turkish market in Bay Ridge. Want great Baklava? Antepli in Bay Ridge. If you want single serving Kahramaras style Dondurma (Turkish ice cream) which is freaking delicious served with Turkish tea and baklava? Grand Bazaar in Cliffside park. In terms of Turkish markets It's not nearly as big as Istanbul Food Pazaar in Clifton (NJ) or Portokali Market in Sheepshead Bay, or even Nizaam in Cliffside Park, but you know what? If you want pre-packaged Moda Dondurma sliced up and ready to go in Queens? Check the freezer here. Want a crapload of dried mint at a reasonable price but without the stems, or Aleppo peppers for lentil soup without paying the absurd markups at Sahadi's? Pul Biber, check the spice aisle. Hell, they even got multiple varieties of dried peppers hanging on the ceiling and more spices and teas than you know what to do with. It's just as much fun to browse as Parrot Foods on Sunnyside, and you can chat with the Butcher and get tips on cooking. Yeah, some places are cheaper or have more stuff, but often, they win out on convenience. If I have a Zipcar for the weekend and don't mind driving to NJ, I'll head to the big Turkish markets and maybe get something really Turkish, like Beyran soup from Gaziantep on the other side of the Hudson. Otherwise I drop by here for small culinary reminders of Istanbul. So yeah, stop by. I do that once a month. Oh yeah, can someone tell the owner to install a few price validators? They don't mark most of their items so the pricing is always an educated guess. Considering that it's all in their system, might as well have something that tell the customers how much they are...

This is my go to place for spices and if I need to find herbal tea. Their cheese, yogurt, milk ,…read morebeverages and frozen section is without prices. I bought philo dough with price $3.75 at the register was charged $4.50 when I showed them the price sticker they reimbursed me but it's not the first time. It's overstocked and would suggest you check for expectation dates on products and prices before you buy. They sale spices, halal meet, baklava and herbal teas. I wish there was someone who can explain some of the products.

I absolutely LOVE this Eastern European and Mediterranean Market! I've been coming to Parrot for…read moremany years. There are multiple locations in Queens: 2 in Sunnyside, 1 in Ridgewood, and 1 in Astoria. I wish they'd open a store in Long Island! Friendly and welcoming service; very reasonable prices! A true Gem! Parrot is packed with so many offerings! I can't even begin to name everything they offer but some items are: - Fresh pastries and desserts - Fresh Cheeses & Meats - Butcher Shop with specialty meats - Refrigerated & Frozen Foods: Manti dumplings, sausages, Pierogies, Yogurts, Soups, etc. - Olives Galore - Fresh Coffees, Teas & Spices - International Snacks - Fresh Baked Goods - Nuts, Candies, Cookies, Spreads, Dried Fruits - And MUCH MUCH MORE!! Each aisle is full of surprises, and it's fun just to walk down each and every aisle to see all their items. You just never know what you'll find! But be warned: your basket will be filled very quickly! My two fave items from this market are their Turkish Pide Bread and their ELITE Instant Turkish Coffee. (If you know, you know!). And don't snooze on their butcher section! Highly recommended! I've introduced this market to SOOOO many friends and family! You can thank me later!

Entering this store was my first trip. The store seems well lit and it's easy finding groceries…read more I walked in searching 1 thing and wind up purchasing more items. The clerk treated me with respect who greeted me with kindness. My new go-to store. Thanks so much.

This is a fantastic Greek supermarket. I am from California but am a Greek person and since our one…read moreGreek grocery closed there I've been ordering my stuff from Astoria. I knew that when I was in town I would have to visit. They have a great selection and variety of groceries which are clearly organized and categorized. They also have some misc. housewares and decor which was fun to see. The staff were nice and everything is reasonably priced. Can't wait to come back!

Awesome little grocery store with a lot of Greek staples! As a non-Greek person I did a loop first…read moreto see what all they had and then went around again and picked out some items to bring home and try. Everyone was a great price and the staff was very friendly. Definitely stopping in the next time I'm in Astoria!

The price tag said $3.99 but when the cashier scanned magically changes to $6.99! And I told her…read morethe tag said $3.99 then she said thats for the small one. I told her all the same size and theres no tag saying "$6.99" either. By law, they have to honor the price on the display. Not going to fight about it but thats not right to charge double! Scam!!

Wanted to check out this supermarket and went there today and picked up a pistachio cake that's…read moremade there. It was a jam packed supermarket with a pre-made foods a, pickles, olives, sausages, everything you can think of. Will come back for sure. We enjoyed our cake. Wasn't overly sweet and the pistachio cream was fresh.

I am very happy with Village Barn. I am happy I can avoid going to Trader Joe's (and their…read morenightmare of parking lot) and get most of my organic groceries right here in Middle Village. The biggest disappointment must be the deli (minus one star). I miss the old crew at Silver Barn who were friendly, quick and knowledgeable. Of course the new staff is friendly too but a few weeks ago when I wanted to buy some cheese there were two younger guys bickering about whose turn it was to assist me, the customer: "It's your turn! - No it is your turn!" Like they didn't want to do their job, and I kinda felt awkward about wanting to buy cheese... Another time I bought the homemade potato salad and when I came home and tried it the potato was undercooked and not edible. So sad! Apart from that, I am genuinely happy we have them in Middle Village. I think the prices are okay too. It isn't right to compare VB with big chains like Whole Foods and TJ. Being a neighborhood supermarket I must say the prices are great! And I love the many vegan and vegetarian options! Keep up the good work!

This is a solid neighborhood grocery store. It's clean, organized and has a good selection. A…read morelittle pricey but they carry a lot of organic and vegan options. There's a newer kid at the deli who's kind and helpful. It's always nice to have a local market like this in the neighborhood.

Staff are really helpful, tons of products, not American, so needed a bit of help, and they were…read moreexceptional. About 10 or 12 different kinds of fresh feta cheese to choose from!! many Turkish products, which we love. The store has an amazing selection. We're definitely coming back.

I love this place for fun international finds, grocery staples, and all the delicious fillo dough…read moregoodies up front. They also have automatic doors, no step up/down and wide aisles - which is a blessing when you have a stroller and I can't say the same for a lot of the other stores in Sunnyside. The cashiers are also aways super nice and helpful...one time I needed a specific type of pickle and the worker literally walked down the aisle with me and investigated every single jar to make sure I found what I needed. So glad this place opened up despite there being another Parrot a couple of blocks away!

This past week, i had the opportunity to buy food 2 consecutive days. It has been a while aince i…read morehave not been around here. We bought pernil, yellow rice, plantains, stewed pork ribs-AMAZING! And delicious Had pollo guisado with rice and beans, i always find the food hot, fresh and the consistency in unbelievable. I gighly recommend their food Monday- Friday. Cant beat the quick service with a smile.

My usual food vocabulary failed me after tasting this. The staff might be friendlier to some but…read morethey always serve everyone. The vibe creates an ideal dining experience. Genuinely superb. Crescent Street Deli & Grocery accomplishes its intended purpose.

Love their products and prices and service Reaching out to…read morereport a problem A serious filth fly infestation over by the Cheese/Fish/Meats Counter. This was noted in the midst of a cold winter. Can only imagine how bad in summer. Serious health concern These flies lay eggs in food and emerge from filth/feces and spread disease. Needs to be cured ASAP

I visited Mediterranean Foods right before Christmas, so there was a huge holiday rush in the…read morestore. While it is a short walk from the Astoria-Ditmars (N) station, there is also a small parking lot manned by a valet outside. The store was absolutely bustling when I walked inside, and I was particularly impressed by the fresh-pressed olive oil fountain section. I only came for phyllo dough but I will definitely be back for some olive oil and pastries.