Greensboro's Gourmet Experts

The Extra Ingredient began in 1985 at Friendly Shopping Center in Greensboro, NC.

Founded by Art and Martha, The Extra Ingredient continues to be an independently owned and operated kitchen store. We take pride in offering our customers a superior selection of high-quality cooking and tabletop items. We are extremely proud of our knowledgeable staff, many of whom have worked with us for years. We love our "localness"!

Curbside service is always available at our store!

Upcoming Events:

Labor Day Weekend SALE!

LABOR DAY WEEKEND SALE!
- August 30 , 10:00 am to September 01 , 5:00 pm

Save BIG on all sorts of great kitchenware items
at our Annual LABOR DAY WEEKEND SALE 
In Store Only at Friendly Shopping Center!
Saturday, AUG 30 | Sunday, AUG 31 |  Monday, SEP 1, 2025

IN THE SPOTLIGHT

Ttry this Deviled Egg Pasta Salad that is a perfect mashup of creamy deviled eggs with a hearty pasta salad. Tender pasta, chopped hard-boiled eggs, crunchy celery, dill pickle relish and a zesty dressing make a crowd-pleaser that’s great for a picnic, a BBQ, potlucks, or a casual weeknight meal.

Make the process of egg cooking, peeling, preparation and transport easier with these Egg Tools & Gadgets.

Food Carriers are the perfect way to pack those lunches for back to school, taking delicious healthy foods to the office, or showing up at a potluck in style.

Labor Day Weekend Sale 2025!

Last Day
Labor Day!

More info HERE!

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