Welcome to African Grocery and Meat Market
At African Grocery and Meat Market, we celebrate the rich tapestry of African culinary heritage. Nestled in the vibrant heart of Alexandria, VA, our market offers an authentic selection of ingredients that transport you straight to the roots of traditional dishes. From spices that ignite your taste buds to fresh meats and unique products, we empower adventurous home cooks to explore diverse flavors, including Ethiopian and Ghanaian delights. Customers rave about our exceptional service and extensive inventory, making every visit a delightful discovery. Join us and embark on a flavorful journey through Africa, where each ingredient has a story to tell.
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6243 Little River Turnpike, Alexandria, VA 22312 Hotline: (703) 914-2525
Welcome to the vibrant world of African Grocery and Meat Market, a true gem nestled in the heart of Alexandria, Virginia. Located at 6243 Little River Turnpike, this dynamic market offers a delightful range of authentic African ingredients and meats, perfect for both seasoned cooks and culinary adventurers. With a warm and inviting atmosphere, it feels like stepping into a piece of Africa right in your neighborhood.
The charm of this grocery lies not only in its extensive selection of products but also in the exceptional customer service that reminds us of community and care. Customers rave about their experiences, like Carrol G., who declared it a dream destination for anyone looking to try something unique, while Sarah B. applauds its authenticity for sourcing ingredients necessary for traditional Ghanaian and Ethiopian recipes.
African Grocery and Meat Market thrives on its offerings. As you walk through the aisles, you’ll discover a treasure trove of goodies, from spicy dried fish to exotic grains, and even specialty items like custard powder and cassava. One shopper, Mac O., reminisces about a serendipitous visit where they stumbled upon whole Ethiopian coffee beans—truly an indication of the market's extensive reach into authentic ingredients from across the African continent.
- Unique Offerings: The selection includes not only meats but also a variety of spices and cooking essentials.
- Customer Engagement: Staff members are eager to assist, ensuring you find exactly what you're looking for, whether that's a traditional cooking pot or unroasted coffee seeds.
- Atmosphere: Enjoy the ambiance characterized by world music, incense in the air, and the welcoming smiles of the staff.
Whether you're preparing a festive feast or trying your hand at a new recipe, African Grocery and Meat Market provides the resources you need. Customers leave not just satisfied, but inspired to explore the culinary arts of Africa. The reasonable prices add to the enchantment, making it an accessible way to expand your palate.
If you haven’t yet visited this local treasure, it’s time to embark on a culinary adventure that promises to enrich your cooking and elevate your meals. With each visit, the African Grocery and Meat Market invites you to explore new flavors and delve deeper into the diverse tapestry of African cuisine.
For more information, you can reach them at (703) 914-2525. Don't miss the chance to bring home a piece of Africa!
This little market has EVERYTHING a woman can ask for when trying something a little different. Excellent customer service as well!
this is where i go to find authentic ingredents to make my favorite spicy Ghanian food and ethopian food. I get such good recipes but i have a hard time finding what i need to make the dish this place solves that.
Yet another hidden gem of a grocery, tucked away in yet another ethnically thrumming shopping center in the West End. I love that these jewels continue to reveal themselves the more we explore the neighborhood, and that my cooking grows ever more adventurous as a result. Husband and I stumbled on African Grocery and Meat Market completely by chance, as we're prone to do in these cases. After a weekly run to Grand Mart, we found ourselves still in need of whole coffee beans for making our morning espressos (sorry, Grand Mart, but Nescafé does not a decent cup of coffee make). We spotted AGaMM as we were loading the car and figured, why not? Africa produces some of the most prized beans in the coffee world, and Ethiopia is generally accepted as the "birthplace of coffee"...perhaps AGaMM would carry a selection. In we went. We were happily welcomed by a woman stocking refrigerators with smoked, dried catfish and tilapia, enrobed in a sheath of smoke from the incense burning near the front door. CDs of world music line the shelves behind the register, and several aisles contain everything from custard powder, cassava, and bulk rice, to enormous, industrial cook pots, plastic laundry baskets, and essential oil diffusers. Everything seemed quite affordably priced, too, like nonstick, double-burner griddles for $16. A gentleman at the back of the store noticed us wandering and asked if he could help. We said we were desperate for coffee, and he apologized saying they don't sell it. He suggested the panaderia a few doors down. As we meandered our way back towards the front of the store, the gentleman called out to us. "Wait, what *kind* of coffee are you looking for? Because this early in the morning I assume you want drip coffee to-go, which we don't sell, but I want to be sure I have given you the right information!" I said we were looking for whole beans. "I have that!" he exclaimed, and led us to the dry goods aisle. Unfortunately, the only beans that AGaMM carries are unroasted Ethiopian coffee "seeds," to be roasted at home, typically in a flat pan over coal for a coffee ceremony, the gentleman informed us. And in that instant, I wanted a flat pan over coal for roasting my own beans. (http://blog.seattlecoffeegear.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/ethiopian_coffee_ceremony.jpg) Though AGaMM didn't have what we were looking for *that* day, the warmth of the service and reasonable prices will certainly bring me back when I am in the market for allspice, dried chiles, or other African goodies.