Buy Groceries, Then Sip A Glass Of Local Beer Or Wine At Market Of Choice In Oregon
By Catherine Armstrong|Published February 13, 2020
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Writer, editor and researcher with a passion for exploring new places. Catherine loves local bookstores, independent films, and spending time with her family, including Gus the golden retriever, who is a very good boy.
There’s nothing special about a trip to the grocery store; it’s a task most of us do at least once a week, and we typically try to get through it as quickly as possible. There’s one store in Oregon where grocery shopping is a whole lot more fun. At three of the Market of Choice locations, you can buy your groceries, then stop by the Market Fill Station to get a glass of beer or wine, or have a growler filled. Check it out:
Market of Choice grocery got its start in 1979 with a small store in Cottage Grove called "Thriftway Market." Over the years, it added more stores and changed its name in 2000.
Each store also offers a beer and wine section unlike any other. They're staffed by knowledgeable beer and wine stewards who can help you select the perfect wine for a dinner party, and can recommend the best local beers for your taste.
Three of the Market of Choice stores also offer something unique: Market Fill Stations. When you shop at the Belmont and Cedar Mills stores in Portland, or the store in Bend, you can stop by for a glass of wine or beer, or get a growler filled.
Each of the three Market Fill Stations offer a hand-picked selection of 12 beers on tap. These aren't just any beers - they're limited-release, hard-to-find brews that are typically only around for a short time.
Sit up to the bar and try something new! Most beers are offered in a 16 ounce glass, with a few available in a smaller, 5 ounce tasting glass. You can also have a 32-ounce crowler or 64-ounce growler filled.
You'll also find a small selection of special ciders and wines to try. Since each of the three fill stations has a different menu of beers, wines, and ciders, you might want to spread your shopping out to include more than one location!
Market of Choice stores are open daily from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. (the Eugene location on Franklin Road is open til midnight).
Check out Market Of Choice’s website to see everything it has to offer, and make sure to follow its Facebook page, where you’ll find weekly specials and more!
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