Hy-Vee was recently voted the Best Grocery Store in America, according to USA TODAY's 10 Best Readers' Choice Awards, taking the top spot among the most-loved grocery stores in the country. And along those same lines and independently, Illinois Times readers voted the Springfield store No. 1 here.
Employee-owned Hy-Vee's slogan is "a helpful smile in every aisle," which is prevalent throughout its stores as well as here. Last month, pharmacy manager Berit Rabin was recognized with the Legendary Customer Service Award, one of only 13 recipients selected from among more than 75,000 Hy-Vee employees nationwide.
Like its national vote, the Springfield store was rated as tops for produce as well. Take a stroll through the Springfield store off MacArthur Boulevard, and you'll find a dizzying visual display of produce. Hy-Vee works with farmers to provide locally grown fruits and vegetables, and many of the locations offer food counters with colossal salad bars and items such as meatloaf, Asian food, pizza and fried chicken. Thursday nights are especially popular, as $10 gets you a grilled steak dinner complete with garlic mashed potatoes and a vegetable.
Hy-Vee, founded nearly 95 years ago, has become known for its superior service and commitment to quality, variety, convenience, healthy lifestyles and culinary expertise.
