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The Best Grocery Store In Every State

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While making this list, we learned a little something: There are many reasons to love a grocery store. Maybe it's the spot's exclusive products (ahem, Trader Joe's). Or maybe you love to bargain hunt (bless you, Piggy Wiggly). Or it's possible you'll pay anything to hob knob with your neighbors at the store in the fancy part of town (hmmm, Whole Foods). Whatever you're into, it's on this round-up of the best grocery store in every state. Find your state and let us know if we got it right.

And while you're at it, take a look at some of our favorite shopping roundups from the most overpriced grocery stores to the cheapest grocery stores. We also have picks for the best things to buy at Trader Joe's and what you should grab on your next trip to Costco including snacks, kitchen gadgets, and liquors.

1

Alabama: The Market At Pepper Place

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It can be hard to find everything you need at a farmers market; not here. Vendors—sometimes up to 200 of them—come out, rain or shine, every Saturday at The Market At Pepper Place in Birmingham, AL.

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Alaska: Safeway

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This is the most popular chain in remote Alaska. There are 12 outposts in total.

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3

Arizona: Sprouts Farmers Market

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Don't let the name fool you: This Arizona-based chain is a legit grocery store, with meat and seafood counters and a full-service deli. But it's produce market roots mean veggies are fresh and organic and dry goods are self-scooped out of giant barrels.

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Arkansas: Edwards Food Giant

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If you coupon, you go here. The stores supposedly let you double up on discounts.

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California: Trader Joe's

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As if The Golden State didn't have enough to brag about, add this to the list: TJ's started in little ol' Cali-for-ny-ay. Other Cali options include Rainbow Grocery and Berkeley Bowl, according to Digital Food Producer Camille Lowder.

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Colorado: King Soopers

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This Kroger-owned chain is based in Denver, and they. are. proud. More than 150 of the store's brands are Colorado companies.

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Connecticut: Stew Leonard's

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Fact: Martha Stewart has shopped here. Another fact: It's been called the Disneyland of dairy stores (that includes cookie dough-bottomed ice cream cups). One more fact for ya: There are petting zoos here. Need more?

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Delaware: Newark Natural Foods

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Newark Natural Foods caters to people who eat "free"—gluten-free, dairy-free, meat-free. And the grab-and-go Cafe 67 is a must-stop for hungry shoppers.

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9

Florida: Publix

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Publix started in The Sunshine State with one store. Now there are 856, according to the website. Think people like it?

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Georgia: Your Dekalb Farmers Market

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If you can't afford to quit your job and travel the world, just head to Decatur, Georgia. This market has hard-to-find products from so many countries—plus your standard fresh produce, dry goods, and proteins.

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Hawaii: Foodland

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Here, they get beloved classics from nationwide markets (like, ahem, cotton candy grapes) and Hawaii-beloved grub, like poké and shrimp chips.

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Idaho: Atkinsons' Market

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Regulars call this spot high-priced but worth it: It's got all the niche products (and Idaho-made ones!) that you can't find anywhere else.

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Illinois: Mariano's

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What's the best thing about Mariano's? Glad you asked. Some say it's the adjoining gas stations. Some say it's the walk-in beer fridge. Some say it's the happy hours. Can we say all of the above?

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Indiana: Meijer

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The bread here's baked four times daily, and there are more than 600 varieties of produce, meat, and seafood. The kicker: You can ship them all home straight from the market.

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15

Iowa: Hy-Vee

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Hy-Vee (formerly Hyde & Vredenburg) is headquartered in Iowa and has the slogan: "Where there's a helpful smile in every aisle." There are 144 locations in Iowa alone — meaning a whole lot of helpful smiles.

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Kansas: Hen House Market

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The founders' grandson David still runs the show at Hen House, which has 10 beloved locations in Kansas.

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Kentucky: Valu Market

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This tiny, four-spot chain calls itself a "local" market — not just for the food it sells but for the way it interacts with the community.

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Louisiana: Rouses

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You can get specialty Cajun products here. There's also a registered dietician at the market who can lead a private tour that teaches you how to shop smarter.

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Maine: Hannaford

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Hannaford first opened as a produce market in Portland, Maine in 1883. 1883! Now, baby's all grown up as a real supermarket.

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Maryland: MOM'S Organic Market

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This chain's whole purpose is to protect and restore the environment—hence the all organic goods. Stores also have recycling centers that accept food wrappers, beauty products, cell phones, and shoes, among other things.

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