Odessa Grocery — Local services in West Hollywood

I speak Russian but my woman is Black American, didn’t wanna associate the whole store with the racist incident that is described in one of the comments. I guess they learnt from their ignorant mistake. You gotta always assume that Slavyan people have very tribal and racist mindset, I grew up among them as being “black” over there. They will not be less racist in California, maybe even more. That’s one of the reasons I don’t wanna put any my step back to Russian territory. Perhaps it comes from their genetical insecurity. They were pretty friendly, prices are reasonable, good choice for small space, atmosphere is pretty close to what we have in post soviet union smaller groceries. Consider uncomfortableness as part of the experience, if you wanna have actual experience of actual russian style grocery store. They had plenty of products I needed because of nostalgia. I got my health actually ruined here because I was eating American products full of sugar and processed fats, and “the land of freedom” still does not really have health care for poor hard working class like it is a third world country. Finally, this store was a reminder of all good I had back in the country I grew up in. And please don’t expect workers to smile and be friendly for no reason. You gotta pay us double to put a fake smile on our faces. And I am sure half of Americans don’t get paid enough to do that, but expected always look happy in customer service with barely affording to pay bills. Thats just an extra pressure on the workers and they don’t get paid...

It was a small, hole-in-the-wall grocery store specializing in Russian products — which is why I wanted to experience it :) It reminded me of one of those mom and pop stores I used to frequent when I was little.

It was small but for the size, I thought it had a variety of things from meat, fresh produce to teas and snacks and ready-to-eat food.

Reading other reviews, I guess you might want to take precautions on expiration dates and freshness of their products, but for me I had a pleasant experience. The pomegranates they had were the largest pomegranates I’ve seen!! And it was super juicy, sweet and fresh! Also they had exotic fruits I didn’t find in any other grocery stores.

I got two different kinds of kefirs which I also didn’t see in any other stores I’ve been to. (The keifrs tasted good as well) It was definitely an interesting, fun experience for me. I’d like to go back there, but I’ll probably take more caution for...

ABSOLUTELY THE BEST EASTERN EUROPEAN MARKET WITH RUSSIAN, UKRAINIAN, LATVIAN ITEMS.

The deli counter will serve you sliced meats, cheese and dried meats. They bring fresh pastries with meats, dolmas, stew, lamb rice and the best liver and onions you will ever eat.

The canned selection is second to none. Have you ever had COD LIVER? It's delicious and though in its on juices as chunk, it's far tastier that paté which is processed, far more nutrient too.

The vegetable selection is extensive. Their tomatoes are very tasty.

Their selection of cakes, pasties and chocolates will totally satisfy your sweet tooth 😋

The ladies are awesome. They take great care of the customers and the gentleman bring fresh made food for the deli everyday by about 2:30pm.

Parking is a bit difficult bit worth circling the...