- Babushka approved
Ukraine · 900 g
Roasted Buckwheat Groats
The strategic reserve of every Eastern European kitchen. Boil, add butter, feel at home.
$4.49
Eastern European pantry · est. on a bench outside block 7
Eastern European groceries babushka would approve.
Buckwheat, pickles, semechki and other essentials from Ukraine to Georgia, delivered faster than you can say “davai”.
- pantry staples
- 20
- pantry staples
- countries
- 7
- countries
- squat-tested
- 100%
- squat-tested
Babushka's picks
Tested at Sunday dinner. Approved with a nod.
- Bestseller
Poland · 40 g
Dried Porcini Mushrooms
Forest-picked and sun-dried. One handful turns any soup into a holiday.
$9.99
- Babushka approved
Ukraine · 1 L
Unrefined Sunflower Oil
Cold-pressed and smelling of roasted seeds. Drizzle on potatoes, sauerkraut, everything.
$6.99
- Squat-certified
Poland · 900 g
Brine-Fermented Dill Pickles
Real fermentation, garlic and dill. No vinegar shortcuts. Crunch guaranteed.
$5.49
- Babushka approved
Ukraine · 370 g
Sweetened Condensed Milk
Pour it on pancakes, stir it into coffee, or boil the whole can for caramel. No judgement.
$3.49
- Squat-certified
- Bestseller
Ukraine · 250 g
Roasted Sunflower Seeds (Semechki)
Official fuel of the Slav squat. Crack, nibble, put the shells in a paper cone. Repeat.
$2.49
The pantry
20 essentials, zero nonsense
- Babushka approved
Ukraine · 900 g
Roasted Buckwheat Groats
The strategic reserve of every Eastern European kitchen. Boil, add butter, feel at home.
$4.49
Ukraine · 900 g
Pearl Barley
Hearty base for soups and porridge. Pairs well with mushrooms and patience.
$3.29
- Bestseller
Poland · 40 g
Dried Porcini Mushrooms
Forest-picked and sun-dried. One handful turns any soup into a holiday.
$9.99
- Babushka approved
Ukraine · 1 L
Unrefined Sunflower Oil
Cold-pressed and smelling of roasted seeds. Drizzle on potatoes, sauerkraut, everything.
$6.99
- Bestseller
Latvia · 160 g
Riga-Style Smoked Sprats in Oil
Golden, smoky, legendary. Lay them on dark rye bread and you are halfway to a party.
$3.99
- Squat-certified
Poland · 900 g
Brine-Fermented Dill Pickles
Real fermentation, garlic and dill. No vinegar shortcuts. Crunch guaranteed.
$5.49
Poland · 900 g
Sauerkraut with Carrot
Tangy, crunchy, full of good bacteria. Add sunflower oil and onion for the classic salad.
$4.29
Serbia · 550 g
Roasted Red Pepper Ajvar
Smoky Balkan pepper relish. Spread it, dip it, eat it from the jar at midnight.
$6.49
- New
Bulgaria · 260 g
Lyutenitsa Vegetable Spread
Bulgaria's beloved tomato-and-pepper spread. Perfect on warm bread with white cheese.
$4.99
- Spicy
Georgia · 200 g
Georgian Adjika Hot Paste
Red pepper, garlic and blue fenugreek. A spoonful wakes up any stew or grilled meat.
$5.29
- Babushka approved
Ukraine · 370 g
Sweetened Condensed Milk
Pour it on pancakes, stir it into coffee, or boil the whole can for caramel. No judgement.
$3.49
Ukraine · 400 g
Sunflower Halva
Crumbly, nutty and made from the same sunflowers as the seeds. Tea's best friend.
$4.79
- New
Ukraine · 300 g
Vanilla Zefir
Airy fruit-and-meringue clouds. Lighter than marshmallow, dangerous by the box.
$4.49
Poland · 4 × 36 g
Chocolate-Coated Wafer Bars
Crispy layers, cocoa cream, chocolate coat. The school-lunch legend.
$3.99
Ukraine · 300 g
Mini Sushki Rings
Tiny crunchy bread rings for dunking in tea. String them on a cord like a true pro.
$2.99 Sold out. Babushka bought it all.
- Squat-certified
- Bestseller
Ukraine · 250 g
Roasted Sunflower Seeds (Semechki)
Official fuel of the Slav squat. Crack, nibble, put the shells in a paper cone. Repeat.
$2.49
Georgia · 100 g
Georgian Black Tea
Grown on the green hills of Guria. Brew strong, serve with jam and long conversations.
$6.49
Lithuania · 1 L
Bread Kvass (Gira)
Lithuanian fermented rye bread drink. Sweet, tangy and refreshing. Summer in a glass.
$3.99
Georgia · 500 ml
Georgian Sparkling Mineral Water
Salty, volcanic, extremely bubbly. The traditional cure for a big family dinner.
$2.29
Questions babushka gets asked
Short answers about our food, our name and shipping.
What does gopnik.store sell?
Eastern European pantry staples: buckwheat and other grains, fermented pickles and sauerkraut, Balkan pepper spreads, Georgian adjika and tea, sweets like halva and zefir, and non-alcoholic drinks such as kvass and Georgian mineral water.
Which countries do your products come from?
Ukraine, Poland, Latvia, Lithuania, Serbia, Bulgaria and Georgia. Every product page shows its country of origin.
What is grechka and how do I cook it?
Grechka is roasted buckwheat, the everyday grain of Ukrainian and Eastern European kitchens. Simmer 1 part groats in 2 parts salted water, covered, for 15–20 minutes, then add butter.
Is kvass alcoholic?
Kvass is a naturally fermented rye bread drink sold as a soft drink. Fermentation can leave a trace of alcohol, usually well under 1.2% ABV, so check the label for the exact amount.
How do you eat semechki (sunflower seeds)?
Crack the shell edge-on between your front teeth, take out the kernel with your tongue and put the shell in a paper cone. Roasted semechki are a classic snack across Ukraine and Eastern Europe.
Why is the store called gopnik?
“Gopnik” is slang for a tracksuit-wearing lad from a post-Soviet housing block, now best known as an internet meme: squatting, cracking sunflower seeds. We use it with affection and a wink. The store itself is about good food from many countries, not stereotypes.
Do you offer free shipping?
Orders over $50 ship free within the United States. Online checkout is launching soon.