Several grocery stores with locations in and around Wilmington have secured a spot in the 2025 USA TODAY 10BEST Readers’ Choice Awards.

As a growing city, Wilmington has no shortage of places to buy food. These options range from regional staples to national brands. While each one has its own charms and loyal customer base, several have been recognized as among the best places in the country to grocery shop.

Three chains with stores in Wilmington made the USA TODAY 10BEST list of the best overall grocery stores, with one of them claiming the top spot.

USA TODAY also provided 10BEST Readers' Choice rankings for the best grocery store delis, bakeries, produce, rewards programs and prepared foods. All of these categories included chains that have Wilmington locations.

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