Cheapest Grocery Store in Queens 2026: Real Price Data
Based on real data from April 26, 2026, Safeway leads on the lowest prices in Queens, taking the cheapest spot on two of five compared products.
How We Compared Stores
We tracked five specific grocery items across five chains in Queens to see where your dollar stretches furthest. While Safeway leads on the most items, the price differences for specific items can be drastic depending on where you shop.
Big Price Gaps on Cheese and Cereal
The most significant savings appear in the dairy and breakfast aisles. For example, Cracker Barrel Cheese is currently on sale at Safeway for just $2.49. That same product costs $5.99 at Queens Metropolitan High School, which is 141% more.
Similarly, Kellogg's breakfast cereal shows a massive spread. At Walmart Supercenter, it is on sale for $3.33 (regularly $4.97). At Safeway, the price is $7.00. That is a 110% difference for the exact same box.
Price Comparison Table
Here is a look at how prices compare across the city for these common items:
| Product | Lowest Price Store | Price | Highest Price Store | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cracker Barrel Cheese | Safeway | $2.49 (sale) | Queens Metropolitan High School | $5.99 |
| Kellogg's Breakfast Cereal | Walmart Supercenter | $3.33 (sale) | Safeway | $7.00 |
| Sliced Deli Cheese | Safeway | $5.99 (sale) | Queens Metropolitan High School | $7.99 |
| Tomatoes On The Vine | Real Canadian Superstore | $1.95 (sale) | Queens Metropolitan High School | $2.49 |
| Italian Bread | Target | $1.99 (sale) | Safeway | $2.49 |
Produce and Bakery Deals
If you are shopping for produce, Real Canadian Superstore has Tomatoes On The Vine for $1.95 on sale. This is 22% less than the $2.49 price tag at Queens Metropolitan High School.
In the bakery section, Target offers Italian Bread for $1.99 on sale. Safeway sells the same loaf for $2.49, which is 25% higher.
Bottom Line
Safeway leads in Queens with the cheapest spot on two of five compared products, while Walmart Supercenter, Target, and Real Canadian Superstore each lead on one item. Watch the weekly ads — several of the lowest prices listed above, including the cheese at Safeway and cereal at Walmart Supercenter, are temporary sale prices.
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This analysis is based on community-submitted prices from 5 stores in Queens. Prices may have changed since submission.