Updated August 28, 2025
So you’ve landed on Guam (welcome or welcome back!), and now it's time to stock your fridge with all the essentials. Whether you’re meal prepping, snack hunting, or just craving something familiar from back home, this guide has your grocery game covered.
Note: If you have base access, you’re probably already shopping the commissary and exchange for American staples. This guide focuses on off-base grocery stores, where you’ll find some items and ingredients you won’t find on base.
American-Style Grocery Stores
Pay-Less Supermarkets
The closest thing to Whole Foods or Safeway you’ll find here. Guam’s largest grocery chain has multiple locations and offers a wide range of organic, gluten-free, and imported products.
Cost-U-Less
Guam's Costco-alternative for bulk buyers. From party-size chips to crates of soda, this is your go-to spot for stocking up.
Japanese Grocery Stores
Tokyo Mart
A favorite for Japanese stapes and ready-to-eat bentos. Locals love their Tuesday air shipments for fresh goodies. Quick, convenient and popular grab-and-go lunch stop.
Don Don Donki (aka Donki)
Welcome to the mega-store of your dreams. You’ll find an array of Japanese, Korean, Chinese, Filipino and American products. There’s also a food court too!
Korean Grocery Stores
Super Happy Mart
Large store with a multitude of offerings — Korean, Japanese, Chinese, Filipino and American. They also have a good selection of plant-based products and Bob’s Red Mill products.
Seoul Mart
Carries a solid selection of Korean staples, snacks, and fresh bentos. 3 locations Instagram California Mart, San Jose Supermarket, Agat Kim Chee Store These are all mid-sized local Korean stores. Agat Kim Chee Store is great option if you live in the southern part of the island.
Filipino Grocery Stores
Whether it’s pandesal, longanisa, or canned goods from the homeland, these Filipino stores deliver:
- Ariana’s Market
- Le’s Market
- C&A Pinoy Sari-Sari
- John B’s Mart
Chinese Grocery Stores
American Grocery
More than just Chinese products, this large store has a mix of Asian and American finds.
Here are some others:
- Lucky Spring II
- Agat Oriental Market
- August Supermarket
Other Specialty Grocery Stores
Simply Food: A vegen-friendly market offering plant-based and health-conscious products, plus a daily vegetarian lunch counter (Monday-Friday). See their website for daily lunch specials.
Mai Market: Vietnamese essentials and pantry items
Pomika Sales: Indian spices, lentils, curry pastes, and other hard-to-find Indian groceries
Don’t forget the mom-and-pop stores!
Guam takes pride in its locally-owned mom-and-pop stores, found across every village. Many carry fresh produce, local snacks, and even hot ready-to-eat meals, like bbq sticks, fried rice, tatiyas, pickled snacks, etc.
👉🏽 Check out our full guide to mom-and-pop stores
Want Local Produce?
Fresh bananas, backyard peppers and leafy greens, Guam has its own local produce scene, if you know where to look.
👉🏽 Here’s where to find fresh local produce on Guam
Guam Grocery Shopping Tips
- Expect to make more than one stop to complete your list, especially if you’re hunting for niche items or specific branded items.
- Bring your own bag. Some stores charge for bags or don’t offer them at all.
- Watch for restock days. Some stores get regular air shipments weekly, so follow them on social media or check their store postings to get the best haul.
- Look out for hot food. Ready-made bentos, Korean banchan, or lunch plates are perfect when you’re short on time.
- Prices can vary a lot. Guam’s import fees are wild, so shop around and soon you’ll know which store to get your usuals at the best price.
Guam’s grocery scene is a mix of big-name convenience and mom-and-pop charm. Once you get the hang of where to get your staples, you’ll know exactly where to hit up when it comes time for grocery shopping day.
