Kasztelan
62 High Street, Bedford, Mk40 1NT
A Polish mini market on the High Street. We went initially as we had a tip off about the tomatoes! Yes, they are good! Also a nice range of loose fresh fruit and veg and some excellent fresh pickled gherkins. A great deli counter, fresh cakes and an impressive range of herbal teas that we are currently working our way through….
Meat & More
7 North Parade, Greyfriars, Bedford Mk40 1JF
Ser & Beri
2 Dane Street, Bedford, England, MK40 1AH
Not long open, this friendly, primarily Turkish mini market located in Dane Street offers a vast array of Mediterranean products. Unusual fruit and veg and dried fruit and nuts, all available loose, by weight. Exotic looking breads, meats, pulses and ambient goods. More baklava than you can shake a stick at! Each customer receives a free Turkish tea or coffee, which we think is a particularly nice touch….
Olawa Bakery
33 Tavistock St, Bedford MK40 2RB
People travel from afar to sample the fabulous array of fresh Polish bread and cakes. You will be impressed by the sheer variety of breads and may not know where to start – I advise starting at the top row and working your way down! Now also serving ice cream and French hotdogs with new seating – should you need to indulge your cravings straight away…
Portuguese mini market
10 St Mary’s St, Bedford MK42 0AS
Your one stop shop for all Portuguese vittles and a cheery welcome from Jose and Paula. We love the pasteis de nata with great Nicola coffee. A friendly, Portuguese welcome and bacalhau (salted cod) being their bestseller. Paula will knock up a hearty sandwich from their quality deli items
Wholefoods
1 Thurlow St, Bedford MK40 1LR
This Bedford stalwart has been here for more than 30 years. Our go to for vitamins, supplements, eco toiletries, herbal teas etc. On occasion I have also may found the odd ingredient I’ve struggled to find elsewhere such as orange flower water, rosewater and the like.
La Boutique of South America!
71 High St, Kempston, Bedford MK42 7BT
A little piece of Brazil, here in Kempston! From top quality cuts for the barbecue to a host of Brazilian products to try including pao de queijo (cheese bread) and a range of hot sauces! Recently changed hands and now also serving ice cold beer!