My wife and I stopped off here on the way home from looking at granite countertops in CollegePark…read more I had been hoping to pick up some Korean spices (flakes and paste), and sadly their collection of Korean food was paltry. But nothing else was paltry. A huge collection of produce, aisles of dried beans and bags of rice, and collections of Latino dried spices to beat the band. I was happy to fill in the home collection of dried peppers and hibiscus flowers Not likely we will intheneighborhood again any time soon, but if I am I would stop here for sure

I came in just to buy a coconut water, and somehow that turned into one of the most frustrating…read morecustomer service experiences I've had. I stood there waiting while multiple employees looked right past me and never acknowledged me. It honestly felt like I was invisible. A simple "We'll be with you in a minute" would have gone a long way, but instead I was completely ignored. Eventually I got my coconut water, but by then the experience had already been ruined. Good customer service doesn't cost anything, and customers shouldn't have to work just to get someone's attention. I won't be coming back unless they start treating people with more respect. (I am black)

Owned by a kind man from Egypt, International Meat Market is both a butcher and a market. With a…read morefew parking spots in the lot, International Meat Market sells quality meats. On the market side, the shelves are full of dishware, tea sets, food, and more. They even sell clothes. If you need help finding anything, ask the staff. They are more than happy to help.

The cashier was nice. Not so welcoming by the workers, and the staff who answered the phone, didn't…read moreknow what a scotch bonnet pepper was. The peppers they had on display were all molded.

I like the location of this place. There are so many Ethiopian restaurants in Silver Spring but not…read moreenough markets where I can get my injera from. We went for an early dinner on Saturday at Beteseb and spotted this place which is at the corner from the restaurant. Its good to capitalize on the fact that while people are still in the Ethiopian mood, they can make a quick visit to this place and get their condiments from here. The prices were reasonable. Not as great as the one in White oak but still good enough for Silver Spring downtown. Parking isn't convenient. So note that. Goat and Lamb meat: yes they do have but very expensive.

I never thought this place will carry indian spices but to my surprise I found some nice indian…read morespices as well as some ethiopian and carribian spices and some packed foods. Pria, Silver Spring, MD

I've traveled to several international markets in the area. I found this market to be one of the…read morebest. They stock fresh produce/herbs that are hard to find in regular grocery stores. Produce like Thai Basil, and Thai Eggplant. I traveled to 3 stores in the area trying to find the Eggplant. They have rows and rows of Asian sauces, curries, etc. I highly recommend if you do a lot of Thai cooking and want that authentic taste.

I did my groceries on November 21, 2025.my credit card was skimmed at the register. Later that day…read moremy account was hacked and all my money was gone from my account. I contacted the store, terrible service. I reported this incident to local authoritie.

Folks say the TPSS coop is expensive and that can be true. But: I love it for its bargains…read more First, the bulk section. So many everyday and unusual products at a fraction of the price you would pay for the same thing in little bottles, boxes or jars. My favorites are oatmeal and spices. Second, the wine section often has good prices on decent wines. Not easy to find these days. Some of them are organic. And finally, there are some freshly prepared foods that make the co-op a destination store for me. Sushi. And those spicy samosas that are kept in the warmer near the soups. Especially the cabbage one! Apparently they are made by Zemen, the Ethiopian grocery on Maple, so you could also look for them there. That is the co-op the way I experience it. But it is waiting for you to discover your own - the possibilities are endless

So this place has undergone a much needed renovation since the last time I was there, and it is so…read moremuch better for it. The store has a much better flow, with the produce located where the cashiers used to be. Yes this place is in fact more expensive than a traditional grocery store, but the bulk section with one of the only bulk season spots in the area. Excellent selection of food products, staff is kind and down to earth, and it really feels like your local grocer because it is!! I'd rather spend my money here than at Whole Foods or some other corporate entity.

Family-owned Red Apple Farmers Market is a large market with products from around the world within…read morea mural-painted strip mall in Takoma Langley Crossroads. Walk inside and find shelves and shelves full of produce, grain, smoked fish from Norway, and over 100 different spices. Since they source products from around the world, customers come from literally all around the world. Take the time to slowly browse the spice section. You'll learn many new flavors!

First off, someone needs to check that they're allowed to charge $0.20 per bag. Last I checked,…read morethat's not the rate in Maryland. That's what we were charged last week when we visited; I was shocked because nowhere else I've been to in MD charges that much for bags. So are they wrongly charging customers for their bags?! Second, horrible customer service. Very, very rude checkout lady last weekend when we visited. She had such an attitude & for no reason. Quite disappointing as I've been visiting this market for years and now I won't be returning because you don't treat patrons with disdain and disrespect and you don't overcharge them for your mistakes. They charged me extra for bags even though the bag they gave me that I had already paid for ripped & broke! It wasn't my fault you overstuffed the bag & then when it breaks you're upset because I ask for another bag that's not now broken. Horrible! I went ahead and paid for the extra bags (mind you $0.20/bag) - even though I didn't agree, but that's absolutely not right!

The store is always clean. The fish and meat are fresh. The cashiers polite and pleasant.read more

Best way is a chain store and this has to be the worst one. This one is located on Piney Branch Rd…read more It's not uncommon to find fruits and veggies rotten. Make sure you at the bottom of any packaged items. I've found mold on my snap peas and garlic. I went today for tomatoes and it was hard to find an actual red one. The prices have gone up almost 75% post Covid. They have always doubled the price for any American products. The precut turkey legs were very gray, so i opted out. The tub of ice cream use to be around $4, it is now $8. The same tub is cheaper at Sam's Club and Costco. Once I was done and went to the line. They FORCE...FORCE YOU TO USE DEBIT. If you have a card that has both debit and credit....they do not know how to change it. I asked for a manager. They said he left and there was no one to talk to. The cashiers do not speak English very well. It was absolutely ridiculous. I forgot why I stopped coming before this visit but now I remember. I won't be back. Lost customer.

For a wine bar, I expected a slightly more elevated experience…read more I like that there was outdoor seating (It was a beautiful day when we visited), however there was no one to tell us whether to seat ourselves or wait to be seated. I was waiting for my friend to arrive and countless times the staff walked past me without a word or a glance: no greeting, no invitation to see myself, not even asking if I needed help...nothing. Just incredibly unwelcoming. If I hadn't made such a significant time investment trying to secure a parking space, I would have left immediately. After my friend arrived, we flagged down one of the servers who told us that we could seat ourselves outside. We did so and ordered a round of cocktails: an Aperol Spritz for me and Air Mail for my friend, along with a charcuterie board. The seating outside was picnic benches with chipped paint. Our charcuterie board arrived long before our drinks did. We were half done with the board by the time the drinks arrived. The charcuterie board was delivered with no plates and only one napkin for two people. Additionally, because there were no plates, a significant amount of our charcuterie board ended up on the picnic table. The board had lots of items on it and it was very difficult to remove an item or slice some cheese without something else sliding off. The cocktails were decent. Not the best we've had, but also not the worst. They were inconsistent though. The first two I had were much better than the last one, which tasted distinctly different. When we decided to get food, I ordered the chicken schnitzel sandwich while my friend got the Cubano sandwich. In most places, when you order a sandwich, fries are included. Not here. But at least my sandwich was served on an aluminum tray. My friend received her sandwich wrapped in paper. No plate; Just wrapped up like it was to-go. Since no fries were included with her sandwich she ordered a side of the chili cheese fries instead. She ate a few of them but I could tell by her face (and the fact that the bowl remained largely untouched after those few initial fries) that they were not good. My sandwich was okay. Just ok. It arrived warm, not hot, so I'm not sure if it was freshly made. Flavor-wise it was a little bland. I think it probably would have been better served just as schnitzel and not as a sandwich. For dessert, I ordered one of their oversized chocolate chip cookies. Again, it was just not good. Chocolate chip cookies are fairly hard to mess up but this one was just... Bad. It had more of a cake-like consistency... And not even very good cake. I took one bite and that was one too many. Between the difficulty finding parking, the general aloofness of the staff, and the terrible food... I'd recommend passing on this place.

Cool place; chill vibes, great food; excellent service…read more Burger is great. Be sure to get the double patties for the full effect. Kale salad is good but a little over dressed and salty, in my opinion. Be mindful there's not a lot of parking spaces. You'll find free street parking if you just drive around a bit, but it does require a brief walk in a hilly neighborhood. Nom nom nom!