Have you checked out Christian County Discount Freight & Grocery in Ozark, MO? In this post, I share about our recent trip there, the deals I found, and my honest thoughts on the store.
Visiting Christian County Discount Freight & Grocery
Our family met up with all of my extended family this past week in Lampe, MO for our annual week at the lake trip. On our way home, we stopped at Lambert’s Cafe in Ozark, MO for lunch.
I had mentioned this on Instagram stories and one of my followers messaged me and said we had to check out this discount store that was close to Lambert’s called Christian County Discount Freight & Grocery.
(Note: they don’t seem to have an actual website that I could find. They do have a very regularly-updated Facebook Page.)
It just so happened, that we were at the gas station right down the road when I read the message and it just so happened that we had some wiggle room in our day. So I asked Jesse if we could run into the store to check it out.
I Was So Impressed With the Deals!
Honestly, because of all of the great deals I often find at my local stores, it takes a lot to impress me when it comes to grocery deals. And when we first walked in and I looked at some of the prices, I figured that this might have a few good deals but probably most of the prices weren’t anything to get too excited about.
But then I kept looking and I started getting more and more excited. I should have known one of my followers wouldn’t steer me wrong!
I picked up a few boxes of $0.49 cookies and crackers and then a few more. Pretty soon, when I started dropping things because my arms were full, Jesse looked at me and said, “Um, I think you need to get a shopping basket.”
That was the point when I knew that I wasn’t going to make it out of this store with “just a few purchases” as I had initially planned on. I was quickly falling in love with Christian County Discount Freight & Grocery.
There were SO many, many good deals! I was especially impressed with the prices on crackers and cookies. They had boxes and boxes and boxes of name brands that were $0.49 to $0.99!
Also, I discovered that if you kept looking, there were many that were marked down to half price!
The Best Deals Were on Snack Items
Some of the prices were more than what I’d pay at my grocery stores when pairing coupons and sales. However, most of the snack prices were less expensive than I can ever find.
For instance, Jesse was thrilled to find Sunflower Seeds for $0.49/bag!
All of the protein bars — including RXbars — were $0.50 each!!
They even had this medicine area with $0.49 items!
I found a number of organic items at great prices, too!
And the candy prices were so good. My kids just couldn’t believe it!
So much for buying just a few things!
How Much I Spent at Christian County Discount Freight & Grocery
Jesse laughed as he saw me walking towards him with my precariously balanced basket. I couldn’t fit one more item in so I knew it was time to call it quits. (We didn’t have a lot of extra space in the car, otherwise I probably would have purchased 2-3 times as much!)
Guess how much we paid for this entire basket full of stuff? $14!!!
Basically, I felt like we were shopping at Dollar Tree! That said, since so many of the items were just $0.49 each, it felt even better than Dollar Tree!
If you are ever in or near Ozark, MO, I highly recommend checking out Christian County Discount Freight & Grocery!
thank you for writing this blog post! I am headed to this store this week and feel confident there will be return trips in the future.
Yay! Let us know what your experience is like! -Jordan, MSM Team
If anyone knows of a store in the Austin, Texas area please share. These stores sound unbelievable.
I would do damage to have a store like this in Canada so bad!
Does anyone know of a store like this in central Kentucky?
I’m in middle Tennessee, and we have UGO (United Grocery Outlet). It’s very similar. We shop there weekly before we go anywhere else. They often have loads of organic stuff to buy for a song!
That’s great! Thanks for the suggestion! -Jordan, MSM Team
I wish we had one closer! I’m still holding out hope that some company is going to open a store near here!!
We go to Branson, Mo each year for vacation. Will be going in September this year, always go to Lambert’s and now will go here too. Thanks, love a bargain!
Yay! You’re so welcome! -Jordan, MSM Team
Let me know if you end up going!
Where did you say your jean jacket was from? I’m looking for one and yours is super cute!
It’s this one from Proozy: https://moneysavingmom.com/calvin-klein-womens-denim-trucker-jacket-only-19-shipping-reg-128/
And on the recommendations list… next time you make it a little further south. We used to live in Huntsville, Alabama. Unclaimed baggage in scottsboro, Alabama is definitely worth checking out. We used to get lots of clothes there, cheap books, you name it! Our two super nice quality leather jackets came from there at less than $100 each. Anything people travel with. We even got our first baby stroller system there for so much less than brand new. It is like a very upscale goodwill. It has been a few years but we still both miss that place. They used to have a museum section too that was fascinating to see what kind of priceless items they had ended up with by buying unclaimed baggage in bulk lot.
https://www.unclaimedbaggage.com/
What a great idea! Thanks for suggesting it. -Jordan, MSM Team
Oh! Thanks so much for that hot tip!! Now I really want to go on a trip that way!
Do you have a list or database of this kind of store in each state? Maybe readers could help put one together.
That is a great idea!
I don’t have one, but that’s a great idea!
Nice!! We go to a store that looks very similar to this, Sharp Shopper. The one we go to is in Winchester, VA, but they have a number of locations in PA and VA. If you’re ever up this way, you should plan on stopping in!
http://www.sharpshopper.net/#
I was thinking the same thing!! We have lived near them in multiple states…but I live near the Winchester store, too. Small world!!
So cool, Jody! I’m in Martinsburg, WV.
Thanks for the suggestion! -Jordan, MSM Team
I’ve always wanted to go to a Sharp Shopper!!
As if I needed another reason to go eat at Lambert’s. Stepson lives in Springfield, think next time we go pick him up we’ll have to drive a little extra ways to check this place out! 🙂
There’s a Greene county freight and discount store in Springfield
Yay! -Jordan, MSM Team
Let me know if you end up going!
Yes, I’ve been watching so many YouTube hauls of families that shop at stores like this! We need to find one in the middle TN area close to Franklin! Let me know if you find one!
I was told there was a United Grocer (I think that’s what it’s called) in Murfreesboro. I haven’t gone to it yet, though.
Interesting….I might have to drive over and check it out one day!
you look adorable in your braids! 😊
Aw, thank you!
I’m sorry I wasn’t shopping that day at Christian County Freight!! I have found some wonderful deals on everything from organic flour to rolls of cording for drawstring bags for Operation Christian Child! I’m sure the owners were thrilled to have you & your family visit! I trust you enjoyed your brief visit to Ozark!
I’m sorry I wasn’t shopping that day at Christian County Freight!! I have found some wonderful deals on everything from organic flour to rolls of cording for drawstring bags for Operation Christian Child! I’m sure the owners were thrilled to have you & your family visit! I trust you enjoyed your brief visit to Ozark!
My take away from post is you WENT to Lambert’s I’m sooooooo jealous. I’m from the Show Me State and we use to eat there often. Kind our special occasion resturant. I enjoy making their Rolls. Found a dupe on Pinterest. I hope you all enjoyed it.
We have been there multiple times when visiting Branson/Bull Shoals Lake. It’s kind of a family tradition!
We have something like that in the Phoenix area it’s called American Discount Foods. LOVE IT! It helps keep my food budget at $80 a week and we eat mainly paleo.
Plus toiletries are sooo affordable there and I love supporting local!
That is soo cool! Thanks for sharing!
I’m in Phoenix too. Where is American Discount Foods? I’ll look for it!
They have 2 locations in Mesa. Longmore and Southern is the main store and the other is in East Mesa, I’m not sure where though. 😊
A local Amish store here is similar, but you have to be careful that items are not expired. Just curious if this is the case with this store.
https://www.americandiscountfoodsaz.com/the-truth-about-date-codes-and-expired-food-products/
This is a really good link that goes into detail about food expiration dates. 😊
I don’t worry too much if it’s just a Best If Used By date. In most cases, items are still just as good for a few months after their sell by date.
Were the items past the “sell by” date?
Some where a few weeks or a month or two past, some weren’t. I stuck almost everything I bought in the freezer so I don’t have to worry about using it up right away!
We have a store about an hour from us that is very similar. It’s called Centsable Discount Market. We go every few months. I’ve been about to find a lot of things for our food allergies, like sunbutter and gluten free items, as well as “regular” foods!
Wise Buys in Spartanburg, SC is similar.
We live in the next town over from this store. I’ve gotten so many good deals there.
I got a a WiFi programmable crockpot there for less than $30, new in box. If we are having a party and need a few snacks, they’re my first go to.
When I saw you had been at Lambert’s and then saw this storefront I got excited. There’s another one similar to is on the other side of Springfield.
Where is the store? I’d love to know! It sounds like a fantastic store!
Hi Crystal, I am recommending this :
Surplus Grocery Warehouse
4560 South Campbell Ave
Suite L100
Springfield, Mo 65810
Backside of Shadowood Plaza
M-Sat 930-630 Sun 1230-630
My husband and normally come on this one and a lot of good stuffs and deals too.