Le Souk Market (Fox Chase)
Le Souk Market combines the cultural tastes of Bishara Kuttab, who is Palestinian, and his wife Zohra Saibi, who is Algerian. Opened in 2022, the shop sells imported organic products from the Middle East and North Africa, including desserts, roasted nuts, spices, and soaps.
Julia De Burgos Bookstore (West Kensington)
Julia de Burgos Bookstore, operated by the community-based cultural organization Taller Puertorriqueño, is the only bilingual bookstore in Philadelphia that specializes in Puerto Rican and Latin American cultures. It also sells locally made merchandise including stickers, jewelry, candles, and tote bags.
Czerw's Kielbasa (Port Richmond)
The Czerw brothers operate the legendary neighborhood spot on Tilton Street that has served kielbasa, pierogies, and other Polish fare since it was founded by Jan Czerw in 1938 (the shop has made such an impression in the neighborhood that Tilton Street was renamed Czerw Way last year). Catch me in line at Czerw’s each Christmas from now on.
International Foods & Spices (University City)
A family-owned Indian and South Asian grocery in University City, International Foods & Spices has been a cornerstone in the neighborhood since 1987. Best-known for its handmade samosas, the shop also sells a variety of spices, injera, bread, sauces, frozen meals, ice cream, and a selection of halal meats.
Chocolate Arts & Crafts (Passyunk Square)
Despite its name, you’ll find mostly handcrafted Mexican goods like pottery, masks, art, apparel, and gifts at Chocolate Arts & Crafts, which goes by ChocoArte on Facebook. The colorful boutique boasts everything from wrestling masks to Día de Los Muertos decor.
