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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Golden Fig Fine Foods
794 Grand Ave, St Paul, MN 55105
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Lunds & Byerlys Highland Bridge
2170 Ford Pkwy, St Paul, MN 55116
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Mississippi Market Natural Foods Co-op
740 E 7th St, St Paul, MN 55106
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Oxendale's Market
1326 Randolph Ave, St Paul, MN 55105-2956
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Tim & Tom's Speedy Market
2310 Como Ave, St Paul, MN 55108
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Penzeys Spices
674 Grand Ave, St Paul, MN 55105
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Seasoned Specialty Food Market and Deli
1136 Grand Ave, St Paul, MN 55105
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Double Dragon Foods
121 Maryland Ave W, St Paul, MN 55117
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Cibkoob Asia Fresh Market
1401 Maryland Ave E, St Paul, MN 55106
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Sabores Fresh Market
1990 Suburban Ave, St Paul, MN 55119
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Highland Popcorn
2138 Ford Pkwy, St Paul, MN 55116
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Sunray Halal Market
373 Pedersen St, St Paul, MN 55119
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Mi Linda Tierra
461 University Ave W, St Paul, MN 55103
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Kum & Go - Grocery & Tobacco
1048 Payne Ave, St Paul, MN 55130
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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.