Long Islanders love our food. Supermarkets have come a long way. With the influx of gourmet foods, ethnic specialties, and fresh options, supermarkets have kicked it up a notch. Here are the top three.
2024: Long Island Voted Giunta’s Meat Farm Best Supermarket!
Giunta’s Meat Farm
1035 Rt. 109, Farmingdale
(631) 393-2742 – giuntasmeatfarms.com
Giunta’s Meat Farm stands out as a premier destination for quality and variety in Long Island’s supermarket landscape! This family-owned business offers a unique shopping experience, particularly renowned for its exceptional meat selection. Giunta’s prides itself on providing fresh, locally sourced meats that meet the highest standards of quality and taste. From succulent cuts of beef to tender poultry and flavorful sausages, the meat counter at Giunta’s is a carnivore’s delight! Beyond the butcher section, the supermarket boasts a diverse array of fresh produce, pantry staples, and specialty items. The commitment to customer satisfaction and a personalized shopping atmosphere sets Giunta’s Meat Farm apart, making it a favored choice for those who appreciate top-notch groceries and a friendly, community-oriented shopping experience!
2023: Long Islanders Voted GalaFresh Farms Best Supermarket!
GalaFresh Farms
2485 Grand Ave., Baldwin
(516) 377-4252 – galafresh.com
Local supermarket Gala Fresh Farms is a big hit with the many locals who shop there regularly. The family owned and operated grocery store makes food shopping easy, whether you’re buying for just yourself or an entire family. Customers report that the shopping experience is pleasant because Gala Fresh is always clean and well stocked. They also say that the workers are friendly and always willing to help you find what you need or grab something from that top shelf. Not everyone enjoys food shopping, but going to Gala Fresh Farms is a delight, explaining why it’s come out on top as the best supermarket on Long Island!
2022: Long Islanders Voted GalaFresh Farms Best Supermarket!
GalaFresh Farms
2485 Grand Ave., Baldwin
(516) 377-4252 – galafresh.com
Local supermarket Gala Fresh Farms is a big hit with the many locals who shop there regularly. The family owned and operated grocery store makes food shopping easy, whether you’re buying for just yourself or an entire family. Customers report that the shopping experience is pleasant because Gala Fresh is always clean and well stocked. They also say that the workers are friendly and always willing to help you find what you need or grab something from that top shelf. Not everyone enjoys food shopping, but going to Gala Fresh Farms is a delight, explaining why it’s come out on top as the best supermarket on Long Island!
Trader Joe’s (National Winner)
Multiple Locations
traderjoes.com
With locations throughout Long Island, Trader Joe’s has quickly become the go-to supermarket for Nassau and Suffolk residents. Since the store first opened, Trader Joe’s has aimed to provide high quality goods at every day prices, so you won’t be breaking the bank during your shopping trip. You won’t find many typical name brand items in the store, which adds to the shopping adventure and is part of what makes Trader Joe’s more special than your average supermarket. The store also has options that are gluten free, kosher, and vegan, so those with dietary restrictions can shop with confidence in the Trader Joe’s aisles. The helpful crew at Trader Joe’s is there to help you and make you feel at home during your shopping experience!
2021: Long Islanders Voted Iavarone Bros. Best Supermarket!
Iavarone Bros.
Multiple Locations
ibfoods.com
If you’ve ever been a dinner guest and the host says a dish is from Iavarone Bros. you’ll understand why they may even gush about it and suggest you shop there too. This store has everything. And it’s all delicious. It’s an Italian gourmet food marketplace started by a family 80 years ago now run by a fourth generation. Larger and livelier the plan is still the same. Sell high quality, interesting and varied foods well sought out by professional purveyors among meats, seafood, cheeses, baked goods, deli and prepared dishes and staff your story with friendly food-centered staff who want to tell you about the choices. Listen to other customers. The place evokes chatter and you’re bound to overhear people saying how much they love the sfogliatella or spinach and cheese ravioli and roasted red peppers.
Trader Joe’s (National Winner)
Multiple Locations
traderjoes.com
With locations throughout Long Island, Trader Joe’s has quickly become the go-to supermarket for Nassau and Suffolk residents. Since the store first opened, Trader Joe’s has aimed to provide high quality goods at every day prices, so you won’t be breaking the bank during your shopping trip. You won’t find many typical name brand items in the store, which adds to the shopping adventure and is part of what makes Trader Joe’s more special than your average supermarket. The store also has options that are gluten free, kosher and vegan, so those with dietary restrictions can shop with confidence in the Trader Joe’s aisles. The helpful crew at Trader Joe’s is there to help you and make you feel at home during your shopping experience.
2020: Long Islanders Voted Stew Leonard’s – Farmingdale Best Supermarket!
Stew Leonard’s – Farmingdale
261 Airport Plaza Blvd, Farmingdale
(516) 962-8210 – stewleonards.com
Last minute change in the evening menu? Did you forget your grandmother’s secret ingredient in her award-winning blueberry pie? An unexpected visit from the in-laws and you need to whip something up fast? Stew Leonard’s has got your back! This award-winning supermarket is a must-have for any occasion where quality ingredients are required. Whether you are cooking for yourself or for a family you are sure to find what you need at Stew Leonard’s. With customer service that can’t be beat, event catering, and grocery delivery, how could you think of going anywhere else? If you need good food, stop at Stew’s!
Trader Joe’s (National Winner)
Multiple Locations
traderjoes.com
Trader Joe’s is a grocery store like no other, where the creations are as original as the food is fresh. It is the place to get all of your produce for the week, as well as snacks and frozen food for days. In addition to quality vegetables, fruits, juices and dairy products, trader Joe’s frozen menu includes delicious and unique selections; where else can you find mini chicken tikka samosas, tofu pad thai and riced cauliflower stir fry in one freezer? They stock all the tortilla chips, guac and hummus you can eat and, of course, offer free samples while you shop! Trader Joe’s caters to customers on every kind of diet; many of their products are kosher, vegan and gluten free. Stop in and get shopping at the Best Supermarket on Long Island!
2019: Long Islanders Voted Best Yet Market Best Supermarket!
Best Yet Market
Multiple Locations
(516) 570-5300 – www.bestyetmarket.com
What started as a produce stand in Brooklyn eventually turned into what is now Best Yet Market. Best Yet Market first opened its doors on Long Island in 1994 under the name Produce Warehouse before changing to the name that many Long Islanders shop at consistently. With terrific prices, a huge selection of fresh produce, and a meat market that’s hard to beat, anyone who shops at Best Yet Market knows they will find high quality foods at some of the best prices around.
Trader Joe’s – Multiple Locations (National Winner)
www.traderjoes.com
Trader Joe’s is named after its founder, Joe Coulombe. The chain began in 1958 as a Greater Los Angeles area chain of Pronto Market convenience stores. The original Pronto Markets were so similar to 7-Eleven that Coulombe felt the competition with 7-Eleven would be disastrous. Coulombe is said to have developed the idea of the Trader Joe’s South Seas motif while on vacation in the Caribbean. The Tiki culture fad of the 1950s and 1960s was fresh in the cultural memory, and Trader Vic’s was at its height with 25 locations worldwide. He had noticed that Americans were traveling more and returning home with tastes for food and wine they had trouble satisfying in supermarkets of the time. The first store branded as “Trader Joe’s” opened in 1967, and continues to uphold its title of Best Supermarket to this day!
2018: Long Islanders Voted Stop & Shop Best Supermarket on Long Island!
Stop & Shop Multiple Locations  stopandshop.com
Stop & Shop supermarkets dominate across Long Island with their pristine stores, a wide selection of produce, grocery, butcher shop specialties, and amazingly convenient extras, like Peapod—an online service allowing customers to shop via smartphone or computer and have groceries delivered right to your kitchen, or packed up and picked up curbside, ensuring you never have to wander the aisles ever again!
2017: Long Islanders Voted Stew Leonard’s Best Supermarket on Long Island!
Stew Leonard’s
261 Airport Plaza Blvd., Farmingdale. 516-962-8210. stewleonards.com
At Stew Leonard’s, each and every item has been specifically chosen for its freshness, quality and value. Whether it’s seafood, meats, poultry, dairy, fruits or vegetables, Stew Leonard’s has it all in stock, every single day! Award-winning butter, specialty cheeses, a 10-foot olive bar, farm-fresh and local produce, quality meat, an in-house bakery and prepared foods are just some of what you’ll discover at this extraordinary supermarket, some of the many reasons Long Islanders resoundingly vote it the very best!
2016: Long Islanders Voted Fairway Market Best Supermarket on Long Island!
Fairway Market
50 Manetto Hill Rd., Plainview. 516-937-5402. fairwaymarket.com
This is not your average supermarket! From fresh seafood and high-quality prime meats to exceptional kosher items, Fairway is the one-stop shop to meet all your grocery needs. Imagine all the best fruits and vegetables, as far as the eye can see. Imagine mountains of the most aromatic coffee beans on Earth, freshly ground and just waiting to be perked. Imagine countless cheeses, the softest baked goods, delicious chocolates, and all your grocery shopping needs. This is no dream, this is Fairway, and just a few of the reasons why Long Islanders have voted it The Best!
National Winner: ShopRite
Multiple Locations. 1-800-746-7748. shoprite.com
Fresh produce? Check. High-quality meats and cheeses? Check-check. Cleaning supplies, health and beauty products, and pharmaceuticals? Check-check-check! ShopRite’s wide selection, affordable prices, and exceptional customer service resonate with Long Islanders, who’ve resoundingly voted it The Best supermarket to meet all their grocery needs!
2015: Long Islanders Voted Best Yet Market Best Supermarket on Long Island!
Best Yet Market
Multiple Locations. 516-570-5300. bestyetmarket.com
What started as a produce stand in Brooklyn eventually turned into what is now Best Yet Market. Best Yet first opened its doors on Long Island in 1994 under the name Produce Warehouse before changing to the one that many Long Islanders shop at consistently. With terrific prices, a huge selection of fresh produce, and a meat market that’s hard to beat, anyone who shops at Best Yet knows they will find high quality foods at some of the best prices around.
National. Stop & Shop
Multiple Locations. stopandshop.com
Stop & Shop supermarkets dominate across Long Island with their pristine stores, wide selection of produce, grocery, butcher shop specialties, and amazingly convenient extras. Peapod is Stop & Shop’s online service so you can grovery shop via smart phone or computer and have your order delivered right to your door, or packed up and picked up curbside so you don’t have to leave your car. Cool.
2014: Long Islanders Voted Best Yet Market Best Supermarket on Long Island!
1. Best Yet Market
Multiple Locations. 516-570-5300. bestyetmarket.com
2. King Kullen
Multiple Locations. 516.733.7100. kingkullen.com
3. Uncle Giuseppe’s
Multiple Locations. uncleg.com
National
Trader Joe’s
Multiple Locations. traderjoes.com
2013:Â Long Islanders Voted King Kullen Best Supermarket on Long Island!
1. King Kullen
Multiple Locations. www.kingkullen.com
2. Fairway Market
Multiple Locations. www.fairwaymarket.com
3. Uncle Giuseppe’s
Multiple locations. www.uncleg.com
National
Stop & Shop
Multiple Locations. www.stopandshop.com
2012:Â Long Islanders Voted Fairway Best Supermarket on Long Island!
1. Fairway
Multiple Locations. www.fairwaymarket.com
2. Uncle Giuseppe’s Marketplace
Multiple Locations. www.uncleg.com
3. King Kullen
Multiple Locations. www.kingkullen.com
National
Stop & Shop
Multiple Locations. www.stopandshop.com
2011:Â Long Islanders voted King Kullen the Best Supermarket on Long Island!
1. King Kullen
Multiple locations. www.kingkullen.com
2. Fairway Market
50 Manetto Hill Mall, Plainview. 516-937-5402. www.fairwaymarket.com
3. Uncle Giuseppe’s
Multiple locations. www.uncleg.com
National
Stop & Shop
Multiple locations. www.stopandshop.com
2010: Long Islanders Voted Uncle Giuseppe’s Marketplace Best Supermarket on Long Island!
1. Uncle Giuseppe’s Marketplace
Multiple locations www.uncleg.com
2. Wild By Nature Market
Multiple locations. www.wildnature.com
3. King Kullen
Multiple locations. www.kingkullen.com
National
Fairway Market
50 Manetto Hill Mall, Plainview. 516-937-5402. www.fairwaymarket.com
