UKRAЇNOCZKA Sklep Spożywczy — Local services in Szczecin

Recently opened. Seems to be part of a chain of imported Ukrainian and other former Soviet countries food store. Overall the store wasn’t particularly large with only three aisles of merchandise. It was clean at least.

Moderate selection of refrigerated foods (delicatessen meats or cheeses) with the rest being primarily juices or soda, noodles, kasza, imported chocolates, other bulk candies, canned goods, frozen foods (pierogies) etc. One aisle almost entirely jars of pickled foods. Problem was lack of variety and quantity (maybe only 3-4 of a single product on display), it gave a good experience of being back in the USSR. For example, they had a featured display in the front window of only imported condensed milk (one type)! I can’t comment on the prices however nothing seemed to be particularly expensive.

Not sure how successful it will be. Not sure if it’s possible to construct a full meal by only shopping here so it necessitates multiple visits to other grocery stores for...

For a couple of years I see that the range of products and quality are liding down while prices are climbing up. Yet it is not tourist/nostalgic trap and I would say it is just a convince shop with a special segment. What you do notice is the welocimg smell of smoked and salted fish - that is the only constant thing that was there from the beginning and I bet it will stay even if the store is going to be closed. I wonder if the chocolate and candies on the shelves also smell...

The shop is not very big but you can find the most traditional products from Ukraine, Moldova etc. there are sweets, fish products, alcohol, good maionese etc. The staff is very polite and ready to help you where you need. The prices are not too high, just a little but it is understandable. Here you can find the products that are not in the usual...