Located in a non-descriptive space, Epicurious Gourmet has a treasure trove of amazing gourmet food items. I don't know why I waited so long to visit! Upon entering there are shopping carts and baskets. Take a rolling one (trust me) and get ready for a wonderful store filled with food stuffs that will make you swoon. The neatly stacked shelves are filled with things like chocolate, jam, pasta, tinned seafood, chips, and pasta are all neatly organized. Tags indicating country of origin (largely from Europe) are helpful. There are refrigerators full of charcuterie, cheese, and French butter. Freezers have ready to bake breads and pastries from a bakery in Canada. It's actually quite overwhelming (in a very good way), if you don't know what you need. You'll definitely see lots of things you want. The people that work here seem happy and are very helpful. When we were looking at chips, one of the employees shared his favorites. The best part of the visit was meeting the owner. He was enthusiastic and extremely informative! He told us that everything in the store was sampled and scrutinized for taste and quality. He knew everything about the products and why they were sourced. He helped me find a delicious arbequina olive oil from Italy and tins of sardines packed it butter. Swoon. By the end of our visit my basket was full! While the items here are pricey I truly think that the quality is worth it. Parking is plentiful and conveniently located just outside. The store is clean and well organized. Bring your own reusable shopping bags because you'll need it for all the wonderful goodies. Definitely returning! LOCATION: 4/5 FOOD: 5/5 SERVICE: 10/5 VALUE: 4/5 AMBIANCE: 4/5 PET FRIENDLY: not sure CLEANLINESS: 5/5 PARKING: 5/5 read more

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Roll me in butter and slap me into a pancake - this place is just effing GORGEOUS. Visited this spot for the first time today and was absolutely blown away by the joy, love, care, attention, passion and expertise in this place. Pure electricity that took my friggin' breath away. I was overwhelmed as I stumbled around with my kid who also was in awe. The staff are fantastic. Eric is a master Jedi and was so thoughtful, energetic, detailed and soooooo fun with his descriptions, guidance and suggestions. I am was so so happy to hear that that this place is extending its square footage as well. (Thank you Eric for sharing and showing us the new space!). I don't know what to say. You just have to go. Imagine yourself in some great food adventure and you enter a vast other wordly cathedral filled with gems and golden treasure. That's Epicurus Gourmet. I've been in LA for well over three decades and its rare that I am frozen in my footsteps when walking into a new spot - but this place did it. A vast Disneyland of tinned fish, butters, pastas, meats, chocolate, spices, so so much more. Honestly, for anyone passionate about food and cooking, it may make you cry visiting this spot. Perfection. Go. Many thanks to Eric and the entire staff for making our first visit with you wildly memorable and deeply enjoyable. Thank you, thank you, thank you. Soooooooooo glad you are nearby! read more

love this place!!!! Expect to come in for French butter and walk out spending $100+ because there is so many delicious items (chocolate hazelnut spread , chestnut jam, every tinned seafood). They have frozen croissants and bread for the oven and everything you covid sourdough bakers could need. Making a charcuterie board? This is absolutely your one stop shop. Staff is always helpful if you ask for help - over and beyond fantastic. at check out I asked about walnut oil and they handed me one they couldn't sell for free- Come check them out so we can keep them around! read more

Their tinned fish section is amazing! There were so many options. I didn't know what to get. The grocer helped me choose and I'm excited to try them! I think I went into a fugue state because when I left, I had over $200 in gourmet items! I picked up some amazing cheeses, meats, tinned fish, olive oil, and French butter. They also had my favorite olive oil. I bought 2 bottles. They were smaller bottles than what I would normally purchase, but per ounce it was still less expensive than my usual 750ml one. Saving money on my favorite consumables is a total score in my book! I will definitely be going again, but maybe I will have to put myself on a budget. The whole experience was wonderful! read more

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For food lovers like myself, there's no better place to discover true epicurean delights. From butters, pastries, and artisan breads to sardines, olive oils, cheeses, and caviar--this shop has everything you need to create an unforgettable dinner party or a beautifully curated gourmet picnic. I've been coming here for years, and it has long been a staple for me, and many others, especially during the holidays. It's one of those special places you return to again and again because you know you'll always find something exceptional. The service is consistently helpful, and the prices are exactly what you'd expect for thoughtfully sourced, imported items from afar. Respectfully reviewed. read more

Epicurus Gourmet - Hot DAYUM look at this Tea selection! - Specialty Food Near Me - North Hollywood, California

Great selection of canned products, with a vast selection of just about everything under the sun! We picked some nice caviar and all the fixings, made for a delicious afternoon treat. Not something I have the budget for weekly, but a nice treat. read more

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Where has this place been my whole life?! We walked in hunting mizithra cheese (didn't have it today), and ended up wandering around like kids in a candy store except the candy is artisan cured meats, cheeses from around the globe, mustards, vinegars, olive oils, sauces, and all kinds of gourmet goodies. They literally stock over 2,500 items from Europe and beyond, with new arrivals showing up every week. The employee was super helpful and suggested a La Tur cheese from Caseificio dell'Alta Langa, (he said it's similar to triple cream Brie) and one of their French baguettes (baked in Montréal and shipped in frozen, how awesome is that???!!!!! ). We also grabbed a pistachio mortadella on a whim. Back home, we threw together a quick charcuterie board and let me tell you, that baguette was insane. 7 minutes in the air fryer at 350F and out came what might honestly be the best baguette I've ever had. Crispy on the outside, pillowy soft inside, paired with that La Tur (which I normally don't even like Brie-like cheese) and boom: total foodie epiphany. This place really is a food lover's playground. Whether you're stocking up for a special board or just want to explore weird and wonderful flavors you can't find at the usual grocery store, it's worth a stop. Honestly already plotting my next haul. Highly recommend dropping by if you're into good food and great finds. read more

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I've been supporting this business for about two years now, spreading the word, and commuting quite a ways to get my preferred bread baking flour..... HOWEVER, with time, I found expired or near expired ingredients on the shelves and not the reaction I expected when I brought it to their attention. Even with all the social media hype, it seems that certain products are not moving off the shelves quickly enough. They agreed to special order certain varieties of flour for me but I had to persistently follow-up; the level of customer service promised or implied isn't what I experienced. This is a great little warehouse with lots of goodies, and I'll continue to pop in when I'm in the area, but I feel they fell short in aligning with the type of customer and home chef/baker who values freshness and quality. read more

Epicurus Gourmet - Butter!!! - Specialty Food Near Me - North Hollywood, California

What a hidden gem! I've heard about this spot for a while and didn't really know what to expect. It's in a warehouse type building, so there's not much signage. It's pretty bare bones inside, but there are shelves and shelves of AMAZING products you can't find anywhere else. I did like two solid laps in the store before actually shopping because I was in awe of what they had to offer. An employee came over and asked if I needed help and honestly, I didn't really know what I was looking for, but I told her I was interested in some sort of Italian chocolate treat. She picked out these cookies for me that I think have changed my life. I would upload a picture but the bag may or may not have already been fully consumed. They are called Pan di Selle! They've got pastas, sauces, candies, butters, jams, and sardines galore! They also have baking supplies for making bread for any sourdough people out there! I ended up getting the bag of cookies, a bag of pasta and a little jar of pesto. I can't wait to cook them up! I definitely think this would be a fun place to shop for the foodie in your life. Prices are not too bad, depending on the item. I can't wait to come back to do some holiday shopping! The inside of the store is very spacious which makes for a pleasant shopping experience. read more

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Wonderful grocery store with a huge selection! They carry brands and items that are hard to find elsewhere. Don't pass up under frozen baguettes and croissants, they are imported and absolutely delicious! I always stock up on their pasta, sauces, and meats in the freezer, as well of their cans of tuna and sardines! Prices are high, but considering the novelty of the items and the quality it is worth the splurge! Plenty of free and easy parking and the staff was also very friendly and helpful, highly recommended if you are looking to cook a special meal! read more

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Really fantastic olive oil options. Trade off though, some reviews and descriptions online say they do olive oil tastings - they do not. So you've gotta just buy and try. But the prices are really great for such high quality olive oil, and they'll guide you to the flavors you're looking for. I wanted a lemony oil and a peppery oil, they guided me right to them, great prices and they've been fantastic with arugula salads and rosemary bread. read more

Great stop. Been seeing this place around online and had to go particularly to check out their selection of butter, cheese, bread/croissants. I was absolutely so impressed by the frozen baguette. By the time I got home (I came up from WestLA) it was defrosted and I could barely even tell it was frozen. After warming it according to package directions, I can't lie to you when I say that it is some of the best baguette I've been able to find in LA. I haven't tried the frozen croissants yet, but they look promising. Other highlights included the marinated feta in the fridge section and the sheer amount of balsamic options (my favorite condiment). I'll make the drive again, hands down. read more

A fun little shop with unique, curated items that you may not find in your average grocery store! It's accessible through a pretty empty side lot with plenty of parking. There was a decent amount of foot traffic inside and we had no issues with parking. Once inside, it feels like you are inside a large warehouse with racks and tables of curated goods. You can expect to find goods ranging from all your specialty charcuterie needs (multiples fridges against one wall with lots of cheeses, pate, meats as well as olives, crackers, jams) to items that you may want to experiment with in your home kitchen. They have a wide selection of dried pasta shapes, olive oils and even a selection of jars of duck fat, beef tallow, butters. If you're just looking for some fun snacks, they have things ranging from imported shortbread crackers to foie gras chips. They also have a selection of some Asian goodies -- but other than maybe some special shoyu you can probably get these elsewhere in a grocery store within the price mark up. Only giving it one less star because for the average consumer things might be on the pricier side but great place to explore for special occasions, gifts, or if you just want to be a bit experimental with your cooking/food! Definitely stop by if you love a good charcuterie spread! read more

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This place is so cute! I'll be back soon. There's wide selections of chips, chocolates, seasonings and other gourmet items to choose from. Also everyone was so friendly. I came in with my small service animal. Sometimes I'm given grief in other places for having her but not here. Anyone who saw her said hi to us both and were super kind towards my dog. It's super appreciated and made the experience even better. read more

Lovely curated gourmet foods. Their tinned seafood collection is amazing. It spans the globe representing large and small operation canneries. You'll find something at your price point. Same with the extensive chocolate collection. Staff is very helpful. They cook and use their ingredients. Nice that they can give first hand experience and knowledge. Bring a cooler and stock up on cheese, butters and fresh pasta. Nice place to discover hard to find products. read more

If you love sardines. Please go here. It's little bit pricey but so much canned fish! It's just pretty to look at

Located in an industrial strip building at the unnoticeable corner of Lankershim and Sherman Way, this spot is a hidden gem in the Valley. With imported and specialty food ingredients not readily found in mainstream grocery stores, I shop here for all of my favorite European staples: butter, croissants, pasta, chips, crackers, chocolates, and even seasonal items like fresh truffle. These items are not only elevated in quality, but also taste. While some of their products can be found in other specialty shops, Epicurus Gourmet offers everything under one roof and often at slightly better prices. The staff is also very helpful and will guide you in locating items throughout this spacious warehouse market. If you like traveling for not just sightseeing but also for the food, shopping here feels like a little culinary trip. My meals definitely tast better with ingredients purchased at Epicurous Gourmet. read more

Epicurus Gourmet - Specialty Food Near Me - North Hollywood, California

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Wow. Simply... wow. I stepped into a hidden room of wonders from all around the world. Yummy wonders. I had to hold back from dancing down the aisles. Who am I kidding? Yes, I did dance down the aisles. ;) The cheese fridges are a wonder to behold, I know I will try each and every one of them. I went home with two different butters. Had to hold back from buying a third one, the vanilla butter. Yes you read that right. Omg. Next week it will be mine. Don't leave without the frozen French croissants. Again. Omg. Take my money. read more

Stopped here for the first time after seeing it on my feed on IG. They had stuff from all over which was so great walk through. The employees there were very knowledgeable and super friendly. I got some butter, squid ink pasta and a baguette made in France! I can't wait to try all my exported items. read more

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Great market with lots of unique stuff for foodie people! Super clean and organize store, staff is friendly and you can spend a lot of time just looking at what they have! read more

The largest collection of Sardines from all over the world, each more interesting than the next. Got a bunch from Spain and my favorite was the curry one - do not sleep on that Sari wearing Sardine. And there's also the French one that they'll suggest you sear a little. I mean they had other things, butters and cheeses and sweets. I was there for my savory moment and it delivered. Also, the owners/employees are a delight you can literally walk in there clueless and they'll share some stories and insight and you'll leave with something you'll love. Just stop reading this and go okay. It's an experience. read more

Epicurus Gourmet - Someone say Sardines? - Specialty Food Near Me - North Hollywood, California

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I drive by this busy intersection all the time and didn't know this place existed! Apparently they just put a more prominent sign up a few weeks ago. They have a selection of hard to find condiments, candies, cheeses, and other fine items. Staff is friendly and pointed out some favorites. I didn't come for anything in mind, just browsing the aisles was fun. I ended up getting some drinks and spreads. Parking is plentiful; just exiting back onto Sherman Way during rush hour can be a pain. read more

Epicurus Gourmet - Exterior - Specialty Food Near Me - North Hollywood, California

If you visit this shop make sure you aren't in a rush and have enough time to really look at everything and to take at least two full laps around the shop while stopping to read labels and even the hand written signs the shop has put up. You should also absolutely take the time to speak with the staff because their recommendations are how you're going to find the hidden gems. I stopped in with a friend and even after we had looked at everything ourselves they managed to point out a few things we had not noticed like a special French butter they get only once a year and a jowl bacon! I was most excited to see that they carry Humboldt Fog cheese which has become one of my favorite cheeses and even though I live in the same State where it's made it's still quite rare to find. Epicurious Gourment is the perfect shop for all of us Bon Vivants out there. read more

I could write a love story about Epicurus Gourmet, the selection of high quality butter and tinned fish is worth a stop in alone. On my recent visit today, I was blown away by the expanded chocolate and tinned fish walls. Truly a sight to behold. The customer service is out of this world, I've been shopping at Epicurus for 3 years and have never been given a bad recommendation. Theresa and Eric in particular have always been so pleasant and helpful. Prices are incredibly fair, quality is incredibly high. Also love that they occasionally host events and tastings, it's worth it to be following them on social media to stay looped in. Easy parking to boot read more

Most amazing store ever! You gotta check it out! Their baking expert talked to me for a half an hour giving me tips on changes to make to my recipe for French baguettes and sourdough. The selection of items was mind boggling! read more

Stopped by here on Sunday and this place was so cool! So many different foods and the employees were so nice. Picked up some chips and 2 gelatos all under $27. I would deff recommend if you like quirky/new foods read more

A true gem in NoHo. This is the perfect stop if you're into charcuterie boards, picnics, gift baskets and just all around unique and delicious adult snacks, spices and sauces. A large selection of artisan cheeses, spreads, crackers, tomato sauces, oils, vinegars, caviar and oh so many sardines! My favorites are the wagu beef Pattie's and the selection of sweet and savory spreads! They offer so many products in a 'try it' size so I love that I get to try so many new things without paying a lot for just one item without ever trying it first. Located right next to game dude, they have plenty of parking and a friendly staff. They are a family owned business so you know they put so much love and care into this place! Enjoy! read more

Epicurus Gourmet - Specialty Food Near Me - North Hollywood, California

You may think they only have stuff for restaurants and big companies, but they actually have a lot of items you can get for your own home. If you think it's too much you can even split it with family or friends. read more

Fantastic selection of tinned fish items and a great variety of other precious food stuffs but I have to mention the butter, if there's one thing for everyone and anyone, it's the French butter. Really impressed with the setup, it feels like the food section at World Market but taken to a whole other level. Helpful staff while shopping to answer questions and even help push a few items of interest... based on all that, this place is 5 stars... look out for the rude Karens working there, they really bring the place down. I love the selection and I'm sure I'll be back for more of that butter soon, just wish there was another place to give my money away. read more

My new favorite store to visit for gourmet ingredients! It was a random find while visiting the game store in the same warehouse vicinity. The store front is very inconspicuous as Epicurus is located in between warehouse buildings, but you won't miss it since it has a big sign. Once you're inside there are so many different ingredients from artisanal cheeses and meats, jams, mustards, ready to bake breads, dried and fresh pastas, and so much more! They source a lot of their products from different countries so you're able to find some hard to find ingredients here. I love creating my own grazing/charcuterie board and Epicurus has a wide variety of products from different countries to make my boards special. The items seems fairly priced as compared to other smaller artisanal product vendors. Wills definitely come again for more good finds! read more

Epicurus Gourmet - Warehouse of different products from multiple countries. They also have freezer/fridge space for perishable items. - Specialty Food Near Me - North Hollywood, California

What an amazing gem so lucky to find this place. It's like a mini Costco warehouse for foodies and gourmet aficionado's! The service is fantastic. They will help you with everything if you want the best French butter in the world they will have all the flavors there is fresh charcuterie, frozen bread, and croissants from France yes from France, more chocolate from all over the world that you could ever imagine potato chips from Spain seasoning, spices from all over the world it is truly such a special place. Make sure you check it out if you love food or cooking! Prices are pretty good as well. They even have some bread, making ingredients and tools. read more

Fun market. Not someplace to shop everyday but full of fun, and mostly imported, stuff. Don't look at the prices. read more

This is a fun place. Staff is beyond helpful and friendly. Parking is easy. Get the croissants!

My colleague Nathan had recommended Epicurious to me the other day at work. I'm so glad I made the trip out, it's only 15 minutes from my house and I couldn't be happier about that!! French, Italian some other European countries and some Asian goods. The butter selection is killer. Baguettes imported from France, jarred and canned pantry staples, cheese selection is divine and vacuum sealed. Store is incredibly well lit, beautifully displayed items inside, very well stocked shelves. I love the hand written price info tags on the shelves, very charming. Well behaved dogs on leash are welcomed. Bring your own grocery bags otherwise they offer boxes. Prices are competitive with other similar import stores, I'd say there are definitely some fairer prices here than the other stores. Credit cards only, cash is not accepted. If I have to describe this store using other stores... hmm I'd say it's like Eatily met with Costco! Expect a wait for check out, perhaps if you go with two or more people one person can stand in line if you know you only need a few more minutes. There is only one check out. Insider tip: ever since they blew up on social media, Kevin the owner and new management decided to significantly increase inventory because there's a higher demand. Due to inventory increase, there is no longer a limit on how many pieces of butter you can purchase. read more

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Passed by where this place is almost weekly but never noticed this until their recent, more prominent sign closer to the street. This is a specialty warehouse grocery store that is open to the public! They have so many foreign foods, specialty oils, different kinds of flour, etc. Lots of great gift ideas and inspirations for future meals. It's a family business that's been around for almost a decade so I'm glad they are local and still around. Items are reasonably priced for being imported products. Upon checkout, I was told to follow them on social media for secret events. I'm really looking forward to hopefully attending one in the future, and will definitely be returning and recommending to others. read more

I just love looking around in this shop. It's like a stationery store but with fine food. There's a wonderful selection of tinned seafood. The artwork on some of them is just wonderful to look at. Also a fine selection of cheeses, butter, pasta, oils, vinegars, and frozen meat. We definitely need more places like this. read more

Epicurus Gourmet - Wall of tinned seafood. There are more shelves. - Specialty Food Near Me - North Hollywood, California

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The Portuguese sardines are to die for! Cheese from Switzerland was a win! Random food items from around the globe under one roof is exciting to see. read more

Such a great experience and the staff is so pleasant! They carry fancy French butter!!! The whole reason I took a chance on this place, bc I was looking for this one butter everywhere and was trying to avoid driving to Beverly Hills for it. This place is such a gem! So many great import goods. Pastas, gelato, frozen pastries, chocolates, canned fish.. etc... if you're looking for something niche, they might just have it! read more

Great place to find specify foods, staples, sauces, syrups, meats, baked goods, species etc. Located in an industrial park (safe area) well organized, great selection and best of all a knowledgeable and enthusiastic staff. They knew what they had, where it was and what was was great. I live in Fresno and it's a place I'll be sure to stop in when I'm in the area. read more

This store is nice. I got French butter that isn't easy to get. They have lots of empty shelfs. I got bread to try. It looks like they may supply restaurants on bread products that are baked the day of. They offer tiny ice packs for under a dollar. I The prices are ok on some things and high on others. I see potential. read more