"When it comes to grocery shopping, finding a reliable source of meals and good deals can be more difficult in some cities than others. Los Angeles is known for many things - including a high cost of living and being home to many popular West coast grocery store chains. But looking around Reddit, the prevailing opinion about which is the cheapest points largely to Grocery Outlet."
"Although Grocery Outlet graced Tasting Table's list of the most affordable grocery stores in 2023, locals admit the outlet is often overlooked in the "City of Angels." Grocery Outlet is known to sell name-brand products at prices up to 60% less than typical shops. Still, in r/AskLosAngeles, one user wrote, "Grocery Outlet is so slept on in LA." Other comments indicate that Grocery Outlet is more significant in northern California, but doesn't carry the same weight in Los Angeles."
"Redditors are never shy about sharing their opinions, particularly when it comes to overlooked local hot spots. Some users compare Grocery Outlet to Aldi with regard to cheap prices and limited stock. As user @Dommichu pointed out in a separate r/AskLosAngeles thread, "you are there to get a lot of food for super cheap... so expect some misses... you will come out ahead." User @ishiiman0 also mentioned that Grocery Outlet's "inventory can be hard to predict, but they're going to have some pretty killer prices on certain things and some eclectic variety to keep things interesting.""
Los Angeles has a high cost of living and numerous West Coast grocery chains, making affordable grocery sources valuable. Grocery Outlet sells name-brand products at discounts up to 60% compared with typical stores and remains relatively overlooked in Los Angeles despite inclusion on lists of affordable grocers. Shoppers report unpredictable inventory, occasional misses, and eclectic variety, but many say the lower prices outweigh downsides. Reddit users compare Grocery Outlet to Aldi for low prices and limited stock and recommend expecting bargains on specific items. Grocery Outlet can be a strong source of competitively priced essentials for shoppers willing to browse.
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