While grocery shopping for some may just be a quick trip to the store, for others, its a visit to a beloved spot, with certain regional or specialty chains garnering a cult following.

And while large grocery stores may see busy check-out lines, according to reader survey from USA Today, some of the best grocery stores in the U.S. may not be the biggest.

The recent survey, part of USA Today's 10Best Readers Choice Awards for 2025, used a panel of experts to nominate grocery stores cross the country for consideration. Readers then voted on the nominations, ranking their 10 favorites, editors said, based on value, selection and service.

Four of the 10 grocery stores on the list have locations in Illinois, including the one that scored the top spot.

Heinen's Grocery Store, with locations i

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