Stumptown Savings' Archive - Deals, Guides & News

May 1, 2026

How Portland’s Hot Mama Salsa Evolved To Become a Chip Company

Inside the Southeast Portland production facility where a salsa brand accidentally became Portland's best tortilla chip maker.

Bryan M. Vance

May 1, 2026

Market of Choice Completes Acquisition of Hillsdale's Basics Market

The Eugene-based grocer officially takes over the Hillsdale store on Tuesday, June 23, 2026 — with no closure and a grand opening celebration planned later.

Bryan M. Vance

Apr 30, 2026

Portland Grocery Deals (April 29-May 5, 2026): $1.99 Butter and Cinco de Mayo Carnitas

$1.99 butter at Fred Meyer, $1.99/lb. strawberries at Albertsons and Safeway, and pork shoulder at $1.49/lb. through Monday. Plus Cinco de Mayo deals across 20+ Portland stores.

Bryan M. Vance

Apr 28, 2026

Is Too Good To Go Worth It In Portland? We Tested the App At 3 Downtown Locations

Stumptown Savings sent contributor Becca Knowlton to test the food-saving app at a bakery, a cafe, and a donut shop. The savings were real — and bigger than the app admits.

Becca Knowlton

Apr 26, 2026

Portland Butcher Shops: The Complete Guide to the Best Meat Markets in the Metro Area

From century-old sausage kitchens to whole-animal butcheries — 20 Portland-area meat shops, with hours, addresses, an interactive map, and what to buy at each one.

Bryan M. Vance

Apr 23, 2026

Portland Grocery Deals (April 22-28, 2026): $0.99 Eggs and New-Crop Asparagus

Grocery Outlet has cage-free eggs for $0.99 this week. Fred Meyer has BOGO pork ribs. New-crop asparagus is at Roth's and Nap's for $3.99/lb. Plus oysters for $1 each and deals from 20+ Portland stores.

Bryan M. Vance

Apr 21, 2026

How An Oak Grove, Oregon, Senior Eats Well On $75 a Week

Meet Jevan W., a senior on a $75 weekly budget who masters flexible meal planning through a bulk prep and freezer strategy. Plus: get his spicy Thai basil chicken recipe that comes together in 10 minutes.

Bryan M. Vance

Apr 16, 2026

Portland Grocery Deals (April 15-21, 2026): $0.99 Eggs and Strawberries Galore

Grocery Outlet has cage-free eggs for $0.99/dozen — the best price we've tracked in months. Plus WinCo has strawberries at $1.98/lb., BOGO chicken at QFC, and the best deals from 20+ Portland stores.

Bryan M. Vance

Apr 14, 2026

Portland, Oregon, Grocery Prices: March 2026 Saw the Biggest Drop We've Tracked in 8 Months

Portland, Oregon, grocery prices fell 3.8% in March — the biggest single-month drop since Stumptown Savings tracking began. Here's which stores dropped the most, what items moved, and where to find the lowest prices right now.

Bryan M. Vance

Apr 9, 2026

Portland Grocery Deals (April 8–14, 2026): $1.18/lb. Chicken Drumsticks and BOGO Flank Steaks

WinCo has bone-in chicken drumsticks at $1.18/lb. — one of the best prices of the year. Plus BOGO flank steaks at Fred Meyer, $1.99/lb. pork loin at Albertsons and Safeway, and strawberries under $2. Deals from 20+ Portland stores.

Bryan M. Vance

How Portland’s Hot Mama Salsa Evolved To Become a Chip Company

Market of Choice Completes Acquisition of Hillsdale's Basics Market

Portland Grocery Deals (April 29-May 5, 2026): $1.99 Butter and Cinco de Mayo Carnitas

Is Too Good To Go Worth It In Portland? We Tested the App At 3 Downtown Locations

Portland Butcher Shops: The Complete Guide to the Best Meat Markets in the Metro Area

Portland Grocery Deals (April 22-28, 2026): $0.99 Eggs and New-Crop Asparagus

How An Oak Grove, Oregon, Senior Eats Well On $75 a Week

Portland Grocery Deals (April 15-21, 2026): $0.99 Eggs and Strawberries Galore

Portland, Oregon, Grocery Prices: March 2026 Saw the Biggest Drop We've Tracked in 8 Months

Portland Grocery Deals (April 8–14, 2026): $1.18/lb. Chicken Drumsticks and BOGO Flank Steaks

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