Odessa Grocery

I'm not going to lie this feels a little bit like a store that your parents went to in a small village: stuff is kind of everywhere and you have to know your way around European foods BUT the pierogi are deliciousand the poppy seed cake is amazing and they have really really fantastic pickles as well as homemade cabbage. The ladies are super friendly once you get to know them

Great produce and also (E. European + Israeli) treats. Try the ice cream.

I like their nectarines and tomatoes the most, although there is always a great selection of tea and tea snacks (if you are a tea person).

Other highlights: Napoleon cake, ginger snaps and Nikki (say hi to her)

My parents have been bringing me here my entire life, when I was a little kid the owner would always remember me and give me a treat 🥹 top notch produce and cold cuts and premade food every time

My favorite place in LA to get Russian groceries. Not only you get products found only in former USSR countries, but service and music and even other customers are also very authentic. I enjoy every single visit to Odessa Grocery.

I love this store. Bolthole. Lots of imported foods from Russia, and the Caucasus. Go-to for pomagranate juice, fresh Russian bread, pasteries. My wife loves the Russian tea. Despite the current conflict overseas, these are the nicest people you'll meet.

Best cold cuts, cooked meats and vegetables, fresh and high quality.

If you like Russian, Ukranian food, this is the place.

Really great, standard Russian grocery store. I saw reviews saying the staff is rude which isn't true at all. I don't speak Russian and they are very nice to me (also saw a review saying they don't speak English - not true they speak great English). Overall great place with a lot of options. Their homemade vinegret salad is amazing!!

Great market for various Russian items. However, the set up makes it impossible to walk in and out. The deli and cashier are the same person, so you're bound to wait for several minutes while waiting to buy one item off the shelf.

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 enough to have it

Great place for russian food and big selection. They always playing music and they have great customer service.

As a Russian native, I know my food. I've been shopping at Odessa Deli ever since I discovered it, several years ago. Now that we moved to Valencia, we don't mind the commute in order to stock up on these delicious treats. The only negative, we found some canned food with expired due dates, but the good by far outdoes the bad. Love their Salmon Trout, herrings, Beef Tongue salad (my husband's favorite!), Pelmeni and just about everything else. The owners can also be very nice - but a bit rough around the edges when they are busy.. Overall, 5 stars!

once upon a time... 2 thousands

a mingling space with all the best food you can get in west hollywood. when you buy (for over $20) the owner, who cuts dried meat 4 you, will give you a choice award 4 that: candies or dried fish? or was that once upon a time and not anymore?

one of the best good, old places that keeps spirit of west hollywood VIA russia alive
great food, unbelievable choices

So lovely to go to a store where you can get yourself some food from home! And people who work there are so nice! Once they even have me a free chocolate to share with my American friends 😭 Please go and enjoy yourself trying something new!!!

If you want black caviar and still have some money left on your account, that the place to go. Enjoy, I'm already salivating.

The best smoked whitefish in Los Angeles. Their fruits and vegetables are a bargain. It takes a long time to check out but it’s well worth it.

Nice family business. All the staff is super very friendly and sweet.=) Also they help me around the store and make suggestions. Tons of selection and always fresh! I love going there every day! :)

Great Eastern European bakery and deli. Been open for decades. Authentic!

Great selection of special finds!

Great selection of russian imported products, meats, dairy products, sweets and baked goods. Theres usually long lines but that usually guarantees fresh produce being available.