Discover Downtown Westbrook is collaborating with the Immigrant Welcome Center (IWC) to launch the Westbrook World Markets project from a domestic trade grant received in 2024. This initiative focused on expanding the marketing and sales reach of five immigrant-owned international food markets located in downtown Westbrook. Through this effort, market owners received business advice from IWC’s Business Hub, graphic design support from ETHOS, marketing assistance from M Social Media, and project estimating support from Wright Ryan.
Downtown Project of the Year Award for Westbrook World Markets!
In November 2025, DDW received the Maine Downtown Center Downtown Project of the Year Award for the Westbrook World Markets project. Downtown leaders from around the state gathered in Bath to celebrate their hard work, share successes, and begin shaping priorities for the year ahead.
Thank you to the Maine Downtown Center for recognizing Westbrook World Markets! DDW is proud to take ownership of this initiative to celebrate Westbrook’s cultural diversity and vibrant small-business ecosystem. These markets are truly special additions to Westbrook! Special thanks to Stella from the Immigrant Welcome Center for assisting with this project.
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Step into these local markets and discover the rich flavors, ingredients, and traditions from around the globe.
Whether it be fresh produce, specialty spices, pantry essentials, or imported retail items, it can all be found right here in Westbrook.
Sindibad Halal Arabic Market is your one-stop shop for all your Middle Eastern cuisine needs. Discover a selection of essential staples, including freshly baked pita and flatbreads, tahini, olives, rice, peas, beans, and cheeses. Indulge in delicious teas and coffees, a selection of nuts and dried fruits, and sweet treats like baklava, and stock up on traditional seasonings.
The market also offers a variety of snacks, desserts, and refreshing cold drinks, including Ayran yogurt. In addition to food, you’ll find a range of cultural items, including incense, cologne, hookah pipes, Turkish tea cups and saucers, and skin and hair care products such as henna.
Medeo European Food & Deli offers an authentic and delightful selection of Eastern European foods from Russia, Ukraine, Poland, Bulgaria, Bosnia, Latvia, Lithuania, Hungary, and more.
Step into this warm and welcoming old-world deli to explore freshly baked goods, a variety of kolbasa sausages, artisan cheeses, loose sweets, specialty teas, produce, drinks, and more. You’ll also find a selection of Eastern European skincare and bath products, along with herbal remedies and salves.
La Fontaine African Market is a small, colorful market offering a fun blend of African food staples, spices, and stylish fashion.
Find essential ingredients and seasonings for authentic African cuisine alongside a curated clothing boutique featuring women’s and men’s suits, shoes, accessories, and more — all thoughtfully selected by the owner. This charming store is a reflection of culture, style, and community.
Grace African and Caribbean Food Mart is your friendly neighborhood destination for authentic African and Caribbean groceries. The store offers a thoughtfully curated selection of fresh produce, prepared foods, and specialty spices.
Find staples like cassava and unique ingredients such as hard-bodied chicken, perfect for traditional recipes. In addition to groceries, you’ll discover a charming assortment of African clothing, jewelry, skincare, and haircare products.
African Supermarket is a local gem, combining a neighborhood bodega and an African market in one. It’s a convenient one-stop shop for everyday essentials, including batteries, cleaning products, cold beer, soft drinks, and cigarettes.
In addition to your necessities, the store offers a wide selection of authentic African pantry items, including spices, frozen fish, chicken, bananas, peanut powder, cassava, and more.
