Grocery stores aren’t like what you are used to in the US and Canada. The selection isn’t huge, but you can find everything you need. Expect to pay more for groceries. You can get a nice idea of cost by clicking here
North Eleuthera Grocery Stores
North Eleuthera Shopping Center: (everyone on the island calls it Burchies–the name of the owner) 242-335-1880 One of the largest stores on the island…very close to ELH. Open 8am – 8pm Monday – Thursday, 8am -9pm Friday – Saturday and 7-10 am on Sundays
Johnsons Grocery Store: 242-335-1340 open Monday – Sunday 6 a.m. – 10 p.m., call ahead on Sundays to make sure they’re open, this is the only market in Lower Bogue
Gregory Town 7 Eleven: 242-335-5711 and 242-225-0898 open 6 a.m. – 9 p.m. daily, call to make sure they’re open on Sundays. They accept Visa, MasterCard and American Express.
Big Rock General Store: 242-335-6008 located just south of Rainbow Bay
Central Eleuthera Grocery Stores
East and Final: In James Cistern
Eleuthera Supply: 242-332-2728 open Monday through Thursday from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., Friday till 6:30 p.m., Saturday till 7:30 p.m. and Sunday till 3 p.m., sometimes they close for briefly mid-day on Sundays. Look for the Shell gas station.
Burrows One Stop Grocery Store: 242-332-2929 open Monday through Friday 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday till 7 p.m. and Sunday till 10 a.m., on the Queens Highway south of Eleuthera Supply, the Burrows Liquor Store is next door.
Bacchus Fine Foods, 242-470-9019; Email: bacchusfinefoods@gmail.com Organic, Vegan and Gourmet (Specialty items), Wine & Beer.
Millards Variety Store: 242-332-1239 at the Palmetto Point intersection, take a left towards North Palmetto Point and go about a half-mile, it is on the right hand side. Mr. Millard is an island treasure…make sure to get an Abaco chicken here.
The Island Farm: 242-332-0141 open 9 to 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday, located just over a half mile south of the Palmetto Point Crossroads, on the right side of Queens Highway. Organic produce, sauces, marinades, dips, and more. Great baked goods on certain days of the week.
Lakia’s: 242-332-0188 open Monday through Saturday from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. and till 11 a.m. on Sunday. Take a left at Tia’s and then another left at the corner bar – it will be on the right about 150 yards down the road, Visa and MasterCard accepted.
South Eleuthera Grocery Stores
Midway Cost Cutter: 242-332-6066 Brand new and well stocked store in Savannah Sound Look for the Pepto Bismol-pink building.
Carey’s Groceries: open Monday – Saturday 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., a small grocery store on the left hand side as you enter Tarpum Bay from the north, across the street from the school
Bert’s for the Best Groceries: small food store on the left about a block up the hill as you are heading south out of Tarpum Bay toward Rock Sound. Phone: 242-334-4253
The Market, Rock Sound, Phone: 242-334-2280; Email: provisions@rsp1976.com
The best grocery store on the island…will stock your rental home…you can order online.
open Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Wednesday till 2 p.m. and Friday and Saturday till 7 p.m.
Farms and Organic Produce
The Island Farm: 242-332-0141 open 9 to 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday, located just over a half mile south of the Palmetto Point Crossroads, on the right side of Queens Highway. Organic produce, sauces, marinades, dips, and more. Great baked goods on certain days of the week.
Eleuthera Island Organics: a new organic farm, south of Gregory Town and the Island Shores Community. The entrance is located between two silos. Phone: 242-335-5708
Hearty Mow Farms: a farm and vegetable stand between Hatchet Bay and Rainbow Bay. They have fresh fruit and vegetables and fresh bread on Monday, Wednesday and Friday
Where to Get Fresh Fish
Fresh Fish at the Docks in James Cistern: look for fishermen selling their daily catch at the docks in James Cistern, across the street from Kel-D’s around 2 p.m. most days Ask for Tun
Governor’s Harbour Fresh Fish: look for fisherman selling their catch at the small boat ramp at the main Governor’s Harbour traffic light; they are typically there around 3 p.m.
Fresh fish at the docks in Tarpum Bay: dockside in Tarpum Bay, they are usually out there every afternoon, weather permitting around 3 p.m.
