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    Balkan Store & Bakery

    4.3 (35 reviews)
    Closed 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Salad
    Gopinathan J.

    This is a European grocery store /bakery specifically focused on Bulgarian grocery and a mix of Balkan food and pastries. There is one or two table outside. I ordered Bulgarian Kufte with salad. The portion is big given the price. If you are not hungry, you can save some for dinner. I really like the food. But, like others mentioned , the front desk girl seems to be not interested in addressing customers. She was mostly on phone while ordering. So I'm giving 4 stars.

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    Tiffany S.

    This little locally owned international grocery store is a cute little place to check out in Chesterfield. Located in a plaza, this little unassuming place is full of delicious imported goods as well as offers a small but delicious lunch menu of gyros, paninis and salads. I tried the caprese panini which came with fries and it was very good! Excellent value for $9.99 and quite filling! They do have a small place with table and chairs for dining in. I could easily spend an hour in here just browsing the shelves and the coolers and freezers to check out the array of offerings they have from imported chocolates, ready made frozen meals and chilled cheeses and imported meats which are perfect for charcuterie. The next time you are in the area, check out this independent small business international grocery store and café!

    Greek Gyro add Feta
    Michelle L.

    I stopped here on a Thursday evening and picked up dinner to bring home. I ordered the gyro (no tomato add feta) with French fries. My dinner date ordered just gyro meat and a slice of baklava. While we were waiting for our order we perused the attached grocery. Great stuff in there! They carry my favorite Milka bars from Romania. It's dangerously close to home. They also carry a nice variety of other Balkan groceries with an emphasis on Bulgarian items such as feta and yogurt. I thought the gyro was great. We both liked the meat. I loved the tzatziki and the feta they gave me a large cup of on the side. I was not a fan of the French fries. Just your basic freezer bag crinkle cut. There are a few other things I'd like to try on the menu and if you are a regular around here you know I love a good gyro. Also looking forward to trying some of the desserts they make. The food was ready quickly and the service is friendly! I'll be back!

    Chicken Risotto
    Sarah H.

    This Bulgarian cafe & grocery store is an awesome mom and pop store. We came here 3x now and they have consistently delivered. The cashiers were welcoming, informative and ready to share what's in their menu. I can't say I've had Bulgarian food before, so I can't speak on the authenticity but I like good food and they're good! Their chicken risotto is freshly made hot, in store or togo, and packed with plenty of chicken. Their paninis are excellent also, they boast about their coconut fries/chips - they're unique and we enjoyed them. The sausage wasnt my cup of tea. But their blueberry mascarpone is delicious! We'll have to try their fig mascarpone and Ferrero Rocher cake next! Overall, we plan to come back to try more items and buy some snacks!

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    Christina C.

    I picked up a super fresh gyro salad for carryout and they boxed the hot gyro meat separately - what a thoughtful touch! Plentiful fresh lettuce, tomato, red onion and gyro meat served with the best tzaziki I've ever had. There were julienned cucumbers and tons of fresh dill in it that made it taste just awesome- yum! I enjoyed shopping in the frozen food section and dry goods area and picked up some interesting looking Caponata and a Romanian sausage that I'm really looking forward to trying out on my charcuterie board during my next winery visit. It's getting warmer and I'm making plans to spend as much time outside as possible! This little shop is tucked away in Woodchase shopping center just off 364/141 and Olive. I highly recommend. Give this small family business your business please! #shopsmallstl #shopsmallbiz #shoplocal

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    Leo Y.

    I can't say enough good things about this excellently curated Eastern European and Balkan store. For anyone that understands good food such as Bulgarian feta, French butter, Bosnian sausages, Russian dumplings, there is no better store that I find in the area. For anyone that has nostalgia for Soviet canned or baked goods, again, there is no equal to this curated collection. Last but not least is the restaurant itself. A decently sized menu that is somewhat vegetarian friendly. While there was nothing wrong with the dish I chose, I would likely try something else next time, maybe one of the salads. I look forward to coming back here.

    John F.

    WOW! What a find! This is a great little deli and market that has an extensive menu of sandwiches and foods of my heritages. Great stuff. I had the lamb gyro that was excellent. The baklava was a super generous portion washed down with a nice cod Croatian beer. The market is well stocked too with breads of rye, black and others and cans of Riga sprats that are delicious, even frozen pirogies. This place is worth the visit. Great service and staff. Will definitely be back. Come here for a great meal.

    Baklava
    Rafael G.

    Great little neighborhood market serving delicious food and desserts. Everyone is so nice and courteous.

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    What a find! The food was great and the store had allot of unique items you don't see elsewhere.

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    Friendly service, delicious food, reasonable prices. Nice cozy place for a quick lunch or dinner. Will be back!

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    One of the best Gyros in West County. Bread for the panini's could be better but over all it was good too.

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    Great food selection. Have been looking for honey cake in St. Louis and finally found it at this place.

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    Cozy warm place! Friendly staff and delicious products from Europe!Best espresso coffee and refreshing frappe in Chesterfield area.

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