The long-vacant Risoldi’s supermarket space in Hamilton Township has apparently found a another tenant. A sign for the new store, Patel Brothers, was recently installed on the face of the building.
Patel Brothers is a well-known grocery store chain in the United States that specializes in Indian and South Asian food products.
Founded in 1974 by brothers Mafat and Tulsi Patel, the first store opened in Chicago, Illinois. Since then, Patel Brothers has expanded to multiple locations across the country, becoming one of the largest Indian grocery chains in the U.S.
The store offers a wide variety of products, including fresh produce, spices, lentils, rice, flours, frozen foods, snacks, and ready-to-eat meals. They also carry specialty items like Indian sweets, pickles and chutneys.
In addition to groceries, some Patel Brothers locations also feature in-store restaurants or delis that serve traditional Indian dishes. It is unknown if the Hamilton location will offer these amenities.
Patel Bros also has another Mercer County location at 72 Princeton-Hightstown Road in East Windsor Township.
“Our mission is to bring the best ingredients from around South Asia, right to your doorstep,” states the company website. “With a wide variety of authentic regional grocery and spice products, we strive to reconnect people with the familiar flavors of India.”
The store will open in the in the spot that was the long-time home of Risoldi’s Market in the shopping center at the corner of Quakerbridge Road and Sloan Avenue.
Risoldi’s was a family-owned grocery store and cafe located established in the 1970s. it operated for over 40 years before closing its doors in June 2019.
The market was known for its selection of meats, Boar’s Head cold cuts, and catering services. It also featured a café offering prepared foods, including salads, pizza, and soups.
In 2021, a portion of the market’s space was occupied by the relocated ShopRite Wines and Spirits. The liquor store was previously at the corner Quakerbridge and Flock Roads where the Wawa store and gas station is now operating.
A sign for Patel Bros Indian grocery store was recently installed in the space formerly occupied by Risoldi's Market in Hamilton Township. ShopRite Wines & Spirits, which can be seen at the far end of the photo, took over a portion of the space in 2021. (Staff photo by Bill Sanservino.),
