8 Dollar Tree Groceries To Buy Before Prices Spike in Summer 2026
Need to save some money on summer grocery staples?
Some of the season’s best deals are hidden in plain sight at your local Dollar Tree. The discount retailer carries a surprising amount of summer foods and snacks that typically cost a few dollars more to buy at supermarkets and big-box retailers.
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We carefully combed Dollar Tree’s grocery aisles to find eight affordable groceries you’re unlikely to find cheaper anywhere else. Here’s what needs to go in your shopping cart.
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Breckenridge Farms Hamburger Dill Pickle Chips
Price: $1.50
If you spot a jar of Breckenridge Farms hamburger dill pickle chips on Dollar Tree shelves, grab it. These dill chips cost less than leading brands and have received rave reviews from shoppers for their delicious taste.
Chewy Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Granola Bars
Price: $1.50
Stock up on some Chewy peanut butter chocolate chip granola bars ahead of summer road trips and flights.
The price tag is the lowest we’ve seen for granola bars with each bar coming out to just 25 cents in a six-count package.
Hershey's Milk Chocolate Bars
Price: $1.50
Planning to make s’mores this summer? It makes more financial sense to buy individual Hershey’s milk chocolate bars at Dollar Tree than it does to snag ‘em in the checkout aisle at your nearest supermarket. Anywhere else you’ll usually end up paying $2 and up.
Kingsford Garlic and Herb All-Purpose Seasoning
Price: $1.50
Seasoning isn’t cheap, which is what makes Kingsford garlic and herb all-purpose seasoning such a terrific find at Dollar Tree.
This popular seasoning is a win-win for its low price and great taste, which reviewers said can be applied to just about anything you’re grilling up.
Kraft Slow-Simmered Sweet Brown Sugar Barbecue Sauce
Price: $1.50
We did a quick search on brown sugar barbecue sauce and found nearly every brand eclipses Kraft in pricing. You could pay $5+ on brands like Kinder’s and Stubb’s or pocket the savings switching to Kraft sweet brown sugar barbecue sauce instead.
Miracle Whip
Price: $1.50
Keep a jar of Miracle Whip handy for whipping up sandwiches and summer side dishes like potato salad all summer long.
When we compared Dollar Tree’s 8-ounce price to Miracle Whip sold at Walmart, we were shocked to discover one of its cheapest options (a 12-ounce bottle) still retails for $4.97 online.
Global Brands Honey Graham Crackers
Price: $1.25
Graham crackers are an essential component for s’mores and road trip snacking, and it’s unlikely you’ll find cheaper honey graham crackers anywhere else this summer.
Name brands and in-house brands like Target’s Favorite Day still cost several dollars more for a box of crackers compared to Global Brands.
Hint Watermelon-Infused Water
Price: $1.25
It pays to buy Hint watermelon-infused water in bulk online at Dollar Tree.
A 12-count pack of 16-ounce bottled water costs $15 at Dollar Tree and $22.99 for a one-time order on Hint’s website. You save $8 and get to enjoy the beverage’s refreshing taste with every sip.
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Editor’s note: Prices and availability are subject to change.
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