Huge selection of hard to find international items, vitamins and supplements, and wine. They have a minimal produce presence. The prices and quality are spotty, so definitely pay attention. Some things I have found are reasonable, and others are 2-3 times as much as other stores across town. But the staff are usually very friendly and helpful, and the place is enormous. It's always fun to visit and walk the aisles and just see what all is in there.
Great place to find specific things. Best wine selection in town, for sure. Definitely check expiration dates, though.
They carry CBD oil. They also carry my favorite coffee, Mount Hagen! Can't go without my organic fairtrade coffee and Stevia sweetener!
They sell very OLD food such as outdated tahini sauce and spices. Also, it is a rip off place. Bought a bottle of wine for $9.99 and then found another sticker marked as $4.99. Of course, I was charged for $9.99. As much as I want to like the place, I am disappointed by the quality of food.
This place has a great selection including every imaginable spice and many bulk items. I question the freshness of some of their food. There's always a lot a lot of stock there and not many customers. I've had mouldy chocolate before and one had a worm eating it! They always take care of those issues for me, but I'd rather find a place where I didn't have to deal with it in the first place.
This store has a great selection of spices, nuts, grains, teas, organic foods and products. Market of diversified cultural products. Small selection of freshly prepared sandwiches, salads, and desserts. Worth going out of the way for. Knowledgeable staff. Friendly and helpful. Pricing is good. Products excellent. Expanding a new wine room.
Absolutely adore this place! They sell my brand of beer here for WAY cheaper than any other of the big liquor stores. They also take the time to get to know their regulars.
There is always something new and different here. Lots of ethnic goods always on hand. Prices are fair and the place is well laid out. Great selections w lots of organic and healthy choices. Love it!
Amazing wine selection, best selection of coffee in town, all with a crunchy welcoming feel. Minus one star for not staying on top of the produce.
I like the variety of items available in this store and the pleasant staff, but the owners need to monitor their produce for freshness (scallions were horrible yesterday), clean up the bulk olives area (oily lids and handles), straighten their shelves, and make SURE their check-out clerks bag everything AND place ALL bags in customer hands or cart. Tomorrow I will have to return to the store, two days after a shopping trip, from a residence 25 miles away, and with an injured knee, to collect items left behind the counter BY THE CLERK.
The main problems here are that 1) the store is insufficiently staffed, and 2) the front counter, at the 2nd street location, is junked up with everything under the sun and has little work space as a result--and, in fact, very little space for customers to place the items they want to purchase. Both of these problems come from poor management.
A wonderful place to look for international and organic foods. It also has an incredible wine and beer selection. A "must" stop.
A mix of an international market with a small whole foods selection, Sahara Mart is one of my favorite stores in Bloomington to try new and interesting things. The quality is a little bit less than Bloomingfoods (Not to say it's poor quality), but the prices are much better.
The name gives enough information to make an educated guess on what to expect. It's antiquated underneath all of the modernization, the dozens of herbs and roots in labeled plastic tins and the weary coffee dispensers. You will probably find what you want, though not instantly, and many other things along the way. I can't ask for anything more. The selection is varied, though if you're looking for a specific brand it can be a toss up. The prices are surprisingly moderate, and there's few things I love as much as a 50% off sticker.