Armen Market

This place is so vitally special to me and I'm so glad they survived the fire! I buy nuts, specialty ice creams and so many glass-jarred vegetable delicacies here, even since I moved out of the area I make a point of visiting when I'm in town. They have frozen seafood you won't find anywhere else, too. The frozen white clams, out-of-the-shell, are the best quality I've ever seen. I won't use any others for pasta alle vongole. Cannot recommend their nut selection and prices more highly, simply the best anywhere! A note on the one or two negative reviews, when you shop an international specialty store, I've realized you do have to use care to check expiration dates; because it sometimes takes time for items to ship and arrive from far away, for one thing. So yes, do check for freshness. But also, do visit~!! It's a unique - and irreplaceable - Pasadena / Altadena area gem. Oh - I almost forgot to mention, their FRESH TARRAGON!!! One of the only places to find it, and it's packaged generously and for a fair price. If you haven't tried it, in a green salad or fresh fruit salad - take a foodie's word for it, it's one of the world's finest culinary experiences. Pair with feta cheese, watermelon and balsamic - truly dreamy.

Beautiful market, meticulously arranged, with a huge variety of produce, meats, and other foods. Large deli counter and lots of fresh-baked breads. Friendly, knowledgeable staff. I discover something new and wonderful every time I’m there.

The ladies at the deli market always look like they don’t want to work. Takes them forever to notice you & actually help you out and when they do they always have an attitude. Hopefully they bring more workers or hire better employees with good customer service.

Please go and support them after the fire! They are still standing strong and serving the community of Altadena and Pasadena! Buy some fresh sandwiches and snacks. Love the yogurt drinks and salad bowls and I always find new food there 😋

I got an Olivia salad . And it was not fresh, very sour. Almost bubbly. Could not eat it. Threw it away.

Terrible store. The products are often rotten, expired, or moldy — especially the fruits, vegetables, and packaged goods. It’s clear that no one checks the quality of what they sell. The employees are extremely rude, unfriendly, and unprofessional. They talk down to customers, ignore basic questions, and act like they don’t want to help at all. There is no respect or courtesy — just bad attitudes all around. This kind of treatment is unacceptable. There are many better markets nearby with fresh products and polite staff. I will never come back here, and I strongly advise others to stay away.

Great customer service, great produce section, the meat section is super clean and organized. Friendly staff

Great place to shop! We love all their products, especially deli and cold meat! Excellent variety, super helpful staff members!

We recently went to Armen market to grab some meat and I am so glad we did! We got a little bit of everything - chicken and beef lule, lamb, and chicken kebabs. We grilled everything that same day. Everything was so fresh and flavorful when we cooked it at home -- I couldn't get enough! We tried the bulgur with vermicelli noodles to cook at home which was honestly a nice change from the standard rice that I normally cook. They have sandwiches here too that are made to order, but we didn't get any this time. Perhaps that's something we'll have to try on our next visit. Overall, would def recommend coming here for some Mediterranean eats!

This is an Armenian market with Greek influenced foods and flavors. You will find unique sauces and spices to use in your cooking. Small produce and meat section. The frozen section carried meat dumplings and pieroshky which are large bread like items filled with meat or vegetables. Nice staff. Parking in their lot or street parking.

Best market ever! They have everything you need and always fresh. Shout out to the girls in the deli section. Their slicing skills are superior!! No where else gets deli meat that thin and perfect. Can't buy from anywhere else. Thank you!!

Nice place for a sandwich great coffee friendly deli workers. Great food all around, genuine place.

Was in the area and decided to do some shopping . Ordered some sandwiches also, Tried their Roast Beef sandwich and not ganna lie , was so delicious with fresh bread . Definitely coming back to try different items also.

This is the worst store I have ever been to. The products are rotten, expired, fruits and vegetables are moldy, and the meat is questionable. There is absolutely no quality control! The staff are extremely rude and disrespectful -- they speak to customers as if they're doing them a favor. There is zero understanding of what customer service means. The behavior, especially from the owner, is downright hostile. Such treatment and poor quality are a disgrace -- especially for a store representing the Armenian community. I would not recommend this place to anyone. Terrible experience. I will never come back.

My favorite local Armenian market place! They have an amazingly fresh produce section and I always pick up something from their premade section like tabuloi and itch. Great selection of products from Armenia and world wide at very reasonable prices. But it wouldn't be a visit without heading to their butcher counter. I'm always helped by the same gentleman who is such a delight! Today I picked up their Labanese style Lula Kebob for a BBQ that will sure to be a hit! I am so happy places like Armen's Market are still here in the community

TODAY I was yelled at by the OWNER because I said the strawberries I Purchased were rotten. He was unbelievably RUDE, NASTY and probably RACIST. He kept badgering me - It was unbelievable. There have been other incidents with expiration dates, and old produce that they sell. They NEVER stand by their products. Yes! ALL the workers are RUDE- ( except for the Butcher) ! There is no need to put up with this because there are many markets in the area to support. I don't know what their problem is but they give the Armenian Community a Bad Name. I will never step foot in that market- EVER!! (They don't deserve a star - I give it to the Butcher)

Great neighborhood market with lots of fresh goodies. Always pick up my Sumac and Za'atar here.

Great selection of ingredients and produce. I felt like I was in Bristol Farm by the selection and variety of produce and meats!

I like Armen. They are not close by but worth the trip. Their produce section is fresh but they shine in everything Middle eastern. Their jambon de Paris is also half the price than elsewhere and their pita bread always fresh. At one buck for a small package, you can't beat it. Not five stars because some items are more expensive than elsewhere and it feels a little cramped so it certainly not a shopping "destination " but Armen gets the job done if you need labne, spices or other Armenian items. PS: The parking is a little tight but there is plenty of place on the street.

Everything from meats to veggies Excellent, professional and clean. Great customer service.

Found a real gem of a store for great meats, lavash, pita and seasonings! Really nice and helpful folks here too! Picked up some saffron too! The real good stuff.

I go for their small meat department. Small, but extremely high quality meats. The department staff is friendly and they make me feel like an old friend. I'm always greeted with a smile when at the checkout registers. This market is relatively small, but it's jammed-packed with delightful things to discover and find. I suggest that you visit for yourself. Stroll around and be amazed at the produce, the teas, desserts and the exotic foods and delicacies. Walk into this friendly, inviting and fun spot. Walk out a repeat customer.

The shrub is long gone and the parking lot exit is a little safer. But the problem now is...I'm addicted. Armen Market is even better than it was 6 years ago. They've added prepared salads and dips that are superb. If you're looking for an unusual ingredient, I bet you'll find it here so glad to have it in the hood.

One of my favorite markets. Love coming here for the produce. Very fresh and of amazing quality. Great selection of spices and specialty items. The store is well maintained. The staff is friendly and happy to help.

Trust me if I am paying hundreds of dollars I don't mind paying an extra 20 cents to not to have my shopping bag full to a point that I can't carry it and avoid all my groceries spilling in the car every single time.

I have been going to this market for many many years. Love the food and people. I hope you all will enjoy it too: fresh vegetables, high-qualityand meats.

**update** I don't buy meat here anymore. They've changed their supplier (I'm guessing) and it definitely shows... The rest of their stuff is still great.. Too bad about the meat. I have a lot of large gatherings. Hopefully management sees this: last 2 times I bought meat (lamb and pork), and the last time my brother in law bought it: it was terrible, not even close to before. I'm back to driving to North Hollywood for meat...

Love this place! Great variety, small town market vibes and great customer service. I've been here a few times now and get something different everytime. Love that I can find my favorite Middle Eastern food here

this place is the best! they have everything you can imagine! the quality is great and the people are so kind and helpful! one of the best middle eastern grocery stores in the area!

This is an amazing market w unusual breads, meats, condiments, deli counter and fruits and vegetables. Old world market feel. Pleasant cashiers.

What a fantastic market! We wanted to try and make Mediterranean food and this was the perfect store. Everything we needed (and then some) to create a

Clean local grocery store with a variety of products. Butcher and deli sections serve up great pre-marinated, fresh meats and a variety of cold cuts, among other delicacies. Produce is fresh and better quality than I've seen at my local big name stores. I especially loved the selection of dried fruits and nuts. I don't live nearby, but will make a point of returning soon.

I have been shopping here for over a year and every time I come they always have the most beautiful, fresh, and delicious produce. Hawaiian papaya, golden kiwis, figs, organic fennel, organic brocollini, radicchio, mixed greens, and at the best prices anywhere. They carry the heirloom eggs, Boars head lunch meats, all sorts of European sweets, and so much more. Everyone that works there is helpful and goes above and beyond to make sure that market is always stocked up and clean. I really appreciate the friendly faces and care they show to all their customers. It's a very welcoming place.

4 Star service! 3 Stars for deli food (see below) This place is tucked up in the hills, north of the 210 Freeway, so it's really for people in the neighborhood, but if you're in the area and need to grab some specialty items, this is a great place to stock up. As a small market, they have a nice selection of some specialty Armenian, Russian, and Greek items. You can order hot food (cooked in store) in the back/upstairs. The service there was fantastic, and people were super nice! BUT I THINK I ARRIVED AT THE WRONG TIME (weekday after lunch) I had the kebab from the meat counter. No pickles. Just hummus, and tabbouleh. Chicken WELL SEASONED, WELL COOKED, juicy, nicely seared. Really nicely cooked tomato! (it's possible to cook it poorly, or burn it too much) The rice was mediocre at best - which was disappointing, because they were very generous with the portion. One piece of dried pita. It was like it had been left in an oven. Almost like a cracker. Hard, but not crunchy? I was glad that there was so much rice. I couldn't even eat the pita - bummed about that. There are a couple of tables on the side of the supermarket you can eat at, but be warned, this is a SMOKING AREA, so if it bothers you, you might want to take the food for a picnic to the park. I'm going to give them the benefit of the doubt. I think this place is probably much better on weekends at lunch. I'll be back to try it again. I'll be back to buy some meats to cook myself and some other treats too!

Great ethnic market with lots of options! Good selection of produce and I love their deli counter. Lots of dried fruit options and prepared and marinated meats to choose from. Have made very tasty kabobs with their meat on several occasions.

Local Armenian market located in North Pasadena and a frequent spot we order catering at for work lunches. I would definitely recommend the lamb chop and chicken thighs, less so the chicken breast which tends to dry out while they cook it on the skewers. We usually add babaganoush and tabouli salad, both are pretty good here (especially the baba which has a nice smoky flavor). The meat catering orders start at a minimum of 3 lbs and do not include pitas (though they should be included in my opinion). Definitely call ahead and give them a timeframe for pickup. The prices are mostly in line with other markets in the area. Upon my last stop-in here I found the aisles to be super clean and wide and the service mostly friendly. They sell some interesting specialty items (ie. we love the Dadu ice cream here haha) as well as some fresh treats and baked breads. I would recommend checking out Armen market, especially for catering orders in the Pasadena area.

Small friendly family run market with an excellent selection of American and Armenian goods. Excellent deli counter and meat shop, and surprisingly robust produce section.

I walked in here on accident but so happy I did. Good selection of middle eastern items that are hard to find elsewhere. Good meat selection, cheese selection and the wine selection was better than across the street where I thought I was going lol. The workers here are very nice, I didn't have any questions but I wouldn't hesitate to ask if I did next time I go. They had good prices and deals on produce as well. Id be happy to support this business again

Great local market with lots of selection and many quirks! Snag good items when you see them, they may not restock the same brands later once they sell out! This includes meat and cheese in the deli too! The produce is really nice and fresh and has flavor. Great selection of fruit and seasonal tropical fruit.

Fresh fruit and veggies, great Armenian staples. They have nice frozen cheese boureg if you don't want to go thru the trouble of making it from scratch.

Great prices, lots of specialty foods. But the isles are super narrow, making it frustrating when it's crowded. The deli counter is good. The produce is fresh, and they have bundles of fresh unique greens each season. The meat counter unfortunately I would steer clear from. Last time I had to throw the meat out, it smelled horrible. Don't count on sliced bread either. They finally put sliced bread on the shelves, but it's been not only expired but moldy the last two times I checked. They get fresh pitta and flat bread every day. The staff is friendly and helpful.

Nice selection of Armenian/Mid-Eastern foods and condiments. Well-stocked shelves and vegetables seemed fresh. I did not try the prepared foods.

Love going grocery shopping here. I love Mediterranean food but it can get pricey eating out. This is the next best thing. Friendly cashier and butchers. Nice market with all you need to diy dinner.

This place use to be so awesome. After today, won't be returning. Rude old man with gray hair and colored eyes. We were in the produce department and he harassed us. Sorry we're not Armenian buddy, learn some manners and how to treat customers with respect. Shame on the owner/manager for hiring this idiot with poor skills. He shouldn't even be on the floor around people. They have other employees that don't make you feel comfortable while trying to shop, they stare you down and don't take their eyes off you. 2 stars for the friendly checkout lady working at register (short black hair) Other then that, they have good food down the street with better service.

This store is clean and has all the Mediterranean culinary products you may need. Their English isn't very understandable, but they are helpful and friendly nonetheless. Bring bags, be careful parking, and be prepared to pay a little more than you think.

Wide variety and selection. Convenient location and always clean. Fresh halal meats are the best.

I love this market! Every week or so I stock up on mediterranean salads, cheese, crackers, jams and fresh produce. The prices beat Ralphs on nearly everything. The exact same goat cheese that sells at Ralphs for $13/jar is only $8/jar here. Of course, they don't sell certain brand name items and a few things can be found cheaper at Trader Joe's, so this is one of 3 markets I visit on my grocery circuit, but it's a gem.

I don't recommend this place at all. The workers don't know how to speech English. The deli workers are very slow. They took 20 minutes to giveme something from the deli. I went home and it was the wrong product. I went and complained to the owner and the owner is very rude. He did not give me my money back. Please don't come to this place. Instead go to Pasadena Marketplace.

This place is amazing. Called them on a Friday for a big catering order. Picked it up Saturday and it was delicious, swift, and perfect. Everything was delicious. We got the party package #1 and #2. Came with enough food to feed a party of 20 and more. We have leftovers that we will be enjoying today as well. When you think of catering, you just want the food to be good and they more than meet those needs. I definitely recommend this place! Thank you so much, guys!

they have great prices for a variety of middle eastern goods that arent available elsewhere. Of note is the variety of tahini that is orders of magnitude better than any of the garbage that whole foods and trader joes sells.

Good local store. Found condensed milk, red caviar, smoked cheese and lots of tasty fruits. Good quality meat too.

What an amazing local treasure! A friend introduced me to this wonderful, family-run market. I found all sorts of specialty food in the shop, along with a fantastic roasting tin, delicious smoked salmon, and fantastic craft lettuces that added a bit of wow to my salad. The house made muhammara and hummus were out of this world, and the packaged dried fruits and nuts put the supermarket selection (not to mention prices...) to shame. Don't miss the breads in the back room. I got some multi-seeded flatbread crisps that are to die for. Worth a special trip, even if you aren't lucky enough to live in the neighborhood.

The people are great here but this place never opens on time. Sometime the manager will make me wait outside but I see other customers already shopping. Maybe because I'm not Armenian.

I use to love this place... But it got worse and worse Attention people! Always pay attention to your reside, day charge you more and when you showing them the reside, they saying it's an accident. Also day have molded products sometimes. And meet place I got several times spoiled fish and meat. But the workers are great! Do not planning to go there anymore.

I live nearby and I shop here whenever I'm in a hurry or I've been cooking the same things too often and need some inspiration. The produce department is small, but well-stocked and they beat the prices of the supermarket down the street. Cheese and yogurt selections are awesome, and they've got a freezer full of pastries and dumplings you can take home and cook. The best part for me, though, is their selection of European brands and snacks. Definitely worth the trip.

Just moved to the area and I love this market! They carry a great variety of specialty ingredients and health foods for a small neighborhood market. Fresh produce, and great prices on produce, spices, and bulk items. Their house-made hummus and muhammara are to die for.

I did a going away party and ordered kebab meat from the Armen's meat department. The marinated filet was delicious and super tender and juicy. I ordered almost 20lbs worth and it was ready on time and exceeded my expectations. I also ordered side dishes of hummus, beet salad, and muhammara dip. Everything was great. The service was spot on! I definitely will reorder, saved time and also enjoyed my guests without the stress of cooking!