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The Best And Worst Krogers In Greater Louisville, According To Locals

By LEO Weekly Staff on Fri, May 10, 2024 at 7:09 pm

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Dixie Highway Kroger

Nicknames: Back Stabbin'/Crappy Produce Kroger

Good 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 sumdeal

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Brownsboro Kroger

Dirty Kroger

The 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."

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Breckenridge

Nickname: 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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Holiday Manor

Nicknames: KroGucci, Yoga Pants Kroger

Holiday Manor Kroger has been a favorite since their recent remodel.

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Southgate Kroger

Redneck Kroger

A Reddit user went as far as to call this Kroger’s smell “rancid.”

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Stoney Brook Kroger

Feels more like a Wal-mart, but you definitely get what you came for.

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Fern Creek

Nickname: Bourbon Run to Bardstown Kroger

Great store, awful traffic.

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New Albany Plaza Kroger

Nickname: Nice/Decent Kroger

Easily a top 5 Kroger after their massive expansion. I mean, it’s got to be to earn this nickname, right?

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Buechel Kroger

Old produce and flooded with Spectrum sales folks.

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Outer Loop Kroger

 Nickname: Hit-N-Run Kroger

The Kroger that makes the rest of the “bad” Krogers look good.

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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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