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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Whole Foods Market
3670 W Dublin Granville Rd, Columbus, OH 43235
Monday - Friday: 8 am - 10 pm, Saturday: 8 am - 10 pm, Sunday: 8 am - 10 pm
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Istanbul Supermarket
5227 Bethel Center Mall, Columbus, OH 43220
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The Hills Market
7860 Olentangy River Rd, Columbus, OH 43235
Monday – Saturday: 8 am- 8pm, Sunday 9am – 8pm
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North Market Spices
59 Spruce St, Columbus, OH 43215
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Japan Marketplace
1169 Old Henderson Rd, Columbus, OH 43220
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West Marketplace
4099 W Broad St, Columbus, OH 43228-1614
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Fresh Thyme Market
6670 Sawmill Rd, Columbus, OH 43235
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Phyllis Ann’s Family Recipe
1500 Polaris Pkwy, Columbus, OH 43240
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Green Olive Company
1409 Grandview Ave, Columbus, OH 43212
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Green Olive Company
59 Spruce St, Columbus, OH 43215
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Queen's Pantry
6090 Ashtree Pl, Columbus, OH 43229
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Numidia Market
Cobblestone Center, 2280 W Henderson Rd Fl 1, Columbus, OH 43220
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Northland Market
4312 Karl Rd, Columbus, OH 43224
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Market District Supermarket
840 W 3rd Ave, Columbus, OH 43212
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Whole Foods Market
4100 Easton Gateway Dr, Columbus, OH 43219
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CBUS Liquidators
794 Morrison Road, Columbus, OH 43230
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Penzeys Spices
4455 Kenny Rd, Columbus, OH 43220-4032
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Afrique Food Warehouse
4376 Karl Rd, Columbus, OH 43224
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Mediterranean Foods Imports
2647 N High St, Columbus, OH 43202-2518
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Saraga International Grocery
1265 Morse Rd, Columbus, OH 43229
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South Asian Bazaar
1995 Morse Rd, Columbus, OH 43229
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Afghan Food Mart and Bakery
5220 Bethel Center Mall, Columbus, OH 43220
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Bista Brothers Asian Grocery
4625 Maize Rd, Columbus, OH 43224
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Nepali Mart
1480 Morse Rd, Columbus, OH 43229
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Simple Times Mixers
750 Cross Pointe Rd STE M, Columbus, OH 43230
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Eurasia Market
5058 N High St, Columbus, OH 43214
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Adasa International Market
901 S James Rd, Columbus, OH 43227
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Adigo Hair and Retail LLC
1218 S James Rd, Columbus, OH 43227-1802
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India Grocers
5839 Sawmill Rd, Columbus, OH 43017
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Kobacker House
800 McConnel Dr, Columbus, OH 43214-3463
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Kosheli Mart
59 N Waggoner Rd, Columbus, OH 43004
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Nellai Marts
58 Dillmont Dr, Columbus, OH 43235
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The Keto Kave
4818 N High St, Columbus, OH 43214-1508
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Specialty Food Stores near Columbus
- Cleveland20
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- Toledo10
- Dayton9
- Youngstown6
- Akron5
- Grove City5
- Chagrin Falls4
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.