The Middle Eastern grocery.
A large grocery variety of pantry staples — za'atar, sumac, Medjool dates, olive oil, halloumi, pantry essentials and more — sourced from family producers around the world. Open 24 hours, a short walk from University City.
What's on the shelves
The pantry, three decades in the making.
We restock the shelves weekly so the spices stay fragrant and the shelves stay full. If we don't carry something you need, ask — chances are we can have it on the shelf within a week.
Bring a list. Bring a recipe. Bring your grandmother's. Our staff knows the difference between Egyptian rice and basmati, between Aleppo pepper and Urfa, and they'll point you to the right one.
The aisles, end to end Pantry & Pulses
Daily-use staples sourced from family producers around the world.
Bulgur, fine & coarse
Egyptian Fava Beans
Red Lentils
Basmati & Egyptian Rice
Freekeh, smoked
Couscous, hand-rolled
Spice Cabinet
Whole and ground spices weighed by the bag — turn over weekly so the oils stay alive.
Sumac
Za'atar
Aleppo Pepper
Saffron Threads
Ras el Hanout
Baharat Blend
House recipe
Oils, Olives & Pickles
First press, never blended. Pickles arrive in stoneware crocks straight off the truck.
Cold-Pressed Olive Oil
Argan Oil
Castelvetrano Olives
Pickled Turnips
Preserved Lemons
Pomegranate Molasses
Sweets & Confections
Phyllo, semolina, dates and rosewater. Fresh trays from our bakery counter daily.
Medjool Dates
Halawa with Pistachio
Turkish Delight
Tahini, stone-ground
Rosewater & Orange Blossom
Pistachios, in shell
Cold Case
Cheeses, yogurts and soft drinks. Restocked twice a day.
Halloumi, Cypriot
Akkawi Cheese
Labneh, strained
House made
Ayran, salted yogurt drink
Tamarind Soda
Rosewater Lemonade
House made
Across the floor
And the halal meat case.
The fresh halal meat counter and deli case run along the back wall — fresh halal lamb, goat, beef and chicken, plus sausages, sujuk, merguez and frozen halal cuts. Same building, every hour of every day.
Halal meat case 
Sausages & sujuk 
Frozen halal cuts Looking for something specific?
We carry hundreds of items beyond what's listed here. The fastest answer is to call the store — someone will check the shelf for you.
(215) 382-0909 →Come See Us
A short walk from University City.
Open every hour.
Makkah Market sits on the corner of Walnut and 43rd — a few blocks west of the heart of University City. From the Penn campus or 40th Street trolley stop, it's about a 10-minute walk down Walnut. From Drexel, head straight down Walnut from Powelton. Park on the street, take the 21 or 42 bus, or ring us if you need a hand finding it.
- ~8 minwalk from 40th & Walnut
- ~10 minwalk from Penn campus
- ~15 minwalk from Drexel
- ~3 minwalk from Clark Park
- Address
- 4249 Walnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104 - Hours
- Open 24 hours
7 days a week, every day of the year - Call us
- (215) 382-0909