The Goods Mart

"Founder Rachel Krupa had an ambitious goal when she opened the Goods Mart in Silver Lake earlier this year: to create a convenience store unlike any other in the country. Think of it as the corner bodega for a new era, where prices are low (a cup of La Colombe coffee is a steal at $1.25), but the quality is high. Shelves are devoid of artificial colors, flavors, and sweeteners; pesticides; and hormones, and even the slushies (in partnership with Brooklyn’s Kelvin Slush Co.) are made with organic ingredients and served in paper—not plastic—cups. Even the tip jar is thoughtfully considered, as all donations go to local charities, and any food that’s approaching its sell-by date is donated to a nonprofit that helps the homeless on Skid Row. "

"The folks at Burritos La Palma are popping up at The Goods Mart in Silver Lake on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., doing breakfast burritos out on the patio." - Farley Elliott

"A quiet Silver Lake convenience store starts up today, as The Goods Mart gets rolling along Sunset Boulevard right by Sweetfin. The grab-and-go spot is the work of longtime restaurant publicist Rachel Krupa, with the idea of giving back to the community at large in a number of different ways. As LA Times explains, Krupa’s market features high-quality, “better-for-you” snacks that aren’t packed with preservatives and sugar. There’s also quick service options like premade Banh Oui sandwiches, Bakers Kneaded pastries, and Sunny Blue bites, plus $1.25 La Colombe Coffee. Anything that isn’t used after 24 hours, including produce, goes down to Skid Row. The Goods Mart is open as of 7 a.m. this morning at 3140 Sunset Boulevard." - Farley Elliott