Pares Polynesian Market

Pares Polynesian Market is a grocery store in Salt Lake City, Utah, serving shoppers looking for Polynesian and other hard-to-find foods. Located at 1745 Carriage Square, Salt Lake City, UT 84129, the market offers a neighborhood place to browse familiar favorites and ingredients that can be difficult to find elsewhere locally. Customer feedback describes it as a local favorite and highlights its selection of island-sourced items, Samoan foods, and treats from Tongan and Samoan bakers. For people who miss foods from home, or simply want to explore products from the Pacific and beyond, the store offers a distinctive grocery stop in the Salt Lake City area.

Shoppers have mentioned finding taro and other products that come directly from the islands, along with Koko Samoa from Savai‘i. Reviews also point to baked goods supplied by a local family, including Tongan and Samoan treats. These details make the market especially appealing to customers seeking ingredients and snacks connected to Polynesian food traditions, as well as those hoping to discover something new. Availability can vary, so it may be useful to check with the store about a particular item before making a special trip.

The selection also reaches beyond Polynesian products. One customer who had lived in New Zealand appreciated finding Weet-Bix, Wattie's spaghetti, Milo, Wattie's sauce, Tim Tams, and Cadbury Crunchie bars. That kind of variety can make Pares a welcome stop for people searching for familiar international groceries, specialty snacks, or pantry items not commonly stocked nearby. Reviews describe the store as a place where shoppers find products they cannot easily get elsewhere, making it a practical option for both planned grocery runs and browsing.

Customer experiences mention friendly service, including a cashier praised for greeting shoppers with a smile and providing warm, attentive help. The market may suit people looking for Samoan food, island ingredients, baked treats, or New Zealand favorites, as well as anyone curious about a specialty grocery selection. Feedback is not uniformly positive: some reviewers have raised concerns about encountering expired products and the condition of a moon pie. Those reports are worth keeping in mind; check package dates and the condition of prepared or packaged foods before buying, and bring any product concerns to the store's attention.

Pares Polynesian Market is rated 4.4 out of 5 based on 101 reviews. It is closed Mondays, open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., and open Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. These hours and its Carriage Square address can help shoppers plan a visit. Whether you are looking for taro, Samoan and Tongan treats, New Zealand pantry staples, or simply a grocery selection that stands apart from a typical supermarket, this Salt Lake City market offers a place to explore. For a particular product, confirming availability in advance is a sensible step.