Tops
Tops is Central Retail's supermarket chain and one of the most reliable places to shop for groceries in Pattaya and Jomtien. It sits comfortably in the middle of the market: broader and more Western-friendly than a Thai wet market or a 7-Eleven, cleaner and calmer than the giant hypermarkets, and cheaper on everyday items than the pure import specialists. Formats vary — full-size Tops (and the smarter Tops Food Hall) supermarkets for a proper shop, and compact Tops Daily convenience stores for essentials — and between them the brand blankets the area, including this Jomtien branch, stores in central Pattaya's malls, and a 24-hour outlet that opened at Royal Garden Plaza on Beach Road. A typical Tops carries fresh Thai produce, meat and seafood, a bakery, ready meals and a hot-food counter, dairy and chilled goods, household and toiletry basics, and a solid run of imported and Western products — cheeses, sauces, breakfast cereals, wine and beer — without the full import-store mark-up. Prices are mid-range and clearly labelled, card payment is standard, and the The1 loyalty card earns points; there's also a well-run Tops online shop with home delivery, handy if you're self-catering in a condo. Opening hours depend on the branch: many run roughly 8am to 10pm or midnight, while some Jomtien and beachfront stores stay open later or around the clock, so it's worth confirming the specific store before a late-night run.
