When you think of Cost Plus World Market, you may think of imported furniture or cool, decorative accents, yet the store contains within its four walls a plethora of foods from all over the world for a fraction of the price. Hawaiian coffee, French mustard, German gummy candy, and flavors of Japanese Pocky you've never even heard of await you. Take a look!
I've only been to Hawaii once, and I drank this coffee every morning on my trip. The nutty roast will transport you to a tropical place. It tastes like vacation.
Shop it: Hawaiian Isles Kona Classic Coffee ($21)
World Market is stocked with many unique Milka Swiss chocolate bars. After trying Milka Oreo candy bars, I'm dying to get my hands on this Chips Ahoy! one.
Shop it: Milka Chips Ahoy Chocolate Bar ($3)
A staple among homes in Louisiana, these salt and vinegar chips have a spicy-sweet kick to them.
Shop it: Zapp's Voodoo Potato Chips ($2)
Every GOT fan would want to binge-watch episodes while drinking this beer, preferably out of a goblet.
Shop it: Ommegang Game of Thrones Beer (Price may vary)
The San Francisco chocolate sells its bars at World Market. I'm the biggest fan of the 65 percent milk chocolate, which was made in collaboration with another SF staple, Blue Bottle Coffee. Though there's no coffee in the chocolate, it does pair nicely with a latte (or melted in a homemade café au lait).
Shop it: TCHO Nutty 65% Dark Chocolate Bars, Set of 2 ($8)
World Market has what seems like every unique Haribo flavor, including those only found in Germany. Our video host Brandi Milloy's favorite are the ones pictured. She said, "These Haribo Barchen-Parchen gummies, which translates to 'bear couples,' feature adorable sweet and sour bears holding hands! These unassuming gummy bears come in three delicious flavor combinations: sweet apple with sour orange, sweet blueberry with sour blackcurrant, and sweet cherry with sour lemon. They're not covered in sour sugar like most sour gummies. Instead they are plump and juicy with the sour flavor inside the gummy bear. I have a really hard time separating these gummy bears when eating them, because I feel like they should go to gummy bear heaven together, kind of like how Rose should have never let go of Jack's hand in Titanic."
Shop it: Haribo Barchen Parchen Sweet and Sour Gummies ($3)
Tim Tams are like Australia's equivalent of Oreos. My favorite flavor is the chewy caramel, but you can't go wrong with the original.
Shop it: Tim Tam Original Chocolate Cookies ($24, set of 6)
Oprah included this truffle zest in her Favorite Things. Top it on everything.
Shop it: Sabatino Tartufi Truffle Zest ($14)
You may have seen Pocky in chocolate and strawberry, but there's a whole world of flavors only available in Japan and World Market carries many of them. I have my eyes on the azuki red bean.
Shop it: Pocky Azuki Red Bean Cookie Sticks ($5)
Citrus-flavored sparkling waters are so boring! This floral jasmine sparkling water keeps hydration interesting.
Shop it: Jasmine Sparkling Essence Water ($2)
Bourbon barrel-aged wines are becoming increasingly popular. We even included one in our July must haves.
Shop it: The Federalist Bourbon Barrel-Aged Zinfandel (price may vary)
Café Du Monde Coffee and Chicory is a staple in New Orleans. Its robust, bitter flavor is mellowed out with lots of steamed milk and a hearty breakfast like grits, bacon, and eggs.
Shop it: Café Du Monde Coffee and Chicory ($10)
Nothing complements mint tea better than a rose-flavored Turkish delight (like a gummy square candy).
Shop it: Rose Turkish Delights ($1)
A staple in the Netherlands and Germany, top fries and hot dogs with this spiced stuff.
Shop it: Hela Curry Ketchup ($5)
One of my favorite tea makers, Rishi offers lots of its loose-leaf teas at World Market for several dollars off the normal price.
Shop it: Rishi Jasmine Green Loose Leaf Tea ($10)
Authentic dijon from France. It doesn't get spicier than that.
Shop it: Fallot Dijon Mustard ($5, originally $10)
This coconut syrup is used in Hawaii to sweeten shaved ice, but it can also be used to top pancakes or waffles.
Shop it: Flavors of Hawaii Coconut Syrup ($7)
Litchi juice is like the South African equivalent of orange juice as it's high in vitamin C. The white juice has a subtly sweet flavor that's reminiscent of Concord grapes.
Shop it: Ceres Litchi Fruit Juice ($36, set of 12)
These sausages, packed in a glass jar, are WAY better than a hot dog. Eat it with some of that French dijon and curry ketchup.
Shop it: Meica Deutschlander Sausages ($10)