Hy-Vee's helpful smiles in every aisle made it a contender for the best grocery stores in America. Only this year, it did not take home the gold.

Hy-Vee was among nine other grocery stores across the country in the USA TODAY'S 10BEST Readers' Choice Awards. A panel of experts to determine finalists in each category for the awards and turns to readers to vote and make the final selections.

In 2024, the West Moines-based grocery chain ranked No. 1, beating out competitors including Aldi, Trader Joe's and more. This year, it dropped in the rankings, but still made the top ten in multiple categories.

How did Hy-Vee rank among the best grocery stores in the country?

Hy-Vee only fell one spot in the 10BEST list for best grocery store, taking second to The Fresh Market. Hy-Vee also ranked sec

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