5 Grocery Stores With the Best Frozen Aisles, According to Shoppers
Every grocery store has frozen aisles filled with everything from ice cream and waffles to frozen dinners, pizzas, and produce. However, not all of them receive top marks from shoppers. Some stores do frozen foods better than others, offering more innovative options, variety, and restaurant-worthy food. Where should you shop to get the best frozen goodies? Here are 5 grocery stores with the best frozen aisles, according to shoppers.
Trader Joe’s
Trader Joe’s has one of the most legendary frozen food sections of all stores. The California-cool gourmet grocery spot sells only TJ’s branded items, many of which are chef-approved in a range of cuisines, including Indian, Italian, Asian, or Mexican. Shoppers maintain that they are better than restaurant food. “The orange chicken is insanely good* — comes out super crunchy, even when simply baked in the oven. I honestly prefer it to delivery when I’m craving trashy mall food court Am-Chinese, since there’s nothing sadder than General Tso’s that’s gotten squishy from steaming in a styrofoam container,” writes one Redditor. And, it has “the best frozen Indian food,” another writes. “Chana Masala, Palak Paneer, Butter Chicken, Vegan Butter chicken, Samosas. the list goes on. And it’s all good and relatively inexpensive.”
Whole Foods Market
The Whole Foods frozen foods section is stocked with healthy and organic options. The frozen gourmet mushrooms are “much cheaper than buying fresh, and I can’t find frozen mushrooms at any other grocery store,” writes a Redditor. Another Redditor adds that Whole Foods’ frozen fruits are “hands-down absolutely the cheapest I’ve ever seen.” And, always grab the frozen pizzas, which are the only ones my family will eat.
Publix
Publix is home to so many amazing frozen food dishes, from name-brand items to its own offerings. The Publix-brand Pork-Cauliflower Sausage & Cranberry, Stone-Baked Crust frozen pizza is a fan favorite. “Best thing at Publix and affordable,” writes a Redditor.
Costco
Costco doesn’t have the most extensive selection in its frozen food aisle, but what the warehouse does carry is customer-approved and competitively priced. In addition to name brands, the Kirkland Signature products are fan favorites. The Kirkland Signature Super Premium Vanilla Ice Cream is a top-rated frozen product. “Costco has some nice options in their freezer sections,” a Redditor says. One Redditor jokes that they are “gonna need a bigger freezer” when they shop for the ice cream. And, the cauliflower crust pizza is legendary. One Redditor mentions how it is “the only cauliflower crust that I can’t tell the difference” from regular pizza crust.
Aldi
The majority of Aldi’s freezer section finds are private-label products, including Aldi’s Simply Nature, Breakfast Best, and Belmont products, which offer top value. Several shoppers endorse the selection of frozen shrimp. One Redditor recommended, “When you see the shrimp skewers get a lot of them but save some for me!!” Other Aldi shoppers recommend the frozen pizzas, with a note on Reddit that the rising crust varieties are must-buys. Aldi’s frozen shepherd’s pies are another top buy, with one Redditor noting that “If you can find these…you’ll be really happy. They’re excellent.”