What to Buy at Bell’s Market, the Russian Grocery Store in the Northeast - Eater Philly
"Bell’s Market is a European grocery store located on Bustleton Avenue in the Northeast corner of Philadelphia. Known for its array of fresh-baked bread, cakes, unique salads, and caviar, the market caters to a diverse set of immigrants, primarily from the former Soviet Union, Turkey, Ukraine, Israel, and Kazakhstan. The store offers a range of products from antonovka apples to galia melons, Russian halibut, kievski cake, and an extensive selection of cheeses and jams. It serves as a cultural hub, allowing immigrants to connect with their heritage through food. The market features a prepared foods counter, an in-house bakery, and a selection of imported fish and candies. Bell’s Market attracts customers from far and wide, who come to purchase familiar foods from their homeland." - Ellen Scolnic
