Jamo’s Grocery

Recently, a friend texted to ask if I knew where she could get Harissa; she was planning on trying out some Moroccan recipes. I continued my drive down Jordan Lane, pulled over at JaMo’s, walked in and photographed a can, and sent that to her, along with the price.
…Which is about ¼ of its cost at Williams-​Sonoma. I compared.
JaMo’s is the «sister location» of the JaMo’s coffeehouse/​café just down a little and across the street. That establishment was named for the husband-​and-​wife team of JAmie Miernick and MOrgan Andriulli, who’d closed down Five Points Espresso to move here in the mid-90’s…when they sold to Mohammed Almohthsib, he kept the name.
So it’s «JAY-​MOES,» for point of reference, even if they don’t answer the phone that way. Anyway.
It should come as no surprise that, in addition to the aforementioned Harissa, lovers of Levantine and Gulf Country cuisine will also find Sumac, Za’atar, Ra’s al Hanout, Pomegranate Molasses, and Oud (Agarwood Powder); Dried Lemons; Mint, Orange Blossom, Rose, and Pussy Willow (!!!) Waters; and a wealth of more typical spices and additives.
There are several types of Turkish Delight or Nougat candies; Ma’amoul (which may hold you till someone can make you the real thing); Mikado Čokolada from Croatia and Ülker™ Çikolata from Turkey; and even a few English offerings (though, in my attempts to read the fine print, they were apparently produced in Africa).
Call ahead to see what’s come in from their bakery partners: at one time or another, you’ll find fresh Pita, Sangak, Barbari, and/​or Lavash. They can also clue you in to when fresh produce arrives.
Visit the refrigerated/​freezer cases for Halloumi, Kashkaval, Bulgarian Feta, Labneh, Plain Yogurt, and Yogurt Sodas; Halal Meats; and Zereshk (Barberries). A Turkish acquaintance of mine wishes, however, that they had more TURKISH cheeses.
Dried and canned items include Podravka™ Soups (Croatia); Va-​Va™ Zakuska (Red Pepper «Salsa» from Macedonia); Sadaf™ Khoresh Gheimeh.
There’s a very nice Tea/​Coffee area, where you’ll also find a variety of Tea and Coffee glasses and cups.
Nearby are nicely stocked shelves offering flavored tobaccos to go with the hookahs they offer!

Think it’s actually 540 Jordan, but no matter … I love this little middle-​eastern grocery. Helpful, friendly staff, yummy food.
While you’re here, pick up some mamool (think fig Newtons, but not as blindingly sweet with nice shortbread-​like outsides and dates, nuts or other yumminesses inside) for dessert — mmmmm.