Cheapest grocery store in Columbus, OH this week

Sale prices from this week's weekly ads at 9 chains in Columbus, OH, compared item by item. Per-pound prices are compared only with per-pound prices; where the ad gives a size, the per-unit price (per lb, oz, fl oz or count) is shown under the price.

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Which store wins this week

Meijer has the lowest sale price on the most staples this week (9 of 29 where two or more stores have one on sale), then Giant Eagle (6), Marc's (4), Kroger (3).

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This week's ads in Columbus, OH

Staples: the cheapest sale price at each store

StapleCheapestPriceNext cheapest
Whole turkeyGrocery Outlet$0.29/lb Kroger $0.48/lb
Turkey breastGiant Eagle$2.99/lb Fresh Thyme Market $4.99/lb
Ham (spiral or bone-in)Kroger$1.99/lb Fresh Thyme Market $2.69/lb
Boneless chicken breastGiant Eagle$2.49/lb Meijer $6.99/lb
Chicken thighs or drumsticksMeijer$1.69/lb –
Ground beefMeijer$4.49/lb Kroger $4.99/lb
SteakGiant Eagle$5.99/lb Kroger $6.99/lb
Pork chopsFresh Thyme Market$2.99/lb Marc's $3.99/lb
BaconMarc's$1.99 Meijer $3.79
SalmonFresh Thyme Market$8.99/lb –
ShrimpGiant Eagle$6.99/lb Fresh Thyme Market $7.99/lb
EggsMeijer$3.99 Giant Eagle $3.99
MilkALDI$2.65 Fresh Thyme Market $3.99
ButterMarc's$1.99 Giant Eagle $1.99
Cheese (block or shredded)Meijer$1.00 Kroger $1.29
YogurtMeijer$1.00 ALDI $3.69
Sandwich breadMarc's$1.50 Meijer $3.49
CoffeeMeijer$5.99 ALDI $8.97
CerealALDI$2.49 Meijer $2.99
PastaKroger$0.99 Marc's $1.00
RiceMeijer$1.99 Marc's $2.00
Orange juiceKroger$3.99 Marc's $4.99
Soda or seltzerALDI$1.85 Meijer $2.00
ApplesGrocery Outlet$2.99 Giant Eagle $4.99
PotatoesFresh Thyme Market$0.99 Meijer $1.99
Sweet potatoes or yamsGiant Eagle$0.49/lb Fresh Thyme Market $0.69/lb
OnionsMeijer$1.79 Fresh Thyme Market $2.49
BroccoliMarc's$2.69 –
StrawberriesALDI$2.03 –
GrapesMeijer$2.29/lb Fresh Thyme Market $2.99/lb
Cranberry sauceMarc's$1.50 Kroger $1.79
Stuffing mixMeijer$0.99 Walmart $1.48
PieGiant Eagle$1.00 Meijer $4.99

Whole turkey (per lb)

StoreItem in the adPriceEnds
Grocery Outletfrozen turkey with $50 purchase**$0.29/lb11-17
KrogerKroger Whole Turkey Frozen, Grade A$0.48/lb11-17
MeijerMeijer Frozen Grade A Turkey* Limit 1.$0.79/lb11-17
Marc'sAny Size Frozen Turkey Hens or Toms$0.89/lb11-17
Fresh Thyme MarketJaindl Farms FRESH Grand Champion Whole Turkey ANTIBIOTIC FREE FRESH save up to $3.00 lb$1.99/lb11-17

Turkey breast (per lb)

StoreItem in the adPriceEnds
Giant EagleShady Brook Farms Turkey Breast Frozen, Bone In Save up to $1.50 lb.$2.99/lb11-18
Fresh Thyme MarketJaindl Farms FRESH Grand Champion Bone In Turkey Breast FRESH ANTIBIOTIC FREE$4.99/lb11-17

Ham (spiral or bone-in) (per lb)

StoreItem in the adPriceEnds
KrogerKroger Hickory Smoked Spiral Ham Honey Glazed or Sugardale Portion Ham, Shank or Butt Portion, Bone-In$1.99/lb11-17
Fresh Thyme MarketFrick's Sugar Cane Cured Shank or Butt Half Ham$2.69/lb11-17
MeijerFresh from Meijer Boneless Whole Ham$2.99/lb11-17
Marc'sPatrick's Pride Honey Ham$3.99/lb11-17
Giant EagleGiant Eagle Ham Off The Bone Original or Brown Sugar Save $2.00 lb.$8.99/lb11-18

Boneless chicken breast (per lb)

StoreItem in the adPriceEnds
Giant EagleFresh Enhanced Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts Family Pack Save $2.00 lb.$2.49/lb11-18
MeijerKatie's Best Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts* Katie's Best Whole Fryer Chicken Air chilled. Fresh. 2.79 lb$6.99/lb11-17

Chicken thighs or drumsticks (per lb)

StoreItem in the adPriceEnds
MeijerFresh from Meijer Family Pack Chicken Thighs All natural. Fresh from Meijer Family Pack Chicken Wings All natural... 2.99 lb$1.69/lb11-17

Ground beef (per lb)

StoreItem in the adPriceEnds
MeijerFresh from Meijer 80% Lean Ground Beef 3 lb. pkg., or larger.$4.49/lb11-17
KrogerKroger 80% Lean Ground Beef Sold in 3 lb Roll for $14.97. Kroger 80% Lean Ground Beef, 1 lb Roll, $5.99$4.99/lb11-17
Marc's90% Lean Ground Sirloin$6.99/lb11-17
Giant EagleJackie & Sons Organic Grass-Fed 85% Lean Ground Beef Free Range, Humanely Raised, No Antibiotics Save up to $1.50 lb.$6.99/lb11-18

Steak (per lb)

StoreItem in the adPriceEnds
Giant EagleMarket District Boneless Chuck Roasts or Value Pack Steaks Save up to $4.30 lb.$5.99/lb11-18
KrogerBoneless Petite Sirloin Steaks Value Pack or Bottom Round Roast;$6.99/lb11-17
Fresh Thyme MarketThomas Farms Grass Fed Boneless Ribeye Steak VALUE PACK$10.99/lb11-17
MeijerCertified Angus Beef Top Sirloin Steak$11.99/lb11-17

Pork chops (per lb)

StoreItem in the adPriceEnds
Fresh Thyme MarketFarm Promise Boneless Pork Chops or Half Cut Boneless Loin Roast ANTIBIOTIC FREE$2.99/lb11-17
Marc'sCenter Cut Boneless Pork Chops Regular or Thin Cut$3.99/lb11-17

Bacon

StoreItem in the adPriceEnds
Marc'sSugardale Bacon Asst. Types 12 oz.$1.99
$0.17/oz
11-17
MeijerMeijer Bacon 12 oz.$3.79
$0.32/oz
11-17
KrogerSmithfield Bacon Select Varieties, 12-16 oz$3.9911-17
ALDIAppleton Farms Black Forest Bacon 12 oz$4.29
$0.36/oz
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Giant EagleOscar Mayer Sliced Bacon 12 to 16 oz. Save up to $4.50 ea.$5.99
$5.99/lb
11-18

Salmon (per lb)

StoreItem in the adPriceEnds
Fresh Thyme MarketPier 33 Coho Salmon Fillets previously frozen ANTIBIOTIC FREE$8.99/lb11-17

Shrimp (per lb)

StoreItem in the adPriceEnds
Giant EagleExtra Large Peeled & Deveined Shrimp 26/30 per lb., Uncooked, Sold in a 2 lb. bag for $15.98 ea. Save $6.00 lb.$6.99/lb11-18
Fresh Thyme MarketCooked Shrimp 41/50 ct or 31/40 ct sold only in 2 lb bag $15.98$7.99/lb11-17

Eggs

StoreItem in the adPriceEnds
MeijerEggland's Best Organic Eggs Dozen.$3.9911-17
Giant EagleHappy Egg Free Range Eggs 12 ct. Save up to $2.00 ea.$3.99
$0.33/ct
11-18
Kroger24 ct Simple Truth Cage-Free Eggs Large, Grade A or Ghirardelli Cookies, 6.35 oz; Select Varieties$4.99
$0.79/oz
11-17
Fresh Thyme MarketVital Farms Large Pasture-Raised Eggs 1 dozen save up to $2.00$4.9911-17

Milk

StoreItem in the adPriceEnds
ALDIKnoppers Crispy Milk Hazelnut Wafers - 5 Pack 4.4 oz everyday price$2.65
$1.93/lb
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Fresh Thyme MarketA2 Milk Grassfed A2/A2 Milk 59 oz$3.99
$1.08/lb
11-17
MeijerFairlife Ultra-Filtered Milk 52 oz. Select varieties.$10.00
$3.08/lb
11-17

Butter

StoreItem in the adPriceEnds
Marc'sEssential Everyday BUTTER 16 oz.$1.99
$1.99/lb
11-17
Giant EagleLand O Lakes Cheese Chunks or Small Butter Tub 6.5 to 8 oz., selected varieties Save up to $1.80 ea.$1.99
$0.25/oz
11-18
Grocery OutletVital Farms Grass-Fed Butter 8 oz. save up to 64%$1.99
$0.25/oz
11-17
ALDICountryside Creamery Salted Butter Quarters 16 oz$1.99
$1.99/lb
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KrogerLand O Lakes Butter 16 oz or French's Crispy Fried Onions, 6 oz; Select Varieties$2.99
$2.99/lb
11-17
MeijerLand O'Lakes Butter Sticks 16 oz. or spread 13-16 oz. Select varieties.$2.9911-17

Cheese (block or shredded)

StoreItem in the adPriceEnds
MeijerKraft Shredded or Chunk Cheese* 7-8 oz. Select varieties. BOGO of equal or lesser value $1$1.0011-17
KrogerKroger Cheese Select Varieties, 6-8 oz$1.2911-17
Marc'sMiceli's Shredded Cheese Original or Fancy 8 oz.$1.50
$0.19/oz
11-17
ALDIPriano Premium Ricotta & Cheese Tortelloni with Real Cheese 8.8 oz$1.59
$0.18/oz
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Giant EagleKraft Grated Parmesan Cheese 8 oz., selected varieties Save up to $1.00 ea.$3.99
$0.50/oz
11-18
Grocery OutletSimplyGO Chunk Cheese 2 lb. Assorted varieties.$5.99
$3.00/lb
11-17

Yogurt

StoreItem in the adPriceEnds
MeijerChobani Yogurt Cup 5.3 oz. Select varieties.$1.00
$0.19/oz
11-17
ALDIFriendly Farms 2G Sugar Lowfat Strawberry Greek Yogurt - 4 Pack 5.3 oz$3.69
$51.97/oz
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Giant EagleChobani Flips or Protein Yogurt Cups 4.5 to 6.7 oz., selected varieties Save up to $6.16 on 4$5.00
$0.75/oz
11-18
Fresh Thyme MarketChobani Yogurt 5.3 oz Dietitian PICK$10.00
$1.89/oz
11-17

Sandwich bread

StoreItem in the adPriceEnds
Marc'sNickles Giant White Bread 20 oz.$1.50
$1.20/lb
11-17
MeijerPepperidge Farm Rye or Pumpernickel Bread 16 oz. Select varieties.$3.49
$3.49/lb
11-17
Giant EagleNickles White Bread 20 oz., selected varieties Save up to $1.58 on 2$5.00
$4.00/lb
11-18

Coffee

StoreItem in the adPriceEnds
MeijerEight O'Clock Coffee 11-12 oz. or K-Cups 10 ct.$5.9911-17
ALDINestle Dark Roast Instant Coffee 7 oz$8.97
$1.28/oz
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Marc'sChase & Sanborn Decaf 23 oz., Special Roast, or Hills Bros. High Yield Coffee 30.5 oz.$9.99
$6.95/lb
11-17
CostcoCrafted Classics Coffee K-Cup Pod Variety Pack, 72ct K-Cup Pods $10 manufacturer's savings is valid 10/19/26 through 11/15/26. While supplies last. • Variety Pack of Exceptional Coffee FEATURED SAVINGS$32.99
$0.46/ct
11-15

Cereal

StoreItem in the adPriceEnds
ALDIMillville Berry Kids Krunch Cereal 13 oz$2.49
$0.19/oz
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MeijerKellogg's Raisin Bran 16.1 oz., Frosted Flakes 12 oz. or Special K Cereal 11.2-12.9 oz. box. Select varieties.$2.9911-17
Marc'sPost Cereal Select Varieties 10-14.75 oz.$3.0011-17
KrogerKellogg's Giant Size Cereal 19.2-29.5 oz or Special K Granola, 11 oz; Select Varieties$3.9911-17
Giant EagleKellogg's Avengers Doomsday Cereal 15.4 oz.$3.99
$0.26/oz
11-18

Pasta

StoreItem in the adPriceEnds
KrogerKroger Pasta 12-16 oz or Chef Boyardee, 14.5-15 oz; Select Varieties$0.9911-17
Marc'sBarilla Pasta or Ready Pasta 7-16 oz.$1.0011-17
ALDIReggano Family Size Angel Hair Pasta 32 oz$1.89
$0.94/lb
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MeijerFrederik's by Meijer Gourmet Pasta 12-16 oz. Select varieties.$2.9911-17
Giant EagleBarilla Pasta 7 to 16 oz., selected varieties Save up to $4.38 on 3$4.00
$4.00/lb
11-18

Rice

StoreItem in the adPriceEnds
MeijerOld El Paso Taco Shells 8-12 ct./4.6-11 oz., Rice 8.8 oz. or Enchilada Sauce 10 oz. Select varieties.$1.9911-17
Marc'sMinute or Success Instant Rice Asst. Varieties 14 oz.$2.00
$0.14/oz
11-17
ALDIMillville Crispy Rice Treats - 8 Count 6.2 oz$2.49
$0.80/lb
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Orange juice

StoreItem in the adPriceEnds
KrogerSimply Orange Juice Select Varieties, 46 fl oz$3.99
$0.09/fl oz
11-17
Marc'sFlorida's Natural Grapefruit or Orange Juice Asst. Types 52 oz.$4.99
$1.54/lb
11-17

Soda or seltzer

StoreItem in the adPriceEnds
ALDIPoppi Raspberry Rose Flavor Soda Can, 12 fl oz 12 fl oz$1.85
$0.15/fl oz
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MeijerBloom Pop Prebiotic Soda* 12 oz. can. Select varieties. Plus deposit where applicable. Quantities less than 2 are at regular price.$2.00
$0.17/oz
11-17
Marc'sCoca-Cola 2 Liters Asst. Varieties$2.50
$0.04/fl oz
11-17
KrogerCoca-Cola, Pepsi or 7UP 6-Pack, 16.9 floz Bottles or DiGiorno Pizza, 14.14-30.3 oz; Select Varieties$3.9911-17
Fresh Thyme MarketZevia Zero Calorie Soda 6 pk, 12 oz NON GMO$4.99
$1.11/lb
11-17
CostcoPoppi Soda, Juicy Hits Variety Pack, 12 fl oz, 18-count $5 savings is valid 10/19/26 through 11/15/26. While supplies last. • 6 - Strawberry Lemon • 6 - Cherry Limeade • 6 - Ra FEATURED SAVINGS$14.99
$1.25/fl oz
11-15
Giant EaglePepsi Products 6 Pack 16.9 oz. bottles or 10 Pack 7.5 oz. mini cans selected varieties$15.00
$2.37/lb
11-18

Apples

StoreItem in the adPriceEnds
Grocery OutletGala Apples 3 lb. save up to 50%$2.99
$1.00/lb
11-17
Giant EagleMarket District Bagged Apples 2 lb. bag Save $1.00 ea.$4.99
$2.50/lb
11-18
KrogerKroger Pink Lady, Gala or Granny Smith Apples 5 lb Bag$5.00
$1.00/lb
11-17
Fresh Thyme MarketOrganic Honeycrisp Apples 2 lb bag USDA ORGANIC$5.99
$3.00/lb
11-17
WalmartApple AirPods 4$89.0011-17

Potatoes

StoreItem in the adPriceEnds
Fresh Thyme MarketRusset Potatoes 5 lb bag save up to $2.00, 3 DAY DEAL$0.99
$0.20/lb
11-17
MeijerRusset Potatoes 5 lb. bag. Organic Russet Potatoes 3 lb. bag.........4.49$1.99
$0.40/lb
11-17
Marc'sRussel Potatoes 8 lb. Bag$2.99
$0.37/lb
11-17
Giant EagleGiant Eagle Russet Potatoes 10 lb. bag Save $3.00 ea., earn 5x perks$3.99
$0.40/lb
11-18

Sweet potatoes or yams (per lb)

StoreItem in the adPriceEnds
Giant EagleYams Save $1.50 lb.$0.49/lb11-18
Fresh Thyme MarketSweet Potatoes$0.69/lb11-17
MeijerBulk Sweet Potatoes$0.89/lb11-17

Onions

StoreItem in the adPriceEnds
MeijerYellow Onions 3 lb. bag or Pascal Celery Each. Organic Yellow Onions 3 lb. bag.................4.29$1.79
$0.60/lb
11-17
Fresh Thyme MarketYellow Onions 3 lb Bag$2.49
$0.83/lb
11-17
Marc'sPremium Sweet Onions 5 lb. Bag$3.99
$0.80/lb
11-17

Broccoli

StoreItem in the adPriceEnds
Marc'sFresh Cauliflower or Broccoli$2.6911-17

Strawberries

StoreItem in the adPriceEnds
ALDIMillville Strawberry Toaster Tarts, 12 ct 20.3 oz$2.03
$0.13/lb
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Grapes (per lb)

StoreItem in the adPriceEnds
MeijerCalifornia Red Seedless Grapes$2.29/lb11-17
Fresh Thyme MarketRed or Green Seedless Grapes jumbo$2.99/lb11-17
Giant EagleGiant Eagle California Red Seedless Grapes Save 50¢ lb.$2.99/lb11-18

Cranberry sauce

StoreItem in the adPriceEnds
Marc'sOCEAN SPRAY WHOLE BERRY CRANBERRY SAUCE 14 oz.$1.50
$0.11/oz
11-17
KrogerKroger Cranberry Sauce Select Varieties, 14 oz$1.79
$0.13/oz
11-17
Giant EagleOcean Spray Cranberry Sauce 14 oz., selected varieties Save 98¢ on 2$2.50
$0.18/oz
11-18
Fresh Thyme MarketFarmer's Market Organic Cranberry Sauce 14 oz FRESHLY LOCKED DEALS$3.99
$0.29/oz
11-17
MeijerOcean Spray Craisins 5-6 oz. or Cranberry Sauces 14 oz. or Del Monte Canned Fruit 14.5-15.25 oz. Excludes mandarin oranges.$5.0011-17

Stuffing mix

StoreItem in the adPriceEnds
MeijerMeijer Stuffing Mix 6 oz. Select varieties.$0.99
$0.17/oz
11-17
WalmartStove Top Stuffing Mix, 1 Box, for Dinner Sides and Thanksgiving Dinner Turkey, 6 oz$1.48
$0.25/oz
11-17
ALDIStove Top Turkey Stuffing Mix 6 oz$1.50
$0.25/oz
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KrogerStove Top Stuffing 6 oz or Heinz Gravy, 12 oz; Select Varieties$2.00
$0.33/oz
11-17
Fresh Thyme MarketAleia's Gluten Free Stuffing 10 oz FRESHLY LOCKED DEALS$4.99
$0.50/oz
11-17
CostcoBacon-Wrapped Turducken Roast w/ Italian Sausage Stuffing, 7 lb Total $35 manufacturer's savings is valid 11/01/26 through 11/30/26. While supplies last. • Turducken Roast w/ Stuffing • 7 l FEATURED SAVINGS$135
$19.28/lb
11-15

Pie

StoreItem in the adPriceEnds
Giant EagleJJ's Snack Pies 4 oz., selected varieties Save up to $2.90 on 10$1.00
$0.25/oz
11-18
MeijerFresh from Meijer 8" Fruit Pie 21-24 oz.$4.9911-17
KrogerMarie Callender's Pie 25-42 oz or Dolly Parton's Cheesecake, 24 oz; Select Varieties$5.4911-17
Fresh Thyme MarketOld Fashioned Pies select varieties, 8 inch$5.9911-17
Marc'sMarie Callender's or Sara Lee Pies 25.6-40 oz.$5.9911-17

How this works

We read each chain's current weekly ad in Columbus, OH and match the sale items to common staples. A price is the advertised sale price; multi-buy deals (2 for $5) are shown per item, and some need the store's loyalty card. BJ's and Trader Joe's prices come from their online catalogs and have no end date; Trader Joe's prices are everyday prices, not sales. Each row shows the cheapest matching item at that store, so sizes and brands differ: check the item name. Prices can vary by store within a chain.

Ads checked 2026-11-15: ALDI (prices as of 11-15), Costco (11-09 to 11-15), Fresh Thyme Market (11-11 to 11-17), Giant Eagle (11-12 to 11-18), Grocery Outlet (11-11 to 11-17), Kroger (11-11 to 11-17), Marc's (11-11 to 11-17), Meijer (11-11 to 11-17), Walmart (11-11 to 11-17).

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