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“SMAK”
3710 N 7th Ave, Anoka, MN 55303, United States
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Ro
Review №1

If you’re looking for European foods. This is your place. Great selection. Amazing cakes. If you got a custom order for a birthday or some event they do their best to accommodate your needs.

Ma
Review №2

I frequent this store weekly. I am always greeted by the kind and welcoming employees. Each experience I have at the store is a positive one and all that work here are incredibly knowledgeable in their store merchandise. I enjoy being a customer here and recommend this store to everyone. I have noticed that all of their products are fresh and great quality. The store is, overall, very neat, clean, well-stocked and everything I need is always easy to find.

Do
Review №3

Great selection of all different kinds of foods: Russian, Ukrainian, Lithuanian, Polish. I was amazed. The store owner Ina that runs the place is really cool. Super clean store too!!! Awesome service all over the store and great assortment. Definitely love going there.

Ru
Review №4

My kids and I wanted to try authentic Russian food and they found SMAK online, so we thought we would give it a try. It turned out to be a GREAT place! The staff is awesome, the variety of different European foods is superb, and I highly recommend this store to everyone!

Ok
Review №5

I shop at Smak store regularly. This store always has a great selection of Russian authentic food. Customer service is outstanding. If you haven’t shopped there yet, I definitely recommend this place.

Ol
Review №6

Very neat store. Great atmosphere and very polite staff. Store has great variety of delicious foods. Smak will satisfy your cravings !

Ju
Review №7

Love this European store!Good variety of sausages,cheese,fish,canned goods & chocolates. They also have freshly baked pastries & bread. The customer service is 10+

Mu
Review №8

Extremely nice staff and owners with very wide variety of goods from all over the world. Only place we were able to find a quality large outdoors cooking pot/cauldron with lid and hearth as well as portable barbecue grille which are now being used almost weekly by a community of 30-50 people. I would definitely recommend this business and will shop at this location myself again in the future!!!

ga
Review №9

Love having this store near by. Always amazing customer service, fresh produce, huge variety of sausage and other delicious food. Highly recommend 👌

Am
Review №10

This is an outstanding store in terms of service, food quality, displays and pricing. Best European market in the Twin Cities! Highly recommended!

El
Review №11

Our to go grocery store for delicious European food and sweets away from home , most of the European groceries that we had growing up ! Cakes and sweets always fresh and staff is always happy and friendly ! Bread is baked fresh! A lot of different variety of sausages and kielbasas and smoked fish .

Iv
Review №12

Very pleasant place to shop at. Has delicious and original Eastern food. The workers are welcoming and willing to help at anytime. I strongly recommend the chocolate cake and the peach cakes. Great spot!!

Ev
Review №13

They always have great options for many different teas, desserts, deli meats and European candy. Customer service has always been exceptional!

El
Review №14

This place is really small but they have all kind of exported items. From leave tea,cookies, spices, perishables and none-perishable items even a small bakery section . I just only wish was a better customer service. More kind and friendly.

mi
Review №15

We love this food, always fresh and tastes delicious. The staff is very pleasant and always happy to help. I recommend to anyone to stop by and try fresh food.

Sa
Review №16

Love this store! Smak is my go-to for delicious Russian ice cream and snacks! Everything is always fresh and the homemade dessert cakes are just so amazing and delicious!

Ir
Review №17

Very fresh and tasty cakes ! I ordered one for my sons birthday and it was delicious !

Ye
Review №18

Super friendly place with lots of Russian goodies. They speak English so dont be scared to check it out feels like home!

Jo
Review №19

Nice spot for eastern European delicacies. I couldnt read much which made me trust its authenticity.I must add that the pickles I bought were perfect. But their selection is so large I will have to go back a few times to try them all and more if the ones we already tried.

Ka
Review №20

You’re not living until you have had their honey cake. My sisters and I were looking for a dessert place and this came up, we weren’t sure what to expect when going in. I will remember this place for the rest of my life. We went to get some sweet treats and than a few minutes later came back for sausage and it was hands down the best I’ve ever had. The sweetest people you’ll ever meet working and when we were heading out they gave us a half a loaf of bread for free!! Please get out and support small businesses especially this one!

Ca
Review №21

Great quality health foods. Great supplements and body care products. Price point is high on certain items but you cannot put a price on taking proper care of your body through quality products.

Ne
Review №22

Great authentic shoppe. Went in not quite knowing what it was about and was impressed.

Ka
Review №23

Lots of great fresh products! The people that work there are very courteous and helpful. If you cant find anything just go to one and ask for help and they will take time out to get what you need !

Vi
Review №24

Wonderful store! Big variety of specific Russian foods as well as foods from other countries - dairy and meat sausages of all possible kinds, bread, sweets, cakes and many more! You can also find souvenirs and gifts in the store. Very friendly staff. Definitely recommend! 5 stars

Yu
Review №25

Great store! All food is fresh. Best cakes 100 miles around. Employees are polite and attentive. Highly recommended.

Go
Review №26

An excellent store with extremely lovely people, a wide range of drinks and sweets, as well as meats and teas, and they even make incredible cakes! This is my favorite store.

Me
Review №27

Go get yourself an entire honey cake! Hands down the most delicious piece of cake I’ve ever had. Fun sweet treats galore. Also, Do. Not. Forget. The. Sausage. Cheese. And. Bread! Such a gem in Anoka. To top it off, MOST helpful staff around!

El
Review №28

This place is beyond amazing! From their fresh cake selection, honey cake is my personal favorite to the large selection of European teas and wall of candy (that you get to try first). I cant speak more highly of this perfect little shop. If you are lucky enough to come on a Saturday around lunch time, they have a delicious homemade treat of meat and spices in bread! My mouth is watering as I type. The staff is beyond helpful and kind.

Ca
Review №29

A slice of the old country, with products unmatched by what you can find in your local supermarket. The freshly baked bread and honey cakes taste of home and rival that of the Dutch Maid Bakery. With delightful knick knacks & snacks, you can get your fix of Eastern European fare here and proper! My only complaint is that it needs more floor space that it truly deserves!

Iv
Review №30

Best Russian store in the area.

Ma
Review №31

A must go to store! Clean, friendly & super knowledgeable staff! So many products to choose from. Quality, not expired, delicious products! Highly recommend!!!

Ja
Review №32

Its a great little place for some всусни foods!(tasty)

Ta
Review №33

European food. Decent prices. Friendly staff. Small cute store. Besides of food,can buy souvenirs, Bibles, CD with Christian singers, and some Russian OTC medicine.

Ge
Review №34

Breathtaking experience! Everyone loved our gender reveal cake that we ordered here! It was tasty and gorgeous at the same time! Thank you so much! Highly recommend! Any special occasion or even if you got random sweet tooth, this would definitely be the place!

K
Review №35

This is by far the best european market in the Twin Cities! The service is amazing and the fresh baked goods are to die for!!!!

Ye
Review №36

Such a warm welcoming atmosphere and great customer service here. The produce is so delicious. This smell of fresh german bread with crispy crust is so good, and it tastes the best! Russian sausages, cakes and caviar are my faves!

Ta
Review №37

Wonderful experience! Everyone loved our gender reveal cake that we ordered here! It was tasty and gorgeous at the same time! Thank you so much! Highly recommend! Any special occasion or even if you got random sweet tooth, this would definitely be the place!

Ks
Review №38

The best Russian store I’ve been in Minneapolis! Great assortment of products! Very friendly lady (Velentyna?) helped us with choices and we got a complimentary loaf of bread as first time customers. We will definitely go back! Спасибо большое!

Yu
Review №39

Very nice store. a large selection of goods. always fresh goods. love this store

Co
Review №40

One of my favorite places with the best and most delicious cakes for any occasion 🎂 there is always fresh bread and only in the “Smak” you can find tasty products from European countries ... also, it is very important to mention that the staff in the store is very welcoming and friendly 🙃

Sa
Review №41

Smak Delicacies has become a regular stop for me and I would highly recommend it to anyone. They have a wide variety of foods that I generally dont see anywhere else. The smoked fish and meat selection are extensive and very high quality. The bakery is really top tier excellence. Ive preferred baked goods from Smak over any other bakery in the area (and I really like my bakery foods!). The staff in-store is always helpful and very friendly!If you have a chance, stop in and look around. I guarantee itll be worth the trip!

G
Review №42

This is a unique store with unique products everyone loves. Smiling staff! Wonderful owner! 👍👍👍

Ki
Review №43

I love it here. I always appreciate the help and recommendations regarding different meats and cheeses (favorite snacks of mine.) Ive always had good help and good conversation. Definitely stop in and try a few of the sweets too! Ill pick stuff out at random and have never had bad luck! Be back soon :)

Ra
Review №44

Have not been theer

Ok
Review №45

Great variety!Excellent customer service!!

Ka
Review №46

Honestly the nicest Eastern European grocery store in the metro and I have been to them all over the past 18 years and even worked at one. Very clean store, friendly staff, well-stocked and most importantly reasonably priced. Great selection of all the products I miss from home and an amazing bakery. Absolutely worth the 22 mile drive for me.

El
Review №47

Best place! Fresh products and nice customer service! Love my “SMAK”!

Ma
Review №48

I have been going to this store For as long as I can remember and I’m never disappointed. From ice cream, to meats, to canned goods, and baked goods, they do not disappoint. If anyone ever wants to know what I ate as a kid, I’d point them to this store. The employees are great and know the store like the back of their hand. Excellent establishment!!

am
Review №49

Great place.Great service.Great food.

El
Review №50

I love this store. Large assortment, fresh bread and delicious cakes. Everyone should try it.😍

Ve
Review №51

I come here every week and get enough food to last the work week. Everyone at work loves the meats from here and their fresh bread is amazing. They also have good chocolate from over seas. Good Russian selection of food 😍

Se
Review №52

Very clean facility. Large inventory. Friendly personal. Strongly recommending. Much better than previous owner. Thanks guys.

No
Review №53

Definitely recommended going to this store. #1in MN about everything always looks fresh & yummy. And the owner keeps store always clean & fresh and always interesting to any help to each client. My respect 💝

Y3
Review №54

Thank you very much! Your make people happy!!!

Ju
Review №55

I found out about this store just a week ago. What a great experience I had. I bought a honey cake that was very delicious, you actually can taste honey when you eat it. Huge selection of sausages, cheeses. Definitely your customer from now.

Oa
Review №56

Great selection of various types of Eastern European foods, fresh baked goods, deli items and natural personal care products too. Definitely worth stopping in for a quick look. Staff are friendly as well!

Da
Review №57

Awesome service, super friendly staff and very nice owner! Definitely will come again.

Ke
Review №58

I stopped in with my MIL, and we each found some treats. Almost everything has a foreign label on it, so I had to go by pictures on the labels, but its an import store so its much expected! Great assortment of various goods, deli, canned, fresh, candies, baked, snacks, dairy, beverages, meats. Extremely reasonably priced. There is a very welcoming feel to the store, from the moment you walk in. Nice music, very well organized. Something for everyone! We will be back!

K
Review №59

We recently shopped in this store. What a wonderful experience! We got sausage from their many varieties, bread, desserts 🍰, and more. And, of course, jars of pickles/peppers/vegetables. Everything was so delicious! 😋 The people were so friendly and helpful in our selections.5⭐️s ❤️ 👍

Da
Review №60

Great customer service experience. I absolutely love the food selection, makes me feel like a kid asking his mom to get his favorite Russian snacks again!😄

Ma
Review №61

Always wonderful service. Great selection and everything is fresh! Bakery, deli, desserts, and pharmacy items are in stock and of high quality.

Kr
Review №62

Small selection of deli meats and cheeses but have a decent variety of other goods. (Pickles, mushrooms, spices, grains) Prices are on the higher side especially for cakes.

De
Review №63

Best place to buy Russian food and medicine. I been going there for 9 years and I have never had a serious complaint. The owner is extremely nice and the employees all speak English and Russian.

Dw
Review №64

Great place! Lots of variety. Very helpful employees.

Ol
Review №65

Always wonderful service. Great selection and everything is fresh! Bakery, deli, desserts, and pharmacy items are in stock and of high quality.

ma
Review №66

So happy to have this store located 7 min away from home because you can find some delicious food for any occasion: whether you need a quick dinner, or you have unplanned visitors in 20 minutes or you need a fancy box of chocolates for a present. SMAK can fulfill it all! Oh, and did I mention super friendly and polite staff and owner? ALL 5 stars from me!

Gu
Review №67

The most fun Ukrainian Grocery Store.

je
Review №68

This is a great Russian Store. They have a very large variety of merchandise from fresh cakes and meats to canned goods and candies. I have been going there since i was little, and I really like how the employees can speak both English and Russian. I especially think that the employee named Valya is great at her job! She is super friendly and knows about everything in the store.

Yu
Review №69

The most delicious cakes! Always fresh:) we made it a family tradition and try to stop at the store weekly to buy new cake!highly recommend:)

Kr
Review №70

Cute little European food and deli. Came to know about this place from one of my coworkers. So glad my hubby and I decided to stop by. Lot of unique things I want to try. Also have a bakery at the checkout. All the baked goods looked delish. Customer service is excellent and they were very helpful with our questions. This place is a little gem for sure. Looking forward to visiting again.

In
Review №71

The store is always clean, and the service is exceptional!!! The food is always fresh with one of the best selections in the twin cities. ❤️

Ed
Review №72

Small, but service was good, products were fresh and reasonably priced. Definitely will be back more often.

Br
Review №73

Go here. Seriously go here; I cannot stress enough how AMAZING it is. This little Russian bakery and grocery store. They have tons of unique small treats, candies and cakes upto full food items like sausage or fish filets. Many of the items are imported from Russia, Ukraine, Germany etc. And they taste much differently then our American counterpart. Less refined sugar, more natural ingredients and less artificial junk.Vayla was the gal working and she was just an amazing warm-hearted woman. She gave us samples, and a loaf of bread that is very popular.The cakes are divine and soo many ginger treats! We stopped in again and met another lovely gal Elvirya who took time to help translate a few Russian items that my Google translate struggled with.Please check it out, support this place so it can remain open forever. They are following social distances and mask, hand sanitation at the register and a very clean store.We have stopped a few times and the most recent change was the addition of *meat pockets*. These are only on the weekend from 11-12 on Saturdays Scrumptious little dough wrapped meat things. The gal who was working was unable to explain what it was to me. Very delicious!

So
Review №74

Beautiful store with the most amazing assortment of European delicacies! The staff is so friendly and kind! Whether it’s deli items or imported coffee they have everything you could ever want. They made the best agar agar cake for my birthday it was so delicious and not sugary which is fantastic plus they got it the most beautiful shade of pink!

Na
Review №75

Great store! After owners changed quality increases to the sky! Thank you Inna! Huge variety of products: food, cosmetics, pharmaceutical, children products. Very friendly staff! A great addition is post service MEEST! Love the store!

Ok
Review №76

Very clean and organized European deli! Super fresh produce and products! The ladies in the front were friendly and helped me with everything I was looking for. Thank you Smak!

Na
Review №77

Excellent customer service! Sale associates are always friendly and helpful. Weve ordered numerous cakes and baked goods throughout the year, and they were always great and tasty. SMAK never disappoints.

Ir
Review №78

Definitely recommend going to this Russian store / never disappoints with cakes and meats , everything always looks fresh and yummy

Ry
Review №79

First time checking this place out, glad I did! Small, but so many neat products at decent prices! Staff was helpful and very friendly! Will be back!

la
Review №80

I love this store, staff is very friendly, always nice to stop by And get some fresh produce.

Ka
Review №81

Friendly staff. Always ready to help. Convenient shopping with pharmacy available.

NB
Review №82

Very nice people work there!Excellent service and the groceries always fresh!Come in and get some fresh Russian food!

An
Review №83

I really like that grocery store, all foods are delicious and fresh, highly recommended to visit their store

Ru
Review №84

Its small, but MIGHTY! Loved the surprises here. So much tea to choose from. Amazing snacks. Fruit preserves. Sausage. Cakes. Cheese. Things you wont find anywhere else. And sample that bread! Thank you!

Ma
Review №85

Close quarters, big selection. превосходно!

Mi
Review №86

This is by far my favorite russian store! They always have fresh and unique goods, and the environment is very friendly.

Na
Review №87

Always friendly customer service! Lots of items to choice from. Good prices compared to other Russian food stores. Produce always fresh and tasty. If something isnt in stock they will let you know when the next shipment will be delivered. Like this place a lot!

Ch
Review №88

Really great variety of Eastern European foods and products. If youre craving some pelmani, fresh baked breads or meat then this is your place. They also have a lot of other things.The service is always friendly and helpful.We look forward to our next visit.

Na
Review №89

First time checking this place out, glad I did! Small, but soooo many neat products at decent prices! Staff was helpful and very friendly! Will be back!

Ri
Review №90

What a selection and so friendly!

In
Review №91

I highly recommend SMAK Russian grocery store, their food is always super fresh, they have the best cakes for celebrations, staff are super nice.On the weekends they sell freshly baked beliashi and other bulochki with potatoes or cabbage yummm 😋. I also like this store because it’s appropriate and they play christian music, I like that a lot.

Se
Review №92

Good stuff, best service. Will return.

Sh
Review №93

Exceptionally kind and welcoming employees and amazing cake!!! You must try the Honey Cake! The best European grocery store!

An
Review №94

Love all the sweets selections they have😍Great variety of products, friendly service, nice atmosphere. They always care about their customers- surprising them with little gifts, treats, and sales:)Would definitely recommend this store!!

ta
Review №95

I have been impressed with an excellent customer service and huge variety of fresh and delicious food.Highly recommended!

Vi
Review №96

The best one. Fresh food and good service👍👍👍

An
Review №97

Good products. Great service!

Na
Review №98

My favorite russian grocery store. I love the smell of fresh baked goods in the store. Everyone is very helpful and nice.

Ir
Review №99

Love this store, pleasant personnel, delicious food and bakes. Every time I am there, I have a great experience :)Thank you!

Ti
Review №100

I love this store! I go here for my favorite cheesecake treats, honey cake, and herring under a fur coat. Highly recommend!

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  • Address:3710 N 7th Ave, Anoka, MN 55303, United States
  • Site:http://russia-grocery.business.site/
  • Phone:+1 763-427-7887
Categories
  • Grocery store
Working hours
  • Monday:10AM–9PM
  • Tuesday:10AM–9PM
  • Wednesday:10AM–9PM
  • Thursday:10AM–9PM
  • Friday:9AM–9PM
  • Saturday:Closed
  • Sunday:10AM–9PM
Service options
  • In-store shopping:Yes
Health & safety
  • Mask required:Yes
  • Staff wear masks:Yes
  • Staff get temperature checks:Yes
  • Staff required to disinfect surfaces between visits:Yes
  • Safety dividers at checkout:Yes
Highlights
  • Great produce:Yes
Offerings
  • Organic products:Yes
  • Prepared foods:Yes
  • Salad bar:Yes
Planning
  • Quick visit:Yes
Payments
  • Checks:Yes
  • Debit cards:Yes
  • Credit cards:Yes
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