Durango has plenty of places to buy food, and they cluster. Camino del Rio holds Walmart and Natural Grocers. Albertsons sits on College Drive. North on Main Avenue you find one of the town's two City Markets, and the other is in the Town Plaza shopping center.
Which grocery stores are in Durango?
Here are the stores we confirmed on their own sites or store pages this month:
| Store | Where | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| City Market | 3130 Main Ave, and 6 Town Plaza | Two Durango stores; pickup and delivery |
| Albertsons | 311 W College Dr | Open 6 a.m. to 11 p.m.; Starbucks and cake counter |
| Walmart Supercenter | 1155 S Camino del Rio | Open daily from 6 a.m.; grocery pickup and delivery |
| Natural Grocers | Camino del Rio | Organic produce, supplements; delivery |
| Durango Natural Foods Co-op | 575 E 8th Ave | Open 7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily |
| Sunnyside Farms Market | 1305 Escalante Dr | Butcher counter, deli and specialty items |
Hours change with the season and holidays, so check the store's page before a late run.
Where is the Durango food co-op?
On the corner of College and 8th, at 575 E 8th Avenue. The Durango Natural Foods Co-op says it has been community-owned since 1974. It sells produce, bulk goods and groceries. Its deli runs 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday. Call 970-247-8129 for store and deli orders. Google rates the Co-op 4.6 across 270 reviews.
Which store fits which errand?
Match the store to the job, and you save a trip.
- Late-night run. Albertsons lists 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. every day. Walmart opens at 6 a.m.
- Organic and bulk food. The Co-op and Natural Grocers both lean organic. Natural Grocers also sells vitamins, body care and supplements.
- A good steak. Sunnyside Farms Market describes itself as a butcher shop, bistro and deli, with pasture-raised beef, pork and lamb.
- Everything in one stop. Walmart lists a garden center, a deli, liquor and a FedEx counter beside its grocery aisles.
- Pharmacy. City Market's pharmacy page lists prescription refills, medical supplies and vaccinations.
Albertsons says it takes SNAP and EBT, and it has a custom cake shop near College Drive and Camino del Rio. Its grocery phone line is 970-382-2224. Walmart's store line is 970-259-8755, and its page says sensory-friendly shopping hours are posted for a calmer visit. Phone numbers beat guessing when you need to confirm that an item is in stock.
Where do locals find baked goods and local produce?
PJ's Gourmet Market, at 67 Trimble Lane, is listed in our directory as a bakery and market. It has a 4.2 rating across 248 Google reviews. In summer, add the Durango Farmers Market to your list for local produce.
Which Durango grocery stores will deliver or do pickup?
Most of the big ones. City Market, Albertsons, Walmart and Natural Grocers each advertise online ordering with pickup, delivery or both. Albertsons lists a 30-minute DriveUp and Go option and delivery. Walmart lists grocery pickup and delivery. Natural Grocers invites shoppers to order delivery on its Durango page. Delivery areas and fees vary by store, so enter your address on the store's page. For restaurant takeout, see food delivery in Durango.
Where do you go for Costco-style bulk shopping?
Want a warehouse club? That is a different search, and we handle it in our answer on whether Durango has a Costco. Walmart is the only big-box chain in the table above.
What else is worth knowing?
Our best restaurants in Durango guide covers eating out, and the directory lists every grocery store we track. Secondhand shoppers may like our answer on thrift stores in Durango.