Cheapest grocery store in Dayton, OH this week

Sale prices from this week's weekly ads at 9 chains in Dayton, 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 (8 of 30 where two or more stores have one on sale), then Needler's Fresh Market (6), IGA (5), Fresh Thyme Market (4).

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This week's ads in Dayton, OH

Staples: the cheapest sale price at each store

StapleCheapestPriceNext cheapest
Whole turkeyGrocery Outlet$0.29/lb Kroger $0.48/lb
Turkey breastFresh Thyme Market$4.99/lb Kroger $9.99/lb
Ham (spiral or bone-in)Kroger$1.99/lb Fresh Thyme Market $2.69/lb
Boneless chicken breastNeedler's Fresh Market$5.99/lb Meijer $6.99/lb
Chicken thighs or drumsticksKroger$1.29/lb Meijer $1.69/lb
Ground beefMeijer$4.49/lb Kroger $4.99/lb
SteakIGA$7.99/lb Fresh Thyme Market $10.99/lb
Pork chopsFresh Thyme Market$2.99/lb –
Pork loin or roastNeedler's Fresh Market$1.99/lb –
BaconIGA$2.99 Meijer $3.79
SalmonFresh Thyme Market$8.99/lb Needler's Fresh Market $10.99/lb
ShrimpNeedler's Fresh Market$7.49 IGA $14.99
EggsNeedler's Fresh Market$3.00 Meijer $3.99
MilkALDI$2.65 Fresh Thyme Market $3.99
ButterGrocery Outlet$1.99 ALDI $1.99
Cheese (block or shredded)Meijer$1.00 Kroger $1.29
YogurtMeijer$1.00 ALDI $3.69
Sandwich breadMeijer$3.49 –
CoffeeMeijer$5.99 ALDI $8.97
CerealIGA$2.00 ALDI $2.49
PastaKroger$0.99 Needler's Fresh Market $1.25
RiceMeijer$1.99 ALDI $2.49
Orange juiceKroger$3.49 Needler's Fresh Market $3.50
Soda or seltzerNeedler's Fresh Market$0.99 IGA $1.67
ApplesFresh Thyme Market$0.99/lb Needler's Fresh Market $1.69/lb
PotatoesFresh Thyme Market$0.99 Needler's Fresh Market $1.67
Sweet potatoes or yamsNeedler's Fresh Market$3.49 Kroger $3.50
OnionsMeijer$1.79 Fresh Thyme Market $2.49
CarrotsNeedler's Fresh Market$1.99 Kroger $1.99
StrawberriesALDI$2.03 –
GrapesMeijer$2.29/lb Needler's Fresh Market $2.99/lb
Cranberry sauceIGA$1.50 Kroger $1.79
Stuffing mixMeijer$0.99 IGA $0.99
PieIGA$2.00 Needler's Fresh Market $3.50

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
Needler's Fresh MarketOur Family Grade A Turkey Frozen$0.49/lb11-18
MeijerMeijer Frozen Grade A Turkey* Limit 1.$0.79/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
Fresh Thyme MarketJaindl Farms FRESH Grand Champion Bone In Turkey Breast FRESH ANTIBIOTIC FREE$4.99/lb11-17
KrogerPrivate Selection Oven-Roasted Turkey Breast or Provolone Cheese, $8.99 lb. Sliced to Order or Grab & Go, In The Deli$9.99/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
IGAKentucky Legend Whole Boneless Smoked Ham BIG Flavor, BIG Savings Holiday Hams!$3.99/lb11-17
Needler's Fresh MarketKretschmar Virginia Ham Smoked or Honey$7.99/lb11-18

Boneless chicken breast (per lb)

StoreItem in the adPriceEnds
Needler's Fresh MarketSeasoned or Stuffed Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts Select Varieties$5.99/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
KrogerFresh Heritage Farm Chicken Drumsticks or Thighs Bone-In$1.29/lb11-17
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
Needler's Fresh MarketSeasoned Chicken Drumsticks or Thighs$2.79/lb11-18

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 a 3 lb Roll for $14.97. Kroger 80% Lean Ground Beef, 1 lb Roll, $5.49$4.99/lb11-17
Needler's Fresh Market80% Lean Ground Beef Value Pack$5.99/lb11-18

Steak (per lb)

StoreItem in the adPriceEnds
IGABoneless Beef Cube Steak or Stew Meat Family Pack Black Canyon Angus USDA Choice$7.99/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
KrogerBoneless Strip Steaks Value Pack$15.99/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

Pork loin or roast (per lb)

StoreItem in the adPriceEnds
Needler's Fresh MarketBoneless Pork Loin Half$1.99/lb11-18

Bacon

StoreItem in the adPriceEnds
IGAKentucky Legend Sliced Smoked Bacon 16 Oz. Select Varieties WITH $1.00 OFF 1 DIGITAL COUPON, USE 10X IN A SINGLE TRANSACTION$2.99
$2.99/lb
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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Needler's Fresh MarketOur Family Bacon 16 oz Select Varieties$5.49
$5.49/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
Needler's Fresh MarketVerlasso Salmon Fillets Fresh$10.99/lb11-18

Shrimp

StoreItem in the adPriceEnds
Needler's Fresh MarketCenSea Raw, EZ Peel Shrimp 31-40 ct 16 oz bag$7.4911-18
IGASea Best Argentine Raw Shrimp 2 Lb., 16-20 Ct.$14.9911-17

Eggs

StoreItem in the adPriceEnds
Needler's Fresh MarketEggland's Best Grade A Large Eggs 12 ct$3.00
$0.25/ct
11-18
MeijerEggland's Best Organic Eggs Dozen.$3.9911-17
Fresh Thyme MarketVital Farms Large Pasture-Raised Eggs 1 dozen save up to $2.00$4.9911-17
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
IGAEggland's Best Large Eggs 18 Ct.$5.49
$0.30/ct
11-17

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
Needler's Fresh MarketTruMoo Milk Gallon Select Varieties$4.9911-18
MeijerFairlife Ultra-Filtered Milk 52 oz. Select varieties.$10.00
$3.08/lb
11-17

Butter

StoreItem in the adPriceEnds
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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IGABest Choice Butter 16 Oz. Select Varieties$2.50
$2.50/lb
11-17
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
ALDIPriano Premium Ricotta & Cheese Tortelloni with Real Cheese 8.8 oz$1.59
$0.18/oz
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Needler's Fresh MarketKraft Shredded or Chunk Cheese 7-8 oz Select Varieties -$1 When you buy 5 with loyalty$2.4911-18
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 Lowfat 2g Sugar Vanilla Greek Yogurt - 4 Pack 5.3 oz$3.69
$51.97/oz
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Needler's Fresh MarketDannon Activia, Light + Fit, Oikos or Danimals Yogurt 4 pk Select Varieties$4.00
$1.00/ct
11-18
Fresh Thyme MarketChobani Yogurt 5.3 oz Dietitian PICK$10.00
$1.89/oz
11-17

Sandwich bread

StoreItem in the adPriceEnds
MeijerPepperidge Farm Rye or Pumpernickel Bread 16 oz. Select varieties.$3.49
$3.49/lb
11-17

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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Needler's Fresh MarketGevalia Ground Coffee or Maxwell House Coffee Pods 10-12 oz, 10-12 ct -$1.00 OFF when you buy 5 with loyalty$8.9911-18
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
IGAGeneral Mills Cereal 8-11.70 Oz. Select Varieties$2.0011-17
ALDIMillville Berry Kids Krunch Cereal 13 oz$2.49
$0.19/oz
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Needler's Fresh MarketKellogg's Large Size Cereal 12-20.9 oz Select Varieties -$1$2.9911-18
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
KrogerKellogg's Giant Size Cereal 19.2-29.5 oz or Special K Granola, 11 oz. Select Varieties$3.9911-17

Pasta

StoreItem in the adPriceEnds
KrogerKroger Pasta 12-16 oz or Chef Boyardee, 14.5-15 oz; Select Varieties$0.9911-17
Needler's Fresh MarketOur Family Pasta 12-16 oz • Select Varieties$1.2511-18
IGAChef Boyardee Pasta 14.5-15 Oz. Select Varieties$1.2511-17
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

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
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$3.49
$0.08/fl oz
11-17
Needler's Fresh MarketFlorida's Natural Orange Juice 52 oz Select Varieties$3.50
$1.08/lb
11-18
IGAMinute Maid Orange Juice 59 Oz. Select Varieties$3.99
$1.08/lb
11-17

Soda or seltzer

StoreItem in the adPriceEnds
Needler's Fresh MarketChek Club Soda or Tonic Water 1 liter Select Varieties$0.99
$0.03/fl oz
11-18
IGACoca-Cola Products 1.25 Liter Bottles Select Varieties$1.67
$0.04/fl oz
11-17
ALDIPoppi Cherry Cola Probiotic Soda 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
KrogerCoca-Cola, Pepsi or 7UP 6-Pack, 16.9 fl oz 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

Apples (per lb)

StoreItem in the adPriceEnds
Fresh Thyme MarketGranny Smith or Fuji Apples save up to $1.00 lb$0.99/lb11-17
Needler's Fresh MarketFuji, Gala, Pink Lady or Granny Smith Apples Washington, Extra Fancy$1.69/lb11-18
KrogerHoneycrisp or SugarBee Apples$1.77/lb11-17
IGANew Crop Michigan Honeycrisp or Washington Cosmic Crisp Apples$2.49/lb11-17

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
Needler's Fresh MarketBetty Crocker Specialty Potatoes 4 oz Select Varieties$1.67
$0.42/oz
11-18
MeijerRusset Potatoes 5 lb. bag. Organic Russet Potatoes 3 lb. bag.........4.49$1.99
$0.40/lb
11-17
IGAB-Size Gold Potatoes 3 Lb. Bag$2.99
$1.00/lb
11-17

Sweet potatoes or yams

StoreItem in the adPriceEnds
Needler's Fresh MarketBruce's Cut Yams 40 oz Select Varieties$3.49
$1.40/lb
11-18
KrogerBruce's Yams 40 oz$3.50
$1.40/lb
11-17
MeijerBruce's Cut Yams 29 oz. or Glory Foods Greens 27 oz. sale$5.00
$2.76/lb
11-17

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
Needler's Fresh MarketSweet Yellow Onions 2 lb bag$2.99
$1.50/lb
11-18

Carrots

StoreItem in the adPriceEnds
Needler's Fresh MarketWhole Carrots 2 lb bag$1.99
$0.99/lb
11-18
KrogerKroger Carrots Select varieties, 10-16 oz$1.9911-17

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
Needler's Fresh MarketRed Seedless Grapes$2.99/lb11-18
Fresh Thyme MarketRed or Green Seedless Grapes jumbo$2.99/lb11-17

Cranberry sauce

StoreItem in the adPriceEnds
IGABest Choice Cranberry Sauce 14 Oz. Select Varieties$1.50
$0.11/oz
11-17
KrogerKroger Cranberry Sauce Select Varieties, 14 oz$1.79
$0.13/oz
11-17
Needler's Fresh MarketOcean Spray Cranberry Sauce 14 oz. Whole or Jellied Select Varieties$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
IGABest Choice Stuffing Mix 6 Oz., Select Varieties WITH 50¢ OFF 1 DIGITAL COUPON, USE 1X IN A SINGLE TRANSACTION$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 Chicken Stuffing Mix 6 oz$1.50
$0.25/oz
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Needler's Fresh MarketStove Top Stuffing or Heinz HomeStyle Gravy 6 oz 12 oz Select Varieties$2.00
$0.33/oz
11-18
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
IGABest Choice Pie Shell 10-12 Oz. Select Varieties$2.0011-17
Needler's Fresh MarketPillsbury Pie Shells 10-12 oz Select Varieties Regular or Deep Dish$3.5011-18
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

How this works

We read each chain's current weekly ad in Dayton, 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), Grocery Outlet (11-11 to 11-17), IGA (11-11 to 11-17), Kroger (11-11 to 11-17), Meijer (11-11 to 11-17), Needler's Fresh Market (11-12 to 11-18), Walmart (11-11 to 11-17).

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