Armen Market - Grocery store in Pasadena - 1873 Allen Ave, USA

I'm incredibly fortunate to have this wonderful local grocery store less than a mile away! It feels like a home away from home every time I step inside, as the friendly staff always greets me with a warm smile and even knows my name – it's like my very own Cheers bar. One of the standout features of this gem is the consistently fresh produce. As someone who enjoys experimenting with somewhat obscure ingredients, I'm always pleasantly surprised to find exactly what I need on their shelves. They truly cater to all culinary preferences, boasting an impressive selection of Bob's Red Mill grains and flours. One of my personal favorites, Paquito peppers, are a staple item in their inventory. Whether I'm whipping up Spanish tapas, French, North African, Middle Eastern, or Armenian dishes, this store is a treasure trove of ingredients and inspiration. A pro tip: visit early in the day to savor the local, preservative-free bread baked by a talented artisan. It's the perfect complement to to accompany whatever you’re making.

I tell everyone about how great this spot is. Super clean, great selection, & great premade options. If we're bringing snacks to a party this is usually the go to spot to get something fun that maybe not everyone has tried.

Great neighborhood market, good prices and quick shopping, I’m usually in and out in less than 30 minutes. I do look for expiration dates and always reach for the items in the back or the bottom. I occasionally see expired food on the shelves but I see that even at the other well known markets so the shopper always has to look for the dates. It’s convenient for me to do our quick shopping. I wish they would bring more organic.

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

Perhaps one of the most curated ethnic grocery store in the valley. One thing that is unique is the variety of wines and liquor but that it is also a family-friendly store

WORST MARKET EVER! DO NOT COME HERE!! They sold my grandma expired yeast. Most of the products here are expired. We went the next day and complained to the owner/manager and he said that this is not the expiration date, he said it's the barcode. We bought yeast to put it in flour to make cookies and sell it, but everything is ruined. Do not come here! WORST CUSTOMER SERVICE! CHECK THE EXPIRATION DATE BEFORE BUYING!

Friendly staff, good quality produce on rotation keeps up good variety. Keep an eye out for opportunity buys at excellent prices. There's a large meat counter with feta, olives, and boar's head meats and cheeses. Fresh butcher counter as well with beef, chicken, lamb, fish, etc. Coffee beans, bulk items, large dairy section. Amazing deals on anything with the Armen Market store label including candy, nuts, dried fruits, jerky and dry meats, dry flowers/herbs/spices, etc. Also some wine, fresh breads, small frozen section, boxed gift candies and cookies, various kitchen odds and ends like knives, espresso cups, bbq tools.

Armen Market is not a Lebanese store. It’s more like Persian store but, they sell Lebanese food. However, the food preparations by the meat section are not the same as authentic Lebanese style. The guy is very very rude. If you try to purchase the leanest beef or chicken, he tries to sell you the ‘fat’ product just because it taste better. He did try to sell it to me but I kept telling him I don’t want the fat %. Then he asked me what I’m going to cook so that way he can tell me to purchase the fat ground beef. What’s it to a butcher to tell you what I’m going to cook. Also, if you’re buying only 2 pounds, he tries adding a pound which adds up 3 lb. He has done this not only to me but people that I know. Also be very careful of one of the cash register lady (with blue) eyes. If you don’t pay attention and look else where, she will charge items that you didn’t purchase. She’s done it to me twice. She’s done to my friend as well. That’s why I NEVER go here again.