Meijer is great VALUE for a wonderful myriad of reasons.
This location has a tremendously large parking lot, that's never been full, and was in the process of being plowed by an industrial caterpillar plow today, as yes, I was shopping amidst the blizzard. (A girl's gotta do, what a girl's gotta do!)
The store is impressively large and, even on busy days, there is plenty of room in the aisles and well controlled checkout lines.
But those aren't the reasons I love shopping here....
I love their produce section. It's massive footprint is bursting with every type of veggie, fruit, (and everything between) nicely organized and, really well priced. In addition to being plentiful and affordable, Meijer outperforms Jewel, and Caputos in freshness of produce. It's quality, quantity and cost. This puts it far ahead the premium stores like Whole Foods, in affordability and overall options.
Reason number two: Clearance.
I've never not found a remarkable buy on clearance in their store. Did you catch that double negative? This place is teeming with hidden finds, amid reasonably priced regular merchandise. If you're not in a rush, walk the aisles and look for the orange clearance tags. They reduce the fresh cut fruits and veggies if they don't sell same day. Perfect for easy, healthy, snacking and conveniently reduced up to 60%!
You can also find items that don't sell well reduced to clear. For me, this is how healthy eating and fancy options, all become within budget. Stock up, cause they don't last long!
I've found their pricing on most boxed goods to be lower generally, than other stores too. As in, you're getting a deal without waiting for a sale. Easy.
Meijer brand tea. This is a new find for me. I'm a huge tea drinker!! They have a variety of Meijer brand tea that is affordable and delicious! Ginger lemon green tea is one of my faves!
They get only 4 stars because I've had multiple terrible experiences with their seafood. It's not fresh. I can personally vouch for a stinky salmon situation. The terrible part, it was stinky same day, as soon as I got home.
If you stay away from the fish, I'm pretty sure you'll find, it's a pretty good grocery store on all other counts. Plus, they have tremendously long hours. So if the crowds aren't your thing- shop late or early!! read more