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11Overview22Grocer's Shops are specialty food and ingredient vendors found in towns and settlements across Pywel. They are the primary source for cooking ingredients in Crimson Desert, stocking fresh produce, grains, dairy, eggs, mushrooms, seeds, and basic seasoning supplies. Unlike Provisioner's Shops (which carry tools and general goods), grocers focus almost entirely on consumable food items and planting seeds used in cooking and farming.44There are 7 Grocer's Shop locations and 3 Wholesale Grocer's Shop locations confirmed across the continent. Standard grocers carry 7 to 16 items and serve the everyday cooking needs of each region. Wholesale grocers specialize in bulk produce, usually stocking larger quantities of high-demand ingredients such as carrots, garlic, and sweet potatoes that are heavily used in crafted food recipes.66All grocer inventories restock at in-game midnight (0:00). Some items have limited stock per cycle, so visiting high-priority grocers at midnight is useful when preparing large batches of cooked food. The Seed Supply Contract sold at the Calphade grocer is a special item that expands seed availability at affiliated shops. For a full overview of the vendor system and buying mechanics, see the Vendors article. For a complete cross-region merchant directory, see the Vendor Directory.88Common Stock1010Most Grocer's Shops carry a shared set of core cooking ingredients regardless of location. These are the items players rely on most heavily when preparing food recipes that grant combat, gathering, or stamina buffs. Knowing the standard stock saves time when planning a shopping run before a crafting session.1212ItemApprox. Price (Copper)NotesBarley5Sold in stacks of 5. Common grain for bread and porridge recipes.Oats5Sold in stacks of 5. Used in several grain-based cooking dishes.Wheat5Sold in stacks of 5. Base ingredient for flour-derived recipes.Potato12Sold in stacks of 12. One of the most widely used cooking vegetables.Sweet Potato12Sold in stacks of 12. Versatile ingredient for both savory and sweet dishes.Egg5Sold in stacks of 5. Essential for baked goods and many advanced recipes.Milk10Sold in stacks of 10. Used in cream-based sauces and dairy recipes.Pine Mushroom28Sold in stacks of 28. A higher-value ingredient used in mushroom dishes and soups.Water3Sold in stacks of 3. Required by nearly every cooking recipe as a base ingredient.Sugar3Sold in stacks of 3. Used in sweet recipes and some seasoning blends.Salt3Sold in stacks of 3. Basic seasoning present in most savory recipes.Cooking Oil3Sold in stacks of 3. Required for frying and many sauteed dishes.1414Seeds are also stocked at most grocers, typically priced around 20 copper per packet. Planting these in farm plots yields harvestable produce, which can supplement purchased ingredients.1515Grocer's Shop Locations1717The seven standard Grocer's Shops are distributed across the major settled regions of Pywel. Each is run by a named merchant and carries between 7 and 16 distinct items. Shops in larger cities such as Calphade and Delesyia hold the widest selections, while the Longleaf Tribe grocer carries a more limited stock reflecting its remote location.1919LocationMerchantItemsNotable StockCalphadeSolham15Carries the Seed Supply Contract. Stocks Water, Sugar, Salt, and Cooking Oil in sets of 3, grains (Barley, Oats, Wheat) in sets of 5, Potato and Sweet Potato at 12 each, Egg (5), Milk (10), Pine Mushroom (28), and seeds at 20 per packet. One of the most complete early-game grocer inventories.DelesyiaDonny16The largest grocer inventory in Pywel at 16 items. Carries the standard seasoning set alongside unique regional produce and ingredients not available at other grocers. A reliable main shopping stop for serious cooks.HernandDelkin15The main grocer for the Hernand region, sourcing fresh produce from the surrounding fields and plains. Carries 15 items including the standard grains, produce, and seasoning staples. Often the first grocer players visit during the early story.Longleaf TribeYunar7The most limited grocer in the game with 7 items. Stocks only the items most critical to the Longleaf Tribe community's daily needs. Useful as a regional resupply point when passing through rather than a primary shopping destination.PailuneMirabel15Mid-sized grocer for the Pailune settlement area. Carries 15 items covering the standard grain, produce, dairy, and seasoning categories. Accessible once the Pailune region is opened through story progression.TommasoRenata1515-item grocer serving the Tommaso area. Stocks the standard cooking ingredient set alongside local seasonal produce.VarniaAldric16One of the two largest grocers alongside Delesyia's Donny. Carries 16 items with a broad selection covering all cooking categories. The Varnia grocer is the go-to source for players based in the northern reaches of Pywel.2121Wholesale Grocer's Shop Locations2222Wholesale Grocer's Shops are a distinct tier of ingredient vendor that specializes in bulk produce. These three locations carry larger quantities of high-demand agricultural items, particularly root vegetables, fruits, and field crops used in large cooking batches. Wholesale grocers are the best source for items like garlic, carrots, apples, corn, oranges, and peaches, which standard grocers may not carry at all.2424The three wholesale grocer locations serve different regions of the map, making it worthwhile to visit all three when stockpiling for extended cooking sessions or preparing trade goods that require bulk quantities of produce.2626LocationMerchantItemsKey ProduceCalphade FarmhouseHaverson14Focuses on root vegetables and staple farm produce: Sweet Potato, Carrot, Apple, and Garlic. Carries 14 items in total, with an emphasis on bulk quantities suited to high-volume cooking. Located at the Calphade farmstead rather than the main settlement.DelesyiaMerrigan12Garlic, Corn, Peach, and Carrot. The smallest wholesale inventory at 12 items, but uniquely stocks Corn and Peach, which are not available at the other two wholesale locations. Essential for recipes that call for these specific ingredients.DemenissGrannard15Orange, Apple, Carrot, and Sweet Potato. The largest wholesale grocer with 15 items. Stocks the full range of root vegetables and adds Oranges, making it the only wholesale source for that fruit outside of the Delesyia region.2828Shopping Tips2929Getting the most out of Grocer's Shops and Wholesale Grocers requires planning around inventory limits, restock schedules, and travel distances. The following tips apply whether you are restocking for daily cooking or preparing a large batch of food before a major fight.3131Buy seasonings in bulk immediately. Water, Sugar, Salt, and Cooking Oil are consumed by nearly every recipe. Purchase the maximum available from every grocer you visit. Running out of these mid-session means an unnecessary trip back to town.Visit wholesale grocers for bulk produce. Carrots, Garlic, Apples, and Sweet Potatoes are sold in larger stacks at wholesale grocers than at standard shops. If a recipe requires more than 10 of any of these items, head to a wholesale grocer instead of a standard one.Check for region-exclusive stock. Some items are only available at specific grocers. Corn and Peach appear only at Delesyia's wholesale grocer (Merrigan), while Oranges are exclusive to Demeniss's Grannard. Plan a circuit if your recipes require cross-region ingredients.Restock at midnight. All shop inventories reset at in-game midnight (0:00). High-demand items like Pine Mushrooms and seeds can sell out quickly in multiplayer sessions. Arriving at midnight ensures you get first access to replenished stock.Pick up the Seed Supply Contract at Calphade. Solham in Calphade sells a Seed Supply Contract that expands seed availability at connected shops. Purchase this early to unlock a broader range of planting seeds without having to travel as far.Combine grocery runs with other vendor stops. Grocers often cluster near Provisioner's Shops and Butcher's Shops. Planning a single settlement sweep that hits all three vendor types saves significant travel time.Use the Longleaf Tribe grocer as a field resupply. Yunar's 7-item shop is limited but accessible in an area that lacks other vendor options. Treat it as an emergency restock for seasoning basics (Salt, Water, Cooking Oil) when you are far from a city.3333Relationship to Cooking3535Grocer's Shops exist primarily to support Cooking, one of Crimson Desert's core life-skill systems. Cooked food grants temporary buffs to combat stats, gathering efficiency, stamina regeneration, and experience gain. Most dishes call for a combination of produce, grain, dairy, seasonings, and either meat or fish, meaning regular grocer visits are essential for players who rely heavily on food buffs.3737Wholesale Grocer's Shops specifically address the demand for bulk ingredient batches. High-tier recipes that produce 5 to 10 servings of a dish per craft often require 15 or more units of a single vegetable. Standard grocers stock too few of these items per cycle to meet that demand efficiently. Wholesale grocers fill the gap by offering larger quantities per restock.3939Players who invest in farming can grow some grocer-sold produce at their own plots, reducing how often they need to visit shops for items like Potatoes, Carrots, and Sweet Potatoes. However, planting seeds still requires purchasing seed packets from grocers, so the shops remain relevant even for dedicated farmers. Seeds sold at standard grocers typically cost around 20 copper per packet and yield multiple harvests before expiring. Players who unlock the farm at Greymane Camp can also consolidate seed purchases at Kamu's shop there, once Seed Supply Contracts have been collected from each of the seven town grocers.4141Related Articles4343Vendors - Overview of the vendor system, currencies, and buy/sell mechanicsVendor Directory - Complete region-by-region listing of all merchants in PywelProvisioner's Shops - General goods stores selling tools, bags, and consumablesCooking - Life skill system that uses grocer-purchased ingredientsFarming - Grow your own produce using seeds sold at grocersContribution Shops - Vendors that accept Contribution currency instead of copper/silverAll Seeds - Complete listing of all seed types available from grocers and the camp vendorShops and Vendors - Overview of all shop types across Pywel including grocers, provisioners, and butchers
