Specialty food markets range from regional spice merchants and farm stands to health food co-ops and imported dry goods shops. Selection varies widely by location, with some focusing on specific ethnic pantry staples while others carry local produce, natural home goods, or pre-packaged gourmet items. A map pin confirms the storefront exists, but it will not show whether a shop carries niche bulk ingredients or just standard retail brands.
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Giovanni Italian Specialties
629 Union St, San Francisco, CA 94133
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Bi-Rite Market
3639 18th St, San Francisco, CA 94110
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Buffalo Whole Food and Grain Company
598 Castro St, San Francisco, CA 94114
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California Produce
986 Polk St, San Francisco, CA 94109
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Chiotras Grocery
858 Rhode Island St, San Francisco, CA 94107
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Falletti Foods
308 Broderick St, San Francisco, CA 94117
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Family Market
198 Broad St, San Francisco, CA 94112
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Harvest Urban Market
191 8th St, San Francisco, CA 94103
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Luke's Local
960 Cole St, San Francisco, CA 94117
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Nopa Corner Market
1601 Fulton St #1318, San Francisco, CA 94117
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Olive This Olive That
304 Vicksburg St, San Francisco, CA 94114
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Say Cheese
856 Cole St, San Francisco, CA 94117
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The Birdcage San Francisco
816 Sutter St, San Francisco, CA 94109-6115
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Trader Joe's
3 Masonic Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
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Le Beau Market
1263 Leavenworth St, San Francisco, CA 94109
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Heartland Healthy Food
2245 Irving St, San Francisco, CA 94122
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Mollie Stone's Market
635 Portola Dr, San Francisco, CA 94127
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Mollie Stone's Markets
2435 California St, San Francisco, CA 94115
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Trader Joe's
265 Winston Dr, San Francisco, CA 94132
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Vom Fass
900 North Point St E205, San Francisco, CA 94109
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Far West Fungi
San Francisco Bay Trl #34, San Francisco, CA 94111
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The Spice & Tea Exchange
39 Beach St #204, San Francisco, CA 94133
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Andronico's
1200 Irving St, San Francisco, CA 94122
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New Hampshire Market
2701 20th St, San Francisco, CA 94110
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Wo Chong Company
863 Washington St, San Francisco, CA 94108
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Far West Fungi
1 Ferry Bldg , Ste 34, San Francisco, CA 94111-4230
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Little Apple Treats
1 Ferry Bldg , Ste 50, San Francisco, CA 94111-4231
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Nana Joes Granola
1 Ferry Bldg , Ste 50, San Francisco, CA 94111-4231
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Pass The Sauced
2948 Folsom St, San Francisco, CA 94110-4028
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Volcano Kimchi
103 Horne Ave, San Francisco, CA 94124-3403
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WeEat
280 Spear St, San Francisco, CA 94105-1207
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Rip Van
210 Clara St, San Francisco, CA 94107-1004
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The Good Life Grocery
448 Cortland Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110
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Bryan's Grocery
3445 California St, San Francisco, CA 94118
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Food Fair Market Liquors
611 Bush St, San Francisco, CA 94108
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Mollie Stone's Markets
4201 18th St, San Francisco, CA 94114
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The Epicurean Trader
1909 Union St, San Francisco, CA 94123
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The Epicurean Trader
465 Hayes St, San Francisco, CA 94102
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The Epicurean Trader
2240 Market St, San Francisco, CA 94114
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Village Market
One Ferry Building, San Francisco, CA 94111
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Found Eats
645 Harrison St Ste 200, San Francisco, CA 94107-3624
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San Francisco Sause
1500 Mellissa Ct, San Francisco, CA 94130
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25th & Clement Produce Market
2354 Clement St, San Francisco, CA 94121
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Evergreen Market
2539 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94110
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Green Apple Market
1042 Polk St, San Francisco, CA 94109
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New Potrero Market
1301 18th St #1305, San Francisco, CA 94107
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Olive Specialty Grocery Store
304 Clement St, San Francisco, CA 94118
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Tuong Phong Market
628 Ellis St, San Francisco, CA 94109
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Five Markets
2824 24th St, San Francisco, CA 94110
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Sakura
936 Irving St, San Francisco, CA 94122
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salama foods center
600 Geary St, San Francisco, CA 94102
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Avenue Fine Food Market
1837 Pacific Ave, San Francisco, CA 94109
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Del Rio Produce Market
2214 Clement St, San Francisco, CA 94121
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Santa Clara Natural Organic Market
798 Haight St, San Francisco, CA 94117
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Saucy Asian
3801 17th St, San Francisco, CA 94114
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Sunrise Market
1933 Irving St, San Francisco, CA 94122
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The Caviar Co.
1954 Union St, San Francisco, CA 94123
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U N Market
900 Post St, San Francisco, CA 94109
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Yogi Food Market
908 Sutter St, San Francisco, CA 94109
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18 Rabbits
995 Market St, San Francisco, CA 94103-1702
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Charlie Frank's Pies
3251 20th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94132-1900
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Cochon 555
465 California St, San Francisco, CA 94104-1804
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Hickory Farms
3251 20th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94132-1900
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Lev's Probiotics
1080 Avenue M, San Francisco, CA 94130-2022
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Little Paradise Candy Store
1101 Stockton St, San Francisco, CA 94133-4906
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Mission Creek Kitchen At Stable Cafe
2124 Folsom St, San Francisco, CA 94110-1320
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Morton And Bassett
1192 Illinois St, San Francisco, CA 94107-3105
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Opera Plaza Grocery & Delicatessen
601 Van Ness Ave Ste K, San Francisco, CA 94102-6314
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Slingshot Foods
220 Halleck St Ste 200a, San Francisco, CA 94129-1734
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World Pantry
1192 Illinois St, San Francisco, CA 94107-3105
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Zola
1501 Vermont St, San Francisco, CA 94107-3250
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City Bistro
1 Warriors Way Uppr, San Francisco, CA 94158-2254
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Wonderfeel
465 10th St, San Francisco, CA 94103-4360
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Lazo Mart
548 Market St #14148, San Francisco, CA 94104
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- Specialty Food Stores across California1,535
Specialty Food Stores near San Francisco
- Los Angeles142
- San Diego47
- San Jose41
- Sacramento39
- Oakland30
- Long Beach18
- Fresno17
- Santa Monica14
Good to know
What sets a specialty food store apart from a standard supermarket?
These stores focus on specific categories such as regional ingredients, organic items, or direct-from-farm goods rather than broad grocery lines. They typically source from smaller producers and carry brands or bulk spices that national chains do not stock.
Are prices higher at independent specialty food markets?
Prices for imported, organic, or artisan products are often higher than basic grocery items due to smaller production scales and shipping costs. However, buying bulk spices, grains, or local produce directly from specialty vendors can sometimes be comparable to or cheaper than chain store prices.
Do specialty food stores require memberships to shop?
Most specialty food markets and local farm stores are open to the general public with no fees required. A few natural food co-ops may offer optional member-owner programs for extra discounts, but non-members can still shop there normally.