Tulsa Grocery Stores And Coupon Savings Companys

[jne]

I use quite a few different stores.  I don't usually shop to keep much of a fresh grocery inventory, we do keep a stock of some basics - milk and eggs type things, and dry goods and spices, but we do eat out a lot (about half the time).  I often cook for groups on the weekends (I love my smoker).  I use Homeland often because its close and they have great fresh tabouli - produce is sketchy (although generally I hate the place, it is easy to get in and out of in off-peak hours).  I often use Braums market for milk, eggs, sour cream, limes(we use hella limes).  I use Reasor's for the larger hauls and will buy meats for value. I stop at Aikens a lot for smaller items (Amy's frozen things for work, juice sweetened sodas) - its also very close.   If I'm looking for quality bulk produce, I'll venture to Las Americas for great quality and price.  Harvard meats for quality cuts (best rib eye I've had in my life came from here - need to go more often, but often go ahead and grab meat at Reasors with my other groceries).  Haven't done Whole Foods in a while, but will go for specialty items, also utilize ethnic markets.  Oh and of course depending on how my Friday night goes, I'll get up and do the Farmer's market on Saturdays for fresh veggies.

[Empower Tulsa]

I use quite a few different stores.  I don't usually shop to keep much of a fresh grocery inventory, we do keep a stock of some basics - milk and eggs type things, and dry goods and spices, but we do eat out a lot (about half the time).  I often cook for groups on the weekends (I love my smoker).  I use Homeland often because its close and they have great fresh tabouli - produce is sketchy (although generally I hate the place, it is easy to get in and out of in off-peak hours).  I often use Braums market for milk, eggs, sour cream, limes(we use hella limes).  I use Reasor's for the larger hauls and will buy meats for value. I stop at Aikens a lot for smaller items (Amy's frozen things for work, juice sweetened sodas) - its also very close.   If I'm looking for quality bulk produce, I'll venture to Las Americas for great quality and price.  Harvard meats for quality cuts (best rib eye I've had in my life came from here - need to go more often, but often go ahead and grab meat at Reasors with my other groceries).  Haven't done Whole Foods in a while, but will go for specialty items, also utilize ethnic markets.  Oh and of course depending on how my Friday night goes, I'll get up and do the Farmer's market on Saturdays for fresh veggies.

Las Americas?  Who are they and what's there niche?  You mentioned quality, quantity, and price bulk produce.

[swake]

Las Americas?  Who are they and what's there niche?  You mentioned quality, quantity, and price bulk produce.

Las Americas is a chain of Hispanic grocery stores, there are five or six locations in North and East Tulsa.

[Empower Tulsa]

Las Americas is a chain of Hispanic grocery stores, there are five or six locations in North and East Tulsa.

How do their prices and quality compare with Meats, produce and deli sections..Vs. the other stores that you shop?

[dbacks fan]

As a former Tulsan, when I lived in Tulsa there was not one particular grocer that I went to. I shopped Warehouse Market, Albertsons, (I moved from Tulsa in '98) Price Mart, and on occasion Wal-Mart. Like many others that have posted, coupons are not the driving factor. In the 12 years that I have been in the Phoenix metro area I have shopped in the past with the former Mrs. dback, and continue to this day in places that have what I am looking for. When it comes to day to day food, lunch meat, cheese, frozen foods, coffee, creamer, sweetener, and the other basics any of the stores will do. When it comes to meat wether it be beef, chicken, or pork I have a meat market that I go to. Also there are a lot of farmers markets for produce, as a matter of fact sweet corn is being harvested here right now. But back to part of the original topic, the past of shopping the same grocery store all the time like my mom did, wether it be Sipe's, Safeway, Humpty Dumpty or Piggly Wiggly, doesn't exist anymore. I will go to Von Hansens for my steak, Fresh and Easy for four cheese mac and cheese, and a local vendor for corn on the cob grown locally, for a dinner with friends.

When I lived in Tulsa I would visit Conrow's at 21st and Memorial for steaks, Hatfields bewtween Joplin and Neosho for babyback and spare ribs, and a place on North Lewis I think for beef ribs. So even if I lived in Tulsa now I would not fit the stereotypical shopper of the the same grocer all the time, and I don't fit the coupon user profile.

Just my $.02

[custosnox]

Now to throw in an extra bit here, I do know one person that uses coupons extensivly.  She writes manufactures, prints coupons from online, and spends a lot of time going through the mailers and newspaper cliping coupons.  She shops anywhere something is on sale, and takes advantage of any chance to use double coupons.  She hits just about every grocery store that she can to get a good deal. 

[Hoss]

As a former Tulsan, when I lived in Tulsa there was not one particular grocer that I went to. I shopped Warehouse Market, Albertsons, (I moved from Tulsa in '98) Price Mart, and on occasion Wal-Mart. Like many others that have posted, coupons are not the driving factor. In the 12 years that I have been in the Phoenix metro area I have shopped in the past with the former Mrs. dback, and continue to this day in places that have what I am looking for. When it comes to day to day food, lunch meat, cheese, frozen foods, coffee, creamer, sweetener, and the other basics any of the stores will do. When it comes to meat wether it be beef, chicken, or pork I have a meat market that I go to. Also there are a lot of farmers markets for produce, as a matter of fact sweet corn is being harvested here right now. But back to part of the original topic, the past of shopping the same grocery store all the time like my mom did, wether it be Sipe's, Safeway, Humpty Dumpty or Piggly Wiggly, doesn't exist anymore. I will go to Von Hansens for my steak, Fresh and Easy for four cheese mac and cheese, and a local vendor for corn on the cob grown locally, for a dinner with friends.

When I lived in Tulsa I would visit Conrow's at 21st and Memorial for steaks, Hatfields bewtween Joplin and Neosho for babyback and spare ribs, and a place on North Lewis I think for beef ribs. So even if I lived in Tulsa now I would not fit the stereotypical shopper of the the same grocer all the time, and I don't fit the coupon user profile.

Just my $.02

You might be surprised to know that Conrow's is no longer.  It IS still a meat store, but it's now called Mid-Town(?).  Haven't been yet but I'm getting ready to buy a slew of rib eyes, and I'd rather not go to a big box store (even Reasor's; last time I got ribeyes there they were a big FAIL).  Like to know if anyone on here has been since the name change (which likely indicates ownership change).

[Breadburner]

Dont let your meat loaf...!!!!

[Empower Tulsa]

I appreciate you all giving me this helpful information the two questions I have is where are the farmers markets located and can I get a little more information on Las Americas is it only Latina Hispanic type foods as well as the prices and quality on both stores?

[RecycleMichael]

I shop mostly at the Harp's store at 31st and Garnett. They have a butcher that will special cut the steaks and they have excellent "five for $25" meat specials and "three for $5" vegetable specials.

I also have been going to the new grocery at Pine and Peoria. It is amazingly clean and there is never a long line at the cashier. They have very good prices (on the things I know prices) and I love the selection of Mexican staples.

I sometimes go to Whole Foods, but the prices are much higher. I have gone to Nam Hai for spices a few times lately. I have also been buying produce from farmer's markets all summer.

My wife goes to Super Target for most of her shopping.

[Empower Tulsa]

I shop mostly at the Harp's store at 31st and Garnett. They have a butcher that will special cut the steaks and they have excellent "five for $25" meat specials and "three for $5" vegetable specials.

I also have been going to the new grocery at Pine and Peoria. It is amazingly clean and there is never a long line at the cashier. They have very good prices (on the things I now prices) and I love the selection of Mexican staples.

I sometimes go to Whole Foods, but the prices are much higher. I have gone to Nam Hai for spices a few times lately. I have also been buying produce from farmer's markets all summer.

My wife goes to Super Target for most of her shopping.

Farmers Market Where are they and what times?

[RecycleMichael]

http://www.okgrown.com/markets/

[m2violin]

The OKGrown website leaves out one of the Tulsa Farmers Markets:

Brookside
Food Pyramid Parking Lot (northwest corner of lot)
41st & Peoria
Wednesdays 8am-12pm
May 5-October 20

I like to shop this market - I pick up stuff on the way into the office.

[m2violin]

Back to the original question-I choose mostly on quality and convenience.  Price is a secondary consideration.

My major grocery shopping is done at Reasor's.  Overall, I like their selection and quality, and I've found they have good customer service.  Plus, they are Oklahoma-owned, and I believe in supporting local businesses.  On a side note, I am soooo glad they are now carrying Topeca coffee.

I will shop at Whole Foods about 1-2 times per month for seafood and specialty items I can't get at Reasor's.  They also have the best cheese selection in town.  I order my Thanksgiving turkey from them, and often order Christmas and Easter meats from them.

I sometimes shop at Petty's for specialty items I can't get elsewhere.  They carry Siegi's sausage (so I don't have to fight South Tulsa traffic) and frozen soups from the Soup Guy (AKA the Soup Nazi from Seinfeld).  While they are by far the most expensive, they also have the best meats in town, bar none.  I once ordered a beef tenderloin roast from them for Christmas that was simply out of this world.

Every once in awhile I'll make a quick dash into Food Pyramid to pick up a few items if I'm also shopping at Whole Foods and don't feel like paying Whole Foods prices.  I never, never, never shop at Walmart-I abhor their business practices and do not want my money being spent on union busting and employee repression.

Summertime I'm at the Farmers Markets for my produce.  Mostly I shop at the Brookside market, sometimes Pearl.

[Cherish]

I shop at Reasors on Cherry Street and the one on Brookside and Whole Foods.  I like to go to the Cherry Street Farmers Market so I hit that up for my seasonal veggies.  I think Reasors is the best chain grocery store that Tulsa can offer but the selection is still VERY limited from what I am used too.  So I hit up Whole Foods a lot or buy things on Amazon for boxed items.  I hate Wallyworld and go about once a year if that.  It's not really about savings for me as much as freshness and quality.  If there was a Trader Joes (better than Whole Foods and cheaper) here that would be my main grocery store as that used to be my main store but I think the closest one is in TX and I am not driving that far.  

I cook a lot of ethnic food, Caribbean, Asian Indian, Lebanese and Turkish foods as those are my favs and what I was brought up to eat so Food Pyramid and Walmart really don't have those types of food.  Mostly get my seasonings and boxed items online or Whole Foods.  I have limited my shopping to Whole Foods  recently since the Farmers Markets opened and the fact that they no longer sell Salt Fish or Bacalhau and that is one of my staples for a true Caribbean breakfast.  Plus once I found out that Reasors sold bison meat I didn't have to go to Whole Foods just for that, but I do go there for their dairy products, and hormone free meats, plus there ready to go meals are awesome and I love getting my naan from there when I am too lazy to make it on my own.