Long Island Supermarkets

When moving to a new area, one of the top priorities for most people is knowing where the supermarkets are located.  This is true whether you are moving across Long Island, from another state or even from another country.  The following is a list of the supermarkets that can be found on Long Island, with a brief description of each.  The name of each supermarket is a link to their website.  At the end of each description, you will find a link to a store locator for that supermarket.

REGIONAL SUPERMARKET CHAINS

King Kullen - A family owned business that started with one store in 1930, and has grown to be one of the largest supermarket chains on Long Island.  The King Kullen website is truly innovative.  Check out the King Kullen interactive shopping list.  This helpful tool will allow you to search through the weekly circular and simply click on the items that you want to add to your shopping list.  This store locator will help you to find the nearest King Kullen.

Waldbaum's - One look at the map of Long Island featuring Waldbaum's logos will show that most Long Islanders live in close proximity to a Waldbaum's supermarket.  The Waldbaum's website features Kraft articles, food safety tips, entertaining guides and more.  The Waldbaum's store locator features an interactive mapping tool.

Shop Rite - With over 200 stores in the Northeast, Shop Rite uses its buying power to pass along savings to its customers.  This retailer-owned cooperative is comprised of 43 members who individually own and operate supermarkets under the Shop Rite name.  Beyond groceries, you can also order pool & patio furniture, electronics, DVD's and much more on Shop Rite's website, and pick up the items at the closest store. This store locator will help you to find the nearest Shop Rite.

Pathmark - Considered to be one of the pioneers in the "super center" concept, combining traditional grocery items with non-food items such as small appliances.  Pathmark was the first supermarket in the Northeast to be open 24/7, and also one of the early adopters of scanning registers at checkout.  Pathmark is the exclusive retailer of Wild Oats natural, organic foods.  This store locator will help you to find the nearest Pathmark.

Stop & Shop - Wide aisles in a clean, easy-to-shop environment offering many full service departments (foods-to-go, pharmacy, florist, branch banking, bakery, deli, photo processing, salad bar, bookstore and small appliances).  Stop & Shop's super sized stores offer toys, party goods, home accessories and office supplies.  Many of the stores have partnered with Dunkin' Donuts with an in-store presence.  This store locator will help you to find the nearest Stop & Shop.

REGIONAL SUPERMARKET CHAINS WITH LIMITED LOCATIONS ON LONG ISLAND

IGA - IGA stands for Independent Grocers Alliance.  The company was founded in 1926 when a group of 100 retailers joined forces, making it the world's largest voluntary supermarket chain.  The company slogan is "Hometown Proud Supermarkets."  Check out the IGA homepage to search for the nearest location.

Key Food - A supermarket chain that strives to offer the highest quality foods for the lowest possible price, Key Food has over 100 stores across the tri-state area, although there are only 5 locations on Long Island (Kings Park, Garden City, Woodmere, Valley Stream and Floral Park).  Click here for the addresses of the Long Island locations.

NATIONAL SUPERMARKET CHAINS WITH LIMITED LOCATIONS ON LONG ISLAND

Trader Joe's - Beyond a grocery store, Trader Joe's offers the basics, in addition to imported cheeses, organic produce and hand-tossed pizzas from Italy.  Great food at a great value.  Trader Joe's offers a unique product guarantee... "We tried it, we liked it, if you don't, bring it back for a full refund, no questions asked."  Trader Joe's has locations around the country, including 6 locations on Long Island (Commack, Hewlett, Lake Grove, Oceanside, Merrick, Plainview).  Click here for Trader Joe's locations.

Whole Foods Market - National supermarket specialty store has two locations on Long Island (Jericho and Manhasset).  Their motto is... "Whole Foods, Whole People, Whole Planet."  Whole Foods sells high quality natural and organic products.  They feature foods that have no artificial preservatives, colors, sweeteners or hydrogenated fats.  Click here for the addresses of the Long Island locations.

SPECIALTY STORES / SMALL SUPERMARKET CHAINS 

Uncle Giuseppe's - Specialty store focused on quality Italian food with three locations on Long Island (Smithtown, East Meadow and Port Washington).  The deli and bakery departments are the highlight of the store, in addition to the ready-to-eat and heat-and-eat entrees.  Meats, cheeses, baked goods, catering and more.  The website for Uncle Giuseppe's is up and running while awaiting the launch of a new and improved website.  Check out their home page for store locations.

Fairway Market - There is only one location on Long Island (in Plainview), but the customers come from far beyond the Plainview area to shop at Fairway.  High quality produce, meats, cheeses, baked goods, coffee and more.  Plenty to choose from for the health conscious shopper as well.  Check out their website for store contact information.

Wild By Nature - An independent subsidiary of King Kullen, Wild By Nature is a full size, full service natural food marketplace, promoting well-being by supplying fresh, wholesome foods and natural healthcare products.  Click here for directions to Wild By Nature's four locations (East Setauket, Huntington, Hampton Bays, Oceanside).

Giunta's Meat Farms - Small chain Long Island specialty store has four Suffolk County locations (Commack, Lake Ronkonkoma, Port Jefferson, Medford).  Known for top quality produce, meats and deli.   Click here for maps and directions to each location.

Pat's Meat Farms - The motto of this local specialty chain is... "Give the consumer a superior product with unsurpassed service at an affordable price."  Pat's Meat Farms currently has 2 locations on Long Island (East Northport and Farmingdale), and plans to open several more locations in the near future.  Click here for directions to each location.