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We all need groceries, but when it comes to figuring out which store is best for you, it can be hard to figure it out. And since the closest option may not always be the best choice for your needs, we’ve rounded up a list of grocery stores in Hoboken, comparing the prices of a select group of products as well as some other factors. Here are the price comparisons, offerings, and other must-knows for local grocery stores in Hoboken, New Jersey.
We took the information below into consideration when comparing each grocery store:
Price of avocados
Price of a dozen organic large eggs
Fresh bread selection
Do they have a hot bar or salad bar?
Is there a bakery with fresh desserts?
What alternative milk options do they offer?
Is there an organic/allergy friendly section?
Is there parking?
So, without further ado, let’s dive in:
Shoprite | 900 Madison Street
Price of avocados: 3 for $5
Price of a dozen organic large eggs: $5.99
Fresh bread selection:: Yes, including gluten-free options.
Fresh bakery: Yes! Huge bakery with lots of options for customized cakes and plenty of other desserts.
Do they have a hot bar or salad bar? No, but there are prepared foods such as sushi and fresh cut fruit, plus salads behind the deli counter.
What alternative milk options do they offer? Almond, coconut, oat, Lactaid, soy, flax, cashew, peanut, hazelnut, plant-based.
Is there an organic/allergy friendly section? Yes – large gluten-free section and many other options throughout the store.
Is there parking? Yes – big lot.
Bonus: This is the only grocery store in Hoboken that also sells alcohol.
Trader Joe’s | 1350 Willow Avenue
Price of avocados: $1.49 each ($1.99 organic) $3.99 for 4, $5.99 for 4 organic
Price of a dozen organic large eggs: $2.69 for large cage free brown eggs.
Fresh bread selection:: Yes, there is a small fresh bread section with baguettes, bagels, focaccia, and more.
Is there a bakery with fresh desserts? No, there is no bakery at Trader Joe’s, but they are plenty of desserts to purchase.
Do they have a hot bar or salad bar? No, but there is a good selection of cold prepared foods and dinners that can be easily heated up at home.
What alternative milk options do they offer? Lactose free, almond milk, soy milk, goat milk, coconut milk, rice milk.
Is there an organic/allergy friendly section? – There are many organic options but no specific allergen-free section, so be sure to read your labels!
Is there parking? There’s a garage underneath and if you park for under an hour, TJ’s will validate your ticket with purchase.
Kings | 325 River Street + 1212 Shipyard Lane
Price of avocados: 2 for $6
Price of a dozen organic large eggs: Free range large organic eggs $6.19
Fresh bread selection: Yes, though it is small
Is there a bakery with fresh desserts? Yes, but also a small section
Do they have a hot bar or salad bar? – Yes — this is the place to go if you’re in the area and need a quick bite! They have salad and fruit bar ($8.99/lb), hot foods and mezze bar ($8.99/lb), an olive bar ($10.99/lb), and hot soup ($4.99/cup, $6.39/pint, or $10.99/quart).
What alternative milk options do they offer? Lactaid, almond milk, coconut milk, soy.
Is there an organic/allergy friendly section? Not specifically
Is there parking? Uptown has pull-in (20-min) slots but very limited, and downtown is just metered street parking.
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Organic Basic Food | 204 Washington Street
Price of avocados: $2.99 each for organic avocados
Price of a dozen organic large eggs: $5.99
Fresh bread selection: No
Is there a bakery with fresh desserts? No
Do they have a hot bar or salad bar? No, but they have some prepared foods to take on-the-go
What alternative milk options do they offer? Hemp, soy, cashew, coconut, almond, hazelnut, oat, macadamia, rice, plant-based
Is there an organic/allergy friendly section? Not specifically, buy the whole store is a health food store, so there are plenty of allergen-friendly and organic options
Is there parking? Just metered street parking.
Whole Fresh Marketplace | 101 Marshall Drive
Price of avocados: $2.89 each
Price of a dozen organic large eggs: $6.99
Fresh bread selection: Yes, right from Choc O Pain
Is there a bakery with fresh desserts? No fresh bakery, but desserts from Choc O Pain
Do they have a hot bar or salad bar? No, but again, there are prepared foods from Choc O Pain available
What alternative milk options do they offer? Cashew, peanut, hazelnut, almond, oat, macadamia, coconut, soy, plant-based
Is there an organic/allergy friendly section? Not specifically, but the whole store is filled with healthy options
Is there parking? Just street parking.
Sobsey’s | 92 Bloomfield Street
Price of avocados: 2/$5 or $2.99 each; for organic, $3.49 each
Price of a dozen organic large eggs $6.99
Fresh bread selection: Yes, a small selection
Is there a bakery with fresh desserts? No
Do they have a hot bar or salad bar? Olive bar $8.99/lb
What alternative milk options do they offer? Almond, coconut, cashew
Is there an organic/allergy friendly section? No, not specifically
Is there parking? No, just metered street parking.
Natural Plus | 97 Washington Street
Price of avocados: 2 for $5 or $2.99 each
Price of a dozen organic large eggs: $5.49
Fresh bread selection: Yes, a small selection of fresh rolls and pastries
Is there a bakery with fresh desserts? No
Do they have a hot bar or salad bar? No, but there are cut fruit and some prepared foods available
What alternative milk options do they offer? Almond, coconut, soy
Is there an organic/allergy friendly section? No, not specifically
Is there parking? No, just metered street parking.
ACME | 614 Clinton Street
Price of avocados: 2 for $4
Price of a dozen organic large eggs: $4.39-$5.99 depending on the brand
Fresh bread selection: Yes
Is there a bakery with fresh desserts? Yes
Do they have a hot bar or salad bar? Yes, salad bar $7.99/lb, olive bar $9.99/lb, and fresh soups are available daily
What alternative milk options do they offer? Coconut, soy, plant-based, almond, cashew, macadamia, rice
Is there an organic/allergy friendly section? Not specifically, but there are organic parts of aisles and signs everywhere for gluten-free and organic products
Is there parking? Yes – a lot on Clinton Street.
Bonus
Casa Italia Gourmet Market | 600 Park Avenue
Casa Italia is a gourmet market serving up specialty Italian products to the Hoboken community at 600 Park Avenue next to Mr. L Hair Creations. A variety of sweets, snacks, jarred goods, and pizza kits are available at this spot, including all of Alessio’s sauces (vodka, pesto, and marinara.)
Urban Market | 1425 Washington Street
Brooklyn-based shop Dumbo Market is now in Hoboken under the name Hoboken Market. This supermarket has organic + specialty items, fish, meat, prepared foods, and more. It also has online ordering with curbside pickup options.
**Keep in mind that grocery store prices constantly change, so use these prices as a close estimate for your next shopping trip.
