America's most popular grocery stores in 2026, revealed

• Fame: 44%
• Popularity: 29%
• Disliked by: 2%
• Neutral: 13%

Casey's has built its reputation by blending the convenience of a gas station with groceries and a surprisingly serious prepared-food operation. That hybrid identity is exactly what puts Casey's in YouGov's grocery store rankings alongside traditional supermarkets. The chain is especially associated with small Midwestern communities, and its made-from-scratch pizza, including breakfast pizza, has become one of its signature draws.

• Fame: 59%
• Popularity: 31%
• Disliked by: 4%
• Neutral: 24%

Wegmans has developed a devoted following despite operating as a regional supermarket chain rather than a nationwide giant. It is known for expansive fresh-food departments, restaurant-style prepared meals, and thousands of Wegmans-brand products, giving shoppers plenty of reasons to linger beyond a quick grocery run.

• Fame: 62%
• Popularity: 32%
• Disliked by: 4%
• Neutral: 26%

Affordability and everyday convenience are central to Food Lion's identity, particularly across the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic. The North Carolina-founded supermarket chain operates more than 1,100 stores across 10 states and emphasizes neighborhood locations, competitive prices, and straightforward grocery shopping rather than the sprawling experience offered by some larger supermarkets.

• Fame: 61%
• Popularity: 34%
• Disliked by: 3%
• Neutral: 24%

Unlike a conventional supermarket chain, IGA brings independently owned grocery stores together under a shared brand while allowing local operators to tailor their shops to their communities. Founded in 1926, the Independent Grocers Alliance has a particularly strong presence in smaller U.S. markets, where its neighborhood-focused model offers an alternative to large national retailers.

• Fame: 56%
• Popularity: 34%
• Disliked by: 2%
• Neutral: 20%

A trip to The Fresh Market is designed to feel more like browsing a specialty food market than navigating a conventional supermarket. The grocer puts particular emphasis on fresh produce, butcher-cut meats and seafood, baked goods, prepared meals, and curated specialty ingredients, an approach it now carries to more than 170 locations across 22 states.

• Fame: 57%
• Popularity: 35%
• Disliked by: 2%
• Neutral: 20%

Health-conscious shoppers are at the center of the Sprouts Farmers Market experience. The Phoenix-based grocer sets itself apart with an emphasis on fresh produce, organic and natural foods, vitamins and supplements, and an extensive bulk-food section, while its farmers market-inspired layout gives the chain a noticeably different feel from a traditional supermarket.

• Fame: 74%
• Popularity: 35%
• Disliked by: 4%
• Neutral: 34%

Few grocery names carry as much supermarket history as Piggly Wiggly. The chain traces its roots to Memphis, Tennessee, where its first store opened in 1916 and helped pioneer the self-service grocery model, allowing customers to choose products from shelves themselves. Today, independently operated Piggly Wiggly stores keep that century-old name alive, particularly across communities in the South and Midwest.

• Fame: 75%
• Popularity: 37%
• Disliked by: 4%
• Neutral: 34%

For generations of shoppers, Winn-Dixie has been associated with the everyday supermarket run, from stocking up on pantry staples to stopping by the meat counter. Its long-running private-label products have also helped distinguish the name, while the chain's loyalty programs and weekly promotions have traditionally appealed to customers looking to stretch their grocery budgets.

• Fame: 70%
• Popularity: 37%
• Disliked by: 1%
• Neutral: 31%

Meijer goes well beyond the typical grocery run, pairing a full supermarket with departments for clothing, electronics, home goods, pharmacy products, and more. The retailer helped popularize the one-stop-shopping supercenter concept, giving customers the convenience of tackling a grocery list and plenty of non-food errands under the same roof.

• Fame: 70%
• Popularity: 39%
• Disliked by: 4%
• Neutral: 28%

Albertsons sticks closely to the classic full-service supermarket formula, with departments spanning fresh produce, bakery goods, meat and seafood, deli foods, and everyday household essentials. Its digital deals and loyalty program add a modern layer to that familiar grocery experience, letting shoppers earn rewards and find personalized discounts on regular purchases.

• Fame: 67%
• Popularity: 39%
• Disliked by: 6%
• Neutral: 22%

Keeping grocery bills manageable is the main idea behind Save-A-Lot, which follows a discount model built around smaller stores and a carefully selected assortment of products. Rather than filling aisles with countless versions of the same item, the grocer leans heavily on private-label brands alongside familiar national names, offering shoppers a more streamlined way to stock the pantry.

• Fame: 77%
• Popularity: 40%
• Disliked by: 5%
• Neutral: 32%

Safeway covers much of the weekly shopping checklist in one place, combining traditional grocery aisles with bakery, deli, produce, meat, seafood, and pharmacy departments at many locations. Digital coupons and personalized deals through its loyalty program have become another part of the experience, giving regular customers ways to save on both everyday staples and fresh foods.

• Fame: 80%
• Popularity: 41%
• Disliked by: 8%
• Neutral: 31%

Amazon Fresh brings the company's digital-first approach into grocery shopping, combining online ordering and delivery with physical supermarket locations in select markets. Its stores have experimented with technology-driven features such as Dash Carts, while the broader service appeals to customers who prefer having produce, pantry staples, and household essentials delivered directly to their door.

• Fame: 82%
• Popularity: 47%
• Disliked by: 4%
• Neutral: 31%

For many Publix regulars, the deli counter is almost as important as the grocery aisles. The supermarket has developed a particularly enthusiastic following for its made-to-order "Pub Subs," fried chicken, bakery treats, and prepared foods, adding a grab-and-go appeal that goes beyond picking up produce and pantry staples.

• Fame: 89%
• Popularity: 55%
• Disliked by: 4%
• Neutral: 30%

Quick stops are Circle K's specialty, with stores geared toward shoppers grabbing drinks, snacks, prepared foods, and everyday essentials while on the road. That everyday-essentials role, more than fuel sales, is what earns Circle K a spot in YouGov's grocery store rankings. Its recognizable Polar Pop fountain drinks have become a signature offering, helping the convenience-store brand carve out an identity that extends beyond fuel and last-minute purchases.

• Fame: 97%
• Popularity: 59%
• Disliked by: 6%
• Neutral: 32%

With 97% fame, Kroger is one of those grocery names that hardly needs an introduction for American shoppers. Its stores balance the basics with an enormous selection of private-label products, including Simple Truth and Private Selection, while fuel points, digital coupons, pickup, and delivery have made its loyalty ecosystem a major part of the weekly grocery routine.

• Fame: 95%
• Popularity: 59%
• Disliked by: 9%
• Neutral: 27%

Organic and natural foods have long been Whole Foods Market's calling card, helping the grocer turn once-niche products into familiar supermarket staples. Its stores are also known for expansive prepared-food sections, specialty cheeses, fresh bakery items, and products that meet the chain's ingredient standards, making it a destination for shoppers seeking more than the conventional grocery assortment.

• Fame: 94%
• Popularity: 60%
• Disliked by: 6%
• Neutral: 27%

Trader Joe's has made discovery part of the grocery trip, filling its shelves with rotating seasonal products, unusual snacks, frozen meals, and private-label foods that frequently develop cult followings. The stores are intentionally smaller than many supermarkets, and new arrivals come and go often enough that regular shoppers rarely encounter exactly the same selection twice.

• Fame: 98%
• Popularity: 63%
• Disliked by: 7%
• Neutral: 28%

Few convenience-store products are as instantly recognizable as 7-Eleven's Slurpee, but the chain has built its appeal around far more than frozen drinks. From Big Gulp beverages and hot snacks to coffee and late-night essentials, its grab-and-go selection and the sheer ubiquity of its stores have made 7-Eleven a familiar stop for generations of American shoppers. That reach is strong enough to rank it second overall in YouGov's grocery store category, ahead of nearly every supermarket on this list.

• Fame: 91%
• Popularity: 65%
• Disliked by: 4%
• Neutral: 22%

Aldi turns a few unconventional habits into part of its bargain-shopping formula: customers deposit a quarter to unlock a cart, bag their own groceries, and browse a tightly edited selection dominated by private labels. Its weekly Aldi Finds add an element of surprise, bringing limited-time foods and household products into stores alongside the everyday low-cost basics.