For a particular imported item
Start with a store that publishes a catalog, but confirm location stock. Hamilton lists an online assortment; Kalinka’s current item-level inventory is not published.
San Jose and nearby Campbell · reviewed September 26, 2026
Which European grocery suits your trip?
A short comparison of stores with enough first-party or official information to make a useful distinction—without padding the list with unverified businesses.
| Store | May suit you if… | Evidence-backed distinction | Check first |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kalinka 5025 Almaden Expy, San Jose | You want a south San Jose Eastern European grocery and reported deli/bakery selection. | County-confirmed food-facility location; third-party reports of groceries, deli and baked goods. | Hours, current stock, pickup and delivery. |
| Hamilton Euromarket 4160 Stevens Creek Blvd, San Jose | You want a published online catalog, pickup or local delivery and a Balkan/European focus. | The business confirms its address, phone, hours, pickup and delivery support. | Delivery area, substitutions and item readiness. |
| Russian Cafe & Deli 1712 Winchester Blvd, Campbell | You want a combined cafe, deli and grocery with a business-published food range. | The business publishes its address, hours and grocery/cafe offering. | Current menu, seating, stock and holiday hours. |
For prepared food
Russian Cafe & Deli explicitly describes a cafe with traditional cuisine. Kalinka has prepared-food activity and third-party deli reports, but no current first-party menu.
For south San Jose convenience
Kalinka’s Almaden Expressway location may be the geographically practical choice. Confirm hours and the exact item before traveling.
Comparison sources
Original pages checked
County of Santa Clara · Checked
Official record lists KALINKA at 5025 Almaden Expy and shows a passing inspection result. It supports the location and food-facility status, not retail hours or current stock.
Russian Flyers · Checked
Third-party directory reports groceries, deli goods, baked goods, dairy, fish, canned vegetables, prepared salads, chocolate and sweets. It reports a different phone number, so contact and hours need direct confirmation.
- Hamilton Euromarket contact pageconfirmed
Hamilton Euromarket · Checked
Business-owned page confirms its San Jose address, phone, hours, pickup and delivery links.
- Russian Cafe & Deli store pageconfirmed
Russian Cafe & Deli · Checked
Business-owned page confirms the Campbell address, phone, hours, cafe and grocery offering.