A huge selection of vegetarian items, also vegan-friendly, lots of organic items Produce, Vitamins.
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4821 Broadway, San Antonio, Texas, USA, 07821
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6 Reviews
First Review by pacific_waters
emilopia
Points +149
Best vegan frozen pizza options - Edit
I enjoy central market and all the fun options they have. It’s great for spices you can otherwise only get in an Indian grocery store, and sauces that you can only find in Asian grocery stores (which are clustered much further north in the city).
Read moreThis is also the only store I’ve found in San Antonio where I can get high quality frozen vegan pizza (other than the HEB on South Flores which has Amy’s vegan margarita pizza). They have Blackbird pizza which I HIGHLY recommend, a couple other brands vegan pizza, as well as a couple cheese-free options from the Central Market Kitchen brand. Honestly I much prefer these frozen options to anything fresh I’ve been able to get at SA pizza places.
Updated from previous review on 2024-08-12
Pros: Many uncommon spices/sauces, Unique produce offerings, Best frozen vegan pizza options
Cons: Vegan-specific area is small and limited, Expensive compared to HEB, Very small selection for oat milk
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BaileySchneider
Points +2220
Unique grocery store! - Edit
Central Market is owned by H-E-B so you will find a lot of their brand while shopping but you will also find a lot of unique items that you can’t find anywhere else. (Not even at Whole Foods!)
Read moreLocated in a beautiful area of San Antonio, you could spend hours in this store just looking at all the different products. They have the largest produce section I have ever seen with some fruits I’ve never even heard of. Their prepared foods section is enormous with a handful of vegan options.
Definitely stop by here if you are on the area- you won’t regret it!
Pros: Unique vegan food
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GoldenHorn
Points +174
Gorgeous Gourmet options, many vegan selections - Edit
I cannot afford to come here often, but when I do, I load up! They have an amazing produce section with lots of organic and fancy foods you do not see in other places, for example, Lion's Mane Mushrooms. Beyond Beef, frozen and gluten free vegan foods, cheese substitutes including cream cheese, and lots of non dairy yoghurt, butter, creamer and milk. WOW! They have a huge wine section, chocolates, health care and a bakery, it is one amazing store, with wonderful, helpful staff and things you have only heard about in the past, but never seen. Last time I was there, I got:
Read moreBanyan Chipotle Tofu Egg Rolls
Worthington Roast Turkey
Golden Potato and Onion Perogies
Worthington's
Macsween Veggie Crumble (YES!)
Tommy's Brussel Sprouts
Tommy's Super Greens
Amy's Thai Red Curry
Amy's Enchiladas
Lentil Shepherd's Pie
Frial Med, Style Pearl Couscous
Yaya's Garden Greek Stuffed Eggplant
Yaya's Garden Green Stuffed Bell Peppers (both new to me!)
Updated from previous review on 2021-02-17
Pros: Lots of vegan options, Friendly staff, Unbelievable selections
Cons: Price, can be a little high, Meat Market
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MeowChow999
Points +263
So many options - Edit
My favorite grocery shop in San Antonio. Pricy
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Veggiechiliqueen
Points +123
Smaller selection than previously, but still fun - Edit
I'm a Midwestern transplant who's used to shopping at Trader Joe's and Whole Foods, so I was thrilled to discover the upscale shopping experience known as Central Market.
Read moreCentral Market features food and beverage imports from around the globe (beer, wine, cheeses, meats, produce, grocery), a large selection of bulk foods, including organic beans, rice, whole grains, dried fruits, spices, and coffee beans, dietary supplements, health and beauty, eco-friendly cleaning supplies, and more. Looking for authentic Greek yogurt? Check. Umeboshi? Check. Quince preserves from Spain? Check. You can also pick up European kitchen wares, gorgeous fresh flowers, a stunning assortment of prepared hot and cold entrees and sides to go (CM also caters), and even enroll in cooking classes.
This is the most complete all-in-one shopping destination that I've found, and there are plenty of vegetarian and vegan-friendly options both in packaged grocery and the deli (items are labeled as veg or vegan). If you're on a gluten-free diet, Central Market also has a large assortment of GF baking mixes, crackers, snack foods, and more.
Like other victims of the recession, Central Market has noticably downsized by removing / widening aisles and cutting back on the once-hefty selection of imported and hard-to-find goods. The organic produce section is fairly small, and sometimes I get fresher organic produce at my local HEB Plus. I've had several bad experiences with buying the packaged organic greens; despite being used before the date, there were slimy, wilted greens in several boxes (perhaps this was a storage issue?).
But despite the reduced selection, it's still a fun place to shop and pick up unique eco-friendly gifts and great groceries. If you're looking for more unusual produce, you'll likely find it here (recent examples include white asparagus, chayote squash, strawberry papayas, and fresh lychees).
Pros: selection of bulk foods, gifts / cards, prepared foods / bakery
Cons: price, small selection of organic produce
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pacific_waters
Points +16
Not as happy as others - Edit
I have been traveling around the country for almost a year and have tried veg restaurants and markets from New York to Seattle. I wish I could agree that Central Market is as good as the glowing reviews say it is Limited selection of organic veggies. I saw as much in Fred's in Seattle. The prepared food section is large but the food looks old and dried out. For meat eaters the meat section lacks free range beef. I do complement their bakery section though.Even though I am mostly raw I do like a crusty rusty loaf every now and then. I'll be trying the San Antonio Whole Paycheck to see how that stacks up.
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