I found this place in the middle of 2024, when someone posted about possible creamy hummus in the…read morearea. All the usual suspects got mentioned, along with this store that I just had not frequented before. The poster also mentioned their baba was wonderful. I have tried baba everywhere and was always on the lookout for some super baba. Flash forward six months and I have had probably 50 containers of the baba (comes in the 8 oz or 16 oz plastic containers). I have been hooked on their shawarma (both chicken or beef) and, for my palate, feels it's the best that that I have been able to find (yes, I am aware of two places close to here that posters contend is the best shawarma around). What makes it it me is that they include all the add-ons - lettuce, tomato, onions, turnips, cucumber, sauce, hot sauce if requested. Love that overly stuffed shawarma that is filled with everything. I feel the falafel is probably one of the top 3 in northeastern Ohio. I have bought their chicken numerous times and find that is excellent. It is fresh - good white color, not dark yellow. Dates listed are very current. Smells fine. Tastes fine. The store has a nice selection of your arabic grocery staples like pitas from Jasmine, pickled jarred products, dates, oils, fresh produce, refrigerated cheeses, etc. Shocking to see that no one has left a review for them in the last 3 years. Well I am and I highly, highly recommend you go in to check them out. Employees are plentiful. Prices are compatible to the other markets on Lorain Road. Oddly they do not appear to sell stuffed grape leaves, garlic sauce, hot sauce or items like prepared fava beans with olive oil. But what they do have, and the quality of it, more than makes up for a few of these items that I buy elsewhere.

West Town Village Market is a market with a somewhat unique and hodgepodge selection of goods…read moreincluding numerous fruit nectars, plenty of Goya-brand hispanic products, whole spices, pitas, and curry powders. It seems more South American, Middle East and south Asian but no chinese or Japanese products. I mainly came for the random food stall in the back. There was just one man running the whole thing and the operation honestly didn't inspire a lot of confidence. There were flies around and the guy's COVID mask was on his chin instead of over his face, both seem risky when your meat is sitting out on a vertical broiler. My friend and I still got a schwarma to go though given the good reviews on yelp. We were able to walk around the small market twice before we got our food but overall it was pretty good. The chicken was well-seasoned and a little dry but there's a generous amount of garlicky hummus sauce and pickles that added the much needed moisture and acid to the wrap. Everything was well proportioned and the portion size was satisfying for only being $7. Overall I can see why people like this place, it's definitely a hidden, authentic, and tasty place to grab middle eastern food. If you're the type of person that's cool with food cart level sanitation, this place is a decent place to grab a bite.

It was okay. The empanadas were okay. Im use to having a…read moresauce and they don't give you anything. The Cuban sandwich was rather bland and had no pickles. The pernil was the best we tried there. The place was nice and clean.

What a pleasant find. The store is super clean and the staff is so helpful and friendly. I love all…read morethe Puerto Rican items offered in the store. The variety of frozen fruit juices were amazing. We bought 6 different ones to try. The all have no added sugar. Great selection of coffee from Puerto Rico, can wait to try them. The best find, frozen octopus; can't wait to grill this. The beef stew was so delicious, just enough flavor and sauce to pair perfectly with rice. The café next door serve wonderful coffee and sweets. Great neighborhood grocery and café.

With all due respect, almost $30 for a 16' pizza is absolutely ridiculous but I guess if you guys…read morecan get it, good for you. $25 for a two topping pizza, even more outrageous! I'm shocked that people pay that amount...

Order the pickle pizza. It is the best. Lots of other great options as well. Very friendly…read moreowners and they are great sponsors of the local willoughby hills youth sports teams.

Kaba's African & Caribbean Market in Lee-Harvard neighborhood is deeply rooted in tradition and…read moreoffers a variety of products you won't find elsewhere. How did I find myself at this market? My book club was reading a book about Botswana. I wanted to share some traditional African fruit with the group. I was really pleased with the assortment! Let me share all that excited me! LAYOUT: The market is fairly small, one room retail space. Checkout is at the front and so is veggie/fruit section. Find frozen foods on the right and meat department on the left. Middle rows are reserved for everything else. Don't miss the beauty section on your right as you walk in. The store is very simple, no decor or complications. Just a simple ethnic market. The parking lot is small. INVENTORY: Kaba's offers a wide range of products that will allow you to cook full African or Jamaican meal. Categories include meat, fish, fruit/vegetables, snacks, tea, canned goods, flour, condiments, beauty, and more. You'll find the expected here like plantains, fufu, ginger, Goya products, and more. The inventory is predominantly Jamaican. I was most impressed with a rustic, wood mortar and pestle. It looked very authentic. I learned that traditionally the pair is used for milling and grinding maize, grains, cassava, and spices into powder. It is most often used to make fufu (powdered yam). What a meditative activity it must be! I love that this item was part of the store's inventory. It definitely motivated to research and learn something new. MY PURCHASE: I purchased four plantains, plantain chips, and chayote ($6 something total with credit card sub charge). I was especially excited to share chayote with my book club. It's a type of squash that is mild and crisp. It is traditionally added to salads raw, used in soups, stews, and sautés. The assortment of authentic fruits and veggies was impressive. I also felt like it was good value. My only criticism is that the fruit and veggies are not well labeled in terms of names and pricing. I had no idea how much anything cost. I would have purchased more if I knew. SERVICE: Service was warm. I had a nice casual chat with the employee about their amazing selection. When I mentioned another African store in Akron, they lovingly called them their friends. It's heartwarming that these stores think of each other as community and not competition. Overall, I was very excited to find African and Caribbean market so close to home. I often reminisce about my trip to the Caribbean. Now I have somewhere to go in order to try and recreate the cuisine. I'm most excited about trying teas during my next visit. I'm such a global tea addict!

Large selection of legit African foods. I got a pound of oxtail cut for $11. Abdoulaye was very…read morehelpful in describing the ingredients of several products I was not familiar with. Sometimes they have hot patties but they only had frozen today. Lots of frozen smoked fish, flours, fufu, ground nut products, and snacks. Lots of spices and sauces and decent prices too.

I've stopped in at least once a week for the last year to this spot and never had a bad experience…read more Great for a beer run and sammich.

Very unclean you can tell they haven't cleaned the store in months. I found some expired food items…read morethey were selling as well.

I finally had a chance to swing over to check out the new Walden Market and I was very impressed!!…read moreThey have a wonderfully curated selection of fresh items (produce, meats, quick grab food, soups, bread, etc) as well as high quality pantry items and beer/wine. The staff was super friendly and helpful and the space was super inviting. I came on a day when one of their vendors, Market Fresh Jam Co., was doing free samples of the jam they sell inside the market. I was impressed by the quality and ended up buying two jars!! I will definitely be back!

A wonderful new market with an amazing selection of curated local goods, that were hand picked by…read morethe chefs. They also have a nice selection of meats, including aged steaks. My personal fave is currently the ground beef blend - made some incredibly tasty Father's Day burgers! Service is friendly and the prices are very fair.

I came here for the first time today. I had the chopped cheese, which was amazing! The service was…read morequick and the people were friendly. - He even double checked my order before making it. There was a steady flow of customers, which is always a good sign. There is something nostalgic about the place. They have things in there you can't find at a typical store, some of which I haven't seen in years. Definitely worth a stop in.

Great food and They are So Welcoming. Feels like an store B4 time when it's the best Neighboring…read morecorner store Eva. Thax

Great fresh food and bakery. Good choice of imported goods. Love Jerry! Been going to Athens since…read morethey were down by the West Side Market l.

How did i not know about this place? I am an east sider but was in the area. They dont offer hot…read morefood on Mon/Tues, so I got a spanikopita. I immediately regretted not getting more than one! Do not buy less than one, especially if you live farther away. Their hummus is also delicious as was the feta I bought. They had so many different types of feta, I was overwhelmed. I settled on the Greek basic one. The young man described one as milder, but I guess they don't give samples for you to compare them. The baklava was just ok, i prefer more layers of the filling, but they had rose flavored loukoum and it is sooo good. Run, don't walk, and get 2 or 3 spanikopita! You won't regret it.