What’s the best deal for summer barbecues? A price guide to Kansas City grocery stores
With Father’s Day, Juneteenth and Independence Day all approaching, you’re bound to go to at least one cookout in Kansas City this year.
Whether you’re hosting or asked to bring summer cookout staples, grocery stores around the KC metro will have everything you need to have the best barbecue in the neighborhood.
WHAT’S THE PRICE AT KANSAS CITY STORES?
Every store in the city will have a different price for the same items. We looked at a few common items for summer barbecues at local grocery stores and compared the cost.
Hy-Vee
Charcoal: Prices range from $4.79 to $13.69 for a single bag. The price varies on the weight and brand of charcoal. An 8-pound bag of charcoal from Kingsford cost $8.39.
Hot dogs: Vary between $1.39 and $18.89 per package depending on the brand, size and amount of hot dogs in each package. For instance, Ball Park beef franks cost $6.29.
Hot dog buns: Prices range from $1.79 to $7.39 per package and like hot dogs, the prices vary depending on the amount of buns or the brand. The Hy-Vee brand hot dog buns cost $2.69.
Condiments: common condiments like mustard, ketchup and relish all range between $1.39 and $10.49 per bottle. The Hy-Vee brand relish costs $2.09, while mustard and ketchup costs $1.39.
Find your nearest Hy-Vee grocery store here.
Hen House
Charcoal: Prices on charcoal range from $6.59 to $14.49 depending on the size and brand of the bag. A 16-pound bag from Best Choice costs $9.19
Hot dogs: Prices vary between $1.49 and $10.99 for hot dog packages. A 12-ounce package from Scimecas cost $6.19
Hot dog buns: Depending on the brand, buns can cost anywhere from $2.59 to $5.49 for a pack. The Wonder Bread 8-pack costs $3.89.
Condiments: Mustard, ketchup and relish prices range from $1.29 to $6.29 per bottle. For example, a 32-ounce Best Choice ketchup bottle cost $2.49, while an 8-ounce Best Choice mustard bottle cost $1.29 and a 12-ounce Best Choice sweet relish bottle costs $2.39.
Find the nearest Hen House to you here.
Price Chopper
Charcoal: Bags of charcoal range from $5.19 to $16.99. A 16-pound bag from Kingsford costs $16.49.
Hot dogs: Packages of hot dogs can cost between $1.69 and $19.49, depending on the size and amount of hot dogs included. A 10-pack of Oscar Meyer classic hot dogs cost $4.99.
Hot dog buns: Bun prices can fall anywhere between $1.79 to $4.29, depending on the brand. An 8-pack of Price Chopper-brand hot dog buns cost $1.79.
Condiments: Prices range from 99 cents to $6.99 for a single bottle of mustard, ketchup or relish. A 64-ounce bottle of Best Choice ketchup costs $4.39, a 20-ounce bottle of Best Choice mustard costs $1.59 and a 16-ounce bottle of Best Choice classic relish costs $2.29.
Find your closest Price Chopper by clicking here and clicking “Store Locator in the top right corner.
Sun Fresh
Charcoal: Depending on the size and brand, prices range from $5.39 to $15.69 for a bag of charcoal. A 16-pound bag of charcoal from Kingsford cost $15.09.
Hot dogs: Prices for hot dogs range between $1.79 and $18.85, and it varies on the brand and how many hot dogs are in each package. An 8-pack of Bar-S bun-length franks costs $5.99.
Hot dog buns: Bun prices range from $2.99 to $4.99, depending on the brand and amount of buns each package has. For example, an 8-pack of King’s Hawaiian sweet hot dog buns cost $4.49.
Condiments: Mustard, ketchup and relish prices range between 69 cents and $6.99, depending on the size and brand. A 33-ounce Always Save ketchup bottle costs $1.75, a 24-ounce Always Save mustard bottle costs $1.15 and a 16-ounce bottle of Best Choice sweet relish costs $2.59.
Find your closest Sun Fresh by clicking here.
This story was originally published June 14, 2023 at 6:30 AM.
