Everyone has a favorite grocery store, whether it's Aldi, Costco, or Trader Joe's. But is your go-to supermarket the best one your state has to offer? From budget-friendly warehouse stores to family-owned grocery stores that have served communities for more than 100 years, there are so many stores across the US worth noting and adding to your list of places to visit for all your food-related needs. Ahead, see the best grocery store in all 50 US states and see if your favorites made the cut.
Consider this your supermarket bucket list. How many have you been to?
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Winn-Dixie has been around since the 1920s and is primarily located in the Southeastern region of the US, with tons of locations in Alabama.
Three Bears Alaska is a family owned grocery store that was started in Tok, AK, in 1980. The store is known for its wide selection of fresh produce, meat, and pharmacy needs.
In Phoenix, AZ, you'll find Los Altos Ranch Market, an authentic Mexican grocery store offering the best tortillas, Mexican produce, and more.
Walmart was founded in Arkansas and is now known as a nationwide staple that has some of the lowest grocery prices ever.
Many states in the country get to experience the amazingness of Trader Joe's, but only one state can call itself home: California.
Sprouts Farmers Market offers an affordable way to shop organically, and it's the best grocery chain you'll find in Colorado.
Stew Leonard's is a popular grocery chain in Connecticut and New York that's known for its farm-fresh dairy and award-winning buffet.
Janssen's Market is a family owned grocery store that's been a staple in Delaware since the 1950s.
Floridians can't get enough of Publix, and for good reason. Its low prices, liberal return policy, and store-brand items make it a standout shopping destination.
Whole Foods, with its extensive hot-bar selections and fresh-food options, is the go-to stop for groceries in Georgia.
Foodland Farms is Hawaii's largest locally owned grocery store that's been serving its community since the 1940s.
You'll find Safeway locations mostly in the Western part of the US, but it all started in American Falls, ID.
Though Aldi is a German grocery store, budget-conscious shoppers are lucky enough to have access in the US. The company's American headquarters are located in Illinois, and the store is by far the best and cheapest grocery store option there.
Not everyone in the US is lucky enough to have an awesome Earth Fare store close to home, but Indiana residents are.
Fareway is a family owned grocery business that is well-loved across the Midwest, offering the freshest produce and best prices in Iowa.
As its name suggests, Price Chopper offers unbeatable prices, coupons, and weekly deals.
Lucky's Market is a health-food-focused grocery store founded by two chefs in 2003, and it's become a staple in several states, including Kentucky.
You'll find Rouses Market locations in Louisiana, Alabama, and Mississippi. One of the largest independent grocers in the US, Rouses specializes in local seafood and Cajun-cooking staples.
Hannaford began as a fresh produce vendor in Portland, ME, in 1883, and it remains the favorite grocery store for many people in the state thanks to its local offerings and popular bakery.
Harris Teeter hails from North Carolina and can be found in seven states, including Maryland, where it's the best place to take care of your entire shopping list. You can always count on Harris Teeter's stores to be spotlessly clean, fully stocked, and armed with a friendly staff.
As its name suggests, Price Chopper offers unbeatable prices, coupons, and weekly deals.
Michigan's Meijer grocery store is the local favorite, selling countless items made in its home state as well as interesting international foods.
The husband and wife behind Kowalski's Market have received awards including Minnesota Grocer of the Year, and Kowalski's remains a favorite in the Midwestern state. The store offers an impressive wine shop as well as full-service catering.
Family owned grocer McDade's Market has four neighborhood grocery store locations in Jackson, MS, and it offers a popular home-cooked hot bar and bakery with staples like blackberry cobbler and hamburger steak with gravy.
Missouri's Cosentino's Market not only has a top-notch grocery selection and sushi bar but also boasts an impressive beer selection, including Bell's Two-Hearted Ale, which was named the best beer in America.
Like Kentucky, Montana has a popular Lucky's Market with all of the best offerings, like house-smoked deli meat and homemade hot food including gluten-free, vegan, and vegetarian options.
Midwestern favorite Fareway is the go-to store in Nebraska for fresh foods, in-store bakeries, and all other grocery needs.
WinCo Foods has a serious following in Nevada and a few other states, and for obvious reasons: it carries brands you won't find at other stores at competitively low prices.
Shaw's New England roots date back to the 1860s, and the company now has 153 stores in the region. Shaw's often exclusively carries limited-edition products, like Waffles & Syrup Oreos.
An upscale gourmet food market, Kings Food Market, began in 1936 and has 25 stores in New Jersey, New York, and Connecticut that sell local, national, and international specialty foods.
There are Safeway locations aplenty in New Mexico, which means residents have a high-quality and affordable grocery store known for its impressive membership deals close to home.
Shopping at Wegmans is a grocery experience unlike any other, and New Yorkers are fortunate enough to call the state its home (it was founded in upstate New York). It's easy to get lost for hours in Wegmans among its cheese department, bakery, and long wine aisles.
North Carolinians are proud to shop at the NC-founded store Harris Teeter, which always offers an enjoyable shopping experience with friendly staff.
Family owned Hornbacher's has been going strong since the 1950s and has eight locations in Fargo, Moorhead, and Grand Forks, featuring scratch-made food, a full sushi bar, and Caribou coffee shops.
Did you know Kroger was named America's favorite grocery store in 2017? Not every state has one of the budget-friendly grocery stores, but it's the best bang for your buck in Ohio.
Trader Joe's has locations in Oklahoma City and Tulsa, OK. With its unbeatable prices and hand-painted murals featuring scenes from Oklahoma, TJ's is the best place to shop in the state. At the Oklahoma City location, each checkout aisle is named after a different neighborhood, including The Plaza District, Automobile Alley, and Midtown.
Green Zebra Grocery is a healthy convenience store with three locations in Portland, OR. It specializes in made-from-scratch foods from its deli, a full-service coffee bar, locally made beer and wine, and everyday staples. It also has beer and kombucha on tap and a sit-down bar at its location in the Lloyd neighborhood.
Pennsylvania is one of a few states to offer Giant Food Stores locations, and it's the best place to score weekly deals and specials.
Besides Rhode Island's array of small markets, Whole Foods is the best full-service grocery store you'll find in the state. The Whole Foods Market Cranston store is the largest store in Rhode Island.
Food Lion has been a staple in Southern shoppers' lives for years, and the Food Lion locations in South Carolina are known for BOGO deals and coupon specials.
Run by a dedicated family, Lynn's Dakotamart is the go-to local grocery store in South Dakota.
Fun to say and even more fun to shop at is Piggly Wiggly, a popular grocery store in the Southern and Midwestern regions of the US. The first store opened over 100 years ago in Memphis, TN, in 1916, and it was considered the first modern American supermarket. People travel from far and wide to find the store and consider it a treat to shop at Piggly Wiggly.
With more than 150 locations in Texas, H-E-B is a state favorite because of its extensive selection and great prices. It's considered the best grocery store because it has the lowest prices for the highest-quality foods, and the staff is always incredibly friendly because the company treats its employees so well.
Fresh Market, based in Salt Lake City, UT, is known for its natural, organic, and gluten-free lines of groceries.
With more than two dozen stores in Vermont Shaw's is the best place to stop for quality produce, seafood, bakery items, butcher products, and more.
Virginia grocery shoppers love Weis Markets, a grocery-shopping staple that's been successful for more than 100 years.
Many states in the US are lucky enough to have a Costco, which is known for many cult-favorite products including its steak, but only one state can claim the original store: Washington.
Only in Wisconsin will you find an entire section of a grocery store (namely, Woodman's Market) dedicated to jello molds.
The third state "lucky" enough to have Lucky's Market as the best store in its state is Wyoming, where there's a big location in Jackson Hole. The store's Instagram is always sharing the best new products and deals, like seasonal Copper River sockeye salmon.
Grant's Supermarket has been serving West Virginia and Virginia since the 1940s, and it's still locally owned and operated.
