Service, Quality, & Selection - Since 1941.
The Calandro name has been associated with the grocery business in Baton Rouge since 1941 when Brazil and Vennera Calandro opened a small corner grocery store on Government Street. The original Calandro’s grocery was also known as the Plee-zing Food Store.
We stock a huge selection of fresh, gourmet, and hard-to-find products.
Unmatched Beer, Wine, and Spirits Selection and Expertise.
Come visit us at Calandro's Mid-City - in the heart of Baton Rouge!
Calandro’s has been a mainstay in the Baton Rouge community for over 84 years. Throughout these changing years, we’ve never lost our focus on service, quality, and selection for our local BR community. Come visit us in the cultural heart of Baton Rouge – BR’s amazing Mid-City area!
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Forte Grove Bakery Demo Friday & Saturday
Forte Grove Bakery will be sampling their breads in our Perkins Road Store: Friday, April 22: 2:00 pm, until 6:00 pm Read their story here: Forte Grove Bakery Come by and check them out - We think you'll like!
What Produce Do YOU Propose?
Calandro's is listening! In the next few months, you will start to see many new foods in the produce department at Calandro's Perkins. We want to make sure that we get everything YOU need! Do you have to shop at multiple grocery stores for your produce? What produce...
2011 Hammond Smokin’ Blues & BBQ Challenge
Calandro's sponsored Bite and Booze in the 2011 Hammond Smokin' Blues & BBQ Challenge this past weekend. Thanks to Jay Ducote and the gang for letting us help out! Check out Jay's video here: BiteandBoozeBBQ
How Extreme Do You Prefer Your Beer???
Introducing two new offerings from Calandro's from our friends at brewdog: Tactical Nuclear Penguin! & Sink the Bismark!!! Tactical Nuclear Penguin This is the worlds strongest ever beer, ever (yes ever). No Penguins were harmed in the making of this beer; some...
Making the Best King Cakes
Jeremy Wells of Faire les Courses has an excellent post about our king cakes. Check it out here: Jeremy's Blog
Barber’s 1833 Vintage Reserve Cheddar
Made by Anthony Barber and family at Maryland Farm, Somerset uses pasturised cow's milk and their own traditional cheese cultures to give you this exquisite, 24 month matured cheddar.
Creole Stuffed Bell Peppers
Made Fresh in our store, bell peppers stuffed with creole seasoned ground beef.
Blis Maple Syrups
Kettle-cooked, 100% pure maple syrup from specially selected old growth, natural maple orchards. Small batch reserve. The Bourbon syrup is aged several months in 12-18 year old single barrel bourbon casks. The Tahitian vanilla syrup is artisan-infused with the finest...
Lurpak Danish Butter
Fresh butter imported from Denmark, available in salted and lightly salted.
Calandro’s King Cakes Win Top Honors
Calandro's King Cakes won top honors at the Bite Club King Cake Challenge, held at the Hollywood Casino Wednesday, February 16. For more info, click on the link below: Calandro's Wins Bite Club King Cake Challenge
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