Grocery Shopping

Grocery delivery services let me get groceries directly to my door! Most of the grocery stores around require driving, and Whole Foods in the Central West End is a bit on the expensive side. I use Imperfect Foods, Amazon, and Weee! for Asian groceries. Not only do I save time going to the physical grocery store and perusing aisle after aisle, I also have a wider selection of foods and they’re conveniently delivered to my apartment lobby. Usually there is free delivery available when you hit a certain amount. Another popular option I’ve heard of is Instacart. However, I’ll admit nothing beats a good grocery store wander every once in a while!

Whole Foods, Schnucks, and Trader Joe’s are the main three grocery stores where most students shop. Whole Foods is located in the Central West End and is a quick walk from campus. While Whole Foods is more expensive than other options, the convenience is very nice. Schnucks and Dierbergs are two local St. Louis grocery chains that are more “classic” grocery stores with a bit of everything. These are both easily accessible by car. I also sometimes go to Trader Joe’s, which is a 10-15-minute drive away. Overall, there are many different grocery options that are close to campus and easy to access.

Jay International Foods, located on South Grand Boulevard near Saint Louis University, is your one-stop shop for pretty much any cuisine you can think of. Asian, Latin American, African — you name it, they probably have it. They also have great prices on bulk produce! If you are specifically looking for Asian groceries, I would recommend Olive Supermarket or Pan-Asia Supermarket. They both have a huge selection and a good seafood section (live fish and lobster)!