# Amazon Fresh 21 Hacker News commenters recommended Amazon Fresh and 23 criticized it, November 2025 to November 2026. It was recommended in 7 of 13 months; owners who said how long report a median of 2 years (3 owners). **Verdict:** Recommended for lower grocery prices and time saved on shopping; critics say prices are no better than regular supermarkets and selection is thin. ## Why people recommend it - Lower prices than nearby supermarkets (4 comments): "One time as a comparison I put the same items in my cart for Amazon fresh and Walmart and it was $21 at Amazon fresh" ([source](https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46782900)) "Amazon Fresh is usually cheaper for groceries and maintain consistent quality compared to local supermarkets." ([source](https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=47065236)) "Amazon fresh on many positions can be like 50% cheaper." ([source](https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48953384)) - Saves time and effort (3 comments): "It's so nice having groceries feel automated instead of a semi-daily chore." ([source](https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46782435)) "when sick Amazon fresh or whole food is the best price/quality/time option" ([source](https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46204178)) "Amazon saves SO much time." ([source](https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=47695193)) - Better quality than other grocers (3 comments): "Amazon Fresh is usually cheaper for groceries and maintain consistent quality compared to local supermarkets." ([source](https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=47065236)) "equivalent to Safeway but for better price/quality" ([source](https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46792664)) "It was way better than any other grocery store." ([source](https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46790978)) ## What people warn about - Prices no better than supermarkets (6 comments): "The shopping experience is mediocre and prices/quality are no better than other local supermarkets." ([source](https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46783635)) "the inconsistency and overall not great prices mean it can't be my go-to grocery destination" ([source](https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46783151)) "their pricing is no better than a standard supermarket and usually far more expensive than a Target or WalMart" ([source](https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46783682)) - Small selection, missing staples (5 comments): "They had popular products but they were missing all the unpopular, low margin products you need to actually cook" ([source](https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46782015)) "it felt like a warehouse; the aisles were too small, and the food selection wasn't even really that great" ([source](https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46784727)) "it was lacking random pantry staples and supplies that you would expect from your primary grocer" ([source](https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46784587)) - Warehouse-like, poorly managed stores (3 comments): "It's a poorly run store with no visible manager making sure things are in order." ([source](https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46782592)) "my local Amazon Fresh store felt like it was already a distribution center with the cold fluorescent lighting, gray shelves and gray concrete floors" ([source](https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46782824)) "it felt like a warehouse; the aisles were too small, and the food selection wasn't even really that great" ([source](https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46784727)) - Requires Prime membership to shop (2 comments): "Amazon fresh was very expensive and required a fee on top of prime which unsurprisingly nobody wants to do" ([source](https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46783548)) "required you to have a Prime membership, otherwise it was just a normal grocery store" ([source](https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46794850)) ## Alternatives hackers recommend - [DoorDash](https://hackerapproved.com/p/doordash.md): 34 recommend - [Instacart](https://hackerapproved.com/p/instacart.md): 24 recommend - [Costco delivery](https://hackerapproved.com/p/costco-delivery.md): 7 recommend - [Ocado](https://hackerapproved.com/p/ocado.md): 6 recommend - [Tesco grocery delivery](https://hackerapproved.com/p/tesco.md): 5 recommend ## Where to get it - [Visit the official site](https://www.amazon.com:443/alm/storefront?almBrandId=QW1hem9uIEZyZXNo) ## Cite as Hacker Approved, "Amazon Fresh", https://hackerapproved.com/p/amazon-fresh/ (counts from 1,795,640 Hacker News comments, November 2025 to November 2026).