Diaby African Market

African goods flow through Diaby African Market every day. Beyond shelves of staples and imported spices, the store keeps a rotating supply of small-batch products for cooks and collectors. Grab a bag of hibiscus leaves for tea, hunt for a hard-to-find palm oil jar, or pick up homemade akara mix on the way home. The 1164 Fulton St, Brooklyn, NY 11216 spot stays busy with locals refilling cartons of dried okra and stocking up on ground egusi. When you’re back in the neighborhood, stop by for a quick refill instead of a special trip.

Call ahead and the team can set aside jars of soumbala or bundles of fufu flour. The block around Fulton St hums with everyday errands, so it’s easy to slide into the routine. For the most direct route, pull up the map. No appointment needed—just swing by when the bag feels light again.