When it comes to grocery shopping, Michigan residents have no shortage of options. Across the Mitten State, shoppers can choose from national chains, local markets, and family-owned staples.
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West Michigan’s Grocery Legacy
West Michigan, in particular, has played a major role in shaping the grocery landscape. It’s the birthplace of well-known regional chains like Meijer—founded in Greenville in 1934—and SpartanNash, which opened its first Family Fare store in Holland in 1966.
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Lovefood Names Michigan’s Best Grocery Store
Where’s your favorite place to shop? Food-focused publication Lovefood set out to find the top grocery store in every state that “goes above and beyond when it comes to service, quality of produce, and the little extras that keep people coming back.”
Their pick for the best grocery store in Michigan landed right here in West Michigan: Kingma’s Market in Grand Rapids.
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From Wagon to Neighborhood Staple
Located on Plainfield Avenue, Kingma’s has been a beloved part of the Grand Rapids community for more than 100 years. It began in 1917 with the Kingma family selling produce out of a wagon before growing into a neighborhood grocery staple.
After decades of family ownership, the market changed hands around 2014, but longtime shoppers would argue the heart of the place never left…