Kalamata

The owners of this business are the most honest and compassionate people I have met. They were so kind when my daughter opened a package and I didn't have the correct amount to pay them. They have delicious food items from Greece and the Mediterranean. They embody a local business that gives back to community and should be supported.

When I lived downtown, I would visit here weekly. Now that we moved to the burbs, my visits have become less frequent. This place is full of character, and charm. Their prices on deli meat and cheese is very fair. Their prices on everything are actually really good. They can’t seem to stock provolone cheese, but there are many other options available. The aisles are small, but packed to the nines. The guys who work there are friendly and the location is pretty central and decent! A must visit!

Where can I start with little golden secret for authentic European foods? Well, Kalamata Grocery is a tiny corner store with a HUGE selection! They offer spices that are ground, whole, natural, organic and any are from Greece. If you like olives then look no further as Kalamata Grocery have more then you can possibly name including small to jumbo jars or olives by the gram. Follow this up with amazing dried meats, sausages, cheeses and other charcuterie and you have an amazing antipasto spread. They also feature handmade Ethiopian ‘pancake’ flatbread, pitas and tortillas. There are other breads that I have not seen before so check these out too. Kalamata Grocery also offers a small variety of chilled food, fruits and veggies. For vegans, there is a large variety of European pastas, beans, canned and jarred foods that are often labelled organic, no preservatives and non-gmo. If you like fish, then check out there freezer selection and ask about fresh-something I forgot to do. For FETA FANS, you can get a literal bucketful of Greek Feta here! If you have a sweet tooth them check out Kalamata Grocery Turkish Delight, Greek & German Chocolates as well as many other countries treats. The owner told me that if I didn’t like anything I bought to bring it back. THAT IS A+ CUSTOMER SERVICE!!! He even gave me some chocolate to sample. Kalamata Grocery is certainly my new go to 1-stop shop for all thing authentically European!!! UPDATE: They also have fresh nuts, dried fruit and a humungous baking/pastry section. I guess they have about 2x the variety of large specialty European grocery stores at 1/2 ‘HALF’ the price!!! My last review was 2 years ago and time for an update. Things have gotten better at Kalamata during COVID. Their continued service to the community is stellar. You have GOT to try their fresh FETA come in weekly from Greece!!! Still 5 stars. Thanks Gus and K-Crew:)