Have you ever gone to a bent & dent, or a salvage grocery store? They're a fun way to save on grocery items. All of the grocery stores of the world send their slightly damaged items, outdated items, or surplus items to these stores.
The prices of most items are drastically reduced. On average I can buy cereal there for $1-$1.25, a large can of formula for $5-10, and fun health/beauty products for really cheap. Canned items & salad dressings are also a great deal (25-75 cents!)
If you're not from my area of WI, feel free to look at this directory of salvage grocery stores across the US.
1. A & E Bent & Dent and Bulk Foods - Manchester, WI
W3884 Grand River Road - Cash/check only.
Review: Fair prices. Store is half bent & dent, half bulk foods. Worth the stop to be able to shop both avenues at the same store. Lots of spices & some produce as well.
2. Mast Bent & Dent (commonly known as Lizzie's)
W2086 Barry Rd. Dalton, WI
Directions: Follow Hwy 44 South through Dalton, turn right onto EE, take 1st right onto Barry Rd. The unlabeled store is the 1st place past the buggy repair shop (no lie, it's major Amish country out there!) or the last place (on the right) before Kiefer Rd.
Open on Tue, Wed, Fri, & Sat. I don't recommend going on Sat, though! (SO busy) Cash/check only.
Review: Good prices. Usually has good variety in the store.
3. Hilltop Grocery - Wautoma, WI- Cash/check only
Follow Hwy 21 west out of Wautoma for about 4-5 miles & turn north (right) on County B. After a mile, the store will be on your left.
Review: Good prices. Has a large baby food section (10-35 cents/jar) & health/beauty selection.
4. Country Discount Grocery - Wautoma, WI
W9483 Highway 21, 3 miles west of Wautoma
920-787-5000
Hours: M-F 9-5, Sat 9-4
Review: Prices are fair. They do have refrigerated items & even some goods from the local Amish bakeries. The store also has various sugar free & gluten free products. A new thrift store just opened next door.
5. Dent, Bent, & Beyond - Beaver Dam, WI
123 Dodge Dr. Mon-Fri 9a-5p, Sat 9a-1p - Cash/Check only.
Review: Good prices. Large store with a ton of variety. Lots of organic products.
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We also have a bent & dent in Reedsburg :)
ReplyDeleteThere's also one in Ithaca Wisconsin by Jaquish Road
ReplyDeleteThere is also a nice bent & dent in the Oxford area on Hwy. 82 called Harvest Market with lots of selections
ReplyDeletedoes anyone knwo how to get one of these stores started? I live in central wi and would love to open one here
ReplyDeleteMilladore grocery store is open to purchase
DeleteLook for a banana box distributor and then a place to rent. The distributors generally sell the boxes per trailer load. google "salvage grocery distributors"
ReplyDeleteDent Bent and Beyond in Beaver Dam Wi has moved to a new location and has new hours
ReplyDeleteNew Location: 200 Stoddart St
Beaver Dam WI 53916
New Hours: Tuesday-Friday 10-6
Saturday 10-3
There's also one in Mauston!
ReplyDeleteAny idea where there is a scratch and dent hunting goods store. I have heard through the grape vine that there is an Amish family in Reedsburg that sells scratch and dent hunting stuff for large discounts?
ReplyDeleteAny help would be great. Thanks
There are 2 Bent and Dent stores in Monroe Wi. Bargains Galore is next to St Vincent's thrift shop which is tucked around and off to the east of ShopKo&Harley Davidson Showroom. The other is Hometown Discount and they have just moved to a new location on the downtown square at 1111 16th Ave (west side of square with a blue awning: shared with attorney office)before the green awning of Dr Walker orthodontic office. Both have great prices, clean stock&store, and friendly staff. General hours for both: Mon-Fri 9am-6pm Sat 9-4 Sun-closed.
ReplyDeleteDent, Bent and Beyond in Beaver Dam WI is now accepting Food Stamps, they have a large organic section that I love! They also have a great deal on vitamins
ReplyDeleteDent, Bent and Beyond is no longer on Dodge Drive, they are now located at 200 Stoddart St. just a few blocks away. I was there today and got great deals! The new store is a little smaller but they still have a great selection. Love that they accept SNAP benefits, I have a big family and can get more for my money here.
ReplyDeleteWe have a Bent and Dent store in Platteville, WI. It is called "12 Baskets Discount Groceries" It is open Tuesday through Friday 9-6, and on Saturday from 9-4. It is located on the corner of Court St. and Irving Pl. In between Main Street and City Park.
ReplyDeleteWisconsin Rapids now has a bent & dent inside the mall.
ReplyDeleteRapids Bent & Dent located at 555 w grand ave Wisconsin Rapids WI 54495
715-712-3342
They are open Monday-Friday 9-7, Saturday 9-5 and Sunday 10-4
They have great prices on cereal from .80 a box for damaged boxes to $2.65 for in date new boxes. They even have Amish baked goods and furniture. They accept cash, credit cards and will soon be accepting food stamps.