
Support locally owned grocery stores in Dayton as well as purchasing other everyday household essentials at independent businesses throughout the region. It helps keep money in Dayton and it’s a great way to find new-to-you items to try.
Dayton Grocery Stores
Gem City Market
Built and owned by the surrounding community, Gem City Market is a fully stocked grocery store featuring fresh produce, meat, seafood, pantry staples, and more.
Dot’s Market
Dot’s Market has three locations in the Dayton area and is known for their meat selection. They offer delivery and have all of the essentials for your fridge, freezer, and pantry.
Dorothy Lane Market
With locations in Dayton and beyond, Dorothy Lane Market offers high end gourmet grocery items as well as the brands you already know and love. They’re known for their wine selection and gourmet bakery.
Beyond Grocery
Located inside The Hub in the Dayton Arcade, Beyond Grocery is cashless and futuristic.
Stop-N-Save
Stop-N-Save has been serving Dayton customers in this location since 1997. This store might look like a small bodega but it’s actually 6,000 square feet of fresh produce and grocery and deli items.
2nd Street Market
Find fresh produce, spices, micro greens, bread and baked goods, household essentials, and so much more from the vendors inside and outside 2nd Street Market.
Bodega-style Shopping
Tony & Pete’s
In addition to serving up some of the best sandwiches in Dayton, Tony & Pete’s is a great place to purchase pasta, ramen, cooking sauces, wine, beer, and more in their retail section.
Household Essentials
Pink Moon Goods
At Pink Moon Goods, you can source hard-to-find household essentials from all over the world.
Reduce & Reuse Refillery
Bring your own bottles (or purchase some here) to refill household items like dish soap, multi-purpose spray, laundry care items, and more. Plus, at Reduce & Reuse Refillery, you can refill personal care bottles like shampoo, conditioner, lotion, etc.
Wild Whiskers
Wild Whiskers offers pet food, treats, health items, supplies, toys, and more. They specialize in natural pet products free of common allergens.
I’ll keep adding to this list – what are your favorite locally owned grocery stores? Let me know!