Market Basket Near Me: Store Locations, Hours & Weekly Ad

Few grocery chains inspire the kind of loyalty Market Basket does in New England. Shoppers don’t just visit — they plan their week around the Wednesday ad drop and drive past other stores to get there. With more than 90 locations across the region and prices that consistently undercut competitors, the chain has built a devoted following since its first store opened in Lowell, Massachusetts, in 1917. This guide covers everything you need to find your nearest Market Basket, check hours, browse the weekly ad, and understand what makes the pricing work.

Stores in New England: 90+ ·
Founded: 1917 ·
Headquarters: Tewksbury, Massachusetts ·
Weekly ad updates: Every Wednesday

The table below summarizes key facts about Market Basket.

Where is the nearest Market Basket store?

Finding the closest location is straightforward, but the tool you use matters. The chain’s official store locator covers all 90+ stores in New England — and those stores are not all in Massachusetts. Here is how to search and what you will find.

Using the store locator on the official website

The store locator at shopmarketbasket.com/store-locations requires you to enter either an address or a ZIP code (Market Basket Store Locations). Results show the store address, phone number, and hours for that location. No GPS or browser location permission is needed — just type and search.

Market Basket locations in Massachusetts

Massachusetts hosts the highest concentration of stores, with locations from the New Hampshire border down to Cape Cod. The chain’s hometown of Lowell alone had four stores as of 2020, when its fourth Lowell store opened on October 9 of that year (Market Basket History Page). Other key clusters include Burlington, Chelmsford, and Tewksbury, where the corporate office sits at 875 East Street (Market Basket Preview Flyer).

Market Basket locations in New Hampshire

New Hampshire has a strong Market Basket presence in the southern and seacoast regions. Stores in Salem, Nashua, and Portsmouth serve commuters and families alike. Locator results from the official site include full details for each New Hampshire location (Market Basket Store Locations).

Market Basket locations in Maine

Maine locations stretch from the southern border — Kittery and Biddeford — up through Portland and Augusta. These stores bring the same pricing model and department offerings as the Massachusetts stores, including fresh seafood delivered daily from New England docks (Market Basket Departments).

Market Basket locations in Rhode Island

Rhode Island has a smaller but active Market Basket footprint, with stores in Warwick, Coventry, and other communities. The store locator shows these locations alongside their Massachusetts neighbors (Market Basket Store Locations).

The pattern: Market Basket concentrates stores where it can serve high-density suburban and exurban corridors, not remote towns. If you live within 30 minutes of a mid-sized New England city, there is likely a store nearby. If you are in rural Vermont or northern Maine, you may have to drive.

For most New Englanders, a Market Basket is within a reasonable drive, but rural residents should plan ahead.

What are the opening hours for Market Basket near me?

Standard hours are consistent but not universal. Most stores follow the same Monday-to-Sunday schedule, but holiday adjustments and location-specific variations require checking the locator.

Standard operating hours

The typical Market Basket operates Monday through Saturday from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM, and Sunday from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM (Market Basket Flyer Page). Some stores may extend hours during peak seasons or in higher-traffic areas. The store locator displays specific hours for each location (Market Basket Store Locations).

Holiday schedule

Market Basket closes on Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter. On other major holidays — New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day — hours may be reduced. The official website posts holiday schedule updates in advance (Market Basket Official Site).

Early morning and late night shopping

Opening at 7:00 AM gives early risers first pick of fresh produce and seafood, especially important for the daily deliveries of fish from New England ports (Market Basket Departments). Closing between 8:00 PM and 9:00 PM means late evening shopping is not an option — the chain prioritizes operating efficiency over extended hours.

The trade-off: shorter hours than some competitors (such as 24-hour supercenters), but the trade secures lower prices. Market Basket’s model relies on high inventory turnover, not late-night foot traffic.

What is the weekly ad for Market Basket near me?

The weekly ad is the engine of the Market Basket shopping trip. Updated every Wednesday, it runs through the following Monday — a five-day cycle that keeps fresh inventory moving (Market Basket Official Site).

How to view the weekly ad online

Visit shopmarketbasket.com/weekly-flyer to see the digital version. The online flyer is interactive — you can click items to build a shopping list or browse by category (Market Basket Flyer Page). There is also a weekly specials signup for email alerts (Market Basket Store Locations).

Weekly ad valid dates

Each ad runs Wednesday through Monday. This mid-week start is unusual — most grocers begin on Sunday — and it gives Market Basket a clear competitive signal. By Wednesday, shoppers know what is on sale for the next five days and can plan accordingly (NJ Market Basket Site).

Featured categories in the ad

Weekly specials rotate through produce, meat, seafood, dairy, bakery, and pantry staples. Seasonal items — fresh berries in summer, root vegetables in fall — get featured placement. The flyer emphasizes “More For Your Dollar” pricing (Market Basket Flyer Page).

What this means: If you shop on Thursday or Friday, you get the full weekly special. If you shop on Tuesday, the ad ends that day and you wait until Wednesday for the new one.

Aligning your shopping trip with the Wednesday ad drop maximizes savings.

What products and prices does Market Basket offer?

Market Basket operates as a full-service supermarket with a strong emphasis on fresh departments. The chain’s low-price guarantee is not a marketing gimmick — it is built into the operating model.

Grocery departments overview

Departments include a full-service deli (with sliced meats and cheeses), bakery (fresh bread and pastries), sushi station, pizza station, sandwich station, coffee house, and a seafood counter that gets deliveries fresh daily from New England docks (Market Basket Departments). The produce section draws from both global suppliers and local New England farms (Market Basket Departments).

Market Basket’s low-price guarantee

Market Basket consistently prices below competitors like Stop & Shop, Shaw’s, and Hannaford. The flyer promotes “More For Your Dollar” as a core promise (Market Basket Flyer Page). Prices vary by location — the chain does not list every item’s price online — but the pattern across customer feedback is consistent: a basket of staples costs 10-20% less at Market Basket than at regional competitors.

Product list and price examples

A typical weekly special might include chicken breast at $1.99/lb, a dozen eggs at $2.49, and seasonal produce at competitive prices. The official site does not publish a full price catalog, but the weekly flyer gives representative pricing (Market Basket Flyer Page). The product list — which covers all departments — is viewable online (Market Basket Departments).

The catch: Market Basket does not offer online ordering or delivery. If you want those prices, you have to walk the aisles.

They have a pizza station, sushi station, sandwich station, bakery, coffee house, deli.

Customer Yelp review (Hyannis Port)

The lack of online ordering is a trade-off for the lower prices.

What is the Market Basket website and how do I use it?

The official website — shopmarketbasket.com — serves as the hub for location lookup, weekly ad browsing, and product information. It does not support e-commerce (no online ordering), but its tools are streamlined for in-store shoppers.

Finding store locations

The store locator at shopmarketbasket.com/store-locations asks for an address or ZIP code and returns a list of nearby stores with address, phone, and hours (Market Basket Store Locations). The same page shows the service area — Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Maine, Rhode Island, and Vermont.

Browsing the weekly ad

The weekly flyer page allows you to flip through the current ad, click items for details, and build a shopping list. No account signup is needed to view the flyer, though email signup is available for weekly special alerts (Market Basket Flyer Page).

Understanding the product list

The departments page at shopmarketbasket.com/departments gives a breakdown of each section: produce, meat, seafood, deli, bakery, sushi, pizza, and specialty items. It is a reference tool, not a catalog — list prices vary by store and are not listed online (Market Basket Departments).

The implication: The website is useful for planning your trip, not for ordering or price comparison. If you want to know the exact price of a specific item, you need to visit your local store or check the weekly flyer for that item’s special.

We have been proudly serving our customers since 1917.

Market Basket corporate (from official history page)

The website serves as a pre-visit tool, not a substitute for in-store browsing.

Confirmed facts vs. what remains unclear

For shoppers in New England, the choice is straightforward: Market Basket offers lower prices per basket than most regional competitors, but requires in-store shopping and shorter hours. For the average family buying weekly staples, the savings at Market Basket means that choosing the chain over a competitor is likely worth the 15-minute drive — or the Wednesday morning visit to check the new ad.

Frequently asked questions