FOODS OF ALL NATIONS

Our Story

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ABOUT US

Our Roots in Charlottesville

Since 1955, Foods of All Nations has been your neighborhood market, importing global flavors and spotlighting local producers. What began as a small specialty shop by Don King and Watt Jones in Rose Hill quickly grew into a Charlottesville institution.

We moved from Meadowbrook Shopping Center to our current Ivy Square home in 1970.

“Because Foods has such consistent repeat customers, we always want to offer something new.”

Liz Nabi

Meet our wonderful staff

  • A smiling man with glasses wearing a blue patterned short-sleeve button-up shirt with a name tag, standing in front of a white brick wall.

    Lincoln Woods

    General Manager
    Employee since 2024

  • A smiling woman with long curly blonde hair standing against a white brick wall, wearing a black cardigan, a patterned blouse, a heart-shaped necklace, and a name tag labeled 'Carrie'.

    Cindy Baker

    Grocery Manager
    Employee since 1998

  • A man standing in front of a white brick wall, wearing a black baseball cap, a colorful blue and gray patterned shirt, and a black apron. He has a name tag that reads "Fernando" and is smiling at the camera.

    Fernando Salazar

    Kitchen Manager
    Employee since 1996

  • Fotima Shavkatova

    Fotima Shavkatova

    Front End Manager
    Employee since 2022

  • An elderly woman with short gray hair, glasses, and earrings, wearing a beige top, standing in front of a white brick wall.

    Kay Van Ness

    Human Resources Manager
    Employee since 1991

  • A man with glasses and a mustache wearing a beige cap and apron, smiling in front of a white brick wall.

    Robert Gehl

    Produce Manager
    Employee since 2024

  • Ivan Rodriguez

    Manager
    Employee since 2017

Explore what we have in store!

  • Wines on display shelf in a store, labeled with different Virginia wines and some details about each wine.

    Wines of the World

    Discover our carefully curated wine selection, from Virginia vineyards to celebrated international labels. Whether you’re pairing with dinner or celebrating a special occasion, we’ve got the perfect bottle.

  • Display of fresh tomatoes, including cherry tomatoes on vines, in a grocery store produce section.

    Fresh Produce

    From local farms to international flavors, our produce section is full of vibrant, seasonal fruits and vegetables. Perfect for your everyday meals—or something new to try tonight.

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    A Place to Pause

    Slow down with a cup of coffee, a fresh pastry, or one of our daily specials from the café counter.

  • A collage of nine different sandwiches, including ham and turkey, roast beef, BLT, chicken, club, steak and cheese, and avocado and turkey, each cut in half to show various fillings.

    Made to Order Specialty Sandwiches

    Deluxe flavors, everyday prices. Our stacked sandwiches are made fresh with quality ingredients—and always $10 or less.

  • Assorted sushi packages displayed on supermarket shelves.

    House Made Sushi

    Prepared fresh daily by our in-house chefs, our sushi rolls are made with the highest-quality ingredients for a delicious grab-and-go meal.

  • Various colorful flower bouquets wrapped in brown paper, displayed for sale.

    Blooms You Won’t Find Anywhere Else

    Brighten any space with breathtaking floral arrangements from Alight Farms. More beautiful than any bouquet you’ll find elsewhere—and only at our store.

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    The Gift Shop

    Thoughtful touches make all the difference. Explore hand-selected lotions, seasonal treasures, and high-end paper products from Caspari—perfect for gifting or treating yourself.

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    Ready to Go Meals

    From hearty sandwiches to fresh salads and country ham rolls, our kitchen prepares meals that are both convenient and delicious. Perfect for lunch or dinner on the go.

  • A plate of sliced cooked beef atop a bed of chopped vegetables, with tomato slices underneath, served with a glass of red wine and a bottle of wine in the background.

    What’s on Your Table?

    We love seeing how you bring Foods of All Nations into your kitchen! Share your creations with us by tagging @foodsofallnationss on Instagram.

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WELCOME TO FOODS

Proudly Independent & Family-Focused

We are more than a grocery store; we are the last independent grocer in town, dedicated to old-school hospitality.

Our long-tenured team (35-year veterans, 30-year managers, and friendly faces you know) greets you by name and shares recommendations on wines, cheeses, and house-made specialties.

We’ve been featured in the news!