Cayman’s supermarkets, in terms of brand range, are very comparable to large North American grocery stores. They carry most major US and Canadian brands, as well as USDA certified meats, UK brands such as Waitrose, lots of fresh fish, meats and a variety of fresh vegetables and fruit.
All of the supermarkets carry organic products, however fresh organic fruit and vegetables from the US have to travel far to get here, unlike locally grown produce. The supermarkets sell very good meat, but the freshness of certain cuts of fish can vary between different stores. Ask when the fish came in and which is the freshest.
Most of the major grocery stores in Cayman have incredible hot food stations for breakfast, lunch and dinner as well as lighter fare at their salad bar and deli.
A few of the stores offer fresh pressed juices and coconut water (straight out of the nut) daily. In addition to making it fresh, many of the major stores have a wide selection of ready made plant-based meals and gluten-free baked goods.
Grocery stores can also be a great one-stop-shop for lunch on the run. You can also pick up a free Cayman Good Taste magazine at most grocery stores. Inside you’ll find a great write-up on some of the top lunch spots in Cayman, from sandwiches at Kirk Market’s gourmet deli to the hot bar at Foster’s.
It is worth noting that all major grocery stores are closed on Sundays, with the exception of the convenience stores, Shopright and McRuss, which has five locations from West Bay to Bodden Town. Here you can find daily essentials, as well as fresh produce.
Ordering Groceries Online
There are various supermarkets on-Island that offer an online grocery shopping service. Foster's offers home delivery across Grand Cayman from their Camana Bay location. Delivery costs vary, from CI$29.50 and increase depending where on the Island you are. There is also a CI$10 picking fee on top of the delivery fee. You can also order your groceries to be collected from the Camana Bay location. Visit www.shop.fosters.ky for more information or download the Freshop app from the Apple App Store and Google Play. Priced Right also has online ordering for your groceries. They deliver to every district in Grand Cayman, or you can opt for curbside pick up from their Airport Centre location. Delivery costs vary depending on your location and a CI$10 picking fee will be added. Shopright offers a range of groceries and spirits available online for in-store pick up or delivery. Cost.U.Less, the Island's bulk buy store, also offers online ordering for store pick-up only. Hurley's Supermarket provides an online delivery and pick-up service for customers Island-wide. Kirk Market also extends online grocery shopping, if you order 24-hours in advance. Chisholm’s are a family-owned grocery store that deliver to your home for free if you ae living in Frank Sound or Rum Point areas. A CI$10 service fee will be added if you request a delivery to East End or Bodden Town.
Hurley’s Supermarket delivery fees change depending on the location, George Town being the least expensive at CI$12.95, and East End the most at CI$24.95. They deliver from 7am through 9pm Monday to Saturday. For more information on their online shopping click here.
Kirk Market have a minimum order price of CI$75.00. They deliver Monday through Saturday 8am through 5pm all year round, unless it is Sunday, Christmas Day, New Year’s Day or Good Friday. Furthermore, they ask you to provide a delivery window of 2 hours. For more information on their online shopping click here.
Chisholm’s have a great selection of food and beverages including local produce. They even sell snorkelling and fishing gear. They are open seven days a week, 7am through 10pm. Online orders need to be over CI$50 and can arrive within three hours. You are able to place an order by emailing them what you need. Their email address is: chisholmsgrocerydelivery@gmail.com
Below are some of the top supermarkets in Grand Cayman: