WHERE TO SHOP
INEXPENSIVE ALL THE TIME:
NO GIMMICKS OR GOTCHAS
SAVINGS AVERAGE 15-30%
Aldi (my favorite)
Unique Double Guarantee:
Replaces item & refunds price
Easy returns without receipt
Choice-graded fresh beef
Grass-fed fresh beef
Dairy is from Guida (local)
Few national brands
Most produce is pre-packaged
No checks
Cash and debit/credit cards only
Shopping cart deposit (25c)
Closes early: 8PM (7 on Sun)
Walmart
National & store brands
Exceptional variety
Choice & un-graded beef
Asian, Caribbean & kosher
Shop here for:
• Gold Medal & KA flours
• rotisserie chicken
Ocean State Job Lot
Save via internet coupons
Shop here for:
• Bobs Red Mill products
• canned oysters & mussels
• coffee & tea
• dried mushrooms
• evo oil, balsamic vinegar
• extracts, herbs & spices
• honey, molasses, syrup
• peeled chestnuts
PriceRite
Low-cost ShopRite subsidiary
Most prices similar to Aldi
Cart deposit at most locations
Wild-caught Argentine Shrimp
EXPENSIVE BUT
CAN SAVE VIA SALES
BEWARE GIMMICKS & GOTCHAS
Big Y
Weekly flyer starts Thursday
Very expensive regular prices
Gimmicks: store card & coins
Sales often force you to buy 2
ShopRite
Weekly flyer starts Sunday
Expensive regular prices
Gimmicks: store card
Good baking section
Stop & Shop
Weekly flyer starts Friday
Expensive regular prices
Can shop online via Peapod
Gimmicks: store card
Shop here for:
• %-off meat (look for sticker)
Geisslers
Weekly flyer starts Saturday
Can shop online
Trader Joes
Up-scale Aldi subsidiary
Moderate regular prices
Limited sales (see flyer)
Mostly store brand products
Most produce is pre-packaged
Shop here for:
• specialty cheeses
Whole Foods
Exceptionally expensive
Limited sales (see flyer)
Save via store brand “365”
Shop here for:
• fresh fish (on-sale)
• free-range / gluten-free
• organic produce
• Quorn vegetarian products
• 365 brand All-purpose Flour
• 365 brand wild rice
• Lapsang Souchong Tea (Twinings)
SPECIALTY MARKETS:
Apple Tree
New Park Ave, WH
Good prices (all the time)
Shop here for:
• excellent fresh produce
Hall’s Market
Farmington Ave, WH
Good sales (see flyer)
Butchers on-premises
Shop here for:
• fresh fish & meats (on sale)
Penzey’s Spices
LaSalle Rd, WH
Fair prices, quality products
Shop here for:
• dried herbs & spices
• bagged products to save $s
Tangiers International
Farmington Ave, WH
Moderate prices (all the time)
Shop here for
• Middle Eastern foods
Wade’s Farm Fresh
Rt 185, Bloomfield
Fair prices (all the time)
Shop here for:
• fresh produce
• fresh-made pies
• herbs for garden (seasonal)
WAREHOUSE CLUBS:
BJ’s / Costco / Sams Club
Good prices (all the time)
BUT Must join club ($50/yr)
Expect large quantities/sizes
National & store brands
Shop here for:
• fresh foods you can freeze
• packs you & friend can split
• baking yeast, KA flour
• paper & canned goods