I've been shopping at Berezka for a few years now and it's slowly become one of my grocery mainstays.
The small shop is filled with a bountiful selection of Eastern European food, from kielbasa and cookies to varenyky and halva. While a lot of the products are imported from Russia, Ukraine, or Brooklyn, there's a number of very affordable dishes that are locally made.
While Berezka is a great location for groceries, it also has a number of East Slavic gifts, such as tea glasses, dresses, and lotions.
Berezka is highly recommended for locals looking for specific Eastern European foods or just need to grab an onion on the way home.
2020 Update: The shelves are a bit different due to sanctions and geopolitics, but I was able to find the Ukrainian...
Read moreMy wife is Russian and she loves coming here - they have so much she remembers from home. I've traveled all over Russia/Ukraine and the Baltics and they have a great selection of treats I remember from visiting these places too. The lady that is always there (the owner I guess?) is always kind and happy to make suggestions or help us find what we are looking for, and she always has something to give to our little daughter too. Shops like this are one of the reasons I love Boston - we've tried a few Eastern European shops but this is by FAR the best with the widest selection, especially the meats and...
Read moreI just came from the store where among other things I bought 7 kabanos sausages. I opened them as soon as I got home and wanted to serve some of it to my son. As soon as I opened the plastic bag I was hit by a sour smell. In disbelief I also cut a piece and tried it out. Yes, they were spoiled. My husband called the store right away for a refund and the lady who I assume is the owner put him on a hold for ten minutes. He hung up and tried to call again but now it’s busy. Never again...
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