Pick Up All of the Essentials at These Naples Grocery Stores

When you’re on your Naples, FL vacation, you aim to relax and forget everything: work, the bills, and other responsibilities. However, you’ll still need to eat, and if you’re not planning to dine out for every meal, you’ll need to pick up at least some essentials from grocery stores in Naples, FL.

Luckily, there are both local and larger chain grocery stores near Naples, FL, so you’ll have no problem picking up bread, milk, and other staple items as well as other things you’ll need to prepare breakfast, lunch, or dinner.

You can buy as much as you need since your Naples beachfront rentals ordinarily come with fully equipped kitchens, including all appliances such as refrigerators and stoves in addition to utensils, plates, and cookware.

What’s more, you’re never too far from Naples grocery stores, no matter which type of Naples monthly rentals you choose: beachfront, condos, homes, or rentals with pools. So, grab your shopping list, and let’s explore the grocery stores in Naples, FL.

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Local Grocery Stores

Suppose you like to support local businesses wherever you go. In that case, you’ll find there are a few independently owned grocery stores in town where you’ll come across homemade, organic, and locally grown items you’re sure to enjoy. Even if you would like to just grab a beer to prepare, or recover, from grocery shopping, you can support local!

Oakes Farms Seed to Table

As one of the most extensive local agribusiness operations in South Florida, Oakes Farms grows, packs, and distributes its products. The Farms consists of 2,700+ acres, greenhouses, a chicken farm, and an aquaponics farm.

At the Seed to Table portion, you’ll be able to purchase homegrown bell peppers, tomatoes, eggplant, squash, and watermelon. Jarred products include baby beets, peaches, sweet onion relish; medium strawberry, medium bean & corn, medium cranberry, mild, medium, and hot chunky salsas; and various pickled foods goodies such as eggs, mustard eggs, and old-fashioned peaches. If you have freshly squeezed orange juice, fresh guacamole, or grouper on the list, you’ll find those here, too.

Are you craving filet mignon, ribeye, chicken, or pork chops for dinner with an ocean view from your balcony or patio? Oakes Farms sells boneless and bone-in pork chops, beef Angus patties, NY strip steak, organic whole chickens, chicken tenders, and more. If seafood such as shrimp, swordfish, or salmon is on your menu, you can get that here as well.

Custom packaging is offered! Oakes Farms is open Monday – Saturday 7 a.m. – 8 p.m. and Sunday 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Food & Thought

If organic is your thing, Food & Thought is a must-visit. The grocery store is filled with food and even household items such as cleaners that are, in their own words, WITHOUT EXCEPTION made from 100% organic sources, totally free of toxins and chemicals.

There’s produce, baked goods, meats, dairy, juices, and everything you’d shop for in a grocery store. They carry homemade sushi and an attached drink bar with organic coffees, smoothies, shakes, and juices.

While you might be out shopping for items needed to make a meal at your vacation rental, don’t let that stop you from stepping into Food & Thought’s café for a quick breakfast, lunch, or dinner. You can choose from hot sandwiches, wraps, salads, breakfast burritos, omelets, chicken, fish entrees, and homemade desserts. Needless to say: ALL 100% organic, and the produce is picked each day from their farm.

Food & Thought is open every day from 7 a.m. – 9 p.m. (Sunday 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.).

Old World Market

Old World Market on Davis Boulevard features European and Mediterranean products, so if your tastes run in those directions, this will be the place for you.

Greek feta in brine. Chrysi Zymi Filo Twist Pie. Argeta Chicken Spread. Somun Bosnian Flat Bread. These are some of the packaged goods you will come across in the aisles of this grocery store. They also carry fine wines and host a weekly wine tasting event.

Old World Market is open every day except Sunday from 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.

Chain Grocery Stores

If you prefer to shop the big stores you find back home, no worries: there are several chain grocery stores near Naples, FL, too.

Wynn’s Market

Since 1938, Wynn’s has offered residents everything from bakery and deli goods to meat, produce, and wine, as well as everything in between. As you would expect, you’ll find everything you need no matter which meal you’re preparing at your rental. You can also place your order online and pick it up the same day. Look for weekly specials!

The store on 9th Street North operates from 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. Monday – Saturday and 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. on Sunday.

ALDI

You can choose from two ALDI stores in Naples: one on Santa Barbara Boulevard and the other on Naples Boulevard. Both locations have the same hours:

  • Friday – Monday: 9 a.m. – 8 p.m.
  • Tuesday and Thursday: 8:30 a.m. – 8 p.m.
  • Wednesday: 9 a.m. – 8 p.m.

Brands you’ll find at ALDI, known for high quality and low prices, include gluten-free Live Free, organic and non-GMO Simply Nature, and 100% plant-based and vegan Earth Grown. There’s fresh produce, dairy and eggs, bakery and bread, deli, frozen foods, cereals, alcohol, baby items, household essentials, toiletries, and even pet supplies.

Specials are offered each week in ALDI Finds. Delivery service and curbside pickup are available.

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Publix

Publix on Bay Street in Sarasota is among chain grocery stores near Naples, FL. This grocery store has all you’d expect, such as deli, produce, meat, and seafood. There’s also wine and beer, a bakery, and a pharmacy. Order online and pick up in-store or curbside.

Publix is open 9 a.m. – 9 p.m. every day but Sunday (11 a.m. – 6 p.m.).

Whole Foods

A Certified Organic grocery store, Whole Foods, with more than 500 stores nationwide, operates on Strada Place in Naples from 8 a.m. – 10 p.m. every day.

Besides a lot of organic selections in produce, meat, and dairy, among other areas, you’ll find prepared foods; smoked meats; supplements such as collagen and protein; custom cakes; beer and wine; custom gift baskets; and hot, freshly prepared sandwiches and pizzas.

Whole Foods also offers grocery delivery and pickup services, a mochi bar, café seating, and in-house baked goods.

Sprouts

Another major grocery store outlet known for its natural and organic selections is Sprouts Farmers Market, with locations in 23 states, including Logan Boulevard in North Naples.

The store carries baked goods, bulk foods, dairy items, fresh produce, vitamins, supplements, frozen foods, and meats and seafood. There are also natural body care products.

When shopping here, you’ll find cage-free, fresh chicken with no antibiotics; all-natural, grass-fed lean beef; bulk dried fruits; organic ice creams; and “only-at Sprouts” items such as broccoli sandwich thins and Chocolove dark chocolate mint crème bites.

Weekly and monthly deals and specials are available. The store is open seven days a week from 7 a.m. – 10 p.m.

Whether you need just a few items or to stock up for several meals during your Naples vacation, you’ll find the right store to satisfy your grocery list, with the added convenience of these stores being close to so many Naples vacation rentals. One less thing to worry about so you’re sure to get your total relaxation on when you vacation Naples, FL.