porkchameleon t1_j1z8cnl wrote on December 28, 2022 at 2:34 PM

Reply to comment by reversering in Cheapest grocery stores Old City/Center City/surrounding neighborhoods? by gaja_s7p3m4f8-3b

I just checked it on Instacart: selection is poor compared to what I get elsewhere, and prices are lower only on some items, the rest is on par with ACME and Heirloom Market (which have a much better selection).

I also wouldn't be saving that much (I simply don't buy enough), so getting to Aldi (the closest one is way too far out) - my mileage will definitely vary.

I'ma stick to Instacart and local grocery stores.

FistfulOPubes t1_j1zmhyx wrote on December 28, 2022 at 4:17 PM

Just an FYI, prices in Instacart are a good 25-30% higher than you’d pay in person.

Source: an Instacart shopper left the receipt in the bag once and I compared prices to what I paid.

porkchameleon t1_j1zuvte wrote on December 28, 2022 at 5:13 PM

I shop at a handful of shops, and I compare prices of groceries to my local supermarket. Yes, the prices get an up charge in some places (it’s easy to see when searching for something specific across different outlets), but I wasn’t paying over much (if anything extra at all) at where I shop.

I also use ACME’s own delivery service, that one had the same prices/deals as in store; worth monthly subscription and a tip to the DoorDash driver.