Giant Eagle Grocery

This used to be a favorite place of mine to shop. Here’s why I now only go for incidentals (and pharmacy — it’s the best around):
1. The prices are inconsistent. Average, then slightly above average, then ridiculously high. Which is where they are now — ridiculously high. $ 7 for organic milk? $ 5.99 for Land o Lakes butter? $ 5.99 for frozen corn?
2. Speaking of corn, have to buy frozen here because they just don’t carry local produce. Forget local, it’s not even regional (well, except for their mushrooms — grown in PA — but they had furry mold all over them. And no expiration date). Grown in Mexico tomatoes? No thanks.
3. They do nothing for the community. I volunteer for a food pantry that’s 2 miles away, and they donate nada. Kroger, however, gives lots. And that’s important to me.
4. Last thing: I don’t appreciate being price-​forced into buying store brand. $ 5.99 for Land o Lakes butter? Well, you’re in luck, because Giant Eagle’s brand is a mere $ 3.29! Astonishing. They’ve gotten rid of almost all of the dairy milk and replaced it with store brand.
Pass. Hard pass.

There are many reasons to love Giant Eagle. Unlike other grocery stores, they actually make their own baked goods. I prefer their almond cake to reisch’s. Their produce, dairy and meat departments are top notch. But what i really love is when I wrote corporate about the possibility of getting prescription meds for our beloved 19 year old siamese, they immediately responded and saved me lots of money. This little store in reynoldsburg reminds me of friendly hometown service that you used to get years ago. I truly am a valued customer! Some people say their prices are a little higher but you aren’t throwing away the milk before the expiration date and the produce and meats are sorted through regularly so that you get stuff that doesn’t go bad or is stale. I am a very good shopper, and a frugal shopper and this is where my money goes.

My favorite Giant Eagle!
It might not be as snazzy as the Market District in Upper Arlington but its right up the street from my house and everyone that works there is super nice, helpful and already knows me and my son who always gets free cookies!
Fuelperks are way better than Kroger, Foodperks, specials, great place to shop!

Buy groceries & earn FuelPerks for fuel discounts! Clean store, nice staff, FoodPerks, FuelPerks. Couldn’t ask for more.