The Best Grocery Stores In Paris For Expats Missing Home

Moving to Paris as an expat is an exciting adventure and the cuisine is one of the many perks, but at some point, everyone misses the comfort of familiar foods from home. Whether you’re craving American peanut butter, British tea, Asian spices, or Middle Eastern ingredients, Paris has a variety of grocery stores catering to international tastes. 

As expat teachers in Paris, the Paris Teachers Club know all about how to find home comforts across town. Here’s our insider guide to the best places to find expat-friendly food in the City of Light!

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La Grande Épicerie

https://www.lagrandeepicerie.com/fr

Locations: 38 Rue de Sèvres (7th arrondissement) & 80 Rue de Passy (16th arrondissement)

If you’re looking for an upscale shopping experience, La Grande Épicerie de Paris is the place to go. Part of Le Bon Marché, this gourmet food hall offers high-quality French products alongside a well-curated selection of international items. Here, you can find foreign products such as British teas from Fortnum & Mason, Italian pasta and olive oils, Asian sauces and spices and American peanut butter and cereals.

The prices are on the higher side, but if you’re after premium imported goods, this is one of the best spots in Paris.

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Picard

https://www.picard.fr

Locations: Multiple locations all over Paris

While not strictly an international grocery store, Picard is a French frozen food chain that carries a surprising selection of international dishes, including Italian pasta and pizzas, Indian curries and naan, Japanese gyoza and ramen and American-style burgers and fries.

Picard is known for its high-quality frozen meals, perfect for expats looking for quick and delicious options.

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Tang Frères 

https://www.tang-freres.fr

Location: 48 Avenue d’Ivry, 13th arrondissement

If you’re craving authentic Asian groceries, Tang Frères is a must-visit. Located in the heart of Paris’s Chinatown (13th arrondissement), expect tofu, rice noodles, and Asian vegetables, Chinese, Thai, Japanese, and Vietnamese sauces and condiments, frozen dumplings and dim sum and many other scrumptious goodies. 

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Eataly

https://eataly.fr

Location: 37 Rue Sainte-Croix de la Bretonnerie, 4th arrondissement (Le Marais)

For Italian expats or pasta lovers, Eataly Paris is heaven. This high-end Italian market has everything you need to cook an authentic Italian meal, including fresh and dried pastas, Italian cheeses, cured meats like prosciutto and mortadella and Italian wines and olive oils. 

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The Real McCoy

https://facebook.com/therealmccoy.paris

Location: 194 Rue de Grenelle, 7th arrondissement

American expats looking for a taste of home should visit The Real McCoy, a small but well-stocked shop specialising in American products. Here, you’ll find all those comforting foods you’re used to enjoying stateside – Kraft mac & cheese and boxed cereals, Reese’s peanut butter cups and Hershey’s chocolate, soft drinks like Dr. Pepper, Root Beer, and Mountain Dew and even Thanksgiving essentials like canned pumpkin and stuffing mix.

Prices are obviously higher than back home, but if you’re craving something specific, this is the place to check out.

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Epicerie Sabah

https://www.epicerie-sabah.fr

Locations: Multiple locations in Belleville and Barbès

For expats from the Middle East or North Africa, Epiceries Istanbul and Sabah offer an excellent selection of pita and flatbreads, Halal meats and spices, hummus, tahini, and olives, and Moroccan couscous and preserved lemons. 

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