Acapulco Tropical is a supermarket that deals in Caribbean and Hispanic food products. Imported cheeses are a specialty. It maintains an excellent relationship with the community by regularly donating to local food banks, sponsoring events and participating in fundraisers for institutions such as the Manatee County School Board, local churches, the local Police Athletic League, and youth soccer leagues. In addition, several different money transfer services are available at Acapulco Tropical.
Since 2005, the family run European Foods Gourmet Deli has been one of the only stores in the area to offer Ukrainian, Russian, Hungarian, Armenian and Polish groceries to the Eastern European community. The owner, Banya, says you don't have to be from these countries to enjoy the quality smoked meats, fish and delicious cheeses she offers at the deli. A variety of snacks, candy, canned goods, imported beer and wine are also available.
The grocery chain got its start in 1913 in Burley, Idaho and eventually morphed into Winn-Dixie in 1956. Today, Winn-Dixie is one of the largest food retailers in the nation and is ranked on the FORTUNE 500 list. This location features all new shopping carts, a florist, Rug Doctor rental, DVD rental, a full service bakery, butcher and a variety of seafood products. There is also a full service pharmacy available. Check the local papers for daily and weekly specials.
India Bazaar specializes in hard-to-find Indian, British and Pakistani groceries. The store is located in south Bradenton, and also offers discounted tobacco, beer and wine. Other services include money orders, lottery tickets and Western Union. EBT is accepted at the store.
You’ll feel like royalty when you walk into Smoothie King. Manager Brandon explains that the wheat grass craze is catching on in Bradenton, with daily customers faithfully coming in for their two-ounce shot, freshly processed on the spot.
The chain has its origins in the health-conscious '70s, and this location, one of two in Bradenton, has been providing healthy organic products, meal replacements and organic food since 2007 to locals and snowbirds alike. Stay and sit down in a comfy chair or grab your smoothie to go, with choice of water, yogurt or sorbet base and dozens of fruity combinations to choose from.
