Looking to try the top markets around?
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best affordable grocery stores in Sacramento, 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. Lam Kwong Market
Topping the list is Lam Kwong Market. Located at 2031 12th St. in Richmond Grove, the grocery store and deli, which offers dim sum and more, is the highest-rated inexpensive grocery store in Sacramento, boasting four stars out of 240 reviews on Yelp.
According to Yelp, Lam Kwong Market was a grocery store before it transitioned into a bakery that specializes in pork baos. You can also stop by for rice plates, chow mein and chicken dishes.
2. Pacific Market
Next up is Midtown's Pacific Market, situated at 2500 P St. With 4.5 stars out of 69 reviews on Yelp, the grocery store and convenience store, which offers beer, wine, spirits and more, has proven to be a local favorite for those looking for a cheap option.
"Pacific Market is a family-owned store and takes customer service very seriously. We will provide the best experience in whatever it is you're looking for," it states on Yelp in the section about specialties. "If we are out or missing a product that you do not find, we will have it for you in no more than a couple days. From anywhere from a special beer or wine that you're looking for that we do not carry, you can be sure that we will have it the next time you come in."
3. El Mercadito Mexican Market
Gardenland's El Mercadito Mexican Market, located at 2868 Northgate Blvd., Suite 101, is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the cheap grocery store and Mexican spot 4.5 stars out of 60 reviews.
Yelper Hongo T., who reviewed El Mercadito Mexican Market on Feb. 16, wrote, "Walking in, you have metal tables on the right and also food items and drinks, like a store would have. On the left side of the store, you can order your food to go or dine in. The prices are reasonable and the portion of foods is huge."
4. Cottage Mart
Cottage Mart, a grocery store in Elmhurst, is another much-loved, low-priced go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 41 Yelp reviews. Head over to 2130 51st St. to see for yourself.
Cottage Mart offers an assortment of homemade sandwiches and Indian dishes, alongside beer and wine.
This story was created automatically using local business data, then reviewed and augmented by an editor. Click here for more about what we're doing. Got thoughts? Go here to share your feedback.
