Absolutely legendary food market! Grab a number at the dried fruit and nut station, then for the olive bar, and then for the dips and prepared foods. Try it all! In particular we love the garlic labneh and spicy hummus. The cheese section is out of this world. read more

This place is great because it has a wide variety of spices available. I was able to find a hard to find spice there, all natural (no additives), purely made of spice (no oils or anything added).. so it was perfect for me. Everyone wears masks in this store. They have hand sanitizer by the front door. And the customer service is really great.. the cashiers are super friendly. But the reason I am giving them 3 stars is they are a very overpriced for their olive oil, I can get twice the amount of olive oil same quality from same country, etc for the same amount from the store where I go to get my olive oil from. Also they offer free shipping / delivery online but you have to order atleast $25 worth of stuff. What if you don't want to buy $25 of their stuff? They should just give you a shipping/delivery charge. read more

Fantastic place! They have everything here in so many variations! They have a mix of functional and fun. Maybe not the everyday go to but easily a once a week stop. We put together a fun charcuterie/smorgasbord-right next to a wonderful wine shop that paired up nicely. Picked up some baked goodies as well! Candy, dried fruit, fresh whole coffee beans and loose leaf teas, fresh bread, cheeses from all over the world, tons of pastas, everything fresh! Love this spot. read more

I love this market! Wide selection of imported foods and friendly staff. I feel good supporting them. I got rose water and these yogurt drinks. Good selection of Turkish imports. read more

Been a customer for 25+ years. Products are quality prices still good but not the bargain of back in the day. No more "hidden gems." Gourmet shops, both clicks and bricks, will sell you everything in the store. The one star is because the staff just sucks. The staff USED to be a reason to go here - they knew the regulars, made recommendations "You always get Kalamata olives, try these Lebanese ones." Now they mope, pick their teeth, check out the babes. They'd rather be doing anything other than standing in Sahadi's and grinding your coffee, or putting olives in a plastic container. My hard-earned cash will never go in the pockets of these ingrates again. Go down the street to Gus at Damascus - the best pita in Brooklyn and all the salads, canned goods, etc. + the best falafel on Atlantic Ave. read more

Extremely over priced. Not worth it. They sell stuffed grape leaves individually for .95 each. That is unheard of! I will continue to go to the many locations on Steinway st in Astoria or Balady in bayridge to get all my middle eastern products. Both locations of Sahadi's are a joke. They are taking advantage of people who don't know where to get these types of products. Well I shared them with you now. read more

Sahadi is a go to place for Mediterranean specialties. Try their prepared foods such as the spanakopita and hummus. I always consider it a treat to stop by and bring food home from here. read more

Have shopped here for years, for olives, olive oil, great selections of coffees, herbs, dried grains, nuts, candies, pasta, cheese. Now it has a severely reduced inventory, space given over to tables. Every department is smaller. Sad to see this happen. I miss Charlie. read more

This place is soooooooo good. From the nuts to the hummus( best in NY. Hands down) This place is a mediterranean Mecca. Olives cooked foods I could go on and on Only item they lack is amazing pita bread and guess what? Right next store is Damasscus. Just happens to great pita bread read more

A great place! My big tip is don't try to serve yourself certain bulk items or cheese. This is a typical beginner's mistake here, and it doesn't go over very well. Other than that, it's practically the happiest place on earth, with colorful and flavorful foods from around the world presented simply but artfully. To me, the best part is the deli counter. Might I recommend the octopus salad? They also carry sweets and treats you don't see in other stores that make for inexpensive but distinctive gifts. When's the last time anyone gave you a box of Turkish Delight? read more

When on Atlantic Ave, I go for my middle eastern delights @ Sahadi's.. ahh, the hummus, the spinach pies and the bulk nuts and dried fruit.. Hello you goji lovin' health aficionados......better prices that your local health food store.. You should rinse all goji berries in a vinegar/water rinse anyway before consuming. So do I want to pay $12 a pound or $12 for 8oz.. I'll go to Sahadi's read more

I luuuuv this place. My dad has been shopping here since before I was born. The array of everything exotic and also not so exotic is impressive. The quality is impressive. And, if my dad shops here, the prices are impressive. (read - dad is quite the thrifty shopper!) I haven't been in a long time, but this is one of the places that dad wouldn't have to bribe me to go with him...or did he? I would always ask for halvah. oh, the chocolate covered halvah!! (Halvah has been called the Food of The Gods. An ancient Turkish confection, dating back 3000 years....eaten by Kings and Titans, and Princes and Sultans. In some parts of the world it was considered a sacred symbol of immortality and life. In other cultures it was thought to promote fertility and sexual response....) Facts gleefully BORROWED from the Joyva website read more

All-pro candy land for discerning adults. I was thinking about how I roll in Sahadi's, footloose and free, and wrote up this ditty: Who can take a rainbow, wrap it in a sigh Soak it in the sun and make a groovy lemon pie The Sahadi's Man, the Sahadi's Man can The Sahadi's Man can 'cause he mixes it with love and makes the world taste good. Oh, who can take tomorrow, dip it in a dream Separate the sorrow and collect up all the cream The Sahadi's Man, oh the Sahadi's Man can The Sahadi's Man can 'cause he mixes it with love and makes the world taste good! read more

The 10-step program to be the hit of any pot luck: Step 1: Go to Sahadi's. Step 2: Grab a number in their bulk section. Step 3: When your number is called, order the falafel mix. Step 4: Bring it home and once home, spoon equal parts falafel mix with equal parts room temperature water and mix. Step 5: Let the mixture sit for 5-10 minutes until thick like sand. Step 6: Spoon ball size shapes into a frying pan of pre-heated oil. Step 7: Lightly brown on one side, then turn and lightly brown on the other side. Step 8: Once cooked, let dry on paper towel to remove oil. Step 9: Bring cooked falafels to party and let everyone have at them. Step 10: Receive rave reviews about your dish and be the cooking star of the party. Yeah, the Sahadi's mix is just that good. Better than places that make their falafel from scratch. I said it. In fact, I had a couple people ask for the recipe and they were surprised to learn it's just in Sahadi's bulk section. My mom's been using it for years (decades?) and it's our standard. So besides falafel mix, it's a great store. We pick up fresh pita (bags of 6) for 85 cents. I could cry. When I migrated to KC, I was paying $3 for a bag of 10.. nothing cheaper. So we're getting a bargain here. Also, not to overlook? The olive bar. Again, amazing quality and amazing prices. And as everyone else said, the hommous. Amazing. There's a reason that despite so many Middle Eastern stores on Atlantic closing 10-20 years ago with the gentrification process, Sahadi's has not only managed to survive but expand and thrive. read more

A taste of the middle east right here in Brooklyn. They have literally the best hummus in the world. Its better than what I had when I was actually in the Middle east. I also love their tahini that I have began incorporating into many of my meals! They have an amazing selection of specialty olives, spices, nuts, baklavah, halva,etc. And they carry literally every variation, combination that has ever been thought of. The workers here are really friendly and helpful and don't mind actually talking and chatting for a while. Yum, I can spend days in here, and you would still be discovering new items! Really a one of a kind store! read more

Sahadi's is one of the few remaining assisted-shopping experiences in NY. Meaning, you grab a number (preferably at the start of your visit) and are assigned a dude (my friend prefers 'Sahadi's boyfriend.') SBF then accompanies you around the store, helping to fill your basket with nuts and 1 pound bags of $4.75 French Roast. $4.75 A POUND?!! If only their idea of assisted shopping also included a sherpa. Note #1: check out the huge cans of San Marzano tomatoes for $2.75. It's one of the best deals going. Note #2: Don't let the odd placement of the tiramisu by the babaganoush stop you from trying one of the best cash-and-carry desserts in Brooklyn. Note #3: make a beeline for the ticket machine by entering the store through the side door (by the coffee section). It'll save you oodles of time. read more

More than five stars for Sahadis! While you won't get all your necessities here, you can pick up a wide array of foodstuffs. Grab a number, stand around and order some olives from the olive bar (we're not talking black or green, instead there's gaeta, kalamata, niçoise, oil-cured, moroccan, french, italian, stuffed, spicy) , get some nuts (did you want cashews, peanuts, pistachio, walnuts, hazelnuts? roasted, raw, halved, honey-roasted, yogurt-covered, chocolate-covered?), some naughty snacks for work (gummy bears, jelly beans, chocolate, dried fruits, and so on). Just peruse the magical glass jars filled with goodies, and don't worry the prices are great and you can get as little as a 1/4 pound to try out a bunch of things. Don't forget your olive oil, cheeses, crackers, spices in plastic tubs, coffee by the pound and various breads. There's also a deli section of prepared foods including Middle Eastern favorites like falafel, the best hummus and baba ever, tabouli, pates, meat pies, and some damn good cauliflower (trust me, its bizarrely delish). I think its the best Zabars-esque store this side of the river. The owners recently renovated and rented out the space next door making the store especially spacious. In fact, there's even some empty pockets of space now, which is necessary for the weekend crowds. There's also a gift basket organizing portion next door. Go often, so many eclectic provisions to try, so little time... read more

It's so so so good Sahadi's! Try their Hummus and the Babaganoush with mini carrots or pita bread! Mmmm goood! Just don't keep it more than 5 days, it goes sour and starts to crystalize! ugh! The dried fruits, coffee, spices, olives, cheeses & nuts are so cheap and if you feel like trying something just ask for a 1/4 pound. Remember to... Take a number when you first walk in the store! read more

when i was younger, i ate a sht load of potato chips, nachos, french fries and onion rings. And I thought, really thought I could get away with it forever. I mean, being a notorious picky eater back then, my bratty ass thought that the few things I did like allowed me to automatically indulge heavily. Then puberty smacks you in the face, the years runs you over post college and now at this age, suddenly weight is a freakin' issue. Why won't these mfckin pounds COME OFF? So you then realize...hm...maybe IT IS the food.....shucks. healthier options healthier options. So nuts here we go yo. so what what's the scenario. And it ain't all bad esp since I'm far from picky now. But here at Sahadis...man...I wish Lower East Side had one of these dope joints growing up so I could've fascinated myself with purchasing pounds of cajun trail nut mix instead and dark chocolate covered anything cuz clearly, it doesn't matter if you end up eating the whole pound, as long as it's healthier than potato chips, right? Love this place. Only beef is that the ticket system needs work. Something gotta speed up. Can take a longgggggggggggggggggggg while. Makes me think while on line if I should go double up on my order just to make the wait worth it. Fortunately, it does. For the price and for the fame, Sahadis got game. The other beef is that they're closed on Sundays. Wahhhhh read more

My parents used to live in Brooklyn Heights right around the corner from this place. That was before my time. Way before. (Think at least a decade.) Now add 26 years to that. (you are talking almost 40 years now). But my dad still shops here, just as he did when he lived a few blocks away. This place has such a wonderful selection of ethnic and specialty food. Since I was in the immediate area I offered to my dad to do some shopping here. I was slightly rushed because they were in the process of closing up. But prices are descent. 10 years ago my food prejudices would have prevented me from coming in let alone browsing and picking out high quality food. Had I only driven in to Brooklyn, I would have been able to buy more delicious food. There's always next time.............This place isn't going anywhere! read more

My hummus had a fly in it. I waited FOrrrrrreeverrrrrrrr on the line for nuts and dried fruits. I had to deal with tourist bum rushing me, the dried fruits when i got home have bugs in them ughhhhhh then the indian chick with the glasses in front short changes me for 10 bucks and then demands i apologize?! the only thing that i like was the guy who helped me in the nuts section looked out for me with good pickles (thanks Rob) and the guy in charge of the cheese helped me with everrrrry kind of cheese in the world (mr eric you are a prince among men) the gouda was awesome like u promised. sadly ill never come here again deli was ughhhhh i saw a guy sneeze str8 on the eggplant parm on top of the glass then saw it get served to a customer =( read more

I had to visit this place because it has so many rave reviews - seriously guys? Yes, it has a huge selection of "middle eastern" foods packed into a ridiculously small place. Yes, they have a very respectable selection of nuts and spices and olives and coffee, along with a host of pastries and food groups too numerous to mention. However, what is the most distinctive feature of this grocery store - that which sets it apart from many other such groceries in Brooklyn? Location and Customer base. The area and all of its surrounding neighborhoods has undergone significant gentrification in recent years, and people in these areas use Yelp. If you're a native Brooklynite, you know there are several way better groceries similar to this in Brooklyn - but those areas are still about 80% non-English speaking, and non-Yelp using. The negative here is the tiny space which makes it difficult to move, long lines, and fairly high prices. The meat selection here includes pork and little to no kosher or halal meats, so be forewarned if you're looking for that type of middle eastern grocery. If you'd like to experience authentic, ethnic Brooklyn groceries then try Kings Gourmet Food, next to the Kings Highway B train station, or Brighton Bazaar near the Brighton Beach B train station. If the authenticity of Sahadi's appeals to you, then these groceries may prompt you to update your tumblr page with your discovery and/or pass out cold from amazement. read more

I don't get it. What makes this place middle eastern? It's a gourmet grocery store with an extensive bulk nut/candy section. I agree, arabics like their pistachios, but, really....this place is a pretty yuppie heavily marked-up grocery store. I was really expecting something a little less bougie, based on the reviews. The prepared foods looked good, but not a huge selection, and I'm betting the Damascus bakery 3 doors down was waaaay cheaper. read more

Amazing spices & teas, great mix of local and international foods (including my favorite Bundaberg Ginger Beer), and great bulk, cheese, and deli sections. I found the prices fairly reasonable (some on the pricier end, but their bulk pistachios for example were $14/lb which is cheaper than the Park Slope Food Coop). Also nice: I checked in on Yelp & spent $25 and got a free (very delicious) large cup of tea. Thanks! I'll definitely be back. read more

Sahadi's - Yum! Bundaberg ginger beer! - International Grocery Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

This will continue to be my favorite specialty food store in all of NYC. Located a short walk from Borough Hall/Court St/Jay St on Atlantic across from the Trader Joes, Sahadi's offers a solid bulk selection, artisanal cheese, plenty of dried goods, many local treats, and a homemade deli selection. They have the best hummus in Brooklyn. It's so creamy and nutty. I also love taking home a container of tahini. Their tzatziki, baba and labneh are also delicious. I always stock up on feta here because they offer many varieties (Bulgarian, Greek, French and more) with some as low as $4/lb. I don't love their falafel (too dry) but they have some great meat pies and spanakopita. I mostly go here for the dips and run next door to Damascus for the pita bread. read more

Okay, I read all the other reviews about how great this place was but I still wasn't prepared for how awesome it was. When you go, make sure you're focused so you don't end up buying things you don't necessarily need (you need everything because it's that great) and so you don't spend 2 hours in there like I did drooling over the spinach pies in the deli. The prices were phenomenal. I mean all types of cheeses that would have cost me at least 10-12 dollars at Whole Foods or Trader Joes were 4 dollars here. There were so many spices, I settled for the all spice because A. I'm out and B. I was broke so I needed something multi-functional. Tomato couscous, chocolate bar chunks in white chocolate, bitter sweet, and milk chocolate. I mean nice looking chunks. The best part as mentioned before is the hummus. I am not a fan of hummus, in any flavor, consistency, whatever. I don't like it. I gave the spicy hummus here a try and I'll be going back for pint and dried fruit tomorrow. It's that good. I would give this place 5 stars except for two things. This chick at the register was a total *****. The complaints about the cashiers are true. Annddd the Baklava came prepackaged or something. I am just way too iffy about Baklava that isn't fresh baked. It's never good. i ended up going next door to Damassus for the Baklava. read more

My favorite middle eastern market - no shortage of items from the motherland including but not limited to prepared foods or foods in bulk (coffee, tea, dried fruit, spices, nuts, olives). I am obsessed with the spicy hummus and $3 falafel sandwiches. read more

This place is magical. Their cheese selection is incredible and affordable, they have an amazing (AMAZING) spice selection which is actually cheap, and they have a profusion of imported and fun pantry items from interesting teas to locally made bitters. Yum. Their prepared food is good, although I've never tried anything but "traditional" middle eastern things like their excellent kibbeh and delicious, mostly-tahini-but-that's-how-I-like-it hummus. They also sell, like, eggplant Parmesan and other standard foods, which are probably very tasty. Overall, Sahadi's is a reason to live in Brooklyn. Even better, they almost never have a line more than four people: a stark contrast to trader joes across the street... read more

What a great place for snacks, they have a great nuts selections. If you are not sure of the taste, ask them for a sample before you buy. You don't need to purchase a pound, you can get as little as quarter pound. I like their low sugar dry mangoes the most! read more

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Let's just say I had to start avoiding this place recently, because I am finding most of my grocery and caloric budget has been blown at Sahadi's! I have lived in the neighborhood for almost four years, but for some reason I never made it into Sahadi's until the last year. Good for the waistline I guess. They have everything I could ever want! I always start by the hitting up the bulk candy/nut/dried fruit/olive bar. Sometimes I have to grab a number and roam around cause the line is so long. They have the best stuff, Wasabi peas for $2.50 a pound (a steal!), yogurt pretzels and raisins (MMMmm), mixed nuts and dried fruit.... and amazing olives. The guys are so nice, they taught me ablout the different kinds of olives and even helped me pick out my new favorite. I don't know what theyre called but they are the bright green ones. After here, I head to the prepared food section. So many awesome choices. My go to choices are the lebne with zataar, eggplant with pine nuts and lamb and beet salad. I've tried a few other things; I wasn't happy with the babaganouj, it wasn't smokey enough. The fried kibee is great tho. Oh, and I always grab a whole wheat zataar bread for later. MMmmmmm can't get enough of that zataar spice! Anyway, I've literally never left this place without a purchase. Everyone should check it out. read more

The first time I came here was about three years ago. I admit that I didn't know about taking a ticket, but I was gracefully reprimanded and rewarded (I thought) with some chocolate. Turns out the staff is always that generous; they often give you samples of things when they are helping you. I am not exaggerating when I say this place could not be any better. It has everything you could possibly want: coffee, grains, nuts, seeds, candies, dried fruits, olives, cheese. The staff is nice and the hours are reasonable (9am-7pm). They are closed on Sundays, which made me sad once, but weekends are too crowded anyway, and so it's easy not to make that mistake twice. Things to try: Whatever tickles your fancy. And go ahead and try something new. They get everything in bulk, and, as a result, keep their prices low. I used to get my sugar-coated chickpeas and labne from the place across the street, but both items are SOOO much cheaper at Sahadis (and I trust the refrigerator temperatures here a lot more than at some of the other joints on the block). Definitely get some olives and French Feta. Yum! Oh, and their halvah is hand cut. You can get that at the register; the girls will cut it for you; I think it's $5/lb. Skip the pita here and go next door to Damascus Bread Bakery. Just trust me on this. Not that it's bad at Sahadis, but it is that much better at DBB. read more

I wish there was an option to give more than 5 stars!! I adore this place. A virtual mecca of dried fruit, nuts, candy, cheese, olives (oh the olives), whole bean coffee ground to order, spices, Middle Eastern groceries, and more. My favorite employee, Rob, makes the best blend of coffee for my taste - strong and dark! Go in and ask for Rob's blend if you like a nice, strong and flavorful cup of rocket fuel, er coffee! Take a number when you walk in and be prepared to wait. The olive bar alone can keep you busy for a long time! They are always quick with samples! I tried dried kiwi here and have never seen it anywhere else and let me tell you, it's fantastic! I buy all of my bulk nuts here and dried fruit too. Sahadi's is the best! This is a place that no matter how many people are ahead of me, I don't mind because I know the wait will be rewarded! read more

Why do I shop Sahadis 1-2/wk let me count the ways? The fresh & prepared food selection is the best anywhere, it turns out 90% of my meals are from here. Locally made yogurt in the cheese section, the vast cheeses at great price. Bulk section: tremendous selection, most of the people who serve you are either kind, funny and/or helpful. Freshest nuts, 4 kinds of malted milk balls, real licorice, dark, milk & bittersweet choc, Walkers shortbread cookies, best price anywhere. Deli section: homemade humus, baba ganoush, Feta & Sun dried Filo wraps are my fav, always get 6, spanakopita, I'm hooked on MAC & Cheese, Im waiting for my Moussaka to heat up now. Coffee section: wide variety of good coffees and Organic Coffee and Cold Brew on Tap. Tahini, only place I've found lightly roasted. Oh and tonight I bought for the 1st time Potato Salad for lunch tomorrow, it's gone, should have bought a bigger container, just delicious. The Sahadi family cares and it shows. Forever fan! read more

Ok, I checked in about 8 hours ago to pick up my weekly supply of hummus, which is the most amazing and delicious hummus I've tasted in my life. Today at the bulk counter (which one should take a number from the dispenser and look to see who is the current customer number being helped), the nice gentleman told me how beautiful I was and started singing Stevie Wonder to me, while serving me my bulk goods. My heart and cheeks warmed... Oh how I love you, Sahadi's. Thank you. read more

Best middle Eastern grocery store in NYC. Great assortment of grains and dried fruit. The prepared foods deli counter is excellent. Get a falafel sandwich and some samosas. read more

I was looking almost every possible store for pistachio paste and after going around with no success, I decided to search on google: "where can I find pistachio paste in Brooklyn"? Then I found a link of someone who wrote I can find it at Sahadi's. So here I go into my car driving there and guess what?? I went out with my hands full of pistachio paste and much more:):):) They have variety of middle eastern products: Olives, nuts, rice, baklava, pickles, dried fruits and of course, my favorite section-S P I C E S!!! They have all kinds of spices so if you like to cook with different flavors and smells, that's definitely your store. read more

Sahadi's has all of the qualities that I looked for in a woman (now engaged.. .no longer have to look!) Original, but with unique flavor (spicy or regular hummus is by far the best hummus in NYC, and possibly the country) Super Hot (Fresh, right-out-of-the-oven french baguette is the best I've had) Reasonable (most affordable grocery store for many items, including import cheese, nuts, olives, breads, rices, canned goods, etc) Fun to introduce to friends (anyone who moves to the neighborhood gets a personalized tour of this place from me, before anything else... including the Promenade) Friendly (staff there REALLY knows what they are selling and love to share the knowledge... ) Love this place... and you, fiance! read more

Sweet holy Khodayeh Man*!! I friggin love this place. Sahadis' is literally love in a market. The Persian in me screams out in sheer joy every time I enter this place, as it reminds me of the markets out on Long Island (the Persian ones) which are rarer finds out here, where there are fewer markets of its kind. Sahadi's sells more along the Arabic lines, although it carries lots of Persian staples too. Just listing the stuff makes my mouth water, stuff like sour cherry syrup, halva, tahini, turkish bread, doogh (yogurt drink...not generally for the western palate), dried nuts, berries, lovely olives, other breads, cheeses, yum yum yum. They also have a "hot bar" in the back with a bunch of prepared stuff that's almost always amazing- e.g. sauteed artichokes, spinach and other kinds of savory pies, hummus, babaghanous, etc etc. And all in all, it's quite inexpensive! ______________________ "God of mine" in Persian. read more

These guys rule so hard. I love them. This is because of 2 reasons: I love cheese and I love olives and Sahadi's has a lot of both of those things, at a good price. I highly recommend the breakfast olives, but probably shouldn't because they already seem to sell out pretty regularly. But they are really good and a nice switch from your normal olive choices. I've never had anything from the deli counter, but they do have a really good rosemary bread, and decent coffee at a really nice price. I try to come here every few weeks to stock up. read more

Sahadi's is so cool that when I went to visit friends who live abroad, in countries where a lot of the stuff Sahadi's comes from is the native cuisine, EVEN THEN they all said the one thing they miss about New York is Sahadi's. I feel so grown up, for some reason, handing over my olive/nut/spice/etc. orders to the guy behind the counter. I don't know why, but I do. Maybe because I know the difference between a picholine and a kalamata, or because I am now officially enough of an adult to need pine nuts and cloves on a regular basis. Either way, it's definitely one of my favorite Saturday afternoon rituals. read more