What's your local grocery stores ? [Archive]

Mikey

Oct 6, '11, 10:32 AM

I always thought it was interesting reading the many different local grocery stores there are ....

Name all the grocery stores in a 5 mile radius around you ...
If you live in the boonies you can extend farther than 5 miles.
Small convenience stores dont count

My list

Shop Rite
Weis
Walmart Super Center

saucerful

Oct 6, '11, 10:33 AM

Standard stuff:
Vons
Albertsons
Ralphs
Whole Foods
Pavilions

And a bunch of REAL local grocery stores:
Bob's Market
Jackson Market
Many carniceria places

domino

Oct 6, '11, 10:41 AM

Fry's (2 in 5 miles)
Safeway (3 in 5 mile radius. don't understand that one)
Albertsons
Sunflower Market
Target Marketplace

megoapesnut

Oct 6, '11, 10:44 AM

Standard stuff:
Vons
Albertsons
Ralphs
Whole Foods
Pavilions

What's funny is that I never heard of any of those! Must be west coast stores

saucerful

Oct 6, '11, 10:46 AM

What's funny is that I never heard of any of those! Must be west coast stores

that is wild:smiley1:
I think I recall when traveling out of my bubble that these stores here have other names elsewhere

Isn't KROGER the same as Vons or Ralphs?

rche

Oct 6, '11, 10:55 AM

I would not say that Whole Foods is standard stuff. :smiley1:

The only local we have is HEB. Named after the man who started the chain; Howard E. Butt. Seriously.

saucerful

Oct 6, '11, 10:57 AM

OK, so California is littered with Whole Foods, but Texas has almost 20 of them!

HardyGirl

Oct 6, '11, 11:01 AM

Around here, Trader Joe's, Safeway, Lucky's. And I'll include Walgreens, b/c I do get groceries from there as well.

palitoy

Oct 6, '11, 11:02 AM

Metro
Sobey's
No Frills
Real Canadian Superstores
Food Basics
Fresh Co.
IGA

We've got seperate Chinese, Jamaican and Halal grocery stores in my neck of the woods but I don't know their names.

David Lee

Oct 6, '11, 11:06 AM

HyVee
Price Chopper
Dillons (Kroger)
Sun Fresh
Hen House

I grew up with...
Foodway
and Piggly Wiggly!

ScottA

Oct 6, '11, 11:09 AM

Publix
Winn Dixie
Piggly Wiggly
Kroger
Bruno's (out of business now)
Delchamps (out of business now)
A&P (out of business now)

LordMudd

Oct 6, '11, 11:11 AM

Walmart
Walmart
Walmart
Kroger
Kroger
Kroger
HEB
HEB
Food Town
Food Town
Gerlands
Mi Tienda
Super Target

CCC.

megomania

Oct 6, '11, 11:14 AM

Seattle & Suburbs:
QFC
Fred Meyer
Albertson's
Safeway
Thriftway
Whole Foods
Trader Joe's
Grocery Outlet

Downtown Seattle:
City Market
IGA

toys2cool

Oct 6, '11, 11:16 AM

Publix
Winn dixie
Sedano's

scifiguy94

Oct 6, '11, 11:17 AM

Food Lion
Bi-Lo
Ingles
Aldi
Piggly Wiggly

MIB41

Oct 6, '11, 11:19 AM

Kroger, Meijers, Walmart, Value market, Whole Foods, and don't forget Targets converting over now. :wink_y:

SeattleEd

Oct 6, '11, 11:23 AM

You forgot for downtown:

Metropolitan Market

and Seattle general:

P.C.C.
Red Apple

Seattle & Suburbs:
QFC
Fred Meyer
Albertson's
Safeway
Thriftway
Whole Foods
Trader Joe's
Grocery Outlet

Downtown Seattle:
City Market
IGA

rche

Oct 6, '11, 11:24 AM

OK, so California is littered with Whole Foods, but Texas has almost 20 of them!

whole foods was local to me when I lived in Austin where they began their first store in the 80s. We refer to them as whole paycheck. :grin:

thunderbolt

Oct 6, '11, 11:25 AM

Publix
Aldi
Save A Lot
Winn Dixie
Stupid Wal Mart

Adam West

Oct 6, '11, 11:43 AM

We don't have a Whole Foods yet but it's coming.

Walmart
Target
Giant
Giant Eagle
Safeway
Bloom (I think it is basically Food Lion)
Wegmans (this store just opened up in the last couple of months...the first one around here and people love this store...they have the largest selection of groceries I have ever seen).

megomania

Oct 6, '11, 11:49 AM

You forgot for downtown:

Metropolitan Market

and Seattle general:

P.C.C.
Red Apple

Yep, missed those!

SeattleEd

Oct 6, '11, 12:04 PM

whole foods was local to me when I lived in Austin where they began their first store in the 80s. We refer to them as whole paycheck. :grin:

Yup. Over rated.

Not to mention they claim to support local farmers when in fact they purchase from crops that are grown overseas and shipped here. Plus they have a high mark up.
They are going around and buying up small local mom and pop stores. They did that in Portland but the only one store that didn't sell was New Seasons, which I LOVE! Much better than Whole Foods and truly support local farmers and economy.

doctor09210

Oct 6, '11, 1:28 PM

Whole Foods
Food Emporium
The Deli Down The Street

pmwasson

Oct 6, '11, 1:28 PM

Yup. Over rated.

Not to mention they claim to support local farmers when in fact they purchase from crops that are grown overseas and shipped here. Plus they have a high mark up.
They are going around and buying up small local mom and pop stores. They did that in Portland but the only one store that didn't sell was New Seasons, which I LOVE! Much better than Whole Foods and truly support local farmers and economy.

I can walk to Albertsons and now they have just opened a New Seasons that is also within walking distance. So between the two, I can get regular stuff or good stuff.

doctor09210

Oct 6, '11, 1:31 PM

Yup. Over rated.

Not to mention they claim to support local farmers when in fact they purchase from crops that are grown overseas and shipped here. Plus they have a high mark up.
They are going around and buying up small local mom and pop stores. They did that in Portland but the only one store that didn't sell was New Seasons, which I LOVE! Much better than Whole Foods and truly support local farmers and economy.

They take only some fruits and veggies because on some near me 1 or 2 tomatoes say they are from upstate NY, bt only some stuff
they have amazing Sushi though

Hector

Oct 6, '11, 1:33 PM

I disagree about Whole Foods being overrated...expensive, yes...but not overrated. I personally love it...it's a kickarse store...here's the one in Oakland...it's HUGE (that's just one corner)...

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6067/6146225178_c101b95783_b.jpg

You just can't beat its selection of beer for example..

http://wholefoodsmarket.com/stores/sauganash/files/2010/04/spec1.jpg

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1117/874501925_b6297fd9d2.jpg

Gotta love that!

:grin:

Hector

Oct 6, '11, 1:34 PM

Around here, Trader Joe's, Safeway, Lucky's. And I'll include Walgreens, b/c I do get groceries from there as well.

I love Trader Joe's... :yes:

Sharry...been to the Whole Foods further down the lake?

doctor09210

Oct 6, '11, 1:42 PM

I love Trader Joe's... :yes:

Sharry...been to the Whole Foods further down the lake?

Trader Joe's
YUK!!:yuk::yuk::yuk:
I hate it, they might be cheap but the quality of their Veggies is awful
they have ok ready meals though
yet it is soooo crowded at 3:00 the line loops around the store

doctor09210

Oct 6, '11, 1:43 PM

The Whole foods near me is half a city block wide and one really long city block long, and 2 floors

Hector

Oct 6, '11, 1:50 PM

Oakland has literally tons of Mexican markets...one third of Oakland is Hispanic...the biggest chains are Mi Pueblo, Mi Tierra. and Los Mexicanos.

Mi Pueblo is a kickarse market on High St and International...it has a taqueria, a deli, unique produce, the largest carniceria in Oakland, the best Mexican breads and pastries...and it's also famous for it's outdoor grilled chickens (pollos a la parilla)...for under $10...you get a whole chicken with tortillas ans salsa...delicious...a better and healthier option than KFC...that's for damn sure...

http://a1.l3-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/120/4eac6bb45ef9d9d4ea8af0aba5f317bd/l.jpg

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6151/6218169996_d166503c6e_z.jpg

Read about what this blogger says about Mi Pueblo:

Mi Pueblo Shannon Phillips (http://shannon.users.sonic.net/blog/?p=1069)

:smiley13:

thomasjo_2093

Oct 6, '11, 1:53 PM

We have Jewel, Dominicks, Wal-Mart, Super Target, Whole Foods, and World Market.

John

Hector

Oct 6, '11, 1:55 PM

Trader Joe's
YUK!!:yuk::yuk::yuk:
I hate it, they might be cheap but the quality of their Veggies is awful
they have ok ready meals though
yet it is soooo crowded at 3:00 the line loops around the store

You are right that their meat selection being poor...very poor...the same with veggies.

But I love their packaged stuff...like nuts, cereals, chips, beef jerky, beer, wines...stuff like that...but yes...you are right about their meats and veggies...Whole Foods stomps all over them in those categories for sure...lol.

jwyblejr

Oct 6, '11, 1:55 PM

Only thing we have here in dinky little Falkville is a Dollar General. You gotta go either to Hartselle,Decatur or Cullman for grocery stores.

raider5gt

Oct 6, '11, 1:58 PM

Over here we have Asda/Walmart,Tesco,Co-Op,Morrisons,Marks & Spencers and Sainsbury's.

Hector

Oct 6, '11, 2:02 PM

Hector

Oct 6, '11, 2:06 PM

In my own neighborhood...the two walking distance (2-3 blocks) food markets are a Safeway, a Farmer's Joe's (great organic products there)...and a mom & pop's butcher shop.

Cmonster

Oct 6, '11, 2:09 PM

Hec contributing the pix-- Loving that. Yes, Whole Foods is awesome. I worship there once a week! I harvest most of my food from the ocean, so there's always fresh fish and lobster at my house-- Whole Foods is great for condiments, side dishes, non seafood meats and beverages, SI SI!!! Me gusta mucho!!!

And I love Hector, too. :heart: Keep thozzzze piczzzz coming, big guy! How about some fodder for the juicer???

SC

Hector

Oct 6, '11, 2:18 PM

:biggrin:

Rallygirl

Oct 6, '11, 3:05 PM

At ten miles from home to the west, we have Meijer, D&W, and Wal-Mart.
Ten miles from home to the east, we have Family Fare
That being said, D&W is the expensive store, Family Fare has no selection, and I would die of starvation before I set foot in Wal-Mart, so Meijer it is.

knight errant00

Oct 6, '11, 4:21 PM

Schnucks
Dierbergs
Shop 'n Save
Aldi's
Whole Foods
Trader Joe's
Straub's
World Market

and I guess because you have to count them now, Walmart and Target.

boss

Oct 6, '11, 4:41 PM

^ what he said.

Figuremod73

Oct 6, '11, 4:41 PM

publix
kroger
win dixie (closing soon)

Wee67

Oct 6, '11, 5:14 PM

Within 8 blocks of my apartment-
Food Emporium
C Town
Barzini (classic NYC with all the fruit out front)
D'Agastino's
Associated
Gristedes
Gourmet Garage
Whole Foods
and a plethora of family-owned bodegas

DocDrako

Oct 6, '11, 5:22 PM

Von's
Albertson's
Wal*Mart
Target
Food4Less

They each have their pluses and minuses.

:grin:

Dark Shadow

Oct 6, '11, 5:36 PM

Vons
Sam's Club
Costco
Albertsons
Ralph's
Fresh & Easy
Trader Joe's
Super Walmart
Target
Smart & Final
Carniceria 4 Caminos
Valu+ Food Warehouse
Vallarta
Tresierras
Food4Less
Superior
Amar Ranch
Coming Soon...Whole Foods

Holy Krap...that's alot of groceries!

doctor09210

Oct 6, '11, 6:42 PM

Marvelmania

Oct 6, '11, 7:13 PM

Wow, haven't heard of a Piggly Wiggly or A&P in a long time! Around here it's
Walmart Super Center
Krogers
K-Mart
Food City
Sams Club
Leo's Market (Asian store)
Tortilleria Familiar El Arriero
Ingle's
local Farmer's Market

The Toyroom

Oct 6, '11, 7:16 PM

Price Chopper
Wal-Mart
P&C

Duncan

Oct 6, '11, 7:30 PM

Kroger
Meijer
Giant Eagle
Wal Mart
Target
Whole Foods
Trader Joe's
Anderson's

...and then an assortment of upscale indys - Carf@gna's, Hills Mkt & Weiland's, plus a Mexican grocery.

I avoid Walmart; I don't buy groceries (like - a whole order) at Target; Whole Foods is too much $ for me b/c I can get similar stuff for less at other places.

Meijer is the best overall.

WannabeMego

Oct 6, '11, 9:17 PM

Growing up in Brooklyn (60's & 70's) it was Bohack

Out on Long Island (70's-90's): The Farmer's Market then PathMark & ShopRite

Midtown NYC (90's-W2K): Amish Market, Food Emporium, C Town, D'Agastino's, Gristedes, Associated

New Jersey (W2K-Current): Stop & Shop, Mitsuwa, Whole Foods, Trader Joe's, Costco

Mikey

Oct 6, '11, 9:23 PM

New Jersey (W2K-Current): Stop & Shop, Mitsuwa, Whole Foods, Trader Joe's, Costco

Is there still Grand Unions in Jersey ?

mego73

Oct 6, '11, 10:00 PM

Wegmans dominates here in Rochester, NY (it's the place where they started and their main offices are) with Tops a distant second.

torgospizza

Oct 6, '11, 10:21 PM

Isn't KROGER the same as Vons or Ralphs?

I work for a subsidiary of Kroger called Gerbes (we're actually a Dillons store). The Kroger stores also include Ralphs, King Soopers, City Market, Dillons, Smith's, Fry's, Quality Food Center, Baker's, Owen's, JayC, Pay Less Supermarkets, Scott's, Food4Less, and Fred Meyer.

The main stores here are Gerbes, Hy-Vee, Schnucks (although the rumor is that we've purchased their stores in central Missouri, with the take-over being final early next year [this might be utter hogwash]), Aldi, Wal-Mart, and Moser's. We've dominated this area and have pretty much owned Kansas (especially around Topeka and Wichita) for decades, but Hy-Vee is simply fearless and won't hesitate to build across the street from either us or Wal-Mart.

Adam West

Oct 7, '11, 7:29 AM

How can you beat Whole Foods awesome cheese selection?

http://wholefoodsmarket.com/stores/sauganash/files/2010/04/spec2.jpg

http://www.extramsg.com/albums/album488/whole_foods_3.sized.jpg

http://laist.com/attachments/la_callie/cheesewall2.jpg

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6158/6217687513_7d993d87b1_o.jpg

:drool: :heart: :juggleyes_y: :smiley13: :biggrin:

This is basically what the inside of our local Wegman's looks like. As I have said before the county in Maryland where I reside does not allow beer and wine sales at grocery stores. Fortunately, there is a killer store nearby that has a selection that beats out any grocery store where I have seen beer and wine carried. It is the "go to" store for anything obscure or hard to find.

WannabeMego

Oct 7, '11, 7:42 AM

Is there still Grand Unions in Jersey ?

Though I remember them more when I was in Brooklyn & NY, there doesn't seem to be any located in Jersey anymore:

Store Locator :: Grand Union Family Markets
(http://www.gufamilymarkets.com/StoreLocator.aspx)