M & I International Market

Horrible meat, we bought Russian doctors meat and we all got food poisoning!!! I had to leave my work today and make it home on time… and I’m sure calling them won’t do a trick. Please avoid this place!!!

I am a total fan of this place and for odd reasons. First, I am of Russian ancestry… so I decided to get in touch with my inner Russki. Secondly, my husband and I love ethnic foods and love ethnic grocery stores even more. I liken the visit to M&I to a very brief vacation to Eastern Europe and Russia.
We were there to buy two things and ended up walking out with $ 60 worth of groceries we weren’t intending to buy. We went hunting for Tula gingerbread, which they had and buckwheat to make buckwheat kasha. Along with those items, we purchased this amazing smoked salmon which was glossy and delicate. It tasted amazing and was cheaper than Safeway. We also bought a sesame-​type dessert roll, a cheese danish, farmer’s cheese, and a Ukrainian boule which tasted like rye. For breakfast I enjoyed the sliced, toasted bread with farmer’s cheese and smoked salmon. Delish!
We love this place. Their fish seemed to be cheaper than other markets. I would

A little far for me to get to, but well worth the drive. Can find what I need/​want at a reasonable price, like buckwheat in bulk on sale. I believe meat is local, and usually well-​priced. I always buy more than I plan — too many great choices. Can’t say all prices make sense to me, but then I just move on.

This is a great market/​deli/​bakery/​grocery store for all of your Russian or Eastern European needs. They’ve got so much to choose from and most of it is imported so you know you’re getting the real thing. Try the pirozhki, the filled dumpling-​like buns, from the deli, along with whatever meats, cheeses and salads strike your fancy. The bakery is also very good, especially the bumblebee cake (honey, of course) and the chocolate layer cake if they happen to have it when you are there. We can always find what we need for the occasion when we come here.

I had been to a similar place in Washington but this place was pretty good. The people working behind the deli counter were very nice and explained alot of the unknown items to me. My favorite was the smoked goat gouda cheese. From the candy by the pound section, I would recommend the pistachio candy. It was devine! The place is in an odd location but its easy to find in the shopping strip and its quite large.

I love this place!
From the home made lamb pelmeni to the cutlets, russian style potato salad and the deserts, this place rocks!
Candy, Kvas and all the other Russian food you can imagine, it is all here. I always end up spending too much when I come here but I am never upset about it.
The Russian store to come to when in Denver. Hands down.

Good grocery store with a good selection. This is the best Russian and Eastern European store we’ve found in Denver-​Colorado Springs area. If you are of a former Soviet Union descend you will find everything you need in this store. A word of advice if you are not, please do not expect to be greeted with smiles and hugs, its just not going to happen. Russians don’t smile, unless there is a reason to smile. You might experience Russian grumpiness here, but that’s just how Russians are, nothing to be offended of. Bottom line, the store is great, pricing is great, selection is great, what else do you need in a grocery store?

Took me back to Russia… blinis, smoked fish, kefir, Russian chocolate, pelmini, and a great meat counter. Bought a great leg of lamb for cheap and vegetables to go with. They also carry Armenian flat bread and other nice pieces from all over.

Wandered in here after an extended chiro session 2 blocks away with my beloved chiropractor. I didn’t know how «international» they would be; to be truthful I was seeking out a big bar/​block of marzipan. I didn’t find that here (but I did find delicious Russian marzipan candies at Joe’s Market, across the street). Browsed around here… it’s largely Russian stock and largely Russian clientele that come here. Needless to say I couldn’t read a lot of stuff. I did get 2 chicken blintzes to take home and heat up from the deli, which were incredibly tasty and seemed like they’d been deep-​fried. Mmmmmmm… the colder it gets, the better fattier cuisine tastes: D :^9
I also got 2 monster-​sized pieces of baklava here for $ 4. Possibly not *quite* as good, or maybe just different, than the pieces you can get at Jerusalem and the Middle East restaur-​strip mall on the SE side of Colorado and Evans. But a) it’s cheaper, b) it’s BIGGER pieces, and c) they’re perfectly delectable. With the size of the pieces here, the Middle Eastern eateries charge $ 6 to $ 8 for the same size. Delicate flaky pastry and succulent fillings.
Checkout was friendly and the cashier kept smiling at me with the sweetest smile. I don’t think it was just me… I’m guessing she smiles that way at everyone. #crushin — was a great way to wrap up my experience here. I’ll definitely be back when my next chiro appt gets made.

Amazing discovery. My wife is from Soviet Union (Ukraine) so she loved this. But in this my first visit we found it amazing.
The pastries are unbelievable. I do recommend closing eyes as pass else your wallet may end up empty. They have imported, mainly from Balkans cheeses. The vegetables were reasonably priced. We got 5 pounds of red potatoes for under $ 2. My wife bought eggplant paste which was excellent. In Soviet Union many college students ate when cafeteria was closed.
The tea selection was good. They had large leaf black Ceylon tea. It was it large package.
The meats were presented like in Ukraine. The prices were excellent and they cut to suit.
To add to fun their is a Russian Pharmacy and several other stores. If have at each of market strip are a King Soopers and Safeway. Also in past used Jim Paris for auto repairs and they do excellent work. So you in a day can enjoy much.

I had never been in a Russian grocery store before therefore didn’t really know what to expect. M & I has a deli counter with good selection of cold cuts, cheeses, cakes, breads and some cooked food. The gal behind the counter was helpful and so as the owner. I ended up buying a bunch of different things like canned fish, cheeses and snacks. One item that I bought from the deli was a flat bread roll up which has meat, mushroom and onion inside, don’t remember what it is called but really delicious. I am looking forward to try all other the stuff I bought. If you like to explore different food culture, I highly recommend paying a visit to M & I.

After expanding the store and doing a complete remodel. This store has been keeping up a quality service and quality produce. You still see some expired items on the shelves however, much less than you do in the other Russian stores. With some of the other stores closing down this one definitely towers over the competition. (Note: They also bake delicious fresh bread here and sell it at King Sooper prices!)
Update: We tried some of their baked goods. Baked pirozhki with meat /​mushrooms /​cottage cheese. Excellent! For a $ 1 a piece it’s a great price!

I read on some of the deli turkey that it was free range and raised with care & whatnot so that was pretty cool. Fair price too.
You can also buy lots of cheap tea & neat jam here. There seems to be a lot of canned fish type stuff but I couldn’t figure out what it was (label in Russian), so if you’re feeling froggy, try that.
I have also tried some kind of chicken blintz thing from the deli that was pretty delectable.

This place is an average Russian grocery store. There are plenty of deli meats and canned/​jarred goods to pick from. There are also locally made pastries and pelmeni. The candy selection was a bit limited (no classics like batonchiki or korovka) and not completely fresh. As with all Russian stores in the area — watch the expiration dates and don’t expect cheerful salespeople. I’ve heard a story about how a couple American chains with locations in Moscow tried doing the whole waitstaff smiling/“have a nice day” type of thing there. It didn’t work. Nobody liked it. So pick up a couple handfuls of candy and hard sausage from the grumpy looking guy and enjoy the taste anyway.

On the advice of a co-​worker I went in one day to try something new for lunch. I am now addicted to their apple pirogi. Everyone is very helpful and friendly and the meat selection is heavenly, especially for a die-​hard carnivore like me. If you are looking for a good selection of veal sausages you will not be disappointed.

Feeling a little intimidated since its so small and lots of russians shopping i wandered into this store hoping to buy the things my son’s father would eat. I was intimidated at first by t he language because its hard to read but as i got my deli meats which are very fresh very good very European a indicative of Russian and russia deli’s. the owner was very nice to me and said i should look around some more and to not feel rushed and if i had questions to ask away and if I want to taste something to ask them. I was very impressed

Snow was falling in Denver, it was cold and gray, so I figured I might as well make a trip to Russia. On the recommendation of a Russian-​born woman I visited this grocery store, not looking for anything other than a culinary adventure. When I arrived the two clerks and a few customers were chatting in Russian. Even though I don’t eat meat, for those who do, there was plenty to choose from. They have a large selection of exotically labeled and colorful foods in jars — I bought a jar of eggplant appetizer (delicious, I am eating it as I type), Russian style zucchini spread, a pepper spread, pickles, mushroom and cabbage blintzes, a poppy seed roll, raspberry jam in a festive jar and a few other things. The shelves are crowded, a lot of stuff is still stacked in cardboard boxes, which makes it fun to poke around if you have the time. Do make a point of checking the expiration dates on some of the jars and canned goods — most of it was fresh but I did spot one jar that did not belong. Their smoked fish looked delectable but I’ll save that, and the interesting Polish and Russian candies (including a cheese chocolate bar!) for next time.

If you are looking for obscure ingredients for your favorite Russian recipe, you gotta give M&I a try. Their meat selection is very impressive. Several different kinds of Russian sausages hang from the deli counter. They also have cookies, bread and other delectable items.
While the store is far from large, they also have prepared food, canned foods (with cyrillic labels) and produce. You’re not going to have the same wide selection as you would at a major grocery store, but if you just need to get a couple of things, it can do in a pinch. The aisles are narrow, so I’d recommend leaving any drunk friends outside.