Sysco Discount Food Center — Local services in Columbia

Sysco is a great place to shop for items in larger quantities. Unlike supermarkets or even retailers like Costco, Sysco is primarily a distributor and wholesaler that serves the restaurant, hospitality and other large food-related businesses and organizations. To that end, a large amount of items sold to the public at this location come in larger quantities. For those with larger families, throwing parties, or smaller restaurants, caterers and others preparing and serving food to groups of people large and small, Sysco has you covered. Fresh and frozen meats, vegetables, seafood are available at attractive prices, fresh cheeses, fresh, frozen and canned fruits, it's all there. A large section with paper, plastic and durable dinnerware also has containers for carryout. There are cleaning supplies, food prep equipment and a nice selection of serving trays, chafing dishes and food display products. It's all there.

If there is an item that isn't stocked, nearly everything imaginable can be ordered and picked up the next day. Some items have a limited time at the store, and when they are all sold out, they may or may not be restocked right away. There are also really good values to be found in items reduced for quick sale. The staff have always been very helpful and friendly. If you run a restaurant full time, or you need items in a large quantity once in a great while, or just looking for good value and some inspiration for future meals, drop by Sysco.

A word of warning to Saturday shopping, there's a big flea market that takes place that day, and that can make parking in the small lot nearly impossible. Plan...

It's a good place to buy restaurant items. That you can use at home. Butter, pasta, flour, sugar, can foods, water, fish, vegetables, pots, pans, cleaning items, cutting boards, beef, pork, chicken, knifes,sharpeners, chefs coats, chef hats, ball caps. Even food storage items, like pound container's with lids. Special items just ask and they can see if they can get them there. And manager is almost always there. Friendly knowledgeable staff. There is also bread, cleaning supplies, and some really discounted items in the back. Mostly bulk items so be careful. If you are a large family then this is your place. Some items are pricey but very affordable. It's a close to a chefs dream...

Has most everything a restaurant supply house (Which Sysco is) would have, that you can use in your house. Added plus is, if you need food for a large party, pressed chicken breasts, appetizers, frozen tuna steaks, you can order anything that Sysco might have for restaurants, and they will bring it over from the...