Calling all food lovers! One of the most massive grocery stores in Texas, Phoenicia Specialty Foods offers nearly 30,000 square feet of gourmet items, with a particular emphasis on imported goods, and is thought to be the largest grocery store in Houston. Stock up on fresh produce, cheeses, olive oils, baked goods, and even watch pita bread being made! The biggest grocery store in Houston also has a full-service restaurant, making for a well-rounded shopping and dining experience that delights all the senses. Let's take a closer look at this downtown Houston grocery store.
Located in the heart of downtown Houston, Phoenicia is a gourmet grocery store that specializes in international foods (with a particular focus on Mediterranean cuisine.)
The 28,000-square-foot market boasts more than 10,000 products imported from 50+ countries. You could practically spend all day shopping here!
A trip to Phoenicia is a multisensory experience. Watch in wide-eyed wonderment as pita bread is made fresh right before your eyes, its mouthwatering aroma filling your nostrils and making you salivate with hunger.
Many different varieties of pita bread are available, so you can rest assured you'll find your favorite (along with plenty of new flavors to try!)
Shoppers love the extensive prepared foods section, which offers everything from an olive bar to hot and fresh pizza. You won't need to cook for a while after stocking up on lots of delicious goodies!
Have you ever seen so many different types of feta cheese in one place? We didn't even know all of these existed, and we want to try each and every one!
Oenophiles will feel like a kid in a candy store upon seeing the massive wine department. There are so many unique labels to try, and you're sure to find some new favorites.
Spices from all over the world promise to fill your kitchen with bold, vibrant, and diverse flavors.
If you have a sweet tooth, just one look at the dessert case will send your taste buds straight to heaven. Cakes, cookies, gelato...you name it, and it can be found here.
Phoenicia also has a full-service deli, wine and beer bar, gourmet sandwich station, and several other opportunities to chow down before you even leave the store.
All that shopping can really work up an appetite, so settle in for an incredible meal to recharge your batteries before heading home to put up all of your new groceries.
Take a tour through this magnificent store:
Phoenicia has a second location at 12141 Westheimer. Visit the Phoenicia Specialty Foods website or follow Phonecia on Facebook for current hours of operation and curbside and delivery service.
Have you ever been to Phoenicia Specialty Foods in Houston? If so, we'd love to hear all about your experience in the comments section! Don't forget to check out this amazing cupcake ATM in Houston that lets you enjoy a gourmet treat 24/7.
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