Real Produce International Market

About Real Produce International Market

Real Produce International Market is a family-owned and family-operated grocery at 501 Oxford Avenue, near the California Avenue business district. It combines three things under one roof: a large produce section, a halal butcher counter and shelves of groceries from the Middle East, Europe and India. An in-store kitchen called Real Mediterranean Kitchen serves hot food and deli items.

The market does not publish a founding date or the names of its owners. It does make its focus clear: fresh produce, halal meat and the pantry staples of several international cuisines. That makes it a useful stop for cooks who want ingredients that mainstream supermarkets may not stock.

Produce and halal meats

Produce is the core of the store, as the name suggests. The market says it carries local, seasonal, organic and imported fruits and vegetables. It adds that most of its seasonal and organic produce comes from local sources. Dates get their own attention, with varieties from California, Algeria, Iraq and Saudi Arabia.

The meat counter is all halal. The store describes its meats as hand-slaughtered and clearly labeled, with chicken, beef and lamb in many cuts. An in-store butcher will cut to order, which helps if a recipe calls for a specific cut or size.

International groceries

The grocery aisles cover Arabic and Middle Eastern, European, Eastern European and Indian foods. The market lists grains, spices, dried fruits, nuts, cheeses, confectionery, sweets and bakery goods, plus a frozen section. This is the kind of store where you can find the spices, pulses and specialty breads for a family recipe in one stop.

For other places to find Asian and international ingredients in and around the city, see our groceries and specialty food guide.

Real Mediterranean Kitchen and deli

The in-store kitchen turns the market into a lunch stop. Real Mediterranean Kitchen lists falafel, kebabs, shawarma platters, wraps, salads and sandwiches on its menu, along with chef's specials that change often. The deli case carries salads, cheeses, hummus, baba ghanoush, traditional breads and olives. The bakery makes desserts in house, including baklava and other traditional sweets.

The full menu runs deeper than the headline dishes. It is organized into family meals, burgers, meat and vegetable wraps, meat and vegetable plates, skewers by the piece, salads, dips and sides plus breads and pies. Look for kufta and lamb kebabs, tandoori chicken, fattoush and tabbouleh, muhammara and labneh, lentil soup, za'atar manakish and samosas. Separate wrap and plate sections built around falafel and grilled vegetables give non-meat eaters several choices, though the menu does not carry dietary labels, so ask if you have restrictions.

You can order online for pickup or delivery through ChowNow. For more Middle Eastern and Mediterranean food around town, browse our food and drink guide and our cheap eats guide.

Catering and events

The market caters with a menu built for groups. Options include a build-your-own falafel bar, meat or vegetable skewer plates, shawarma plates and meat or veggie wraps, most with a 10-person minimum. There are also mezze platters, trays of soups and salads, dips and sides such as hummus, fries and rice, plus breads and savory pies. Order catering through ChowNow or by email. The store has also posted about corporate boxed meals.

Real Produce hosts events too. Its events page describes an Arabic Food Festival at the store with Middle Eastern dishes, live charcoal grilling, outdoor tables and free tastings of olives, cheeses, dips, dates, teas and desserts. Check the events page and the store's social accounts for upcoming dates.

Tips for your visit

• The market is open every day from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., later than many smaller shops nearby.
• Free underground parking makes it easier to visit than the street-parking blocks of California Avenue.
• Ask the butcher for custom cuts rather than settling for what is in the case.
• Order catering ahead for office lunches and parties, since several items have minimum quantities.

The store is close to the shops and restaurants of California Avenue. Our California Avenue guide covers the district, its Sunday farmers market and its parking.

Location and getting there

Real Produce International Market is at 501 Oxford Avenue, Palo Alto, CA, in the California Avenue area of Palo Alto. Our California Avenue guide covers what else is around.

The nearest train stop is the California Avenue Caltrain station, about 0.4 miles away. That is roughly a 9 minute walk.

Parking: street spaces and city garages with posted limits (see parking in Palo Alto).

Hours

Hours from the business's own website, checked October 29, 2026.

What is nearby

• Electric Bike Center, studio or gym, under 0.1 mi
• Mancini's Sleepworld, store, under 0.1 mi
• New Mozart, school or studio, under 0.1 mi
• The Good Salad, quick-service spot, under 0.1 mi
• Starbucks 2000 El Camino Real, cafe, under 0.1 mi
• College Terrace Library, 0.2 mi
• Peers Park, 0.4 mi
• Bowden Park, 0.5 mi

Other groceries and food shops nearby: Country Sun (0.2 mi); Vin Vino Wine (0.2 mi); Mollie Stone's (0.3 mi); Driftwood Deli and Market (0.9 mi). Browse the full groceries and food shops list.

Before you go

• California charges for paper bags at checkout, so bring a reusable bag.
• Weekend late mornings are the busiest time at most Palo Alto grocers. Early mornings and weekday evenings are calmer.
• Specialty items and prepared foods change often. Call ahead if you need something specific.

About this listing

Checked October 29, 2026 against Real Produce official website; Real Produce catering; Real Produce events. How our listings work. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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