Grocery Stores reviews from Reddit

Summary

We analyzed 371 Reddit reviews across 54 subreddits and 58 posts to rank the best Grocery Stores brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/uppereastside, r/Sacramento, r/Athens, r/astoria, r/cincinnati. Top-rated brands include Aldi (4.4/5), Whole Foods (3.9/5), Trader Joe's (4.4/5).

Stats

Reviews371

Subreddits54

Posts58

Brands97

Products21

Top communities

r/uppereastside59 r/Sacramento24 r/Athens22 r/astoria20 r/cincinnati17

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Aldi

4.4

(28)

"Aldi seems to always be the best deal."

"Aldi. and probably aldi. maybe aldi as well? There's also aldi. Did I mention aldi?"

"We shop at 3 different stores to save money, Aldi, Target and Tops."

"Aldi is my go to for this."

"Aldi all the way. It’s shocking how affordable it is."

"Drive to an Aldi in Falls Church"

"Aldi is the best!"

"Aldi is great for shopping on a budget."

"Aldi and Trader Joe’s is your friend!"

"Aldi is probably best, plus it limits brand choices."

Whole Foods

3.9

(30)

"Whole Foods was the least expensive, and in a lot of cases, by far. I also found the food took longer to spoil."

"For organic food in Manhattan? Not just low; when they have sales (which is frequently) the lowest."

"Whole foods has the best hot bar with a salad bar too."

"Honestly, Whole Foods seems to rotate through a lot of hot sauces. At least the Woodberry location."

"Fairway & Whole Foods are the way"

"Go to Whole Foods for smaller trips or when it’s raining."

"Whole Foods is definitely the less expensive option compared to neighborhood grocery stores"

"I'm a fan of Whole Foods but don't discount Target for some basics."

"Yes WF can actually be cheaper than many of the other grocery stores in UES for sure."

"Whole Foods honestly relatively inexpensive compared to everywhere but TJ's"

Trader Joe's

4.4

(23)

"Trader Joes downtown."

"Trader Joe’s at the mall on Fulton probably easier than court st."

"Trader Joe’s opened a few months ago in Hayes Valley."

"Trader Joes is my family's favorite place to go shopping."

"Trader Joe's for meats and produce."

"Trader Joe’s and/or the Co-op."

"Trader Joe’s!"

"Hands down, Trader Joe's. You'll save a third of what other big grocery store chains charge you."

"Trader Joe’s is very friendly for me on the same budget!"

"In terms of stretching the $300 as far as possible, Trader Joe's and Aldi are indeed the best bet."

Costco

4.5

(22)

"Get a friend who has a membership to purchase you a Costco gift card and shop there with it!"

"Costco in Harlem is SO CHEAP AND SO WORRH IT IM OBSESSED WITH COSTCO GO TO COSTCO"

"My family eats a ton of produce and usually the combo Costco + Farm Boy serves us well."

"I’m a Costco + Aldi combo myself."

"Costco has pretty good produce/fruit and good for staples since it’s in bulk."

"I buy most of my stuff from Costco."

"If grocery store: Costco, Wegmans, Foods of All Nations, Kroger."

"Costco and Aldi"

"Costco and south Asian grocery stores."

"If you can, it's worth driving to Costco in PoCo for a lot of items."

Kroger

3.8

(19)

"Kroger is such a hidden gem!"

"Using the Kroger app to shop the sales and use digital coupons has helped me save a ton on groceries."

"Kroegers delivery for me has been good on produce and they deliver for free and very nice..not sure they deliver to your area but the website will tell you"

"I’ve had good luck with produce using Kroger grocery delivery"

"I like Hispanic aisle at Kroger where you can get Taco Bell shells"

"Kroger has a really good deal if you have Kroger plus and get gas there all the time."

"Kroger - best mix of good selection of items and lower flow of people compared to meijer/walmart."

"Kroger. It’s way easier getting in and out of there."

"I get delivery with Kroger, a lot cheaper than Publix imo!"

"Kroger let’s you know if food is Glutton Free on there price tags."

Walmart

4.5

(11)

"Walmart is ok but lacks selection."

"I shop at Walmart, usually in the 2 hrs before they close when it's less busy."

"Honestly if prices are the only thing then.. Walmart."

"The Walmart on reed has smoked pork jowl which is the closest to it."

"I’ve always gone to Walmart. Cheaper, and I just like the layout better."

"Honestly, if you’re not trying to buy a bunch of unheard of, niche sauces you’ve never had and just want to outfit the fridge with a solid arsenal of classic hot sauce: Walmart."

"I also order from Walmart online. It’s pretty economical."

"Walmart and Costco during the week only."

"Trail Walmart or Safeway for meat."

"Wal-mart has the best prices."

Sprouts

3.9

(10)

"Sprouts is my favorite even those I live walking distance to an Albertsons."

"My personal favorite is Sprouts."

"Sprouts"

"Ok, I feel like Sprouts typically has the best produce prices."

"Sprouts has toooonnns of prepared meals that are just heat and serve."

"I’m surprised no one has said sprouts!"

"My wife is recently diagnosed and we just took our first trip to Sprouts."

"Sprouts, whole foods, and walmart are the best options where i live."

"Sprouts in Seal Beach is an option, but the quality and selection of organic produce is hit-or-miss."

"Don’t be stupid & go to sprouts or Whole Foods, it’s all the same. Those places are traps to get people who want people to think they have "

WinCo

4.4

(8)

"Winco, Costco, Grocery Outlet and Trader Joe’s are where I shop."

"Winco and Grocery Outlet are my go tos."

"I prefer WinCo not only for the prices."

"Winco is wonderful! I highly recommend checking it out."

"WINCO- always a fast turnover of produce. Very knowledgeable employees."

"I’ve had good luck with the produce at WinCo."

"Cheaper, kitchen staples stuff - Winco, Costco."

"WinCo. Best produce, worst everything else."

Food Bazaar

4.3

(8)

"I like food bazaar by Myrtle Wyckoff they have a lot of stuff and good prices and good manager specials like 10 cans or Goya beans for $10."

"I uber to Food Bazaar often in Northern Blvd."

"Food Bazaar on Northern also has a huge bakery section"

"H Mart and Food Bazaar, along with Trader Joes are of course the bigger and sometimes cheaper options."

"But my go to is Food Bazaar on Northern."

"I go to Food Bazaar to load up on the weekly staples though."

"I go to Food Bazaar to load up on the weekly staples."

"Food bazaar. Good deals every day."

#10

C-Town

3.2

(10)

"Cheap - C town"

"C town if near 1st and 89"

"I just discovered C town. My go to now"

"Great deals! The only thing they struggle with is onions. Always moldy or bad onions."

"Produce from C town, and WF on 86th is the same."

"Ya, I buy Ctown for the most part and go to Fairway for odds and ends."

"C-town on 1st & 89th for cheap everyday needs."

"C town on 28th ave is always good (minus their meats) and for meat I like to go to Al Dar halal market"

"CTown is no longer a reasonable priced supermarket, Even their sale prices are often more expensive tha Fairway/Whole Foosa and Trader Joes regular prices."

"C-Town is extremely meh for fresh fruit."

#11

H Mart

4.6

(7)

"Hmart."

"H-Mart has everything you want"

"H-MART"

"Try H Mart so far the best in town."

"My answer to this is also Hmart and Zion."

"H Mart by far little far for you."

"H Mart and Food Bazaar, along with Trader Joes are of course the bigger and sometimes cheaper options."

#12

Wegmans

4.4

(7)

"Wegmans and DeCicco’s in the NYC suburbs."

"WEGMANS. I would say at least 20% of their whole store is GF."

"Wegman's is fantastic for gluten free and dairy free options."

"I also found Wegmans to be a fair price for the quality. The fact they’re open till midnight helps too."

"Wegmans has excellent prices for a lot of staples."

"Wegmans is pretty much my second favorite place to shop for groceries."

"Wegmans is the sweet spot for me, but I eat a pretty basic diet."

#13

Grocery Outlet

4.4

(7)

"Grocery outlet rules."

"Make Grocery Outlet your first stop because you never know what they have."

"Grocery Outlet, bargain market 🎶."

"Grocery Outlet in Marina and Seaside."

"My partner and I shop mainly at Grocery Outlet, Winco, and Trader Joe’s."

"I use grocery outlet and Safeway, they're across the street from each other on Morrissey."

"Grocery outlet is my spot when I'm looking to budget."

#14

Safeway

3.8

(6)

"I save so much money at safeway with their just for U coupons."

"I feel in love with Safeway. It can be pretty expensive however, if you look at the weekly ads you can get some great deals."

"Trail Walmart or Safeway for meat."

"I think people who think Safeway is most expensive don’t use the just for u discounts."

"Safeway is bomb if you look at their weekly ad and buy the shit that’s on sale."

"Safeway is the soul sucking worst but you can get decent deals if you plan around the weekly ad."

#15

Market Basket

4.4

(5)

"Market Basket is the way to go."

"There is only one answer to this and it is Market Basket."

"Market Basket does have weekly deals. The flyer is online and at the entrance."

"Market Basket doesn't have any deals or rewards, but generally has the best prices any way."

"Market basket has a pretty good selection."

#16

Zion

4.2

(5)

"Zion and H-mart. Zion was founded in San Diego so local is my vote."

"Zion market is not as ‘clean’ as hmart but is cheaper and has more inventory."

"Zion is like the Walmart of Korean stuff."

"Zion is cheaper. H-Mart is higher quality."

"Personally I prefer Zion for most things a Korean grocery store uniquely offers."

#17

Publix

3.8

(5)

"I often just buy BOGOs at Publix and it ends up being faster and cheaper than shopping elsewhere."

"I live between Publix and the Shitty Kitty, and tend to opt for Publix because I can get in and out of there a lot faster than I can Food Lion."

"Publix for BOGO’s, Kroger for good quality trustworthy food."

"Publix BOGO’s and then everything else Aldi."

"Publix: Where I normally have gone just because it's near-by and I know what I can get there."

#18

Lidl

3.4

(5)

"Lidl has the best prices."

"For what it’s worth, I love Lidl. They have really affordable prices on things."

"Lidl is actually the best of the crap supermarkets."

"Lidl for pantry items."

"Lidl is a garbage supermarket."

#19

Sam's Club

4.0

(4)

"I buy all of my meat at Sam's Club."

"Workers are trained to pull the stuff that expires quickest to get it off the shelves. If you want better items, go inside and grab them yourself. But I never really have issues at Sam’s"

"Sam’s. Reduced variety but usually the most fresh fruit and veg I can get curbside!"

"Yarbrough Food king - best prices on meat in bulk even better than Sam’s club."

#20

Key Food

3.2

(5)

"Key Food can be pricey on somethings but others not. The weekly circular is great and they have organic produce and smaller brands now."

"KF has better variety."

"Key Food on myrtle seems to do fairly well, followed by C-Town (Billy’s)."

"Key Food, 92/2"

"Key foods is atrociously expensive. And if you check expiration dates, it’s clear things have been sitting on the shelves for a very long time."

#21

Vegan Supply

5.0

(3)

"Vegan Supply in Chinatown (my favourite) is the only all vegan store."

"Vegan Supply Store is great."

"Vegan Supply and Eternal Abundance are both vegan grocery stores."

#22

Wards

5.0

(3)

"Wards for meat."

"Definitely Wards."

"You should definitely visit wards, even if only for a lone experience."

#23

HEB

5.0

(3)

"With 80$ can get double the food at HEB (store brands) compared to BB."

"I'm having a very easy time shopping at HEB for gluten free stuff."

"If you want a big chain supermarket that does it right, you need HEB in Texas."

#24

Western Beef

5.0

(3)

"Otherwise western beef or Lincoln market."

"I find the Western Beef by the park on Empire has some of the best prices."

"Then there’s western beef by prospect park off empire."

#25

Fairway

3.5

(4)

"Fairway & Whole Foods are the way"

"Overall - Fairway"

"Fairway in 86 for produce, meat & sales."

"Fairway regularly changes the prices and double charges so just be warned if you go."

#26

Fiesta Farms

4.7

(3)

"Fiesta Farms is my favourite."

"Fiesta Farms on Christie generally has a great selection."

"Fiesta Farms is nice for some local and hard to find imports"

#27

Matter of Health

4.7

(3)

"I LOVE matter of health. Locally owned, the nicest people work there, they even have a cat. Great produce etc."

"A Matter of Health is soooo worth it"

"The nearest answer to your question is still not in the target area: Matter of Health (72/1st). The prices are pretty low."

#28

Save On

4.7

(3)

"Save on foods has awesome cakes for 16$."

"The best grocery store I've been to lately is the Save On."

"Save-on is pretty decent if you shop the sales."

#29

Horrocks

4.3

(3)

"And their soul food is soooooo good (and they deliver)"

"HORROCKS"

"Horrocks is the best. Free coffee too"

#30

Berry Fresh

4.3

(3)

"Berry fresh works for me."

"If I need more “specialty” or fresh stuff, I go to Berry Fresh."

"Berry Fresh - great selection and reasonable prices."

#31

Devon Market

4.3

(3)

"It’s the best small grocery store anyone could ask for."

"Devon Market for produce/meat/non-name brand items."

"Devon Market. Cermak."

#32

Target

3.3

(4)

"The target near me in colorado has an outstanding gf selection."

"Target for some basics. You can save money there!"

"For staples, the target on 86 is pretty cheap. They have produce too - definitely not the best selection."

#33

IGA

4.0

(3)

"In Lake Butler there is an IGA that has terrific spices."

"IGA and Provigo tend to have better veggie meat substitute selection."

"There are two IGAs near you that should sell veggie substitutes."

#34

Fresh Thyme

4.0

(3)

"Fresh Thyme is gonna be the most similar to Woodmans but a fair bit smaller."

"Have you tried Fresh Thyme in Davenport?"

"Near me Fresh Thyme, Aldi, Payless (Kroger), and Walmart are the best for gluten free options."

#35

BJ's

3.7

(3)

"BJ's on 48th is a good place to save on groceries"

"The rest is best picked up at BJ’s in bulk."

"BJs, Costco or TooGoodToGo app."

#36

Jupiter

5.0

(2)

"Basically these are your options: Kaldi, Jupiter, Yamaya, Liquor Mountain, Gyoumu Super, Seijo-Ishii, Meidi-Ya."

"I can recomend Jupiter c:"

#37

Cam International Market

5.0

(2)

"Cam International Market blows away Jungle Jim’s any day"

"Cam International is a true Asian Grocery store, a pretty good selection of everything from produce, frozen, snacks, and appliances. Pretty fair prices too."

#38

Meridian

5.0

(2)

"Started going to Meridian for meat in the last month."

"Unequalled quality, especially their meats."

#39

Valentino's

5.0

(2)

"Valentino’s is the only correct answer."

"Valentinos for produce fruit."

#40

H-E-B

5.0

(2)

"H-E-B down in Texas has a house branded version of pistachio gelato that’s really damn good."

"I will never go anywhere other than H-E-B again if/when I move back to Texas."

#41

Meidi-Ya

5.0

(2)

"Basically these are your options: Kaldi, Jupiter, Yamaya, Liquor Mountain, Gyoumu Super, Seijo-Ishii, Meidi-Ya."

"Try the Yamaya at Oike / Kiyamachi and the Meidi-ya on Sanjo."

#42

Woodmans

5.0

(2)

"Woodmans."

"Woodmans is amazing if you’re in IL or WI!"

#43

Super King

5.0

(2)

"Super King has the best value for produce! The quality is always high."

"Super King is great. Most of the Hispanic grocery stores, Vallarta, Northgate etc are awesome."

#44

Stop & Shop

5.0

(2)

"Back on the east coast (US), I went to Stop & Shop for groceries. That only had their own brand (S&S) in pistachio. Outstanding. No lie. Try it."

"Best price: take Manhattan-bound 2/5 to Atlantic Avenue Barclays to go to Stop & Shop."

#45

TJ's Warehouse

4.5

(2)

"TJ’s Warehouse in Wailuku."

"TJ's Warehouse and Times in Kihei."

#46

Asian Market

4.5

(2)

"If you’re into cooking ethnic cuisines the Asian market on NW 13th by the Winn-Dixie is awesome and dirt cheap."

"Asain market is always a good place to find meats and other options."

#47

Nugget Market

4.5

(2)

"Nugget Market in West Sac is hands down the best grocery store in the sac metro area."

"Nugget is incredible for specialty items."

#48

Uncle Giuseppe's

4.5

(2)

"Uncle Giuseppe’s has a 50% discount after 7:30 pm."

"The only grocery store I buy fish from is uncle Giuseppe’s."

#49

No Frills

4.5

(2)

"Definitely No Frills in Castelgar for fruits and veggies, amazing quality and affordable prices."

"Has some great deals on meat."

#50

Save-On

4.5

(2)

"SaveOn has the best prices/quality for produce (except berries)."

"I usually get most things at Save-On."

#51

Wine Warehouse

4.5

(2)

"I trust every recommendation."

"I love this place."

#52

Vallarta

4.5

(2)

"My faves are Vallarta on Fair Oaks, Grocery Outlet and Aldi on Lake in Altadena."

"Get some ceviche at Vallarta."

#53

Gristedes

2.7

(3)

"I’ve found the cheapest eggs at Gristedes on 89 and Lex."

"Prices really are crazy there even when on sale."

"Total rip-off but will do in a pinch Gristedes"

#54

North Shore Farms

4.0

(2)

"I’d say to try North Shore Farms."

#55

Cermak

4.0

(2)

"I usually do Cermak, Jewel, and sometimes Valli!"

"Cermak for veggies, meat, and interesting foods."

#56

Natural Grocers

4.0

(2)

"When I’m in IF I strictly shop at Natural Grocers. The products are super fresh, organic and fresh. They’re my 1 stop for everything I need."

"I like natural grocers for some specialty condiments."

#57

Heart of the City Farmers Market

4.0

(2)

"You should also go to Heart of the City Farmers Market across from City Hall on Sundays and Wednesdays for produce."

"You need to hit up the heart of the city farmer's market in civic center!"

#58

Corti Brothers

4.0

(2)

"Corti Brothers or V. Miller Meats for proteins."

"Corti Bros for special and unique things."

#59

Vista Market

4.0

(2)

"Vista market if you want mexican brands and a more traditional shopping experience in terms of our culture on the border."

"Vista and El Súper are both great for fresh groceries. Vista makes some bomb tortillas, I don’t think they use lard."

#60

Agata & Valentina

4.0

(2)

"Agata and Valentina"

"Hoity-toity- Agata and Valentina"

#61

Save On Foods

4.0

(2)

"SaveOn does the price match which is always a little bonus."

"A little pricey. Make sure to get a Rewards card."

#62

Westside Market

4.0

(2)

"Westside Market on 92nd & Lex has fresh produce at fair prices."

"Westside Market, 92/Lex"

#63

Fresh Market

4.0

(2)

"Pay attention at Fresh Market—they have some really good sales!"

"Fresh market runs discounts on chicken and chuck on tuesdays."

#64

Smart & Final

4.0

(2)

"Produce my goto is smart and final."

"Smart and Final is great."

#65

Dean's

3.5

(2)

"Deans has all kinds of great stuff - tons of inventory. Don’t want it? Don’t buy it."

"I love Saigon but never Dean’s... way too pricey there."

#66

Citarella

3.5

(2)

"Citarella has the best fish in the entire neighborhood."

"Citarella"

#67

Morton Williams

3.5

(2)

"Morton Williams."

"Morton Williams has a lot of crap but decent meats surprisingly"

#68

Price Rite

3.5

(2)

"Price Rite CTown Fine Fare Bravo Supermarket"

"Price Rite is the cheapest you will not find that in Boston proper, they only sell Bowl and Basket brand goods or stuff after other stores stop selling it."

#69

Food Bin

3.5

(2)

"I really like the Food Bin on the west side."

"Food Bin for emergency random organic, niche stuff."

#70

Harvest Health

3.0

(2)

"Harvest Health has some home cleaning products."

"Harvest Health and Kingmas- but they don’t really have home goods."

#71

RD

5.0

(1)

"RD on beach blvd is great"

#72

King Soopers

5.0

(1)

"The King Soopers in Central Park off Quebec has a full fresh sushi bar, hot fried chicken with all the sides, and hot full rack baby back ribs on Saturday and Sunday."

#73

Jungle Jim's

5.0

(1)

"I love Jungle Jim’s in Eastgate. There is just so much cheese."

#74

Jerusalem Market

5.0

(1)

"Jerusalem Market on Northland Blvd has the best falafel and fresh pita/za'atar! Highly recommended"

#75

Saigon Market

5.0

(1)

"Saigon at findlay"

#76

La Economica

5.0

(1)

"La economica in Norwood is wonderful Hispanic grocery store!"

#77

Jax Oriental Market

5.0

(1)

"So we frequent Jax Oriental Market (Old St Augustine & Hartley Rd), RD International Market, New World Food Mart, Dinosaur Asian Supermarket, and occasionally Asian Square Supermarket."

#78

Fresh From the Farm

5.0

(1)

"Organic meats from small Amish farms."

#79

Birdtown Backyard by Welna Ace Hardware

5.0

(1)

"Birdtown Backyard by Welna Ace Hardware in Robbinsdale has a very impressive hot sauce selection; 5-6 shelves about 15 feet across."

#80

Valli Produce

5.0

(1)

"I have been impressed with quality/variety and pricing."

#81

Co-op

5.0

(1)

"The meat and produce quality is so much higher."

#82

D'Agostino

2.0

(2)

"Total rip-off but will do in a pinch D’agostino’s and Gristedino’s"

"Total rip-off but will do in a pinch D’agostino’s"

#83

Ebisu

4.0

(1)

"Ebisu, kitchy but fun"

#84

Asian Square Market

4.0

(1)

"This is a decent market! https://www.asiansquaremarket.com/"

#85

Dragon Asian Market

4.0

(1)

"Dragon Asian Market on beach. They serve hot food as well up until a certain time."

#86

Mall of America

4.0

(1)

"Mall of America, of course."

#87

The Aces

4.0

(1)

"The Aces seem to have quite a bit of selection."

#88

Lunds

4.0

(1)

"Lunds had a surprising amount"

#89

El Valle Verde

4.0

(1)

"El Valle Verde #3 in Silverton"

#90

Carnegie Market

4.0

(1)

"If you're looking for good (but not as pricey as Butterfield) prepared foods - Carnegie Market (96th & Park) is really good!"

#91

Myre’s

4.0

(1)

"Myre’s off Atlantic & Kernan is good"

#92

La Salsa

4.0

(1)

"I would go to La Salsa on beach blvd. Yeah the name throws you off but the owner is Cambodian."

#93

Jagdeep's Indian Grocery

4.0

(1)

"Jagdeep's Indian Grocery in Clifton."

#94

Annapurna

4.0

(1)

"There's an Annapurna grocery store on Colerain, across from the Ronald Regan Freeway overcross."

#95

Thawng

4.0

(1)

"Thawng is a smaller southeast Asian grocery in Erlanger"

#96

Dean's Mediterranean and Saigon Market

4.0

(1)

"Dean’s Mediterranean and Saigon Market at Findlay"

#97

Giant

4.0

(1)

"Great Giant market at Hall and Madison."

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