Grand Rapids Kingma's Market Named Best Michigan Grocery Store

When it comes to grocery shopping, Michigan residents have no shortage of options. Across the Mitten State, shoppers can choose from national chains, local markets, and family-owned staples.

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West Michigan’s Grocery Legacy

West Michigan, in particular, has played a major role in shaping the grocery landscape. It's the birthplace of well-known regional chains like Meijer—founded in Greenville in 1934—and SpartanNash, which opened its first Family Fare store in Holland in 1966.

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Lovefood Names Michigan's Best Grocery Store

Where's your favorite place to shop? Food-focused publication Lovefood set out to find the top grocery store in every state that “goes above and beyond when it comes to service, quality of produce, and the little extras that keep people coming back.”

Kingma's Market Plainfield via Facebook

Their pick for the best grocery store in Michigan landed right here in West Michigan: Kingma’s Market in Grand Rapids.

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From Wagon to Neighborhood Staple

Located on Plainfield Avenue, Kingma’s has been a beloved part of the Grand Rapids community for more than 100 years. It began in 1917 with the Kingma family selling produce out of a wagon before growing into a neighborhood grocery staple.

Kingma's Market Plainfield via Facebook

After decades of family ownership, the market changed hands around 2014, but longtime shoppers would argue the heart of the place never left.

Today, Kingma’s is known just as much for its friendly vibe as it is for its butcher counter, cheese cases, wine selection, and shelves packed with Michigan-made goods. A major expansion in 2023 added more space and new departments.

What Lovefood Says about Kingma's Market in Grand Rapids

Here's Lovefood's praise for the neighborhood store:

A wholesome family-owned grocery that stocks local produce in Grand Rapids, Kingma’s Market has won a loyal following thanks to its wide range of produce and its famous wall of candy. There’s a huge selection of wines and beers, plus health foods such as tempeh (meat substitute made from soy) sausages, kombucha, and miso paste. There’s also a large selection of house plants.

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