Best Grocery Store of 2012: The North Market

There’s a wide range of good places to shop for food in Columbus. From speciality markets to neighborhood stores to upscale chains, there’s plenty of variety all over town. And there’s more on the way, with the Downtown Hills Market nearly complete, a new large Giant Eagle under construction on Third Avenue, and renovation plans under way for the Kroger on Northwest Boulevard.

For the second year straight, our readers voted for The North Market as their favorite grocery store. The Market offers fresh meats and produce in addition to many specialty vendors that sell everything from gourmet cheeses to spice mixes to prepared meals to take home and bake.

The Top 10 Grocery/Food Stores of 2012:

1. The North Market
2. Weiland’s Gourmet Market
3. Whole Foods
4. Giant Eagle Market District
5. Trader Joe’s
6. Brewery District Kroger
7. The Hills Market
8. Short North / Weinland Park Kroger
9. Clintonville Community Market
10. Huffman’s Market

Flashback: Best Grocery Store of 2011 – The North Market