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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Farmshop
225 26th St, Santa Monica, CA 90402-2541
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Andrew's Cheese Shop
728 Montana Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90403
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Lady & Larder
828 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90405
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Trader Joe's
3212 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90405
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O&V CA
1109 Montana Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90403-1609
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Zona Little Italy
2400 Main St, Santa Monica, CA 90405-3584
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Whole Foods Market
1425 Montana Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90403
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Gelson's
2627 Lincoln Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90405
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Erewhon
2800 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90403
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Bristol Farms
3105 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90403
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Tehran Market
1417 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90403
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Casa Mexicana
1223 Wilshire Blvd #355, Santa Monica, CA 90403
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Heart & Seed
828 6th St Ste 4, Santa Monica, CA 90403
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Shmakee Brand Foods
3105 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90403-2303
Also in Santa Monica
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- All butcher shops, meat markets and specialty food stores in Santa Monica19
- Specialty Food Stores across California1,535
Specialty Food Stores near Santa Monica
- Los Angeles142
- San Francisco75
- San Diego47
- San Jose41
- Sacramento39
- Oakland30
- Long Beach18
- Fresno17
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.