Louisvillians have strong opinions about their Krogers and it shows. So much so that there’s a map dedicated to nicknaming each and every store.
Keep in mind these nicknames did not come from your friendly LEO Weekly staff, but from some Louisvillians who are both really funny and really dedicated to avoiding their 9-to-5’s. (Honestly, kudos.)
While opinions from one store to the next really run the gamut, what sticks out the most is those optimistic, glass-half-full folks who stay loyal to their neighborhood Kroger no matter how bad local antics get. Keep fighting the good fight, y’all.
Have a look at these hilarious opinions on Louisville area Krogers and let us know if you agree.
Middletown Kroger
Nicknames: Rich Kroger, Republican Kroger, Derby Roses Kroger
The most highly revered Kroger and it shows. This is the Kroger where the Derby winner’s rose garland is sewn. Their Yelp page features photos of a school kids band playing inside and reviews that call the employees family. So, yeah. This is the best Kroger in Louisville. Even if it is in Middletown.Prospect
Nickname: Riding Boots Kroger
Supposedly well-loved, but let’s be honest, anyone shopping at this Kroger doesn’t actually know what it looks like on the inside. Only their Instacart shoppers do.Goss Kroger
Nicknames: Krogoss, Hipster Kroger, Winn-Dixie Kroger
Goss Kroger may get a lot of shade, but it’s the people’s choice. Worth putting up with the hipsters and the bad parking lot since the employees here really know what they’re doing here.Dixie Highway Kroger
Nicknames: Back Stabbin’/Crappy Produce KrogerGood reviews despite the nicknames. Decent selection and nice employees. “Of course we do have people walking out with keurig’s but seems like that’s everywhere these days.” – Reddit user sumdealBrownsboro Kroger
Dirty KrogerThe nickname really says it all, doesn’t it? Reddit user hamtarofan999 said, “Once I saw a homeless guy open a jar of mayo, stick his finger in and got a dollop, licked that up, screwed the lid back and put it back on the shelf.”BreckenridgeNickname: Kosher Kroger
Highly regarded. “Breckinridge/McMahan Kroger has never let me down. I was once chased by a very strung out homeless man in the parking lot. But the actual inside of the Kroger is always great.” -Reddit user superfreaksneverdie.Highlands Kroger Nickname: Krogay, Singles Kroger
The most divisive Kroger in greater Louisville. To East Enders, it’s awful. To others, well, it’s the Middletown/Prospect Kroger of the area.Central Station Kroger
Nickname: UofL Kroger
Sleeper hit. Not the best part of town, but it appeals to college students by having a solid stock of prepared foods.Plainview Kroger
Nickname: Crouching Cougar, Hidden Kroger
Single and ready to mingle? Forget Joe’s Older Than Dirt, Plainview Kroger is where it’s at. Honestly, a solid Kroger.Third Street Kroger
Nickname: Panhandler Kroger, On the way to Vietnam Kitchen Kroger
Many love this Kroger for what it is. It’s easy to get in and out quickly, but it’s not a huge store.St. Matthews/Hubbards Lane Kroger
Nickname: Newlywed Kroger, Nearly Dead Kroger, Krogringo Solid Kroger. The only real issue here is that they can’t seem to keep any carts in the building.Holiday Manor
Nicknames: KroGucci, Yoga Pants Kroger
Holiday Manor Kroger has been a favorite since their recent remodel.Southgate Kroger
Redneck KrogerA Reddit user went as far as to call this Kroger’s smell “rancid.”Stoney Brook Kroger
Feels more like a Wal-mart, but you definitely get what you came for.Fern Creek
Nickname: Bourbon Run to Bardstown Kroger
Great store, awful traffic.New Albany Plaza Kroger
Nickname: Nice/Decent KrogerEasily a top 5 Kroger after their massive expansion. I mean, it’s got to be to earn this nickname, right?Buechel Kroger
Old produce and flooded with Spectrum sales folks.Outer Loop Kroger Nickname: Hit-N-Run KrogerThe Kroger that makes the rest of the “bad” Krogers look good.2nd Street Kroger
Nicknames: Kroghetto, Killer Kroger
Closed and for a good reason. After all, there were rules to this Kroger. Don’t go alone, don’t go close to or after dark, just don’t go period.
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