For over two years, we’ve been visiting, sharing, and reporting on microgrocery stores—also known as Shoppy Shops, a term coined in Emily Sundberg’s viral article—around Los Angeles. As designers in the food CPG world, we were intrigued by this new breed of store, distinct from the regular grocery stores we shop at on weekends. These […]
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Since the Helms Bakery District in Culver City underwent its revitalization in the early 2000s, something essential has been missing. Over the years, the area has blossomed into a vibrant commercial hub, attracting hip, upwardly-mobile Angelenos with its array of shops and restaurants. But one key piece of the neighborhood’s history was absent: the bakery […]
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LA HOMEFARM is a neighborhood microgrocery store tucked in the corner on busy Eagle Rock Blvd in Cypress Park. It’s close to other neighborhood favorites Dunsmoor and Bub’s and Grandma (who they do carry!). LA HOMEFARM is owned / run by Lauri Kranz and Dean Kuiper. It is the first brick-and-mortar store from Kranz’s company, […]
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Inspired by our recent trip to Sua Superette, who only carries AAPI owned brands (which we love!), we decided to highlight some of our favorite designs we saw in the store. This was a hard one because there was so many to choose from, but here are a few. We had to feature Jing Gao’s, […]
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Yoboseyo Superette is the newest entrant in Los Angeles’ burgeoning micro grocery scene. Located on one of the main drags in the city’s Little Tokyo neighborhood, the market’s understated storefront serves as a contrast to all the colors, textures and materials one sees when they step through the front door. In addition to food, condiments […]
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Tucked away in a nondescript business plaza off of buzzy Wilshire Boulevard in the heart of Koreatown, you will find Open Market. It’s a bit of an odd duck compared to the other businesses, it’s warm and inviting storefront stands in contrast to the drab corporate offices that populate the business park. Not just a […]
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The next venture from the Gjusta Group team, who owns Gjelina, Gjelina Take Away, Gjusta Bakery, Gjusta Goods and Valle, and now both Gjusta Grocers and Gjusta Flower Shop. Taking some of the market provisions, bakery and menu items already found in Gjusta Bakery into a micro grocery store filled with not only beloved Gjusta […]
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