Bluffton Grocery Stores
Publix, Kroger, Walmart, Sam’s Club, Food Lion and Aldi all have stores in Bluffton, and a few independents fill in the gaps.
Six grocery chains have stores in Bluffton, most of them along US 278, the road in from the Hilton Head bridge. Publix, Kroger and Food Lion each have two stores; Walmart, Sam’s Club and Aldi have one each. Each chain has its own page below with every address and the hours, and the Bluffton guide covers the rest of the town.
Grocery Chains in Bluffton
Two Publix stores, at Belfair and at Buckwalter Place, both open early and late, with a deli and a bakery. 80 Baylor Drive and 101 Buckwalter Place Boulevard.
Two Kroger stores, open 6 a.m. to 11 p.m.: a Marketplace at Buckwalter and one at Belfair Towne Village. 27 Discovery Drive and 125 Towne Drive.
Groceries and everything else, open 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. every day. 4 Bluffton Road, off US 278.
The warehouse club for bulk groceries, with a tire center and a food court. 14 Bluffton Road.
Two Food Lion stores, open 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.: one on Fording Island Road and one in Okatie Village. 1008 Fording Island Road and 210 Okatie Village Drive.
A compact discount store, mostly its own brands, open 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. 1131 Fording Island Road.
Independent Grocers and Markets
A local market, cafe and scratch bakery in Washington Square, on the west side of Buckwalter: regional produce, meat, seafood and baked goods. 303 Bleecker Street.
A Latin American supermarket with a produce wall, a hot-food bar and a wide aisle of imported snacks. 33 Sherington Drive.
A specialty market with a prepared-food case, fresh meat and fish, and a wine wall. 1414 Fording Island Road, Suite D100.
An Italian market in Old Town: fresh and gluten-free pasta, sauces, wine and take-and-bake dinners. Closed Sunday and Monday. 10 B Johnston Way.
Beyond the chains, four independents are worth knowing. Lowcountry Fresh Market & Cafe in Old Town sells regional products, local produce and pastry; El Super Internacional stocks Latin American groceries and has a hot-food bar; Nantucket’s Meat & Fish Market at the Fording Island Road end of town is the place for a prepared dinner or a good cut of meat; and The Bluffton Pasta Shoppe in Old Town has fresh pasta and take-and-bake lasagna for a night in. For a farmers market, see the Bluffton shopping guide.
The Arrival-Day Grocery Run
If you are staying in a vacation rental, the grocery stores in Bluffton, SC are the easiest place to fill the fridge before check-in. They are on the mainland side of the bridge, so a stop here on the drive in avoids the island’s Saturday check-in traffic. Plan on Publix or Kroger for a full shop and a supercenter for beach chairs, towels and everything else the rental forgot to provide. Most of these stores are open until 10 or 11 p.m., so a late arrival can still stock up.
Staying on the island instead? Our guide to grocery stores on Hilton Head Island covers the stores on the far side of the bridge. Property managers can point arriving guests to this page in their welcome message, so the first stop on the way in is a good one.
Is There a Harris Teeter in Bluffton?
No. Anyone searching for a Harris Teeter in Bluffton, often a visitor used to the chain elsewhere in the Carolinas, will not find one in town. The nearest full-service alternatives are Publix and Kroger, and both are covered above.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What grocery stores are in Bluffton, SC?
Publix (two stores), Kroger (two), Food Lion (two), Walmart Supercenter, Sam’s Club and Aldi, plus independents including Lowcountry Fresh Market & Cafe, El Super Internacional and Nantucket’s Meat & Fish Market.
Is there a Harris Teeter in Bluffton?
No. Bluffton has no Harris Teeter. Publix and Kroger are the closest full-service alternatives, and each has two stores in town.
What is the biggest grocery store in Bluffton?
The Walmart Supercenter at 4 Bluffton Road is the one-stop store, with groceries and general merchandise under one roof, and the Sam’s Club at 14 Bluffton Road is the place to buy in bulk. Among supermarkets, Publix and Kroger each have two stores.
What grocery stores in Bluffton are open late?
Walmart is open 6 a.m. to 11 p.m., both Kroger stores are open 6 a.m. to 11 p.m., the Buckwalter Place Publix is open until 10 p.m., and both Food Lion stores are open until 10 p.m.
Do I need a membership to shop at Sam’s Club in Bluffton?
Yes. Sam’s Club is a membership warehouse club, so you need a membership to shop there. Publix, Kroger, Walmart, Food Lion and Aldi are open to everyone.
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