Fresh lavash, basturma, string cheese, spices, and everything for the Armenian kitchen — find Armenian grocery stores, markets, and delis across LA.
Armenian markets are the beating heart of the community — the place to find warm lavash and matnakash, hand-sliced basturma and soujouk, barrels of pickled vegetables, and the exact cheese your grandmother insists on. From full supermarkets to corner delis, the Armenian grocery stores of Los Angeles County stock the flavors of home.
Glendale has the highest concentration of Armenian grocery stores in the United States, and the shopping experience reflects it. You can find imported Armenian brandy next to California olive oil, fresh-baked choreg next to French pastries, and a deli counter that requires nothing to be translated — because the person behind it already knows what you want.
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Armenian grocery stores in Los Angeles carry fresh lavash and matnakash bread, house-made basturma and soujouk, imported Armenian and Middle Eastern cheeses, pickled vegetables, dried fruits, nuts, spices, and a full selection of pantry staples. Many also have a deli counter with ready-to-eat Armenian dishes and a produce section with herbs common in Armenian cooking.
Glendale has the highest concentration of Armenian grocery stores in the United States. Markets are found throughout the city, with clusters along Brand Boulevard, San Fernando Road, and Chevy Chase Drive. Most are independently owned and operated by Armenian families and stock a combination of Armenian, Middle Eastern, and European imported products.
Yes. Many Armenian markets in Glendale, Burbank, and North Hollywood import products directly from Armenia and the Armenian diaspora in the Middle East — including Armenian brandy and wine, specialty honeys and preserves, dried herbs, teas, and packaged snacks unavailable in regular supermarkets.
Yes. Many Armenian grocery stores and bakeries in Glendale and Burbank bake fresh lavash daily, either in a traditional tonir or a commercial stone oven. Fresh matnakash, choreg, and other Armenian breads are also commonly available in the mornings. Arriving early gives you the best selection.
An Armenian deli focuses on prepared foods, cured meats, fresh cheeses, and specialty items. An Armenian supermarket carries a full range of groceries including produce, dairy, packaged goods, and a deli section. Los Angeles has both, and some markets combine both formats under one roof.
Whether you need ingredients for dolma, fresh herbs and cheeses for a weekend table, or a quick deli sandwich, the Armenian grocery stores of Glendale, Burbank, North Hollywood, Van Nuys, and Pasadena have you covered. Many bake their own bread daily, cure their own basturma, and carry imported goods from Armenia and the Middle East that you simply will not find in a chain supermarket.
Armenian grocery stores in Los Angeles are also community anchors. The corner market where your grandfather bought lahmajoun is still there, still run by the same family, still making it the same way. These businesses are not just stores — they are institutions that have fed the community through every chapter of its story in Los Angeles.
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