Comparison of Groceries in the Yakima area (Seattle, Spokane: sale, costs)

[amerideaf]

Please exclude Costco Warehouse and could you kindly tell us the comparison of groceries in the Yakima area. Moving from the Baltimore/Washington metro, I found out that there are more different groceries in the Yakima area (more than my former metro). Thanks.

[NWbyNW]

MAJOR STORES


Albertsons - A local chain from Boise and well known around the Pacific Northwest. Produce prices tend to be more, but could vary in Eastern Washington. Award winning fried chicken at the deli's, best when fresh. Average priced dairy, and some lower then normal priced general grocery products. Numerous store brand products, as well as an upscale store brand products. Items cheaper with a Preferred Savings Card, which is free. Can track points and earn money from items you buys.


Fiesta Foods - With four stores in Eastern WA and Eastern Ore, this Mexican themed grocery chain has many unique items you won't find at the other grocery stores. Fresh made Hispanic foods, fresh daily. Great Mexican baked goods, and many unique products straight from Mexico. Also carries typical products. Prices vary from average to cheaper prices.


Fred Meyer - A large department store in one half of the store, and a large grocery store in the other half. Prices vary, but tend to be about average. Products tend to be a higher quality, including ice cream and dairy products. Produce is usually fairly priced. Meat department prices are average to lower. Rewards card that offers 10 cents off their gas station. Prices remain the same on products without rewards card.


Grocery Outlet - Bargain grocery chain. Products will vary week in and week out, and always check expiration dates. They take items from others grocery stores that ordered too much of a certain products, and sell them at super cheap prices. Prices can be as much as 50% off of average sale price , sometimes more. You just need to look around. Produce quality isn't usually as good, but other canned goods, frozen, and other products will be just fine, and super cheap.


Top Food & Drug - A branch store owned under the Haggen brand from Bellingham, WA, these stores offer higher quality goods at an average to high prices. Store brand products are mostly all locally made from nearby farms, and are of really good quality. Some prices on items can be more expensive, especially in produce. Dairy products cheaper in most cases.


Safeway - Prices are average to higher priced. Most items cost more then most store chains, but with a Safeway Club card, you can save some money. Deli is expensive, and produce can be high priced as well, but good quality. Most grocery items cost a bit more, but because they have so many stores, most go inside for convenience. Bakery items realy good, especially donuts and breads, lower then normal prices.

OTHER

Costco - You know about them.

Target - They have a grocery section.

Walmart Super Center - They have a grocery section.

[amerideaf]

Big Thanks! Milk prices here are so lower!

[NWbyNW]

So I've heard. Milk is ridiculously expensive. Hope that list helps and good luck.

Outside of Yakima, there are other good places, but sadly they are way over in Seattle (2hr drive). Trader Joe's, QFC, Whole Foods, Central Market, Uwajimaya and many other grocery chains.

[amerideaf]

Puzzled because the price of a one-gallon white milk costs over four dollars in the Mid-Atlantic area.

What's about Rosauers food store?

[NWbyNW]

I have never been to a Rosauer's store, so I could not help you. Sorry. I don't think I've even seen one.

A gallon of milk around here varies from $2.69 at most stores to over $3.00.

[Count David]

Originally Posted by NWbyNW

I have never been to a Rosauer's store, so I could not help you. Sorry. I don't think I've even seen one.

They have 'em in Spokane.

I like them, they aren't as polished and anonymous as the larger chains.

[amerideaf]

Rosauer's store is real nice!

[Cinebar]

Are there any Winco's in or around Yakima?

If so, you can't beat them for prices - even worth a bit of a drive once a month or so (which is what I do).

[NWbyNW]

The closest Winco Foods is in the Tri-Cities, about an hour away.