May 11, 2026

9 Surprisingly Good Groceries You Should Always Buy at Target

Written by Heather Taylor
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Edited by Amen Oyiboke-Osifo
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You can find hundreds of groceries for sale at Target, but certain staples are worth buying exclusively at the big-box retailer.

We combed through every grocery department to find the top Target groceries you should always buy. How did we determine which groceries made this list? Our key considerations included cost (every item is available for under $6), positive customer reviews, variety in the overall selection, and unique products that can only be found at Target.

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  • Price: $5.19

A bag of Favorite Day monster trail mix is a must for midday snacking that fills you up.

Each mix features peanuts, M&M’s, milk chocolate candies, raisins, and milk chocolate and peanut butter chips for a satisfying blend of savory and sweet.

  • Price: $4.49

You might not think to put fig spread on your grocery list, but Target shoppers are ready to sell you on it.

Five-star reviews praise the spread for its perfectly balanced flavor and recommend pairing it with cheese on a charcuterie board.

  • Price: $3.99

Market Pantry’s frozen hash brown patties have been compared to the hash browns sold at McDonald’s.

The biggest difference, however, is that a single hash brown costs $2.69 on average at the fast-food chain. By comparison, you pay only 40 cents per hash brown in this 10-count package.

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  • Price: $2.49

Elevate your next sandwich or salad by adding in Good & Gather premium wild albacore chunk white tuna.

This pole and line caught tuna comes in water and sea salt with a taste Target shoppers say is superior to bigger name brands.

  • Price: $2.49

Good & Gather’s cinnamon applesauce cups are kid-approved and go easy on your wallet, too. Six individually packaged cups are in every package, which breaks down to costing 43 cents apiece.

  • Price: $5.19

Don’t miss your chance to pick up a dozen Good & Gather large white eggs for less than $2. These high-quality eggs can be used for everything from cooking breakfast to baking your favorite cupcakes.

  • Price: $0.99 - $1.89

Whether you buy them in 14.5 or 28-ounce sizes, you can’t deny the great value on these Good & Gather petite diced tomatoes. Add them to your favorite marinara sauce or in pasta and chili recipes.

  • Price: $0.99

If your shopping budget this month is tighter than usual, Good & Gather’s pot-size spaghetti is worth adding to your grocery list. Each 16-ounce box comes with more than enough noodles to feed the family at the unbeatable price of 99 cents.

  • Price: $0.99

We love to recommend frozen mixed vegetables since the freezer keeps ‘em lasting longer. And when they’re 99 cents per bag like those from Good & Gather that makes the purchase worth every penny.

Editor’s note: Prices and availability are subject to change.

This article was provided by MoneyLion.com for informational purposes only and should not be construed as financial, legal or tax advice.

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Written by
Heather Taylor
Amen Oyiboke-Osifo
Edited by
Amen Oyiboke-Osifo