Middle Eastern Groceries
Authentic Middle Eastern Groceries Across America
From Sahadi's legendary Brooklyn aisles to Persian markets in Los Angeles — discover Middle Eastern stores stocking tahini, sumac, freekeh, halloumi, and every spice for mezze and beyond.
Top Middle Eastern Grocery Stores
Sahadi's
Middle Eastern
Marché Adonis
Middle Eastern
Yekta Persian Market & Kabob Counter
Middle Eastern
Gourmet Bazaar
Middle Eastern
Sahara Market
Middle Eastern
Persian Basket
Middle Eastern
Balboa International Market
Middle Eastern
Super Irvine
Middle Eastern
Caspian Market
Middle Eastern
Sahadi's — Industry City
Middle Eastern
Balady Halal Foods / Balady Market
Middle Eastern
Makkah Market
Middle Eastern
Sahara Mediterranean Grocery
Middle Eastern
Sahara Enterprise
Middle Eastern
Aladdin Market
Middle Eastern
Mediterranean Bakery
Middle Eastern
Lebanese Butcher & Restaurant
Middle Eastern
Jerusalem Market & Grill
Middle Eastern
Middle East Market
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Cedar Fresh Market / Muna Market
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Freshkala
Middle Eastern
Kalamala
Middle Eastern
Super Greenland Market
Middle Eastern
Arabian Village Market
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Phoenicia Specialty Foods
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Balady Foods
Middle Eastern
Popular Products & Staples
Olive Oil & Olives
Cold-pressed Lebanese, Palestinian, and Turkish extra virgin oils.
Tahini & Halva
Stone-ground sesame paste and pistachio or chocolate halva.
Za'atar & Sumac
Wild thyme blends and tangy ground sumac berries.
Pomegranate Molasses
Sweet-tart syrup for muhammara, fattoush, and marinades.
Bulgur, Freekeh & Rice
Coarse and fine bulgur, smoked freekeh, and basmati for pilafs.
Pita & Markook
Fresh-baked pita, lavash, and paper-thin markook breads.
Explore Sub-Cuisines
Lebanese & Syrian
Labneh, kishk, mahleb, orange blossom water, and rose syrup.
Persian (Iranian)
Saffron, dried limes, barberries, sangak bread, and sabzi.
Turkish
Turkish coffee, Maras pepper, kaymak, simit, and Turkish delight.
Palestinian & Jordanian
Maftoul, Nablusi cheese, knafeh, and za'atar blends.
Egyptian
Dukkah, molokhia, ful medames, and koshari ingredients.
Iraqi & Yemeni
Amba, hilbeh, hawaij spice, and traditional flatbreads.
Recipes to cook with these ingredients
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I buy Middle Eastern groceries online?
Sahadi's, Kalustyan's, and several listed markets ship Middle Eastern groceries nationwide — including spices, breads, dairy, and prepared foods.
What is za'atar?
Za'atar is a Levantine spice blend of wild thyme, sumac, sesame seeds, and salt. It's used as a dip with olive oil and pita, on manakish, or as a rub for proteins.
Are Middle Eastern groceries halal?
Most meat and poultry at Middle Eastern markets is halal-certified. Check labels — packaged goods follow standard kosher/halal practices common to the region.