The Most Popular Online Grocers of 2022
Summary: Whether you’re busy at work or don’t want to get in close contact with others due to Covid-19, you’ll find everything you need in just a few clicks with these popular online grocers.
After a long day at work, the last thing you want to do is go grocery shopping. Lucky for you, you’re not alone. There are millions of people across the country that feel the exact same way, and countless online grocers have sprung up in recent years to help out.
According to emarketer.com, in 2020, online grocery sales grew 54.0% to reach $95.82 billion. And in 2021, the industry surpassed a $100 million market cap. It makes sense—after all, online grocers aren’t just convenient, they also help you save time and money. No more time-consuming trips to the grocery store, these apps will deliver your food directly to your door, often at a much cheaper price.
In the spirit of making your life easier, we’ve compiled the top online grocers of 2022 right here for you. Pro tip: get high-speed home internet to make ordering even faster.
Misfits Market – $5.50 delivery fee, no membership necessary
What if we told you that you could save 40% on grocery store prices? Well, now you can with Misfits Market. They deliver organic products and specialty foods at steeply discounted prices—no membership required. In addition, they’re passionate about reducing food waste, which means that they may send you “ugly” produce with slight blemishes or superficial imperfections (hence, the name “Misfits”). However, this doesn’t detract from the quality of their products, which are always top-shelf.
Thrive Market – $9.95/month or $59/year
Thrive Market specializes in healthy, high-quality, eco-friendly products, including grains, snacks, non-perishable goods, vitamins, baby food, and even beauty products. If you’re looking for a specific brand for dietary purposes or lifestyle choices, they’ve got you covered. They carry tons of specialty products you can’t find on most grocery store shelves, like plant-based fish burgers, peach mango popcorn, chaga mushroom coffee, and more. Plus, everything is snuggly wrapped, so you can rest assured none of your items will break. And if that wasn’t convincing enough, for each membership sold, Thrive Market will donate one membership to someone in need.
Weee! – free delivery for orders over $35
In addition to being the most fun-sounding online grocer ever, Weee! is the largest Asian and Hispanic online grocer in the U.S. They offer a plethora of cooking wines, soy sauces, sesame oils, and chili sauces, as well as high-quality produce, meats, and eggs. If you’re constantly searching in vain for Chinese pears or Yuzu sparkling juice, or if you just want to try Zhiweiguan Frozen Bayberry Juice or cucumber-flavored Lay’s Potato Chips, Weee! is for you. They currently only ship fresh food to San Francisco and Seattle, but all shelf-stable items are available in most metropolitan U.S. cities the next day.
Boxed – $49/year for free shipping
For bulk buys, Boxed has you covered. They deliver grocery and household items in bulk to your door, so you’re always stocked up on the essentials. It’s kind of like the online version of Costco, but without the membership fee. From toilet paper to paper towels and cooking staples to detergent, they have it all. And better yet, no more throwing out your back trying to carry all those large boxes from the store to the car to your home.
Hive – $5.95 on orders under $50
If you’re constantly feeling a nagging sense of eco-guilt, Hive is here to help. This sustainable online grocery store offers a wide selection of organic, plant-based foods and products from trail mix to organic floor cleaners and castile soap. Plus, for every item you add to cart, they’ll alert you if the product is cruelty-free or zero-waste, etc. And if you’re worried about your carbon footprint, Hive has that taken care of, too. Every single order is carbon neutral and shipped in a fully recyclable box. All told, they’ve offset 363,454lbs of carbon through their operation.
Yummy Bazaar – $6.99 fee for orders under $69
Bring the world to your doorstep with Yummy Bazaar — the top international food store in the U.S. Whether you’d like a taste of home or want to try something new, it’s easy to do just that. They offer tons of hard-to-find international delicacies like Herbs de Provence from France, sweet Bavarian mustard from Germany, Sicilian sea salt from Italy, or dango rice cakes from Japan. Yummy Bazaar won’t be your everyday go-to grocer, but if you’re looking to treat yourself or someone special to a one-of-a-kind gift, we highly recommend giving them a try.
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