The Market Basket Downtown

The Market Basket Downtown The Market Basket downtown is an essential grocery store in the heart of the downtown inside of Center City Market at 1306 11thAvenue Altoona.

Featuring Lajo's Italian Sausage

Updated hours
08/11/2025

Updated hours

We have had multiple customers ask for our pasta salad and our macaroni salad. For a limited time we now have it in stoc...
07/02/2025

We have had multiple customers ask for our pasta salad and our macaroni salad. For a limited time we now have it in stock just in time for your 4th of July picnic!

Looking for the Perfect Space to Host Your Next Event?Whether you're planning a:Wedding reception or ceremonyMusic or Th...
06/19/2025

Looking for the Perfect Space to Host Your Next Event?

Whether you're planning a:

Wedding reception or ceremony

Music or Theater event

Birthday party or baby shower

School prom or homecoming dance

Corporate gathering

Nonprofit fundraiser

Holiday celebration

Church group function..or anything in between — we’ve got you covered!

Located in beautiful downtown Altoona, we offer five unique and versitile venues that can accommodate everything from intimate gatherings to large-scale events for up to 600 guests.

Choose Your Level of Service:

Venue-only rental – bring your own vendors

Full-service packages – including catering, bartending, linens, glassware, men’s formalwear, and more

🎉 Weekday and weekend availability still open for the rest of this year!

👉 Visit www.cooksfamilybusinesses.com for information on all of our venues and businesses or
📞 Call us at 814-515-2796 for details and to book your date!

We just received a brand new shipment of fresh produce. Stop by Monday through Saturday 9am to 6pm
06/18/2025

We just received a brand new shipment of fresh produce. Stop by Monday through Saturday 9am to 6pm

Last day for our delicious sausage kale soup! Stop by until 7:00 p.m. to pick up a bowl. Gluten free!
06/14/2025

Last day for our delicious sausage kale soup! Stop by until 7:00 p.m. to pick up a bowl. Gluten free!

This week's special is pulled pork sandwich and sausage kale soup!
06/09/2025

This week's special is pulled pork sandwich and sausage kale soup!

The wait is over for our delicious homemade soups to be back on the menu. This week's special is our Creamy sausage kale...
06/07/2025

The wait is over for our delicious homemade soups to be back on the menu. This week's special is our Creamy sausage kale soup topped with crunchy bacon and fresh grated parmesan cheese featuring our housemaid hot sausage Lajo's Italian Sausage ! Stop by before it's gone! inside Center City Market

We have decided to bring back two of our crowd favorites!Hot pepper mac and cheese!And the famous Sloppy LaJo! Or for a ...
05/24/2025

We have decided to bring back two of our crowd favorites!

Hot pepper mac and cheese!
And the famous Sloppy LaJo!

Or for a complete flavor explosion in your mouth try The Sloppy Hot Mac!

For the first time since we opened we are going to open our gates on Sunday from 12:00 to 5:00 for you to come down and get your favorite hot foods, cool gelato, or any of your necessary groceries to bring home and cook for a Sunday meal.
Center City Market

We know you have been waiting for this! All varieties of our famous Lajo's Italian Sausage sauces are now back in stock!...
05/19/2025

We know you have been waiting for this! All varieties of our famous Lajo's Italian Sausage sauces are now back in stock! Come visit us at our new location inside Center City Market

Our gelato case fully stocked with 12 delicious flavors! Inside Center City Market Serving everyday 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p...
05/12/2025

Our gelato case fully stocked with 12 delicious flavors! Inside Center City Market Serving everyday 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

After nearly 6 weeks we are finally approved and able to accept EBT and SNAP benefits! Stop in for all of your grocery e...
05/09/2025

After nearly 6 weeks we are finally approved and able to accept EBT and SNAP benefits! Stop in for all of your grocery essentials an Italian specialty items from Lajo's Italian Sausage

Inside Center City Market 1306 11th Avenue.
Open 9 to 7 Monday through Saturday.

You can check out our full inventory on our website.

www.marketbasketdowntown.com

Address

1306 11th Avenue
Altoona, PA
16601

Telephone

+18145152796

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