Gourmet World Market Gulf Shores - European Market & Deli

Gourmet World Market in Gulf Shores, Alabama, is a great international market, coffee shop, and deli.

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Gourmet World Market

If you are looking for a great hidden gem in Gulf Shores, you need to visit Gourmet World Market. This specialty market brings authentic European products to the Alabama Gulf Coast with an impressive selection of imported meats, cheeses, chocolates, candies, wines, frozen foods, and pantry staples you won't find at regular grocery stores.

Everytime we visit Gourmet World Market we find something new to fall in love with. The German Chocolate Cake at the deli counter is outstanding, fresh croissants are must-buys, and if you fell in love with a specific European candy or chocolate during travels abroad, there's a good chance you'll find it here on the Gulf Coast.

If you love tea and unique chocolate or candy you will love their amazing selection.

The deli has a fantastic menu filled with great sandwiches made to order. You can also pick up cheese and meat by the pound at the deli counter.

The market recently expanded to include coffee drinks and comfortable indoor seating with bench and table options, plus relaxing outdoor seating with tables and cozy couch areas.

Whether you're shopping for specialty ingredients, grabbing a unique sandwich for lunch, or browsing European treats you can't find elsewhere, Gourmet World Market offers something different from typical Gulf Shores dining and shopping options.

What You'll Find at Gourmet World Market

Gourmet World Market's international grocery selection focuses primarily on European products, bringing authentic ingredients and treats from Germany, Italy, France, the Netherlands, Scandinavia, and other European countries to Gulf Shores shoppers.

Market Highlights:

• Imported Meats and Sausages - Authentic European charcuterie, German sausages, Italian salami, and specialty cured meats
• European Cheeses - Dutch Gouda, German Swiss, Danish blue cheese, and other imported varieties
• Frozen Foods - European frozen specialties and prepared foods
• Chocolates and Candies - Extensive selection of European chocolates, candies, and sweets (if you loved something in Europe, check here first)
• Tea Selection - Wide variety of imported teas
• Wine - European wine selection
• Pantry Staples - Imported pasta, sauces, condiments, and specialty ingredients
• Fresh Baked Goods - Croissants, German Chocolate Cake, and other European-style baked items

Indoor Seating

The indoor seating area features comfortable bench seating along the walls and small tables, creating a cozy European café atmosphere inside the market.

This is perfect for enjoying a coffee with one of their fresh croissants, working on your laptop while sipping an espresso, or taking a break from shopping to enjoy your deli sandwich.

Outdoor Seating

There is comfortable outdoor seating at Gourmet World Market with a choice of tables and chairs or comfy outdoor couch and chairs.

Gourmet World Market Menu

The deli at Gourmet World Market serves creative sandwiches made with quality imported meats and cheeses, elevating typical deli sandwiches with European ingredients and thoughtful flavor combinations. Sandwiches are made to order, and you can also purchase meats and cheeses by the pound from the deli counter to take home.

Sandwich Menu Highlights

Gourmet Smoked - Smoked pork shoulder, Neuske's smoked duck breast, thick cut slab bacon, Dutch smoked gouda, roasted onions, Tomatoes, fresh arugula on Baguette bread

Proscuitto Sandwich - Italian prosciutto crudo, Danish blue cheese, sundried tomatoes, fresh arugula, on baguette bread

Artisan Club - Oven roasted turkey, German swiss cheese, Thick cut slab bacon, avocado, tomatoes, hydro bibb lettuce, European garlic mayo, on baguette bread

Smoked Salmon & cheese - European style smoked salmon, tomatoes, hydro bibb lettuce, house made cream cheese with fresh chives and dill, on a New York Bagel.

Tuna Salad Sandwich - Smoked yellowfin tuna salad, hydro bibb salad, crispy onion straws, on a fresh-baked croissant

Cuban Sandwich - Roasted garlic pastrami, smoked pork shoulder, kosher dill pickles, fresh sweet onions, and German mustard on baguette bread.

Muffuletta - Picante salami, pork bologna, roasted garlic pastrami, German Swiss cheese, Olive pepper relish, Hydro bibb lettuce, and European garlic mayo on baguette bread.

Ham & Cheese - Gypsy ham, German Swiss cheese, on a fresh-baked croissant

BBLT - New York Bagel, thick-cut sliced bacon, hydro bibb lettuce, tomatoes, and European garlic mayo.

Kids Menu - Sandwiches are made to order, so they can pick what they want.

Gluten-Free - Lots of options in the grocery area.

Vegan - There are options in the grocery area.

Vegetarian sandwich - hydro-bibb lettuce, kosher dill pickles, tomatoes, avocado, fresh sweet onions, house-made cream cheese with fresh chives and dill on a New York bagel.

Why you will love Gourmet World Market

• European International Market with a great selection of products
• Unique chocolate and candies from Europe
• Deli with made-to-order sandwiches

Things to know when planning a visit to Gourmet World Market

Address - 3800 Gulf Shores Pkwy, Ste 310, Gulf Shores, AL

Located in Pelican Place near The Yard Milkshake Bar and Wacked out Weiner.

Phone - 251-285-5431

Hours - 10 am to 6 pm daily.

Please confirm with the restaurant to ensure that the hours have not changed.

Accessibility - There is accessible parking near the main entrance to Gourmet World Market, inside the store there is space to move around the grocery aisles.

Plus Size Seating - The chairs do not have arms and there is bench seating available inside.

Dress Code/Suggestions - Casual

Pets - Pets are allowed in the outdoor seating but not inside the store

Parking  - There is great parking in front of Gourmet World Market with lots of space.

Restaurants and Attractions nearby

 Agave Mexican Restaurant - Great Mexican restaurant in the same complex

The Yard Milkshake Bar - Enjoy a giant shake with fun toppings

Jurassic Golf - Neon blacklight mini golf

Bleu's Burgers - Great burger menu in the same complex.

Wacked Out Weiner - Check out this great hot dog restaurant

Tuscany Pizza - Enjoy delicious house made Italian food.

Kitty's Kafe - A local favorite for breakfast and lunch!