Where do you grocery shop?

[jdcf]

Sprouts for meat and produce; Crest for most of remaining items.

[Bullbear]

Crest at 23rd and Meridian. Eley's for meats and to just pick up a few items. and sometimes Sprouts for a good sale.
but the bulk of mine is Crest. haven't walked into a walmart in id say 6 years or more

[warreng88]

Target in Edmond. This store seriously sucks. It is 100% guaranteed that they will be out of multiple items on my list (which is never very long). Unfortunately, they do carry a few regular items that Walmart doesn't, so I keep going back.

We used to go there all the time and two weeks in a row, we would go on Sundays and we learned very quickly that they next restocked items on Sunday due to it being one of the busiest days. So, cereal, canned foods, etc we had to get on a seperate trip and that store is nowhere near our house.

[warreng88]

Crest at 23rd and Meridian. Eley's for meats and to just pick up a few items. and sometimes Sprouts for a good sale.
but the bulk of mine is Crest. haven't walked into a walmart in id say 6 years or more

We went there when we first moved in our house but took one trip down to the one on SW 104th and May and never really wanted to go back. Just a different kind of store, better layout, etc.

[Bill Robertson]

About equally between Homeland @ 122nd & Rockwell, Walmart Neighborhood Mkt @ Hefner & Rockwell and Walmart @ Council & NW Expressway

[Bullbear]

We went there when we first moved in our house but took one trip down to the one on SW 104th and May and never really wanted to go back. Just a different kind of store, better layout, etc.

I wont argue that. the new crests are much better this one ot merician is an old Snyders IGA from years past.. my brother use to manage it some 20 years ago I believe. its closer to home and I am use to the layout. .I am a perimiter shopper for most part for fresh food and veggies and try to avoid processed stuff so it works well.. but yes id love one like the 104th and May store.. rather have that close than Walmart neighborhood market..

[mattjank]

In Norman, so Sprouts for veggies/meats, Crest for canned goods/deli/dairy/other staples, Sams for paper goods 1x every other month, and neighborhood market for quick refills/forgotten items

[Mr. Cotter]

Sprouts on 63rd for most things, Eley's for some packaged goods or when I'm in a hurry, Walmart on 23rd when I have to.

[CuatrodeMayo]

With a family of 5, I tend value economy over quality in groceries (with several exceptions).

When we first moved back to OKC after college, we would do the vast majority of our grocery shopping at the Belle Isle WM. When we moved to Gatewood we started doing much of that shopping at the WM Neighborhood Market at 23^rd & Penn, which was much closer and less awful than BI. Eventually (and for several reasons), we decided to drop our Walmart addiction and go somewhere else. At first, we shopped at Buy for Less, Crest, and even Target but eventually began buying the bulk of our groceries at Aldi. It wasn’t real close to us, so we had to make larger trips every couple of weeks. For day-to-day items, we would still occasionally visit the WM NM, though.

Here in Seattle, we are still figuring out the best grocery value for our family. We’ve tried Safeway (and even had it delivered once!), Target (across the street from us), Fred Meyer, & Trader Joe’s. We haven’t tried Costco, mainly because we don’t have enough room to store in bulk. Recently we decided to drive out to the burbs to WinCo. We LOVED WinCo and decided to make the drive every couple of weeks to stock up. We will still go to Target for the day-to-day items and Trader Joe’s for some specialty items (Hello, Cookie Butter!).

WinCo will absolutely kick butt in OKC.

[TheTravellers]

Crest on 15th/Santa Fe weekly, Whole Foods for their cheese and other "gourmet" items when we get down there (every few months, can't afford to do it more often), Akins on Memorial occasionally (but Natural Grocers on 164th/Western may replace them), Sprouts on 63rd/May occasionally.

[warreng88]

Once Winco opens, if it is as good as everyone makes it out to be, that is probably where we will end up doing our grocery shopping. I really hope its success doesn't affect the succes of Crest.

[LakeEffect]

With a family of 5, I tend value economy over quality in groceries (with several exceptions).

When we first moved back to OKC after college, we would do the vast majority of our grocery shopping at the Belle Isle WM. When we moved to Gatewood we started doing much of that shopping at the WM Neighborhood Market at 23^rd & Penn, which was much closer and less awful than BI. Eventually (and for several reasons), we decided to drop our Walmart addiction and go somewhere else. At first, we shopped at Buy for Less, Crest, and even Target but eventually began buying the bulk of our groceries at Aldi. It wasn’t real close to us, so we had to make larger trips every couple of weeks. For day-to-day items, we would still occasionally visit the WM NM, though.

Here in Seattle, we are still figuring out the best grocery value for our family. We’ve tried Safeway (and even had it delivered once!), Target (across the street from us), Fred Meyer, & Trader Joe’s. We haven’t tried Costco, mainly because we don’t have enough room to store in bulk. Recently we decided to drive out to the burbs to WinCo. We LOVED WinCo and decided to make the drive every couple of weeks to stock up. We will still go to Target for the day-to-day items and Trader Joe’s for some specialty items (Hello, Cookie Butter!).

WinCo will absolutely kick butt in OKC.

I go on vacation and don't check OKC Talk for 10 days and you've moved to Seattle?!

[Pete]

Here in Seattle, we are still figuring out the best grocery value for our family. We’ve tried Safeway (and even had it delivered once!), Target (across the street from us), Fred Meyer, & Trader Joe’s. We haven’t tried Costco, mainly because we don’t have enough room to store in bulk. Recently we decided to drive out to the burbs to WinCo. We LOVED WinCo and decided to make the drive every couple of weeks to stock up. We will still go to Target for the day-to-day items and Trader Joe’s for some specialty items (Hello, Cookie Butter!).

WinCo will absolutely kick butt in OKC.

I agree.

I think WinCo is perfect for mass appeal in OKC. I also think people will be lining up once Trader Joe's comes to town, as it's totally different than anything else.

[tfvc.org]

Natural Grocers, Dodsons, Crest, Whole Foods, Mediterranean Imports and Deli (For basamati rice)

[bchris02]

Once Winco opens, if it is as good as everyone makes it out to be, that is probably where we will end up doing our grocery shopping. I really hope its success doesn't affect the succes of Crest.

WinCo will probably affect Homeland the most, and may knock a few percentage points off Wal-Mart's marketshare. I don't see Crest being affected too bad, especially since the announced WinCo locations aren't very near Crest locations.

[LakeEffect]

WinCo will probably affect Homeland the most, and may knock a few percentage points off Wal-Mart's marketshare. I don't see Crest being affected too bad, especially since the announced WinCo locations aren't very near Crest locations.

Agree.

We do about 85% at Whole Foods and the remainder at Target. Just never trust the downtown Homeland for "best buy" dates, and the BI Walmart feels like it's gotten dirtier lately... wife stopped there Tuesday and found a sour cream that was 4 months past expiration.

[David]

A combination of the nearest Walmart Neighborhood Market (so much better than the slightly further away Supercenter) and Amazon Prime. Admittedly, the stuff from Amazon doesn't tend to be grocery items specifically, just the non-perishable stuff you would normally expect to find at a big Walmart.

It was fairly funny, we just didn't realize how hateful the experience of shopping at the giant store was until we got used to shopping at the smaller one and then went back for something we couldn't find at the Market. Never again. Never again.

[bchris02]

I abhor shopping at Wal-Mart Supercenters. They are dirty and a hassle to shop at. The only time I go is if I am hanging out with somebody and need food and they insist on shopping there. I do shop at Neighborhood Markets from time to time but even those are so understaffed they are a pain because of long lines and wait times.

[warreng88]

WinCo will probably affect Homeland the most, and may knock a few percentage points off Wal-Mart's marketshare. I don't see Crest being affected too bad, especially since the announced WinCo locations aren't very near Crest locations.

According to Googlemaps, the MWC location will be between two Crest locations. The other locations are at least a few miles away like you said.

[tfvc.org]

I usually do my main grocery shopping after work (Get off at midnight) and Crest at 104th and in Norman always has at least one lane open with an actual human checker checking you out. I have been to the wally worlds a couple of times because I needed something other than groceries. They only had the self check outs open. I have left the store because of this leaving a full basket full of fresh and frozen groceries near the entrances of the self check out lines. I don't want to take away a job from a worker, I am not getting a discount for checking my own groceries, and every time I have used them in the past there has always been an issue with either an item isn't scanning, not in the system, or too light to be felt by the scale where the bags are. I have gotten to the point that if I need something that isn't a grocery item, I will shop somewhere during the day and do my groceries at night. I try to avoid walmart at all costs, but sometimes they are the only ones that have it.

[lasomeday]

Wal-Mart, Whole Foods, Homeland, and Buy 4 Less. Just depends on where I am and what I am looking to buy.

[OKCretro]

the WM at BI might be the worst grocery store in the city, haven't been there in years and will do my best to never go back.

Usually go to WF or the super target.

[CuatrodeMayo]

Try Metropolitan Market.

When we were staying in Lower QA we were a block from the MM there and went just about every other day. It was a bit pricey, but we loved shopping there.

Also, the farmers market in Queen Anne is every Thursday evening. You should come tonight and hang out and buy some quality groceries.

I go on vacation and don't check OKC Talk for 10 days and you've moved to Seattle?!

We've been gone like 4 months, dude!

http://www.okctalk.com/current-event...-big-move.html

[easternobserver]

Homeland at 29th and Sunnylane is convenient for groceries after work, but the selection in meat and produce is really declining. The RRR ground beef is good quality, though it spoils quickly. Usually a trip to Crest at 104th and May once a month for a big shopping trip. Target in MWC for odds and ends, usually when I'm getting a prescription. Having groceries there is convienent, but the selection is very slim. Sprouts for a fun trip, but I never come home with much of meals, usually just hummus (Cedars Homos is very good), Jolly Llama frozen fruit pops and novelty beverages and organic bananas. I find the meat at Sprouts to be awful. I've pretty much given up on Whole Foods. All summer, Chef'store had prime outside skirt steaks for 6.99 a pound in 4 pound cryovac packages....they were incredible....I was buying a lot.

Right now the freezer is pretty bare of meat. Crest has been most reliable selection and quality wise. I'm wishing for a trip to Central Market but it's a hike....l

[Brett]

Most of the time: Aldi, Wal-Mart
Some of the time: Sam's Club, Sprouts
Once in a while: Crest, Whole Foods

Reading all of the responses and I'm surprised how popular Sprouts has become. I remember when Sprouts first came to town and was picketed by by union workers. The Sprouts grand opening was so popular that customers were parking at French Market mall and crossing NW 63rd St just to shop.