Looking to try the top grocery stores around?
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best affordable grocery stores in Mesa, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to venture next time you're on the hunt.
1. Shamy Market & Bakery
Topping the list is Shamy Market & Bakery. Located at 1110 W. Southern Ave., Suite 8 in Fiesta Park Village, the bakery, grocery store and Mediterranean spot is the highest-rated low-priced grocery store in Mesa, boasting five stars out of 58 reviews on Yelp.
We turned there for an overview of Shamy Market & Bakery.
"Our family-owned and operated Mediterranean restaurant and market offers authentic Middle Eastern cuisine and imported food products," it notes on Yelp in the section about specialties. "At our grocery store, you will find a private line of imported Middle Eastern food you will not find at other markets. We make fresh Za'atar and bake flatbreads daily in our specialty oven."
2. Power Road Farmers Market
Next up is Power Road Farmers Market, situated at 4011 S. Power Road. With 4.5 stars out of 51 reviews on Yelp, the grocery store and farmers market, which offers fruits and veggies and more, has proven to be a local favorite for those looking for an affordable option.
The site can tell you a thing or two more about Power Road Farmers Market.
"We started out in the small city of Guadalupe with the Guadalupe Farmers Market on Priest and Avenida Del Yaqui, then expanded to Power Road Farmers Market in Mesa," per the history section of its Yelp profile. "After a few years of owning both, we sold the store in Guadalupe to focus on the one is Mesa. We have been here ever since."
As to what the business is known for, "We support local farmers and entrepreneurs by buying directly from the farmers and by helping small vendors get started. We offer the freshest fruits and veggies at low prices. We are family-owned and operated," it writes on Yelp in the section about specialties.
3. Los Altos Ranch Markets
United Amigos's Los Altos Ranch Markets, located at 1118 E. Southern Ave., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the budget-friendly grocery store four stars out of 95 reviews.
Yelper Rose S., who reviewed Los Altos Ranch Markets on May 29, wrote, "This is a great place with great produce. This store is amazing. They make most of the things fresh in-house and the spices are rad."
Terry W. noted, "There's a strong emphasis on Latin cuisines. You can get a wider variety of peppers here, plus assorted produce that is not common in competitors. The grocery aisles have all sorts of specialty items that Hispanic folks use all the time."
4. American Discount Foods
American Discount Foods, a grocery store, is another low-priced go-to, with four stars out of 89 Yelp reviews. Head over to 1360 W. Southern Ave. to see for yourself.
Yelper Martha M., who reviewed American Discount Foods on Sept. 22, wrote, "I walked through every single aisle and the prices seemed pretty good for a regular shopper that does not bother with waiting for sales and manufacturer coupons at other stores. ... The service was great overall. I didn't need any help through the store but a couple employees did greet me as I walked by."
Yelper Deb W. wrote, "We have never been disappointed with any of our purchases from American Discount Foods. There is a hard-working, friendly and helpful staff, and daily deals, weekly ads and email coupons."
5. El Super
Over in Reed Park, check out this member of the popular chain El Super, which has earned four stars out of 11 reviews on Yelp. Dig in at the grocery store by heading over to 1251 E. Southern Ave.
Yelper Tommy M., who reviewed El Super on May 21 wrote, "They have everything here, the best meat selection and produce. I always come here for my grilling food and to grab some spices and some beer."
Mandi D. noted, "The selection of fruits, veggies, meats and baked goods is outstanding. Also, it's a great place to grab some new things you've never tried before like any of their deli selections."
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