Single best store for groceries

[riverwed070707]

The answer to this question really depends where you live and what you are looking to shop for. Some of the replies to this question from other posters mentioned stores that I've never heard of.

I like to shop at Aldi because they are inexpensive. But, they don't have much of a selection when it comes to meats, cheeses, and fresh produce. For that, I have to go elsewhere.

I think Aldi has made leaps and bounds in the produce and dairy category over the last decade. I have no hesitations buying produce there anymore, and they often even have organic choices. I still find their meat sketchy and prefer to go to our local employee owned, Hy-Vee, for that and specialty items I can't find at Aldi.

[bigdaddybus]

I've grown kinda fond of Benny's Beverage Depot lately....lol For the rest of the stuff we go to Meijer.

I haven't heard of many of the ones listed here. Our choices are Walmart, Meijer, Aldi, World Market, Kroger, Schnucks, Cub Foods, and Sams Club. I dont really care for any of them.

[ESMonitor]

Super Wal Mart gets my vote but only once per month do I shop there. I spent $281 there today on groceries, protein bars, bathroom items, underwear. Bll may sound like a lot but to buy the items here and there at other places over next month or so would be more.

[MonkeyMama]

Huge Wegmans fan here! It can become very costly if you cave into the prepared foods! Their meat is also noticeably more expensive than the butcher shop in the next town over.

This reminds me, on my grocery store choice, it does largely depend on *what* you buy. I think I understood some of the ongoing local perception that this chain is very expensive, when my sister visited from out of town. I took her there because I happened to have a $10-off coupon and thought she would appreciate it. She filled her cart with highly processed foods and specialty items and was horrified by the prices. (I think she mostly shops at Wal Mart, which I didn't think to take her to because is way inconvenient and crowded).

*sigh* It didn't help her impression that we are "made of money" or whatever. But, lord knows we tend to stick to sales, generics, and less processed foods. The food she chose was crazy expensive in comparison to our usual shopping habits. .

[phantom]

I think Aldi has made leaps and bounds in the produce and dairy category over the last decade. I have no hesitations buying produce there anymore, and they often even have organic choices. I still find their meat sketchy and prefer to go to our local employee owned, Hy-Vee, for that and specialty items I can't find at Aldi.

That's interesting. I may have to give Aldi a second chance some day. I went there once when they first opened in my area. I was so disgusted by their produce that I left without buying anything at all.

[Saving girl]

Well I coupon so my choice is bilo and publx I get sooo many free things from it that it makes me go there i hate Walmart soi refuse to shop there

[amarowsky]

price wise Joe Randazzos for all and any produce, unfortunately no meat and limited supply of general spices/oils/sauces/vinegars ect... for the balance of EVERYTHING I pick Meijer. (they got booze too ;} )

[bennkar]

I go to Aldi's all the time. The price difference is so major its crazy. I've never had a problem with their vegetables either. I don't get meat often, so I'm not an expert on that. And since they started carrying almond milk, there are only two things I can't get there (brown rice and diet cola). I've heard of bad Aldi stores, but I have yet to see one (I have gone to maybe a dozen total in four states).

BTW, they have stores not far from Disney World in Orlando, so the next time "you know who" goes there.... he should check them out. First day there we make sure to go to Aldi's and stock up our timeshare for the week.

[debtfreeme]

Best Markets

I like Winco for their prices but their produce is not always the best. I guess Raley's or Bel Air for produce but only when I can't get to the farmers market. I love the farmers markets nearby!

[Mesem]

If you could only shop at a single store for food, which store do you think would give you the overall best value for your money? What was the most important factor in your decision -- was price most important? Was quality of food? Was selection? Let the debate begin

Either Wal Mart or an Asian supermarket

[5MinuteMoneyTips]

Publix Gets my choice

I am a huge fan of Publix. They have a lot of BOGOs and very good store brand products. I even buy their store brand espresso (and I am a coffee snob). We were loyal to Super Walmart about 8 years ago and then started doing some comparison shopping. Walmart generally has lower prices, but if you shop the sales at another grocery store, you can beat them.

Jake