There are a number of similar names for this small, but mighty, establishment floating around on…read morethe internet: Ninth Avenue International Foods, Ninth Avenue International Market, International Grocery & International Food, Ninth Avenue International Grocery, or just what's written on the sign: International Grocery. Whatever the actual name, it seems that this Mediterranean specialty store has been open since 1947, run first by the Smitsis Family, and then the Karamouzis (including brothers Sotiris, Dinos, and Panayiotis). The Karamouzis moved it a few doors north to its present location in 1983. The neighborhood around the store has evolved a great deal over the years, but inside, old world charm persists. Everywhere you look there are bulk bins, barrels, and sacks brimming with: - Spices: all the staples needed for Mediterranean, Indian and North African cuisines, including za'atar, dried tamarind, cloves, allspice, rock salt, cumin, coriander, turmeric, paprika, red pepper, black mustard seed, etc... - Dried fruits: pineapple, apricots, raisins, figs, diced orange peel, dates, etc... - Dried nuts: cashews, macadamias, almonds in every form, walnuts, pistachios, etc.. - Grains, beans, lentils, and flours - Coffee I love that International Grocery has stuck with bins and barrels for all these years. Bulk bins were the norm when the store first opened and are so much more environmentally friendly than the ubiquitous single use plastic packaging we see nowadays. Environmentally conscious folks are increasingly coming around to appreciate bulk bins and I wouldn't be surprised if they became the hot "new" trend in coming years. If you stick with something for long enough, it comes back into fashion, right? The wonders don't end with all those glorious bins, however. Far from it. Improbably, all of the following (and more) also neatly fit into a store the size of a suburbanite's two-car garage: - Olives -- about 10-15 kinds by my last count, but I've seen even more varieties at times. I love my crisp, green Castelvetranos and black Kalamatas; the Progeny loves her pimento-stuffed Manzanillas. - Antipasti (mushrooms, artichokes, giardiniera, gigantes plaki) and preserved lemon peel - Feta (Bulgarian, Greek) and other cheeses - Tzatziki and other spreads - A variety of fresh and packaged pastries (baklava, kourabiedes, koulourakia) and halvas - Olive oils, pomegranate molasses, carob molasses - Pita breads and pasta - Rose water - Amardeen (an apricot leather used to make a Syrian drink of the same name) Prices are quite fair and the owners + staff are kind, generous, gentle and gracious. When my 10-year old privately expressed interest in the orange peel to me, one of the owners overheard and offered her some to try. They didn't look at all askance when she delightedly opened various bins to sniff the beautiful aromas within. (I did teach her to waft the smells to her nose by hand a la chemistry lab, instead of sticking her head into each bin.) As much as I detest the areas around Port Authority -- it's one of the dirtiest, smelliest parts of NYC -- I do go out of my way for International Grocery and will for as long as we're both around.

Absolutely love this place! First found it when looking for some spices I'd never heard of before…read morefor a Palestinian dessert. International Grocery had these and many other spices, grains, nuts, flours, everything you can think of, from multiple cuisines from many cultures around the Mediterranean. They also have fresh halvah, and delicious spanakopita, freshly made! I got into the habit of buying several generous servings-- one for now, several for my freezer. What a great find!

When I heard Euro Grocery was having its grand opening in Orange, I had to go check it out! They…read morehave an impressive variety of products from a multitude of countries throughout Eastern Europe that I've never seen in international stores before. I could've spent hours in here combing through the aisles! Their deli counter with fresh meat and cheeses, olive bar with olives imported from Europe, candies, chocolates, and baked goods are just a few of the highlights here. I found out they have two other locations as well, and one is in Waterbury pretty close by to me! I'll definitely be visiting again and bringing my mom so we can pick up some things to make!

I have been driving by this place for years and thinking I should check it out. I finally…read moreremembered about it and stopped in. Wow, this place is definitely a hidden gem. Very large array of foods from Europe, like Armenian, Greek, Turkish areas - probably more that I don't recognize. They have frozen foods, fresh foods, and pantry type items. It's much bigger than it looks from the outside. If you like the food at Greek fairs as much as I do you should check this place out. I'll surely be back.

I ordered the mango matcha latte at home for the first time, and it was so delicious!! And loved…read morethe little details on the packaging including the handwritten flavor. Even after years, Rejoice is my favorite boba and drinks shop!

Came in with a whole group of my coworkers and it was so nice! A wonderful business and the food…read morealways delivers. Amazing flavors and fresh fruit always used. Love this place, and will be coming back! The owner is also the sweetest person on the planet. Excellent service.

Amazing Balkan spot…read more 1) This spot specializes in Balkan items from Albania, Serbia, Bosnia, Croatia, North Macedonia, and Bulgaria. 2) I got this banana chocolate from Croatia, which was unique. 3) Drinks from Albania and Ossetia, which were great. 4) Also got Ajvar, which was delicious. 5) The prices here are very reasonable.

Great food market! I was shopping for some Arabic seasonings! And they helped me make my selection!…read moreThank ema for the great shopping experience! @travelingfoodguys

Really glad to have found this place! Fair prices and good food. They have a wide variety of…read moresnacks, refrigerated food, and frozen food. The restaurant portion is towards the back of the facility. Owner was very nice and accommodating. We will be frequent customers here.

Finally a Filipino store worth the wait in Hudson Valley. Not only is it a grocery store but they…read morealso serve food. They also do catering as well. You should have seen the take out orders during the holidays. Thank you for being here, you saved us from going to New Jersey for our groceries and food. Go check out the Filipino cuisine if you feel adventurous. They have a small seating section in front of the food bar, nothing fancy, its small and cramped but it's there so you can eat the hot food instead of taking it home .

Good variety of food. The polish sweet pickles and pierogi are very good. A lot of it is prepared…read morethere.

Shchedryk is a Ukrainian and Eastern European Food Market in the plaza that's also home to Fancy…read moreSushi and Pho Bar. They have aisles of specialty food products. They also have premade food, and other food such as dumplings and meats that can be made in a multi cooker if you call ahead. I tried what seemed to be a savory fried dough that was stuffed with meat, and chicken and mushroom sauce served with potatoes from the premade food area. They were both good. Although I didn't buy any other products, there seemed to be a good selection and I like how things were displayed. Shchedryk is definitely worth exploring. 4 Stars

If you're in Putnam Valley, you have to check out this gem! Evelyn, the owner, is absolutely lovely…read moreshe took the time to explain the different spices from Ghana and share her knowledge of West African cooking. The market is stocked with a wide variety of West African products, but also has everyday basics like eggs, milk, bread, and the freshest veggies. What makes this place even more special is that Evelyn also makes delicious dishes and offers party rentals (tents, tables, and chairs)--a true one-stop shop. It's also worth mentioning: this is the first African market in Putnam Valley and honestly, it's the cleanest market I've ever been to. You can tell how much care and pride goes into the space. Highly recommend stopping by you'll leave with amazing products and a smile!

The food here is amazing the owners are such nice people the service is soo…read moreGood and the store on the outside has a good signage so u know were it is the subsandwiches are berry good I liked the ham n cheese combo hot sandwiches great too meatball perm excellent also very authentic Italian food like chicken parm. Eggplant parm.sausagr n peppers too the ambiance shows how much love n care the owners put in the good dishes they make n ser

I was curious to see what this place was like so I dropped in to look around. While there, a…read morewindow washer was cleaning the front door glass so it appears that cleanliness is important at this place. Whatever was cooked that day smelled so incredible. The refrigerated cases were full of Italian specialty cookies which I found odd but I guess that people will see them better when displayed like that. There seemed to be an abundance of Italian delights and a lot of pasta available for purchase. One of these days soon we will one of the hot hero sandwiches. I can't give a five star on this because I did not purchase anything. Will update on future review.

They have all my favorite authentic Asian foods!! Fantastic service and parking in the back. Great…read morefor OC area!

The rice is old, not new rice, need to get a better selection of rice and more different sizes. It…read moreshould say on the package new crop otherwise it's a very nice store with a good selection

Wow this is a hidden gem!…read more My husband and I stumbled upon this place after he was doing a errand. They have everything that you are honestly looking for. They have sweets, imported items , and deli , bakes goods , frozen items , juices and a couple of other items that you can't forget to purchase. Everything was all for a great price and the service was amazing along with the employees being very nice and explained a couple of things when we were at the deli. I would highly recommend coming here and checking them out.

Nice little Polish deli in Brodheadsville. It's in a strip mall, plenty of parking. Lots of…read morekielbasa! and European groceries. Frozen pirogies in the back. Friendly staff.