Libby Hill

So you want to get some food tonight. Good for you. Here’s what you’re looking at here in good old Brookings.

Price: See the table to the right where you will notice that EconoFoods and Hy-Vee battle back and forth for the lowest prices, with Hy-Vee finally edging EconoFoods out by a mere 49 cents. Wal-mart’s prices are competitive, though it has only a few select items.

Cleanliness: Hy-Vee wins the category with clean and roomy aisles and a staff that keeps the floors squeaky clean. Wal-mart has a tendency to clutter their aisles and EconoFoods often feels dingy.

Employee Helpfulness: All three stores feature extremely friendly staffs. Since they employ many SDSU students, isn’t this to be expected?

Winner: Hy-Vee takes the prize with great hours, a clean facility and competitive prices.

Wal-mart gets a nod for bargain basement prices for particular items.

EconoFoods has better prices on certain items.

Hy-Vee’s your best bet, but shopping around can never hurt.