What to Expect
Main Grocery Stores in Aruba:
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Plan ahead on Sundays! Stores close early!
SuperFoods: 6pm | CMART: 3pm | Ling & Sons: 3pm | Pricesmart: 2pm
These are 4 of the larger grocery stores in Aruba, CMART being the newest.
Pricesmart is also a great option if you are staying longer or feeding a large family, but this requires an annual membership fee of $39 USD.
They have a lot of Dutch items as it's a Dutch island, but you can also find a lot of American food too, so no worries! The food in Aruba is freaking amazing, I promise you will NOT be disappointed!
You can also shop at the smaller Chinese markets scattered all over the island! I will stop in there when I just need a few things! They also sell alcohol and usually have pretty good prices!
Super Foods Tips
There is a Superfoods app and they deliver!
Bring a quarter for a cart, kinda like Aldi. You can find some that don't need one, but it's better to be safe than sorry. A florin will not work in their newer carts, you need to get a token from the Customer service desk.
Buy a reusable bag that says ARUBA on it! They are huge & sturdy and make a great souvenir to use back in home or even to bring to the beach while you're there! These can be found in the checkout line for $1-$4!
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Tip the young men that bag groceries (all stores) and take them to your car! They are not getting a salary to be there and they are saving for college.
There is an awesome restaurant inside the front door to your right, called Jack's Cafe. It's right across from the checkout lines. They have the MOST DELICIOUS pre-cooked and kept warm breakfast for dirt cheap!
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Alcohol, most good wine and cold beer is sold in a separate part of the grocery store, inside Cheers Wines & liquors, so you will pay/shop separately for that. It's to the right of the turnstiles to start shopping!
The Tourist Bonus Card that is available at the customer service desk isn't really needed I found out, because all the cashiers have one and scan it for you, so you will receive the discount if a certain item is on sale.
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Ling & Sons Tips
Ling & Sons is located 5 mins south of Superfoods by car, or 2 Roundabouts south
Ling's has more American food options than Superfoods, so if you're a picky eater or looking for something from home, this is your spot!
Excellent meat and seafood selection, great pre-marinated items ready to throw on the grill!
Delicious Bakery with fresh baked breads and some of the best Double Chocolate cake I've EVER had! Their dessert selection is awesome.
They also have the LARGEST liquor selection on the Island, so if you're looking for something specific, this is a good place
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CMART Tips
You do not need to purchase alcohol separately here. I found prices to be about the same.
They also have home items and clothing upstairs Cafe upstairs serving Breakfast, lunch and dinner for very reasonable prices!
If you prefer a more tranquil shopping experience, come here, I never found it busy.
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Price Smart Tips
Located right by the Airport in Oranjestad!
Annual membership fee is $39 USD
Pricesmart is allot like Costco! They even have a lot of brands that Costo carries, so you will recognize things!
They even have a food court like Costco does with Pizza and Hot Dogs!
We buy a lot of our meat here and freeze it when we stay long periods of time, some chips, nuts and vodka :)
They carry the 1.75L of Kirkland Vodka, Its 50$ USD. Saves a bit money instead of buying at the grocery stores.
Alcohol is sold in a separate section just past the cashiers.
Save the receipt cause you’ll need it to leave the store, they check receipts just like Costco!
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