It seems like everywhere you look in Delaware, you see a big chain grocery store. Whatever happened to the small town mom and pop shops? Luckily, there are still a few in our state, if you know where to look! Do some of your shopping at this smaller, family-owned shops this holiday season and be proud to help out local Delawareans.
1. Janssen's Market, Greenville
Janssens in Wilmington is probably the nicest gourmet grocer in the state. You can choose from a huge variety of speciality cheese and meats, as well as pick up organic and local produce and other foods here. It's a little pricey, but you're guaranteed to find something here that you've never seen before. 3801 Kennett Pike
Wilmington, DE 19807
2. Newark Natural Foods, Newark
Newark Natural Foods is a community-owned co-op on Main Street. You'll get to choose from a huge variety of healthy and organic food, and they stock rare finds like vegan, soy-free, and dairy free food. 230 E. Main St
Newark, Delaware
3. Good Earth Market, Ocean View
Good Earth Market in Ocean View is located right on a working farm! You
know your eggs are fresh when you meet the chickens as you walk in! There's also a cafe serving up delicious meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. This authentic farm market is always a family favorite.
Read more about the cafe at Good Earth Farm here .
31806 Good Earth Lane, Ocean View, Delaware.
4. Lloyd's Market, Lewes
Lloyd's might be the best local supermarket in Delaware. Stop here when you're near Lewes for a choice of the best local products, from Chesapeake Salsa to grass-fed angus beef. There's a reason Lloyd's has persisted for generations, and it might be the most loved grocery store in the entire state. 611 Savannah Rd
Lewes, DE 19958
5. Bylers Store, Dover
Byler's Store is a real throwback to when family owned, mom and pop grocery stores were on every corner. Nowadays, they're a rare find, but Bylers certainly does it right. Pick up local foods, gourmet selections, or just do your normal grocery shopping - Bylers can accommodate any Delawarean. 1368 Rose Valley School Rd
Dover, Delaware
6. Harvest Market, Hockessin
Harvest Market Natural Foods is one of the largest natural food supermarkets in Delaware! Choose from organic produce, locally raised meats, fresh eggs and more as you do your weekly shopping right in Hockessin.
7417 Lancaster Pike
Hockessin, Delaware
7. The Well, Hockessin
Speaking of Hockessin, Delawareans should make a greater effort to shop at The Well this holiday season. As far as we know, The Well coffeshop and marketplace is the only spot in Delaware where your cup of coffee and pound of lunchmeat is going to a more noble cause than your caffeine habit and kids lunches. All of the profits made at The Well are donated to local charities, to help fund crisis counselors, teen recovery programs, international missions, and local food security charities.
Read
more about The Well right here.
6949 Lancaster Pike
Hockessin, Delaware 19707
Where is your favorite place to shop for food in Delaware? Let us know in the comments.
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