Staniel Cay isn’t only white sand beaches, yacht excursions, and swimming pigs. Thanks to the local Staniel Cay grocery stores, this Caribbean paradise ensures you have everything you need during your vacation in the Exuma Cays. These small convenience shops have food, daily essentials, and other general items.
Leave your long grocery list at home because grocery shopping in the Bahamas is unlike anywhere you’ve ever been. This travel guide provides insight into which shop has the food or products you’re looking for and the best time to shop.
Burke’s Convenience Store
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- 5H94+RGW Staniel Cay, Bahamas
- Mon-Sat, closed Sunday & holidays
- Hours: 8 am to 5:30 pm
Nicknamed the ‘Blue Store,’ this popular shop has the best selection of food on the entire island. Step inside this small, air-conditioned shop and pick up anything you need for your Staniel Cay vacation rental.
It’s a go-to location for bread, fruit, dry goods, seasonings, a refrigerated section, paper goods, and other nonperishable goods. Visitors traveling from the US will be surprised to find their favorite brands like Pringles, Snickers, Skittles, Lays, and Kellogg’s cereal brands. There are even fresh fruits stocked weekly and homemade food.
Burke’s is within walking distance from the Staniel Cay Yacht Club—look for the blue building at the top of the hill past the police station. In addition to its convenient location, it also accepts credit cards!
The trade-off for having the best selection is having higher prices compared to other local grocery stores. Prices aren’t listed on the items, so ask the cashier to confirm prices for your items before purchasing.
The Pink Pearl Super Market
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- 5H94+PFG Hansel Drive, Staniel Cay Exuma
- Mon-Sat, closed Sunday & holidays
- Hours: 8 am to 5 pm
Longevity is a telltale sign of a successful business. The Pink Pearl Super Market has been around since 1953. It was passed down in the family, and you can rely on seeing the shopkeeper’s friendly face whenever you shop here. One of the secrets to success is offering the best prices on the island.
The Pink Pearl Super Market is fittingly housed inside a charming pink building within walking distance of the SCYC Marina. It’s a couple of steps away from Burke’s, so you can check the other if you don’t find what you need in one store.
Park your golf cart rental outside and run inside to grab all the essentials to prepare a delicious meal in your fully equipped kitchen. This convenience store stays stocked with eggs, dairy, fruits, vegetables, packaged meats, canned goods, dry goods, sauces, liquor, wine, paper goods, and other general products.
You’ll find familiar brands, such as Barilla pasta, General Mills cereal, Coke beverages, Campbell’s soups, Nabisco snacks, and more. It restocks on Thursday (approximately), so it’s the best time to find everything you need.
Isles General Store
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- Black Point, Bahamas
- Mon-Sat, closed Sunday & holidays
- Hours: 8 am to 12 pm, 1 pm to 5:30 pm
If you’re keen on picking up a few essentials shortly after arriving on the island, the Isles General Store is the nearest Staniel Cay grocery store to the airport. Consider this the “Walmart” of Staniel Cay. It’s a one-stop shop for all your daily goods, from food to general items.
It’s amazing how the local islanders who own this family business can pack so much into their retail space. Like the other grocery stores, it’s an excellent choice for finding groceries needed to prepare meals in your Staneil Cay vacation home.
Load your basket with fresh veggies, dry goods, and tasty ice cream for your post-snorkeling snack. There’s even pig food to bring to the famous Bahamas swimming pig beach at Big Major Cay.
Beyond the expected groceries, this Staniel Cay shop surprises with its diverse selection. It’s a one-stop destination for island essentials. It offers everything from phone chargers and headphones to a cooler perfect for keeping your local liquor store purchases chilled on a secluded sandbar. You’ll even find unique tourist knick-knacks distinct from those at the Staniel Cay Yacht Club Gift Shop.
With Visa and Mastercard accepted, it is a welcome convenience given the island’s lack of ATMs, and you can easily stock up on everything you need.
Provisioning Services in Staniel Cay
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Dreaming of a gourmet meal or worried about packing everything? Staniel Cay grocery stores make it easy. Their provisioning services deliver food and essentials straight to your accommodation, ensuring you have everything you need for the perfect Bahamas vacation.
Provisioning services is the island version of Instacart—except it may take a few days to receive your order! It works by submitting your request to the grocery store. It will order your goods to be delivered to Nassau, Bahamas, then transported to Staniel Cay for delivery to your vacation home or store pickup. Inquire about your nearby convenience store about the associated costs for this service.
Best Time to Go Grocery Shopping in Staniel Cay
Grocery shopping in the Bahamas is a different experience than your typical supermarkets stocked with everything from A to Z. The small convenience shops are only designed to hold the capacity to sustain less than 120 year-round residents and the flow of tourists that come daily to the small island.
Most items stocked in the local grocery stores are imported weekly via boat. Once an item runs out, shoppers must wait until the next shipment for it to restock. Otherwise, you will have to check another store. To ensure the products you want will be available, plan your shopping trips on the day the grocery stores get their deliveries. Ask the store owner when the next shipment is scheduled to arrive so that you’re prepared the next time you need to go shopping.
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Plan your favorite meal for that special someone on a romantic night or sample traditional Bahamian dishes. Your private chef will ensure that you have all the necessary items from the Staniel Cay grocery stores to make every dining experience truly special.
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