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Crossland International Market

Experience Cultures from Around the World in Kansas City’s City Market

Business Overview

Crossland International Market has served the Kansas City River Market community since 2005, offering a wide selection of global grocery products and cultural goods. Located at 19 East 3rd Street inside Historic City Market, this family-owned shop carries international foods and specialty items from regions including Africa, South America, Central America, and the Caribbean.

Shoppers can browse shelves filled with products like Jamaican jerk seasonings, Goya foods, frozen fish and meats, specialty spices, and hard-to-find pantry ingredients. The store also carries cultural and personal care products such as African fabrics, hair extensions, essential oils, shea butter, black soap, and hair care items, creating a destination where customers can find both everyday groceries and specialty goods that reflect diverse traditions.

Our Story

Crossland International Market was founded in 2005 by Lena and Emanuel Baddoo. Their vision was simple: create easier access to global foods and cultural goods for Kansas City’s growing international community.

Recognizing the challenges immigrants often face when searching for familiar ingredients, the Baddoos opened the store as a welcoming space where customers could find products that remind them of home. Over the years, the market has grown into a trusted resource for both international families and adventurous home cooks looking to explore new flavors.

As a family-owned business deeply rooted in the River Market, Crossland continues to prioritize customer service, cultural connection, and community engagement.

International Grocery Selection

Crossland offers a broad range of international food products from Africa, South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Customers can find Jamaican jerk seasonings, Goya products, specialty spices, pantry staples, frozen fish, meats, and hard-to-find ingredients needed for traditional recipes.

Beauty & Cultural Products

Beyond groceries, the market carries African fabrics, weave-ons and hair extensions, essential oils, all-natural shea butter, black soap, and a variety of hair lotions and sprays. These products make Crossland a unique destination within City Market.

Specialty & Everyday Essentials

From unique sauces to specialty ingredients and personal care products, Crossland stocks items that support everyday needs while celebrating global traditions.

Who Will Love This Spot

  • Immigrant families seeking familiar foods
  • Home cooks exploring African and Caribbean cuisine
  • Shoppers looking for specialty international ingredients
  • Visitors interested in multicultural markets
  • City Market regulars wanting unique grocery finds

Located in the Heart of Kansas City’s City Market

Crossland International Market is located at 19 East 3rd Street within Historic City Market in Kansas City’s River Market District. The store is steps away from other specialty grocers and restaurants and easily accessible from City Market parking areas. Visitors can pair their shopping trip with nearby dining options or explore attractions like the Steamboat Arabia Museum while visiting the district.

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