8 of the Best Places to Buy Groceries Online in 2021
updated Jan 15, 2021
As we near almost a full year of staying at home, a lot of you, dear Kitchn readers, prefer to or need to order groceries online. Maybe you’re immunocompromised and don’t want to risk leaving the house? Or you have kids at home now and can’t run out? Whatever your reason, there are plenty of online services that can help you — yes, even during these trying times. To make things a little easier for you, we’ve decided to highlight some of our favorite sites.
Here’s where to shop for groceries online and what you need to know about each site during the coronavirus pandemic.
1. Thrive Market
You have to be a member in order to shop on Thrive Market (think of it as the Costco of the internet), and that’ll cost you $60 for the year. But once you’re in, you can shop all sorts of fun things. There are starter kits for special diets like keto , Whole30 , Paleo , or gluten-free . While most of the groceries are shelf-stable, you can find a great selection of meat and seafood in bulk. You’ve also gotta try the private-label brand . And if your order totals more than $49, the shipping is free.
Read more : Everything You Need to Know About This Costco-Like Members-Only Site
2. Fresh Direct
How it works : Fresh Direct is on par with the number of options and brands compared to Peapod. So again, this option is basically like shopping a mainstream grocery store — just online. In addition to the usual groceries, you can shop by top-rated produce , dishes that are less than 500 calories , new freezer items , and more. You can also take advantage of special deals and add coupons at Fresh Direct. Fresh Direct is limited in terms of where you can find it. It delivers in the New York City; Philadelphia; and Washington, DC, areas, and some others. Delivery fees vary based on location (starting at $5.99), but your order must total $30 or more.
Related : I’ve Been Using FreshDirect for 3 Months — Here’s What I Like and Don’t Like About It
3. Shipt
How it works: Available in over 260 cities, Shipt delivers fresh produce and home essentials from local grocers as well as popular retailers like Costco, CVS, Target, and Petco. You’ll need a membership to use Shipt, however, and the cost is $14 per month, or $99 per year. A personal shopper will hand-pick each item in your order, sending text updates along the way and letting you add or substitute products in your cart. Note that Shipt’s personalized service might come at a cost and some products could have a slight markup. Delivery is free on orders of $35+, and you can change the delivery address to send groceries to friends and family.
4. Boxed
How it works : Most of the offerings on Boxed are shelf-stable, but if you go through the Express Grocery channel , (which sends a Boxed Shopper out to do your bidding, assuming you’re in an approved area), you can get seafood , frozen foods , dairy , and the usual. There’s no membership fee to shop Boxed , although you can pay $49 a year to join Boxed Up , which gets you free or discounted shipping (normally $6.99 for orders less than $49) and 2 percent cash rewards.
We love the company’s private-label brand, Prince & Spring , but the most exciting thing to point out is the fact that you can get some of Costco’s private-label goods here too. That’s right — you can shop all sorts of Kirkland Signature items including these adorable cheese flights , the chef-approved organic extra-virgin olive oil , and the famous rotisserie chicken ! You’ll pay a little more for these items, but if you don’t have a Costco membership, it’s a good little work-around.
Read more : This Bulk Shopping Website Is Way Better than Costco
5. AmazonFresh
How it works : Of course Amazon has a grocery delivery option! AmazonFresh is available in most major cities and is newly free for all Prime members . You can shop fresh produce , meat and seafood , organic stuff , prepared meals , local goodies (specific to where you are) and more. Oh, and of course, you can shop Whole Foods Market , specifically. Honestly, you’ll be hard-pressed to find something that’s NOT on the site.
6. Instacart
How it works : Instacart gives you the ability to order from a few different stores at once. (Your options depend on what’s in your area, but examples include CVS, Wegmans, Aldi, and Costco or Sam’s Club — yes, even if you don’t have a membership.) You get a friendly personal shopper who will run your errands and you can choose from pick-up or delivery. Prices are Instacart’s own, though, and are often (but not always) more expensive than they are in the stores. Which means you’ll pay for the convenience.
Related : I Got Costco Groceries Delivered with Instacart — Here’s What It Cost and How It Went
7. Yümmy Bazaar
How it works: Yümmy Bazaar ‘s motto is “Discover the world through food.” Use this service to shop for high quality pantry staples, baking ingredients, snacks, sweets, and other shelf stable goods that hail from all around the world. Shipping is free within the continental U.S. if you purchase $59 worth of products or more.
Find even more suggestions here: Beyond Instacart & Amazon: 9 Grocery Delivery Services to Bring Fresh Food to Your Door
Lisa Freedman
Lifestyle Director
Lisa Freedman is the Lifestyle Director at The Kitchn. She has never met a cheese or a washi tape she didn't like. She lives in New York state with her husband and their pup, Millie.
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