• Central Market

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A huge selection of vegetarian items, also vegan-friendly, lots of organic items Produce, Vitamins.


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5 Reviews

First Review by pacific_waters

BaileySchneider

Points +2220

Vegan
30 Jan 2022

Unique grocery store!

Central Market is owned by H-E-B so you will find a lot of their brand while shopping but you will also find a lot of unique items that you can’t find anywhere else. (Not even at Whole Foods!)
Located in a beautiful area of San Antonio, you could spend hours in this store just looking at all the different products. They have the largest produce section I have ever seen with some fruits I’ve never even heard of. Their prepared foods section is enormous with a handful of vegan options.
Definitely stop by here if you are on the area- you won’t regret it!

Pros: Unique vegan food

GoldenHorn

Points +174

Vegan
17 Feb 2021

Gorgeous Gourmet options, many vegan selections

I cannot afford to come here often, but when I do, I load up! They have an amazing produce section with lots of organic and fancy foods you do not see in other places, for example, Lion's Mane Mushrooms. Beyond Beef, frozen and gluten free vegan foods, cheese substitutes including cream cheese, and lots of non dairy yoghurt, butter, creamer and milk. WOW! They have a huge wine section, chocolates, health care and a bakery, it is one amazing store, with wonderful, helpful staff and things you have only heard about in the past, but never seen. Last time I was there, I got:

Banyan Chipotle Tofu Egg Rolls
Worthington Roast Turkey
Golden Potato and Onion Perogies
Worthington's
Macsween Veggie Crumble (YES!)
Tommy's Brussel Sprouts
Tommy's Super Greens
Amy's Thai Red Curry
Amy's Enchiladas
Lentil Shepherd's Pie
Frial Med, Style Pearl Couscous
Yaya's Garden Greek Stuffed Eggplant
Yaya's Garden Green Stuffed Bell Peppers (both new to me!)

Updated from previous review on 2021-02-17

Pros: Lots of vegan options, Friendly staff, Unbelievable selections

Cons: Price, can be a little high, Meat Market

MeowChow999

Points +263

Vegan
24 May 2018

So many options

My favorite grocery shop in San Antonio. Pricy

Veggiechiliqueen

Points +123

Vegetarian
18 Jul 2009

Smaller selection than previously, but still fun

I'm a Midwestern transplant who's used to shopping at Trader Joe's and Whole Foods, so I was thrilled to discover the upscale shopping experience known as Central Market.

Central Market features food and beverage imports from around the globe (beer, wine, cheeses, meats, produce, grocery), a large selection of bulk foods, including organic beans, rice, whole grains, dried fruits, spices, and coffee beans, dietary supplements, health and beauty, eco-friendly cleaning supplies, and more. Looking for authentic Greek yogurt? Check. Umeboshi? Check. Quince preserves from Spain? Check. You can also pick up European kitchen wares, gorgeous fresh flowers, a stunning assortment of prepared hot and cold entrees and sides to go (CM also caters), and even enroll in cooking classes.

This is the most complete all-in-one shopping destination that I've found, and there are plenty of vegetarian and vegan-friendly options both in packaged grocery and the deli (items are labeled as veg or vegan). If you're on a gluten-free diet, Central Market also has a large assortment of GF baking mixes, crackers, snack foods, and more.

Like other victims of the recession, Central Market has noticably downsized by removing / widening aisles and cutting back on the once-hefty selection of imported and hard-to-find goods. The organic produce section is fairly small, and sometimes I get fresher organic produce at my local HEB Plus. I've had several bad experiences with buying the packaged organic greens; despite being used before the date, there were slimy, wilted greens in several boxes (perhaps this was a storage issue?).


But despite the reduced selection, it's still a fun place to shop and pick up unique eco-friendly gifts and great groceries. If you're looking for more unusual produce, you'll likely find it here (recent examples include white asparagus, chayote squash, strawberry papayas, and fresh lychees).

Pros: selection of bulk foods, gifts / cards, prepared foods / bakery

Cons: price, small selection of organic produce

pacific_waters

Points +16

Raw
08 Jan 2009

Not as happy as others

I have been traveling around the country for almost a year and have tried veg restaurants and markets from New York to Seattle. I wish I could agree that Central Market is as good as the glowing reviews say it is Limited selection of organic veggies. I saw as much in Fred's in Seattle. The prepared food section is large but the food looks old and dried out. For meat eaters the meat section lacks free range beef. I do complement their bakery section though.Even though I am mostly raw I do like a crusty rusty loaf every now and then. I'll be trying the San Antonio Whole Paycheck to see how that stacks up.




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