What’s Your Go-To Grocery Store Name Brand?
While we love a good deal, some brands are worth paying full price for.
It’s Day 4 of Hip2Save’s Birthday Week! 🥳
Have you been enjoying Hip2Save’s birthday week as much as we have? We still have a couple more days left in our week of giveaways. The comments have been a blast for our team to read and the party doesn’t have to end just yet! 🎉
There’s still time to enter, so be sure to check out the previous giveaway prompts, too —
- What would you buy if you had $25 to spend on Amazon?
- What’s one thing you’ll gladly pay full price for?
- Which store has the best clearance section?
During our birthday giveaway, all you have to do is comment for a chance to win. This format is just like our monthly reader giveaway and makes for some great conversation among our Hip2Save community. The giveaway prompt posts will be going live each day now through Friday, and your comment will get you entered to win that day’s prize. Easy peasy!
Today, we’ve got two $50 Amazon eGift cards up for grabs. Comment now through Sunday, June 29th 11:59 PM MT for your chance to win.
We want to hear from you!
Today’s Birthday Giveaway Question:
What’s one grocery name brand you’d never switch from, no matter the price?
Share in the comments section below for our Hip community to read. By leaving a comment, you are entering to win a $50 Amazon eGift card!
Entries for this giveaway are now closed.
How to Enter:
- Comment Below: Share your favorite name brands at the grocery store.
- Duration: The commenting entry period starts on Thursday, 6/26/25 at 7 AM MT and ends on Sunday, 6/29/25 at 11:59 PM MT.
- Eligibility: All approved comments within the entry period are eligible. Winning comments will be chosen at random. Readers may only win one time during the giveaway.
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Winners will be contacted by Tuesday, July 1st with the details of their Amazon eGift Card.
Here’s our Hip team’s favorite grocery name brands worth paying full price…
“I am a southern mayonnaise girl – a very picky one. No matter the price, Blue Plate mayo is the only mayonnaise worthy of our family recipes; mom’s potato salad, pimento cheese, deviled eggs, tuna salad, home fries, mac n cheese casserole…it’s all better with Blue Plate. It’s really creamy, with just the right amount of tanginess that doesn’t intrude or overpower like Miracle Whip, but gives the perfect flavor base to build on.
Now that I’m thinking about my favorite southern comfort foods, I also swear by these red beans – I use them to make my cheater red beans, sausage and rice. Instead of several hours, it takes about 30 mins without giving up flavor or texture.” – Cara
“The one brand my family is super loyal to is Nabisco Oreos. We’ve tried a few other grocery brands of them through the years (ALDI, Publix, Walmart). I even bought some fakes and put them in the Nabisco packaging, but my kids and husband immediately knew 🤣. Nothing even comes close to the taste of Nabisco Oreos, so even if they are double the cost, they are worth it.
I feel the same about Lucky Charms cereal, like, I know that is not my magically delicious marshmallow. It’s General Mills or no cereal at all for me!” – Liz
“I’m the same about Post with their Fruity Pebbles. I have tried the generics, and I am confident that in a blind taste test, I would know the real Fruity Pebbles out of a group of wannabes. 😂 I feel that way about most generic cereals, and sometimes I don’t mind that they’re not spot on, but Pebbles are my fave so nothing comes close lol!“ – Emily
“Ooohh yes – so true about the Oreos! And also, Hershey’s unsweetened cocoa powder for baking and Heinz ketchup for me. Why do other brands of ketchup even exist?? 😂“ – Jenna R
“Oreos for sure. Also, Kellogg’s Raisin Bran – the generic and Post-brand versions just don’t taste as good. In fact, with most cereals, the generic versions always taste a little bit off.“ – Angela
“Best Foods Mayonnaise. I can’t with the avo oil ones or store brand. PS – Best Foods Mayonnaise continues to sell west of the Rockies, while Hellmann’s sells to the east. LOL!” – Lina
We can’t wait to hear your go-to grocery store name brands!
Stay tuned for more Hip Birthday giveaway posts all week long! 🎉 Until then, let’s get back to the deals…
My favorite is Frederik’s By Meijer.
Kelloggs or General Mills are shopped quite a bit in this household. But Hip2save deals have me buying any great deal—
My favorite store brand is anything Kirkland( costco brand.) They make really good products. Sometimes, better than the original brand.
Dr Pepper! The other soft drinks don’t hit the same way!
When it comes to ketchup it has to be Heinz! I’ll also pay a little more for Oreo cookies and real Nilla wafers.
Cheez-it
I love Sparkling Ice. Other brands are not as good in my opinion
Meijer
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Doritos brand – dorito chips
French’s Mustard is a brand that is like no other! That is one Brand that we will purchase and a pay a little more for the taste and quality!
Daisy Sour Cream. None other is the same.
Most store brands are good nowadays but Kirkland is the overall best!
Diet Mountain Dew
Kirkland by Costco for sure!
Oreos…. like your review the other week said, they’re the best!
Sweet Sue Chicken Broth!
Chosen avocado oil
My husband will only drink coke zero.
We love Kirkland brand
100% Heinz ketchup. I am addicted.
We love anything from HEB brand from HEB store … they are all high quality breads, jams, colas …
diet pepsi caffiene free and oreos
I always buy Chosen mayo and Chosen dressings even though they are super expensive!
According to my daughter, Takis! Ha.
100% Heinz products
Hellmans’s mayonnaise
Heinz ketchup 😋
HyV store brand or Fareway store brand items are comparable & cheaper
Kirkland milk and butter from Costco. I won’t buy any other kind.
Dawn Powerwash. It’s made my life noticeably easier.
Bundaberg Root Beer – tastes unique and refreshing! And made with molasses rather than high fructose corn syrup.
Kashi!
Coke! Always has and always will be.
Bubly. It just has the best flavors out there.
Smart chicken…most tender chicken ever.
There is nothing like ice cold Luzianne iced tea in the summer!
I love fredricks meijer store brand especially their pasta
Target brand is pretty good
We love Kirkland brand from Costco so much!
Brach’s candy corn. Other brands don’t compare.
Kroger brand corn flakes
Cinnamon Toast Crunch! Store brands just don’t taste the same!
I don’t have a Costco membership so I can’t comment on the Kirkland brand, but the Sam’s Club Members Mark brand is really good!
My favorite is Members mark! The flavor is there AND the price is right!
Always will be Coke!
Good Culture cottage cheese
Primal Kitchen condiments!
Pizza rolls!
Primal Kitchen for condiments and Boulder Canyon chips!
cheez-its