JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — In a city full of Publix and Winn-Dixie regulars, Jacksonville’s grocery scene hides a treasure map of niche markets that cater to global cravings, health enthusiasts and curious tastebuds.
These places will send you off with a bag of groceries, snacks you can’t pronounce and maybe a new food obsession or two.
From pickle emporiums to Japanese lifestyle stores, here’s where to wander next time your shopping list needs a little adventure.
The Pickle Factory: A Briny Wonderland
Let’s start with the strangest and most wonderful of the bunch: The Pickle Factory .
This place is exactly what it sounds like: part pickle museum, part fermented-foods-themed retail fever dream. With a variety of options of pickles, from classic dills and spicy okra to blueberry-infused an