Dillon Stores

This is the smaller original Dillon’s store in Great Bend. I actually used to work at this store many years ago. It is store #3 in the Dillon’s grocery chain, which was bought out by Kroger. I’m not sure exactly when this store was built, but I would guess the 50s or 60s. As such, it’s a pretty small store and I don’t think the company puts a lot of money into maintaining it. For example, the bathrooms are located next to the break room on an upper level connected only by stairs, making the facilities inaccessible to the handicapped. It’s not falling apart by any means, but the store is pretty dated. The selection is adequate for a small store and you can find pretty much all the basics you will need. It does not have a bakery or a deli. Baked goods are brought over each day from the other Dillons location. The service is usually adequate and a little better than Wal-​Mart. They do have a person that will carry out your groceries. This is one of the few options for groceries in Great Bend and the only full grocery store on its side of town. I would certainly recommend this store over going to a dollar store.