Top Supermarkets in Cebu

In the early ‘90s grocery stores in Cebu used to have modest spaces yet they were packed with the essentials. Memberships in these stores were hugely unpopular and parking spaces were very limited. The renowned grocery stores then were Rosita’s in Fuente Osmeña, Rustan’s Supermarket on General Maxilom Avenue (formerly Mango Avenue) and the Gaisano chain of supermarkets. It was only in the last half of the 1990’s and early 2000’s when grocery stores started to grow and innovate their services.

Today, they have evolved into a place where shoppers can find everything-from food and clothes to appliances and home care. Even car accessories can be found in grocery stores. They have transformed into one-stop shops that will defeat malls and big shopping centers.

Read on to find out the top supermarkets in Cebu.

S&R Membership Shopping

S&R Membership Shopping takes a cue from warehouse shopping chains in the United States. Opened in Cebu since September 2010, S&R has been selling diverse selection of local and imported products of food, wines and spirits, health and beauty, kitchenware, shoes and clothes, appliances, home care and car tires. “Imported” may sound daunting but S&R occasionally marks down its prices, offering bargains such as the “Buy 1, Take 1” scheme, which gives shoppers more savings.

As a result, S&R is still affordable while selling high quality products. For example, their meats at the meat preparation area are refrigerated at 4°C to avoid contamination. Meat, fruit and vegetable delivery are done daily so their merchandise is always fresh while beef is chilled, not frozen, to lock in its original goodness.

S&R also serves pizza, burgers, calzone, baked rolls, fries, salad, chicken, rice meals, churros, ice cream and bottomless soda. Their food service is located inside the building so that shoppers are guaranteed fresh food and clean service.

Since S&R is a membership shopping club, shoppers need to sign up for a membership. Membership costs PhP700 for gold membership (around USD 15) and members can bring up to four people.

S&R in Cebu is located in Ouano Avenue corner E.O. Perez Street, Subangdaku, Mandaue City, Cebu near the Cebu Doctor’s University (CDU).

Rustan’s Fresh

 

Rustan’s is famed for its high-quality hopping experience and is distinctive high-end department and grocery store chains in the Philippines. Rustan’s also sells local and imported items but, unlike S&R, grocery shopping at Rustan’s Fresh does not require membership. One can find plenty of food, hair and skin care products, hygiene, kitchenware and detergent products.

Additionally, shoppers can get either a Rustan’s Fresh card or a Sapphire card. Both card can be used to earn points or rewards from the total price of purchases made. For every PhP7,500 worth of shopping, Rustan’s Fresh cardholders earn P50 while Sapphire cardholders earn PhP100. The accumulated rewards can be used to pay for the shopper’s future purchases. Another benefit of being a Rustan’s Fresh or a Sapphire cardholder is the “double points” system every first Wednesday of the month.

Rustan’s Fresh also has food service outlets like Yum Yum Tree, Jafar’s, Café Sarree and Kate’s Bakeshop. It has three branches in Cebu:  Paseo Arcenas, Banawa; the new wing of Ayala Center Cebu; and Oakridge Business Center.

Shopwise

Located at the intersection of N. Bacalso Avenue (South Road) and F. Llamas Street in Basak, Mambaling, Shopwise is the thriftier version of Rustan’s Fresh. It only has one store in Cebu but Shopwise is popular for its “times 10” point system every first Wednesday of the month for Shopwise cardholders. On regular days, however, they observe the usual point system for Rustan’s Fresh cardholders. Membership is definitely not required so shoppers can find numerous low-priced food items, beauty products, hardware, school supplies and appliances.

Shopwise occupies a huge two-storey building and houses restaurants such as Da Vinci’s Pizza, Mang Inasal, Moon Café, and a pharmacy.

SM Supermarket: Hypermarket and Savemore

SM is known for the vast paces of its stores and that vastness is used to develop the concept of hyper-supermarket, or hypermarket for short. SM Supermarkets are almost complete in their own right since one can find an abundant supply of fresh fruits, frozen food, snack items, beverage, beauty products, detergents, school supplies, clothes and foot wear. SM Hypermarket in Subangdaku, Mandaue even has a hardware.

Moreover, SM Supermarkets always have food stalls within the vicinity to help keep shoppers at ease after completing their purchases. They have multiple locations in Cebu City, Mandaue, Lapu-Lapu, Naga and Consolacion.

Robinsons Supermarket and Robinsons Selections

Robinsons Supermarket established six branches by far and in December 2015, it opened its first Robinsons Selections Supermarket at the Robinsons Galleria. Robinsons Selections increased its fame for its upscale look and neat ambiance. Robinsons Selections sells local and imported food items, health and beauty products, home improvement and fabric care. When grocery shopping at Robinsons Supermarket, Robinsons Reward cardholders earn PhP1 for every PhP400 worth of grocery items.

Robinsons Supermarkets have foods halls just near the entry points so shoppers can have their refreshments while Robinsons Selections has its own gourmet shop where food is prepared fresh. Robinsons Supermarkets are located in Tabunok, Lawaan, Banilad Town Center, Fuente Osmeña and Talamban.