Cheapest groceries (relatively) close to Loop/River North? (neighborhood, buy)

[Avengerfire]

^ They probably charge $5 for a gallon of milk. ^

[Snowden Is Cold]

I think milk is actually a little cheaper at Whole Foods than Jewel.

[Avengerfire]

^ Doubtful. ^

[grapico]

Humm... not to jump to any conclusions here... But why would one live in River North, and be worried about dollar boxes of mac and cheese? Something is not right...

[eevee]

Originally Posted by Avengerfire

^ Doubtful. ^

not necessarily. the 365 store brand is surprisingly cheap, almost as cheap as equivalent store brand products in regular stores, depending on the item. I remember when I lived in Boston, 365 brand conventional milk was often cheaper than a store brand milk that wasn't on sale (and while it wasn't organic, it was hormone free)

[grapico]

Originally Posted by eevee

not necessarily. the 365 store brand is surprisingly cheap, almost as cheap as equivalent store brand products in regular stores, depending on the item. I remember when I lived in Boston, 365 brand conventional milk was often cheaper than a store brand milk that wasn't on sale (and while it wasn't organic, it was hormone free)

exactamundo, between tjs and whole foods 365 stuff I def save money on groceries. At least, for people who actually cook from scratch you will save this way. Mix it up with some ethnic stores, etc. If you are buying chef boyardee and doritos, well, I guess you'll have to shop elsewhere.

[Avengerfire]

Originally Posted by eevee

not necessarily. the 365 store brand is surprisingly cheap, almost as cheap as equivalent store brand products in regular stores, depending on the item. I remember when I lived in Boston, 365 brand conventional milk was often cheaper than a store brand milk that wasn't on sale (and while it wasn't organic, it was hormone free)

The poster said cheaper (not almost as cheap) And Boston prices do not apply here. But I get your point.

Originally Posted by Snowden Is Cold

I think milk is actually a little cheaper at Whole Foods than Jewel.

[Snowden Is Cold]

I have the receipts right here. A 1/2 gallon of Jewel whole milk is $2.59 and the 365 is $2.39.

[jlawrence01]

Originally Posted by Snowden Is Cold

I have the receipts right here. A 1/2 gallon of Jewel whole milk is $2.59 and the 365 is $2.39.

And a GALLON of milk is $1.89 at Aldi's.

[Avengerfire]

Originally Posted by Snowden Is Cold

I have the receipts right here. A 1/2 gallon of Jewel whole milk is $2.59 and the 365 is $2.39.

I thought we were talking about gallons not half gallons.

Besides, 20 cents is not that big of a difference in most people's minds.

Also, where were both of these stores located?