By Tami

May 17, 2009 11:52 AM | Link to this

Why is Sam’s Club on this poll? It’s not so much a supermarket as a “megamart.” And where is Dorothy Lane Market? Along with Dot’s it’s a local market and it didn’t make the list?

By Mystical

May 17, 2009 12:20 PM | Link to this

Dot’s is on the list and Dorothy Lane Market is expensive for some. Not everyone can afford to go grocery shopping at Dorothy Lane Market. Unless you live in the stuck town of Springboro or Oakwood.

By Glenna Porter

May 17, 2009 12:30 PM | Link to this

The article made Krogers appear to be the most expensive.When you consider their unlimited double coupons,cash back bonus and the customer coupons that are sent to me ,and their policy that if you are overcharged ,it is free, Kroger is most likely the least expensive.Plus,the employees are very helpful.

By Scott

May 17, 2009 12:47 PM | Link to this

I think we should word the survey as: “What store do you go to most often”? The reason I state this is because I live across the street from a Meijer store. I wind up in there (on avg) 3 times a week because I either forgot something on a previous visit or ran out of something. It’s more of an addiction (a subconscious one perhaps) than favoring a store.

By jon

May 17, 2009 1:30 PM | Link to this

DLM not on the list, they have more locations than Dot’s. Anyway DLM appears to be expense because they sell alot of high end items and precooked foods. There staples foods are in line, price wise, as everyone else.

By baised

May 17, 2009 2:50 PM | Link to this

as usual the dayton daily news runs a poll to come up with an answer they already have in mind what part of REPORTING don’t you people get - any of it

By Jan Fiedler

May 17, 2009 3:52 PM | Link to this

I love Trader Joe’s and their service, food and prices are excellent. Try them

By tbill

May 17, 2009 4:49 PM | Link to this

Dots in Dayton is very different than Dots in Bellbrook. Dayton has a GREAT meat counter and beer dept. though the store needs to be updated.

By About to be fired

May 17, 2009 5:38 PM | Link to this

I work for Meijer (at the distribution center) but I shop almost exclusively at Kroger. Their produce puts ours to shame, and the new Kroger store in Englewood makes our store look even more like a dump. And Kroger still has plenty of something that’s becoming harder and harder to find at Meijer stores… cashiers. (I never go to any of the other stores listed, so I can’t really comment on them.)

By M005E

May 17, 2009 7:56 PM | Link to this

What about Aldi or Sav-a-Lot? Their always low prices put the rest of those stores to shame (even WalMart).

By dayton flyer

May 17, 2009 8:39 PM | Link to this

Kroger is the best full-line grocery in Dayton period. For specialty items, Dorothy Lane Market is excellent!

By uke51

May 18, 2009 1:16 AM | Link to this

Food is my #1 priority. I will spend whatever to get fresh local produce and no hormone free range meat. After all what is more important then my family’s health? One can not be healthy eating chemical and corn syrup filled food I shop at DLM & the farmers market.You have neither on your list.Too bad

By shopper

May 18, 2009 6:42 AM | Link to this

Cub’s has as good of deals as Kroger’s, and you don’t need a stupid card to get the sales prices.

By Quickship2

May 18, 2009 8:06 AM | Link to this

Dot’s Market for me, hands down. I’ve been shopping there almost exclusively for the last 15 years, the reason for that being is I tired quickly of the attitudes in the mega stores, of both employees and customers. Quite often Dot’s is competitive in pricing and sometimes even cheaper than other stores. It matters not to me though. I will pay the extra price to have a pleasant shopping experience. Not to mention their Deli items are hands down the best quality in the Miami Valley and I will not buy my meat anywhere else. If you have never been to Dot’s, it’s worth the trip to experience just once.

By DKG

May 18, 2009 8:39 AM | Link to this

I shop at Fulmer’s in Fairborn. Customer service is great and they have excellent meat at a decent price.

By SEC

May 18, 2009 8:57 AM | Link to this

I shop both Kroger and Walmart. I use coupons worth $1 at Walmart and anything under a $1 at Kroger. I only buy my meat at Kroger though. Treats for the pets are much cheaper at Walmart (as much as 1.50 less than Kroger). I like the rewards from Kroger though and the $.15 off gas.

By ADMobius

May 18, 2009 9:17 AM | Link to this

Groceryland is #1 in Xenia!

By ELW

May 18, 2009 9:43 AM | Link to this

I shop Kroger for their location to me, and their store brands are excellent. I shop Meijers if I have time and they have an exceptional ad. Dot’s on Patterson is close but too small. Walmart may be cheaper on somethings but it’s pricey on others.I’ll stick with Krogers.

By DLMFan

May 18, 2009 10:27 AM | Link to this

I love shopping at DLM because I don’t have to look at the low lifes who ride the RTA buses.

By Queenie

May 18, 2009 10:47 AM | Link to this

I love Dorothy Lane Market because of their selection of hormone free meats, organic produce and one-of-a-kind items you can’t find anywhere else. They have the finest bread in town. They reward their customers with monthly coupons mailed to me plus several 12% off total bill coupons twice a year. Their customer service is EXCELLENT! I never hear people complaining about their working conditions there. I can’t believe you didn’t put them on your list! This newspaper is so biased as usual. So sad.

By Jill Kelley

May 18, 2009 10:57 AM | Link to this

Dorothy Lane Market was not on this list because the column’s focus was on bargains, which is not the focus of DLM. DLM is an area gem that has excellent items to offer, which we do report on regularly. By the way, next week’s column will be a follow-up of stores mentioned here, and DLM will be among those featured.

By smartmom

May 18, 2009 11:27 AM | Link to this

Meijers has the best value for your money and they have unlimited double coupons as well. I prefer Krogers meat department and DLM’s deli and bakery for specialty items. Walmart’s prices are ridiculously high on everyday items.

By James

May 18, 2009 12:18 PM | Link to this

Glenna - A card does not equal more savings. Kroger often has a few things cheaper than anyone, but Meijer is the most frequent “good deal” spot. I can list current examples - Ocean Spray Cranergy Meijer - $2.00 Kroger - $3.39 Ball Park franks Meijer - $1.25 Kroger - $3.29ish Glade Air Freshener Meijer - $0.99 (every day) Kroger - $1.00 (this week only) I could go on and on, and yes include the few Kroger steals, but this isn’t a biased thing. I shop largely on price. I track all the stores and prices in our area. Meijer blows Kroger and WM out of the water, especially when you count the (also doubled), coupons.

By James

May 18, 2009 12:21 PM | Link to this

smartmom - Meijer no longer doubles unlimited coupons. They will double only two like coupons. Just so people don’t get confused as they, for some reason, often do with this… you can get 100 coupons doubled at Meijer (any amount, so long as your making the purchases necessary to use the coupons), just two like coupons.

By sassy

May 18, 2009 12:29 PM | Link to this

I prefer Kroger’s for groceries, Meijer and Walmart for non-food items. Meijer and Walmart have to be advertising an food item on sale in order for me to buy groceries there.

By W Carrollton Mom

May 18, 2009 2:16 PM | Link to this

I think “bargain” is a relative term as I don’t consider the lowest cost on meat and produce to be a bargain to me if, in two or three days, the meat is rotten and the produce is starting to turn. If I plan to eat every thing I buy the day I buy it, great. If not, DLM is a bargain for my money.

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