At most corner stores, beer, cigarettes, and pornography are what keep the doors open. Not so at Big City Produce, a neighborhood store that puts a different spin on seediness. Even in its modestly sized space, Big City Produce stocks typical grocery items such as eggs and milk, and all the supplies you would need to create an authentic Mexican or Asian inspired meal. However, Big City is most known for is its fresh fruits and vegetables, many organically or locally grown. Better still, are Big City Produce’s small prices and its commitment to the neighborhood to NOT sell beer, cigarettes or girly magazines (you can get all that at the corner store down the street). Finally, the owners of Big City Produce pioneered a volunteer effort to transform the lot next to the store from a litter riddled waste land to a respectable place to meet up with a friend, sip a flavored Mexican soda and watch the world go by.
Big City Produce
722 N. Sumner
(503) 460-3830
Mon-Fri 7:30am- 7:00pm
Sat 9:00am- 6:00pm
Sun 10:00am- 6:30pm
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