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Our readers voted these the 10 Best Supermarket Brands across the country
Best Supermarket Brand (2022)
There are hundreds of supermarket chains across the United States but some of them are more beloved than others. Loyal customers return to their favorites over and over for their value, selection and service.
The top 10 winners in the category Best Supermarket Brand are as follows:
- PCC Community Markets
- Trader Joe's
- Wegmans Food Markets
- Publix
- Market Basket
- Stew Leonard's
- Lidl
- ALDI
- Hy-Vee
- The Fresh Market
Photo courtesy of PCC Community Markets
No. 10:
Washington’s PCC Community Markets is the largest community-owned food market in the US, with 16 stores scattered throughout the Puget Sound area. "This friendly co-op remains committed to preserving regional farmland and partnering with Northwest producers and ranchers," explains 10Best Local Expert Corinne Whiting.
Photo courtesy of Joe Raedle/Getty Images
No. 9:
Trader Joe’s has earned an army of devotees since its first shop opened in 1967. This chain of grocery stores is known for its meticulously curated selection of unique and interesting items at affordable prices. You won’t find a lot of big brands, but you will find cult favorites, like Everything but the Bagel Sesame Seasoning Blend, Mandarin Orange Chicken, Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups and Unexpected Cheddar.
Photo courtesy of Wegmans Food Markets
No. 8:
"Each time a Wegmans opens — and there have been a lot of openings in the Northeast in recent years — it has been like the Beatles coming to town," says 10Best contributor Eric Grossman. This regional, farmily-owned supermarket currently has more than 100 stores in New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Virginia, Maryland, Massachusetts and North Carolina.
No. 7:
Publix was founded in 1930 in Winter Haven, Florida and has since become the largest employee-owned company in the United States. You’ll find 1,268 Publix stores in seven states, and the grocer has its own bakery, dairy and fresh food manufacturing facilities.
Photo courtesy of Market Basket
No. 6:
Market Basket has been in operation for more than a century, offering customers “more for your dollar.” Shoppers in the northeast love the grocer for its consistently excellent prices.
Photo courtesy of Stew Leonard's
No. 5:
What started out as a small dairy in 1969 has grown into a favorite supermarket throughout Connecticut, New York and New Jersey. The stores are known for hosting costumed characters and scheduled entertainment. 10Best contributor Eric Grossman describes shopping at a Stew Leonard's as "a relic of a bygone era, when grocery shopping doubled as family entertainment."
No. 4:
Around 80 percent of the products on the shelves at Europe-based Lidl are private label, which means shoppers are always finding new favorites from around the world. You’ll find more than 3,500 products at any given time, including in-store baked goods, fresh flowers and a sizable wine selection.
Photo courtesy of ALDI
No. 3:
ALDI U.S. has earned customer love and loyal fans by offering high-quality groceries at great prices. With more than 2,100 stores and growing, ALDI simplifies shopping with a wide variety of products, from organic produce and meat, everyday essentials and seasonal favorites.
Photo courtesy of Courtesy of Hy-Vee
No. 2:
The motto of Hy-Vee is “a helpful smile in every aisle,” so shoppers at this employee-owned supermarket can expect friendly service at each location. You’ll find more than 240 Hy-Vee locations in Iowa, Illinois, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, South Dakota, Nebraska, and Wisconsin.
Photo courtesy of The Fresh Market
No. 1:
The original Fresh Market was inspired by the food markets of Europe — a place where shoppers could have a more intimate and personalized experience than the warehouse-style supermarkets of the time. The Fresh Market now operates 159 locations in 22 states with a focus on fresh produce and private label ingredients.
A panel of experts partnered with 10Best editors to pick the initial nominees, and the top 10 winners were determined by popular vote.
Congratulations to all these winning grocery stores!
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The Experts
Dynie Sanderson
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Dynie is the creator of NapaFoodGalTravels and has been a food, wine and travel journalist and digital influencer living and indulging in life in the Napa Valley and around the world for over 25 years. She was founder, publisher and editor of GuestWest Magazine, Napa Valley’s first luxury lifestyle magazine; Food and Flavor Editor for Napa Valley Life Magazine and contributor to a variety of food and wine publications. Always seeking out the next wine region or food and wine festival to experience around the US and around the world to add to “Dynie’s Delicious Destinations.” Follow NapaFoodGal on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.
Dynie Sanderson
Dynie is the creator of NapaFoodGalTravels and has been a food, wine and travel journalist and digital influencer living and indulging in life in the Napa Valley and around the world for over 25 years. She was founder, publisher and editor of GuestWest Magazine, Napa Valley’s first luxury lifestyle magazine; Food and Flavor Editor for Napa Valley Life Magazine and contributor to a variety of food and wine publications. Always seeking out the next wine region or food and wine festival to experience around the US and around the world to add to “Dynie’s Delicious Destinations.” Follow NapaFoodGal on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.
Kyle McCarthy
Kyle McCarthy is the co-founder and editor of... Read More
Kyle McCarthy is the co-founder and editor of Family Travel Forum, the trusted resource for family vacation planners since 1996. FTF’s award-winning publications: MyFamilyTravels.com, America’s Most Popular Family Vacations and The Family Vacationist e-newsletter provide destination reviews, tips and seasonal roundups for all aspects of travel. Ms. McCarthy, author of a dozen Frommer’s guidebooks, also contributes to US News, CNN and other publications. She can be found on most social networks @familytravelforum.
Kyle McCarthy
Kyle McCarthy is the co-founder and editor of Family Travel Forum, the trusted resource for family vacation planners since 1996. FTF’s award-winning publications: MyFamilyTravels.com, America’s Most Popular Family Vacations and The Family Vacationist e-newsletter provide destination reviews, tips and seasonal roundups for all aspects of travel. Ms. McCarthy, author of a dozen Frommer’s guidebooks, also contributes to US News, CNN and other publications. She can be found on most social networks @familytravelforum.
Marla Cimini
Marla is an award-winning writer with a passion... Read More
Marla is an award-winning writer with a passion for travel, music, surfing and culinary adventures! An avid globetrotter and guidebook writer, she has covered topics such as the Hawaiian islands (including food trends and luxury beachfront resorts), as well as European getaways and global destinations. Her articles have appeared in many publications worldwide, including USA Today. Marla lives in New Jersey (Philadelphia area) and is a frequent visitor to Hawaii and Southern California, and often covers those destinations. Her travel website is: www.marlacimini.com
Marla Cimini
Marla is an award-winning writer with a passion for travel, music, surfing and culinary adventures! An avid globetrotter and guidebook writer, she has covered topics such as the Hawaiian islands (including food trends and luxury beachfront resorts), as well as European getaways and global destinations. Her articles have appeared in many publications worldwide, including USA Today. Marla lives in New Jersey (Philadelphia area) and is a frequent visitor to Hawaii and Southern California, and often covers those destinations. Her travel website is: www.marlacimini.com
Robert Niles
Robert Niles is the founder and editor of Read More
Robert Niles is the founder and editor of ThemeParkInsider.com, an online consumers' guide to the world's leading theme and amusement parks, read by more than 400,000 people each month. It has been named the top theme park site on the Internet by Forbes and Travel + Leisure magazines and was a Webby Award finalist and winner of the Online Journalism Award, presented by the Online News Association and the Columbia Graduate School of Journalism. Robert is a former Walt Disney World cast member and has worked as a reporter, editorial writer, columnist and website editor for several newspapers, including the Los Angeles Times and the Orange County Register.
Robert Niles
Robert Niles is the founder and editor of ThemeParkInsider.com, an online consumers' guide to the world's leading theme and amusement parks, read by more than 400,000 people each month. It has been named the top theme park site on the Internet by Forbes and Travel + Leisure magazines and was a Webby Award finalist and winner of the Online Journalism Award, presented by the Online News Association and the Columbia Graduate School of Journalism. Robert is a former Walt Disney World cast member and has worked as a reporter, editorial writer, columnist and website editor for several newspapers, including the Los Angeles Times and the Orange County Register.
Catherine Smith
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Catherine Smith, Readers' Choice Awards Production Manager and Social Media Director for USA TODAY 10Best, has a special interest in unique culinary experiences and off-the-beaten-path adventures. Catherine is the founder of Her Bags Were Packed where she focuses on helping women release emotional baggage through solo travel and self-discovery.
Catherine Smith
Catherine Smith, Readers' Choice Awards Production Manager and Social Media Director for USA TODAY 10Best, has a special interest in unique culinary experiences and off-the-beaten-path adventures. Catherine is the founder of Her Bags Were Packed where she focuses on helping women release emotional baggage through solo travel and self-discovery.
