Disclosure: This is a sponsored compensated post brought to you by Shaw’s Supermarket. All opinions expressed in this post are 100% my own, as are any photos. (Note: The items featured in these photos are NOT from the Stock Up Sale and were, in fact, taken several days before the sale began so I could share with you my reasons for loving Shaw’s.)
I have been shopping at Shaw’s Supermarket for many years, since I was a little girl, in fact. Growing up, we had two major grocery stores in town, and the other one could not compete with Shaw’s in any way. They were far superior in every aspect, and because of that, once I became an adult and could make my own purchasing decisions, I stuck with them.
When Shaw’s started their Rewards card program, we jumped on board…eagerly. (The Rewards card has been discontinued for those who aren’t aware but it was easily one of my favorite reasons for shopping there.)
Of course, maybe I subconsciously was in love with Shaw’s because I instinctively knew my future soulmate worked there.
Okay, maybe that’s a bit of a stretch, but still…I do have reasons for why I love Shaw’s Supermarket. Here are my top 10 reasons.
1- Their salad bar – If I’m not going to Bonanza for a salad, and I don’t want to make one at home, I go to Shaw’s for one. I love being able to make my own and add in the ingredients I want. Not once have I ever gone and seen produce or meat that looked old or that tasted funny. The quality of their ingredients has always been superior.
And I’m not the only one in love with it. My boyfriend, when he doesn’t bring a lunch to work, often heads to Shaw’s to make himself a salad. (Note: He no longer works there but he used to, and that is what I was referring to above. He used to travel around between different locations to help train employees.)
2- Their produce department – This reason makes sense when you take into account that I love their salad bar. But it’s more than just that. Their produce always looks fresh and they always have a great selection to choose from. Plus, I love all the pretty colors. (I totally sounded girly there, I know. Oh well. I like what I like.)
3- Their meat selection. I am very fussy about the meat I eat. I do not like big chunks of fat, especially when it’s in beef. And unfortunately, there are other major grocery stores that carry meats that are loaded with it. I’ve never had that happen at Shaw’s. The quality of their meat is also far superior.
Also, they carry the best Filet Mignon. It melts in your mouth and tastes FANTASTIC!!
4- Their organic & gluten-free area – There is not another store that comes close to the organic and gluten-free product selection that Shaw’s has. Not that I’ve seen at least. My son has special dietary needs, so it’s important that I purchase items that he can eat. I always find a wide selection whenever I shop there, and that makes feeding him things that he enjoys a whole lot easier.
5- Seafood department – I can’t say enough good things about the Seafood Dept. at Shaw’s. It’s because of them that I first tried Maple Bourbon Salmon. It’s one of my favorite things to eat. Also, they have the best seafood stuffing out of any other store I’ve tried.
Also, when it comes to fresh seafood, no one touches them.
6- Well Organized – There are some other grocery store chains out there that have their stores organized in such a way that does not make sense to me. Products that logically belong together aren’t together, but I have never had that issue at Shaw’s. Placement always makes sense.
7- Clean stores – I have never gone into one Shaw’s store and found it dirty. They’re always clean, have shiny floors and never smell funny. If an item is spilled or broken, they are always quick to clean it up. And they always make sure to mark the slick spots. Their bathrooms are always clean too!
8- Friendly staff – The staff at Shaw’s are always friendly and helpful. For example, several years ago my daughter bought a little rubber gray alien at the dollar store. We went into Shaw’s and she accidentally got it stuck in the ceiling. We stood below, trying to figure out how we were going to get her alien down. Finally, we went and found one of their male employees to help us. He was incredibly nice and gracious and went and fetched a ladder which he used to get her alien down. We all, including the young man that helped us, got a good laugh out of it. That day is one I will always remember, and I’m still thrilled with how receptive their employees were to helping my daughter.
9- They double coupons up to $.99 – I have not found another store that I shop at that doubles coupons. When Shaw’s has a sale, and you have a coupon that can be doubled, there’s a pretty good chance you may end up getting the product for free. And I know you coupon users LOVE that. I know I do. I’ve bought Betty Crocker Instant Potatoes that way. What a deal!
10- Their Bakery Department – I absolutely love Shaw’s baked goods. They have some of the best muffins. Plus, whenever I have taken my kids there, they ask me if they’d like one.
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Just a reminder, in case you hadn’t heard, Shaw’s Supermarket is having their Stock Up Sale, and they have some great deals running right now. I even took some time and came up with a few meal ideas based on sale items.