San Jose, California · independent guide

Kalinka – European Food Store

The address is supported by a current county food-facility listing. Hours, phone and merchandise are less firmly sourced, so confirm details directly before a special trip.

What kind of place is it?

Multiple non-owner sources describe Kalinka as an Eastern European grocery. One specialty-food directory also reports deli goods, prepared salads and baked goods. Treat that product information as a lead, not a guarantee of today’s selection.

Reported product range

Grocery and pantry

Third-party reporting mentions canned vegetables, sweets and chocolate, dairy and fish products.

Deli and prepared food

A third-party directory reports sausages, cold cuts, prepared salads and other deli items.

Bread and baked goods

Cinderella Bakery lists Kalinka as a retailer. That supports a supplier relationship, but not a specific loaf, pastry or delivery schedule.

Specific items

No item is confirmed as currently in stock. Call before traveling for a particular brand, dietary need, cake or prepared dish.

What to verify before visiting

  • Today’s opening and closing time, especially on holidays.
  • Whether the reported phone number still reaches this store.
  • Current stock, preparation day and allergen information for a specific item.
  • Parking, step-free access, pickup, delivery and payment options; none is confirmed here.

For a deeper evidence breakdown, see the product guide, deli notes, bakery notes, official photo feed and visit checklist.

Audit trail

Sources and limits

  1. 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.

  2. San José State University · Checked

    Lists Kalinka at 5025 Almaden Expy as an Eastern European grocery and reports (669) 221-5350.

  3. Cinderella Bakery · Checked

    Supplier list names Kalinka at 5025 Almaden Expy with (669) 221-5350. This supports that Kalinka is a listed bakery retailer, not that any specific item is in stock.

  4. 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.

  5. Kalinka on Facebook · Checked

    Russian Flyers links this Facebook page as the San Jose store’s social profile. The gallery uses Facebook’s official page embed so images remain hosted and controlled by their original publisher.