Reno is lucky enough to have several locally-owned, non-big-box grocery stores, including a community-owned co-op that lifts up local growers, a regional chain with multiple neighborhood anchors, and a small, specialty shop curating world-class cheeses like a tiny European market. 

If you want to cook seasonally, the co-op’s produce and bulk aisles read like a northern Nevada harvest calendar. If you’re after one-stop convenience, the small chain covers everything from pharmacy runs to late-night rotisserie chickens. And if you’re planning something special, a cut-to-order wedge from a specialty counter can turn a simple charcuterie board into the star of the table.

This guide walks you through these local and regional stores that are beloved by our readers. We’ll dive into their histories, ownership, signature items, hours, and whether they accept EBT/SNAP. Use it as a practical guide to how Reno residents can access fresher food, avoid spending at big chains such as Wal-Mart, and put your hard-earned bucks back into the local economy. 

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Great Basin Community Food Co-op

240 Court St.

Reno’s community-owned grocery opened in 2005 and is still run under cooperative principles: member-owners govern, but anyone can shop. The co-op emphasizes local and organic sourcing, publishes buying guidelines for producers, and operates the upstairs Foodshed Café to extend its mission into prepared foods. The store operated from 7:30 a.m.–9 p.m. daily, as posted on its site—but please always check around holidays for changes in hours of operation. 

Great Basin Community Food Co-op lines its shelves with seasonal produce, a deep bulk department, wellness, beer and wine, and “hard-to-find” specialty items, plus the café’s 7:30 a.m.–3 p.m. service for bowls, soups, and other prepared dishes sourced from regional farms. The co-op positions itself as the state’s only community-owned grocery, foregrounding local food system work as much as retail. 

The Great Basin Community Food Co-op in Reno accepts SNAP/EBT for payment. The co-op also takes credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments.

Raley’s

Multiple locations: 

Raley’s – McCarran

3310 S McCarran Blvd, Reno, NV 89502

Raley’s – Caughlin Parkway

4788 Caughlin Pkwy, Reno, NV 89519

Raley’s – Keystone Avenue

701 Keystone Ave, Reno, NV 89503

Raley’s – North Hills Boulevard

1075 N Hills Blvd, Reno, NV 89506

Raley’s – Mayberry Drive

1441 Mayberry Dr, Reno, NV 89509

Raley’s – Robb Drive

1630 Robb Dr, Reno, NV 89523

Raley’s O-N-E Market – Wedge Parkway

18144 Wedge Pkwy, Reno, NV 89511

Raley’s stores offer fresh produce, meat, and seafood, with many items sourced for sustainability and free from antibiotics or hormones. Customers can find freshly baked breads and pastries in the bakery, along with a deli that serves sandwiches, salads, hot foods, and ready-to-eat meals. The aisles include frozen foods, dairy products, and everyday grocery staples. Many Raley’s locations, particularly the O-N-E Markets, emphasize organic and natural foods, focusing on minimally processed products and excluding those that contain artificial preservatives or hydrogenated oils. They also carry specialty items aimed at health-conscious shoppers, following a strict list of banned ingredients to ensure product transparency and cleaner eating options.

Raley’s offers several convenient customer services. Shoppers can order online through the website or app and choose either curbside pickup or home delivery. The company’s loyalty program, “Something Extra,” allows customers to earn points, clip digital offers, and redeem rewards on future purchases. Weekly ads showcase discounts and promotions, while the stores also provide catering services, including custom-decorated cakes and party trays for special occasions.

At Raley’s O-N-E Market locations, the focus on wellness extends further. These stores host in-store nutrition and wellness programs led by dietitians, as well as a café and juice bar that serves fresh-pressed juices, smoothies, and health bowls. Sustainability is another major initiative: the O-N-E Markets incorporate green building features such as LED lighting, solar panels, motion-sensor systems, and waste-to-energy recycling. To help customers shop according to their dietary needs, Raley’s also provides a shelf guide and digital labeling system that makes it easier to find products suitable for specific diets or lifestyles. 

Raley’s locations vary in hours of operation, with some stores opening at 6 a.m. and others at 7 a.m. They typically close between 10 p.m. and 11 p.m. Always check the location’s hours of operation before you shop, especially around the holidays, as hours may change. 

It’s important to note that Raley’s stores accept SNAP/EBT in-store. It is worth checking if each location accepts SNAP/EBT for delivery, especially if you are using a third-party delivery service. 

The Wheyfarer

24 California Ave, Unit B

The Wheyfarer is a specialty cheese and gourmet foods shop in the Midtown area of Reno. They focus on “cut and wrap” cheeses, meaning cheeses are cut to order for customers, which helps ensure freshness, better flavor, and sizing tailored to what you need. Their selection includes artisan, gourmet, and hard-to-find cheeses from around the world as well as domestic varieties. 

Their menu changes monthly, and they offer 3-, 5-, and 7-piece cheese and charcuterie boards customized to your tastes. The “Boards & Platters” section describes that the cheeses in those boards are a complementary selection of mild to robust cheeses of varying milk types. Examples may include Delice de Bourgogne, Rogue Creamery Smokey Blue Cheese, Fiscalini Clothbound Cheddar, Cypress Grove “Psychadellic” Goat Cheese, or Mascarpone (Crave Brother Mascarpone).

Beyond cheese, The Wheyfar carries a curated assortment of specialty foods and accoutrements. These include local and imported jams, olives, chocolates, honey, nuts, vinegars, and other complementary gourmet items.  They also do catering, gift baskets, and are planning or offering cheese classes and pairing advice. 

This wonderful specialty store has limited hours: Wednesday through Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Sunday from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and they are closed Monday and Tuesday.

The Wheyfarer aims to give a “fun” and engaging cheese shop experience where customers can interact with knowledgeable cheesemongers, sample different cheeses, and get guidance on pairings.  Many customers praise their selection, the friendly staff, and the thoughtful curation of accompanying gourmet items.  

It may be worth noting that most specialty shops, like The Wheyfarer, do not accept SNAP/EBT.