Bargain Grocery

Bargain Grocery Community based grocery store bringing food accessibility and food equality to our communities. But leave the checkbook home - we do not accept checks.
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We accept cash, EBT, and debit/credit cards that use MasterCard, Visa, Discover, and American Express.

We have USA flag buntings for outside. Get these now, as they are moving very quickly.We have frozen chicken wings ready...
06/24/2026

We have USA flag buntings for outside. Get these now, as they are moving very quickly.

We have frozen chicken wings ready to be grilled or fried for the 4th.

Lots of nice ribs. We have some with a rub on them and some without.

Kayem Red Hots hot dogs. These snappy hot dogs are delicious. I personally like these fried in a pan or steamed.

We have another special on Heidelberg Bread. Check the comments for details. ⬇

Newman’s Own O’s. They are organic and use healthier ingredients.

We have these beautiful tortilla chips for your 4th of July party. Add some guacamole that we have in the fridge and you are set.

Fresh pasta. Not dried or frozen. Orecchiette. For this, having fresh pasta makes a big difference.

Customers have been asking, and we have plantains by the case. Customers say they are perfect to eat.

Southern peaches. Check comments ⬇

We have scallops(SOLD OUT). We smaller ones. Check comments. These are huge and perfect to accompany that steak. I def...
06/19/2026

We have scallops(SOLD OUT). We smaller ones. Check comments. These are huge and perfect to accompany that steak. I defrost and pat them dry, lightly season them, and pan-fry them hot in oil and butter until the middle reaches 120°F. Then I let them rest until they reach 125-130°F. Late addition, but we just added some ribeyes that are 1.5 to 2 inches thick. (Limited quanitities)

We have these restaurant supplier butterfly breaded shrimp. I love these in the air fryer. I have a deep fryer, but because of the cleanup and health concerns, I love using the air fryer. For frozen breaded shrimp, they make great crispy shrimp.

We have lots of great tomatoes, from hothouse to vine-ripened tomatoes. Check the comments for details. ⬇

Customers love, love instant coffee. I have seen lots of social media posts showing how instant coffee is in right now, especially for summer. Add 1–2 tablespoons instant coffee to a glass. Stir in about 2 tablespoons hot tap water until completely dissolved. Add 6–8 ounces cold water, a big handful of ice, then 2–3 tablespoons milk or half-and-half (or more to taste). Sweeten with sugar, simple syrup, or flavored syrup if you like.

We have Eggland’s Best. All I can say is that cases are going out of the store. We just refilled it.

Customers asked us for more paper towels. All I can say is carts are leaving full of paper towels, and you don’t need a membership to get the discount.

We need more protein. The Cheerios Protein Bars are delicious.

The kids will be back home soon. Pick up these Cheez-It snacks for them to have as individual snacks.

We have bacon crumbles. Add some crumbles to a great salad for Dad this weekend or add them to a baked potato.

For that special meal, remember that nothing elevates a steak, fish, scallops, or shrimp like some roasted asparagus.

Get ready for Father’s Day. We have restaurant distributor NY Strip and Picanha steaks. These come frozen from the resta...
06/17/2026

Get ready for Father’s Day. We have restaurant distributor NY Strip and Picanha steaks. These come frozen from the restaurant distributor. These are not the kind of steaks you see at big box stores. These are cut and portioned for restaurants. These are 1.5 to 2 inches thick. Perfect to cook to medium rare.

These England’s Best eggs are flying out of the store. Look closely and read for more details in the comments for case deals.

Managers put out more frozen ground beef. 80/20 ground chuck.

Now is the time for tomatoes. If you want to make a BLT, now is the time. To make a great BLT, you need a great T, the tomato. Always, always kosher salt the tomato. Check comments for details. ⬇

Pre-dry-rubbed ribs. Defrost and put them on the grill to smoke for Dad. I like to put them on the cool side with the vents over them and let them smoke for 2 hours, then wrap them. Smoke another hour and then put BBQ sauce on them and place them on the hot side for the last minute of caramelization.

I love these nectarines. Check out the details below. ⬇

Need a side dish for the steak? Check out these tortellini. Delicious.

Can’t believe we have these. Tonkotsu ramen. These are going fast.

Customers have said these are the best paper towels we have had. They keep asking us to replenish them.

For that fast protein, pick up this blackened chicken. The cashiers love it.

We have these beautiful frozen Chuck Tender Roasts. I cut them thin across the grain, then use baking soda, about 1 tsp ...
06/12/2026

We have these beautiful frozen Chuck Tender Roasts. I cut them thin across the grain, then use baking soda, about 1 tsp per pound. Refrigerate for 30 minutes, then rinse. Then stir-fry. This is how the pros do it.

LaCroix seltzer water.

Customers were asking when we were getting plums. We have plums. One customer grabbed them and said they are making plum syrup for their lattes. Check details.

Customers were raving about the Mozzarella and Chicken Tortellini.

Glutino gluten-free crackers. I have to say these are good.

Heidelberg bread. Special this week. Check for details.

Jalapeño Ritz crackers. I was told if you put peanut butter between two crackers and then cover them in chocolate, they are delicious.

Ice cream sandwiches are in.

Did you know we have these nuggets that for 20 years people have told us are the same as the famous place? I have even had former employees tell me they are the same.
Use the air fryer with a light coating of spray oil.

Wholly Guacamole cups. These are awesome. I hate having guacamole go brown. This lets me use one cup while keeping the others fresh. I feel like I’m winning when I get these.

Ground Chuck Beef 80/20. These are going fast. Do not hesitate with ground beef, as geopolitical trends are making beef ...
06/10/2026

Ground Chuck Beef 80/20. These are going fast. Do not hesitate with ground beef, as geopolitical trends are making beef prices keep going up.

We have prosciutto. Thinly sliced and ready to wrap around melon or to be added to a salad or pizza. I like putting prosciutto, arugula, fresh mangoes, balsamic syrup, and burrata together.

Heidelberg bread. They made too much and sent it to us. We have something special this week. Check comments. ⬇

Breakfast pizza. Whole Wheat Bacon Scramble breakfast pizza. Pre-sectioned and ready to go. This thing is great for mornings with a big family, or if you just want to break off a portioned piece and air fry it. A customer looked at it today and said, “This looks so good. I’m taking it home.”

Southern Peaches. I need to see that lady from two years ago who was buying cases to make an adult beverage with them. Check comments for details on cases. ⬇

We have Oikos 23-gram protein mini drinks. That is a lot of protein. Plus, we have cases of these that we are selling by the case.

You asked for green peppers. We have them right now. ⬇

All the kids are loving Bubble Tea. If you are interested, get these for yourself or for the kids.

We have your raspberries. Customers tell me freezing berries is the best thing. ⬇

Smithfield Bacon. Maple Black Pepper “THICK” bacon. When you are talking about bacon, “thick” or, as the kids say, “thic...
06/05/2026

Smithfield Bacon. Maple Black Pepper “THICK” bacon. When you are talking about bacon, “thick” or, as the kids say, “thicc,” is always good. I love this baked and then added to a burger.

Garlic and Black Pepper Wright’s Sausage. This is so great if you smoke it. Seriously, with some wood on a Weber, low and slow, it’s like Texas BBQ.

We have Ultra Strong paper towels. People are walking out with carts full of this paper towel.

Southern peaches. Ready to be eaten, canned, or made into pies. Check comments for details.

Southern nectarines. Ready to be eaten. My favorite fruit. Check comments for details.

Delicious blueberries. I was told these are great for the gut. Check comments for details.

It’s long hots season. A customer says long hots are best when the weather is warm. I love them stuffed with sausage and breadcrumbs. I had them smoked. Delicious.

Pork Soup Dumplings. These viral soup dumplings are super good. Do not miss these. Store employees were going crazy for them.

These delicious Chobani Flips.

Bright Early Orange Juice. Get that vitamin C

You asked for ground beef. We got it back. Run to the store and get your 80/20 ground beef in the lower portion of the f...
06/03/2026

You asked for ground beef. We got it back. Run to the store and get your 80/20 ground beef in the lower portion of the freezer on the left. We also have frozen Chuck Tender Roast. I am smoking these babies low and slow. Incredible.

Fresh from the premier produce wholesale market. We got a fresh batch of produce that came off the trucks right from the Bronx, NYC. This is produce we picked and purchased ourselves. We selected it based on what our customers asked for.

We have peaches. Southern peaches that are ripe and ready to be eaten or canned. Check comments ⬇

We have nectarines. Did you know nectarines and peaches are from the same family, but peaches are fuzzy? Check comments ⬇

We have green and red grapes. Great texture and the right balance of sweetness and tartness. I’m a texture person. My grapes have to have great texture. Check comments ⬇

Wow, these southern-grown escarole greens are great. Get them now, blanch and freeze them, then vacuum seal them. Get them while they’re economical and use them at Christmas. Check comments ⬇

Check out these blueberries. Check comments for details.

We have beautiful eggplants. I like this variety because they are not bitter. No need to salt and squeeze them overnight. My doctor told me that I should eat more eggplant so my bad cholesterol goes down.

English cucumbers. I love these seedless cucumbers. Cool as a cucumber. Check comments ⬇

25 lb. bag of beets. Check comments ⬇

Over 40% savings. That was the result when Spectrum News reporter Melissa Krull compared a basket of everyday grocery i...
05/29/2026

Over 40% savings. That was the result when Spectrum News reporter Melissa Krull compared a basket of everyday grocery items that she purchased at Bargain Grocery against prices at national big box stores in the area during her live report at 5 on Wednesday.

Melissa recently did a story on rising grocery costs and how families across our region are finding ways to save money. As part of the segment, she visited our store and put our prices to the test by shopping for everyday grocery items.

Her total came to $28.73. She then compared the same items to national big box stores in the area and found the total would have been $51.

Melissa shared how surprised she was by the difference in price and by how much customers can save on everyday essentials at Bargain Grocery.

Thank you to Spectrum News and Melissa Krull for featuring Bargain Grocery during the live report and highlighting how local families are stretching their grocery budgets.

HOT OFF THE TRUCK!!! We have new first crop southern fruit arriving at 9:30 AM. This is the best produce of the year, tr...
05/28/2026

HOT OFF THE TRUCK!!! We have new first crop southern fruit arriving at 9:30 AM. This is the best produce of the year, trucked in fresh from the southern part of the U.S. For more details check the comments.

We have watermelon. Remember to check the stem. The smaller the better. This tip came from a former fruit manager with 50 years of experience. Check comments ⬇

Angus Chuck Tender Roast . Usually limited but we have more than usual.

Fresh southern peaches and nectarines. This is the time to get them for canning. These first crop southern peaches are the best of the season. Calling someone a “southern peach” is a compliment because of how sweet and wonderful they are. Check comments ⬇

We have Utica’s most famous greens. Escarole. Use it in soups or for Utica greens. Did you know they are not only delicious but also really healthy? Check comments ⬇

Blueberries from SunBelle are southern blueberries trucked straight to us overnight from the farms. These are going to be some of the best blueberries of the season. Check comments ⬇

We have green and red grapes. These are crisp and fresh. Check comments ⬇

I am most excited about, Napa cabbage to make my own kimchi. Check comments ⬇

Fresh whole carrots. Check comments ⬇

Hot off the truck zucchini and yellow squash. If you are not getting it from your own garden, this is the next best thing. It makes a difference. Check comments ⬇

Remember this produce was grown, harvested, cleaned, shipped to us last night, and is in the store right now. This is the best produce of the year.

We have fresh bouquet flowers, and they will be available at 9:00 AM Thursday morning.We have frozen wild North Atlantic...
05/27/2026

We have fresh bouquet flowers, and they will be available at 9:00 AM Thursday morning.

We have frozen wild North Atlantic lobster tails. These will not last. If we advertise it, I recommend that you get here and grab it. Don’t wait, because there is no guarantee they will not sell out.

We brought in a fresh batch from the Amish farmer. More Amish hanging flowers.

Managers told me today that they heard our customers, and cold cuts are going to be sliced super thin now. I was told they will be “thinner than my patience on Monday morning”🤣

Chilean Sea Bass. This is the fish that fancy restaurants serve. Me? I’m taking it and making a miso, mirin, sake, soy sauce, and brown sugar marinade, then broiling it.

Rotisserie fully cooked marinated chicken. Perfect for cold chicken salad tonight. Put that on some Heidelberg rolls.

Driscoll’s raspberries.

Ritz crackers with garlic? Woah, where have you been all my life.

Simply Orange Juice in a 4-pack. Perfect for breakfast at work.

Minute Maid Zero Sugar pineapple juice. I like to freeze these in ice cube trays and add them to seltzer water.

Address

1110 Lincoln Avenue
Utica, NY
13502

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 6pm
Tuesday 9am - 6pm
Wednesday 9am - 6pm
Thursday 9am - 6pm
Friday 9am - 6pm
Saturday 9am - 6pm

Telephone

+13156243668

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