I have been excited about this store opening since I first heard about it, and I was thrilled to…read morevisit during opening day! What a nice little store! The selection during their soft opening was small but growing, and we were thrilled to find a number of items that we usually have to order online or travel to Kirkwood to find (including rose water, hallumi "grilling" cheese, decent pre-made falafel, and pomegranate molasses). We look forward to making this a regular grocery stop! (Tip: Get the fresh-made baklava. It was amazing and reasonably priced!)

This market is absolutely perfects well stocked and organized. Staff is friendly and helpful. And…read morethe food selection is incredible. A wonderful addition to Edwardsville!

Global Foods market is on a monthly rotation for me! This time I came armed with a $10 gift card…read morecompliments of Fennel cooking studio, after a collaborative event where the food was purchased from Global Foods and used by local chef, Rick Lewis of Grace Meat + Three and Grace Chicken and Fish. Such an awesome local collaboration! Plenty of parking in the lot, and carts are available outside before going inside. The front area has large volume rice and then you enter the all the fun! Plenty of fruits and veggies, I always pick up Fresno peppers, loose okra, and Thai Basil. From there you have the aisles based on country, I always want to skip aisles, but I just cannot, there is always so much to look at, something you haven't seen from the last time. The frozen section holds all kinds of things to try; I like the frozen Indian entrees! If you need any kind of ingredient for any dish, you should be able to find it here. when it is time to check out, there are always plenty of lanes open and the staff is always pleasant and friendly.

Having become used to the exceptional variety of international products available at Ohio's Jungle…read moreJim, I was looking forward to checking out Global Foods on our trip to St. Louis. The first thing I noticed was the size. Even before entering, I knew it would not have the selection JJ has. When you're looking for something you need from across the pond, it's adequate. They had bangers, Irish bacon and a few Knorr packaged sauces that we can't get anywhere but JJ. They had 85% dark chocolate bars, but they didn't have our favorite English hard candies (Cadbury and Walker's and Morrison's eclairs). IMO they had too much American food that could be bought at any familiar grocery store - but they're good in a pinch! P.S. they had fairly large selections of Indian and Asian foods, but I don't know a lot about those.

If you go up and down every aisle, it's like a trip around the world…read more As you shop, you will find items that you didn't know you needed. Also, don't be afraid to ask employees questions, they'll be happy to assist. My last visit, I was with a friend who was shopping to make spring rolls and he got assistance from a little old Vietnamese lady who was a customer herself. Listening to her explain all the detailed steps made us both smile. Be smart when shopping the canned goods, some items can be more expensive. However, the fresh vegetables are always a good value. The meat department makes me cringe, but I know that is just me being quirky. My friend gives it a thumbs up. Customer service is okay, nothing outstanding and nothing bad. It's just okay. The cashiers get you out the door in an orderly way.

-- Great Selection, But Room for Improvement…read more Jay International Food is one of my go-to spots for variety -- you can find ingredients and products here that are hard to track down anywhere else in St. Louis. The international selection is truly impressive, and it's the main reason I keep coming back. That said, the store could use a little TLC. While I've noticed improvements over time, it would be even better with a deeper, more consistent clean. The staff gets the job done, but a bit more warmth and friendliness would go a long way toward making the shopping experience as inviting as the selection itself. Bottom line: I'll keep shopping here because the variety is unbeatable, but I'm hoping to see the atmosphere match the amazing products on the shelves.

Glad to find this spot while staying at the nearby Moonrise Hotel. Sometimes when traveling solo, I…read morelike to load up on water so I don't have to drink out of hotel sinks during my stay. I was happy to find some fantastic canned cold brews as well, so I was covered with my "coffee before the real coffee" the next morning. I might have a problem. The vibe in here is good when you walk in, a little weird towards the back. I'm not sure if part of the back was open or storage, it got darker and more isolated. There were tons of other snacks and a lot of Asian specialty items as well. Nice to have a store anchored in a busier area and near the university. I will definitely pop in here again if staying in the Loop.

I reviewed United Provisions 10 years ago? And I gave it only 4 stars? Must be remedied!…read moreI now eat more international foods, though I'm still vegetarian and that limits me. United Provisions has turned into decent place to stop for a quick snack. When I stopped by last week, I bought 2 tornado relief fundraising mystery snack boxes. What a nice idea and so nicely presented. My cat enjoyed sitting on the wrapping paper. I've only unboxed one (the other is a gift). I don't want to spoil the mystery here, but I will add that I was a little disappointed that there were no chips or crackers in the box. However, the box value seemed quite good.

This Asian market was recommended to us by other Yelpies, so we decided to come and explore it…read more There is a huge free parking lot right out front. In addition to the huge market area inside, there is a bubble tea stand, hot food with seating, and some skincare products across the front wall. The market itself is kind of amazing. There was an extensive selection of fresh Asian fruits, vegetables and herbs at great prices. Once we got into the aisles, there was, again, a huge selection - some of our favorite things were all the bottled sodas/coffees, the mochis and all the vinegars/sauces. In the back there is fish area that has live crabs, lobsters and even eels in addition to fresh fish. There is also a halal meat counter. We saw packages of frozen scallops, frozen crab legs and ground lamb that we plan to come back and try. I can't wait to return.

Great place for its grocery selection. It offers a huge variety of different Asian cuisines from…read morefresh produce and seafood to snacks, sauces, and hard to find ingredients. It's the kind of place where you can go in for one thing and end up discovering a bunch of new stuff. The food court is also a big plus! It's fairly cheap, quick, and perfect if you want something casual without a long wait. The options are solid and hit the spot, especially if you're already there shopping. It can get a bit busy and cramped and it's not the most polished shopping experience but that's part of the charm.

Who knew St. Louis was such an international city! We learned of Worldwide International Food…read moreMarket by word of mouth from a Spanish-speaking repairman and checked it out coming back from a kid soccer match. The produce section took my breath away and had me photographing left and right. So many different kinds of peppers! The vast warehouse has a wealth of international products and more than just groceries. A back corner has hot meals, but the line was so long around noon that I'll have to try it the next time. We will drop by anytime we're in the neighborhood if only for the sensory experience!

Very nice people that work there but it's not what I thought it would be. The fresh selection is…read morepretty limited; maybe because I'm used to going to other international markets in other cities (like Dekalb Farmers Market in Atlanta); I just wanted a bit more variety for such a large space.

Down the street from my house, what a pleasant surprise! I got the falafel sandwich, the spicy…read morefries, and the Palestine cola. The food was delicious, the service was so attentive and courteous. I can't wait to go back and try the desserts and mint tea. Being cash for the tip jar.

Got a lamb and beef doner and fries. With spicy sauce on the side. All very good! I will be back!…read moreVery friendly as well!

This supermarket is packed with a great variety of things, from fresh vegetables, fresh quaso,…read moretamales on the weekends. dried herbs,pepers,chips. Sodas, hard to find juices from Mexico. I love the variety of aloe drinks, they have chia seed drinks, heavy pulp juices. Candy's, pinatas, playing cards. They do money transfers. They are fluent in Spanish and English so they are very helpful to everyone. The store is pretty new and kept very clean. Shelves are always stocked, so if you can't find what you are looking for just ask, I'm sure they have it !!!!

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