A guide for international students at SCU to help you get settled and find essentials near campus. Explore nearby restaurants, cafes, international grocery stores, and budget-friendly shops to stock up on everything you need to feel at home.
Grocery Stores & Markets
Find everyday essentials, snacks, fresh produce, and international ingredients.
Mainstream Grocery Stores
- Safeway – Large supermarket chain with fresh produce, groceries, and household items.
- Target – Groceries plus bedding, toiletries, school supplies, and more.
- Whole Foods Market, Trader Joe’s– Organic, high-quality groceries and prepared foods.
- Walmart – Budget-friendly one-stop shop for groceries, kitchenware, toiletries, and more.
- Santa Clara Farmers' Market – Weekly local market with fresh produce, artisan goods, and international items.
Cultural & International Grocery Stores
- 99 Ranch Market, Lion Market – Large Asian supermarket with fresh produce, snacks, cookware, and pantry staples.
- H Mart, Super Kyo-po Plaza, Hankook Supermarket – Korean grocery chains offering a variety of Asian foods, household items, and beauty products.
- Mitsuwa Marketplace, Nijiya Market – Well-known Japanese grocery chains with groceries, fresh sushi, ramen bar, and Japanese household goods.
- Patel Brothers, Apna Bazar– Indian grocery store with spices, frozen meals, snacks, and cookware.
- Fatima’s Bazaar – Middle Eastern grocery with halal products, spices, and specialty items. (Search local maps for latest hours)
- Arteaga’s Food Center, Mi Pueblo Food Center / Cardenas Markets – Full-service grocery with fresh tortillas, pan dulce, salsas, and Latin American brands.
- Western Pacific Filipino Grocery, Manila Oriental
Restaurants & Cafés
Discover great places to eat near campus or on a budget.
- Use Yelp to explore nearby options by cuisine, price, or rating.
Household & Clothing Essentials
- Bed Bath & Beyond – Specializes in dorm/apartment goods like bedding, organizers, and kitchen tools.
- TJ Maxx, Marshalls, Ross Dress for Less – Discount department stores with bedding, clothing, home decor, and personal care items.
- Daiso Japan – Japanese discount store known for cute, practical, and affordable household items.
Pharmacy & Personal Care
School Supplies & Tech
- Staples / Office Depot – For notebooks, folders, printers, and office accessories.
- Best Buy – Tech essentials like laptops, headphones, chargers, and dorm-friendly electronics.
Student Discounts
Make your money go further with these free platforms:
- UNiDAYS – Discounts on clothing, tech, food, and more with a .edu email.
- Student Beans – Global student discount platform for online and in-store deals.
- Check for SCU Student Discounts from local partners for Bronco students.