Start a line with # to make it an aisle, like # Dairy. Each aisle gets blank lines to add more by hand.
Type an item or two and the PDF appears here.
About the printable grocery list
A grocery list sorted by store aisle saves time: you walk through the store once, from produce to the freezer, and tick things off as you go. This free tool makes that list as a PDF. It opens with a full sample list in eight aisles — change it to your own, and print.
Every aisle gets a few blank lines under it, so you can add "lemons" or "coffee filters" by hand during the week.
Everything is made in your browser. Nothing is uploaded, and there is no sign-up. Your list is kept in this browser, so next week you start from this week's list.
Features
- Sorted by aisle — start a line with # to make an aisle heading, like # Dairy
- A ready sample list — 29 everyday items in 8 aisles, to change or clear
- Blank lines — 0 to 5 empty lines under every aisle, with a line to write on
- Tick boxes — real boxes in the PDF, big enough for a pen
- Two columns — a full week's shop on one page
- 5 styles — Classic, Banner, Soft, Fresh and Notebook
- Saved in your browser — the list is still here next time
- PDF or Word, US Letter or A4
Store aisles in the sample list
| Aisle | Sample items |
|---|---|
| Produce | Bananas, apples, baby spinach, tomatoes, onions, avocados |
| Dairy & eggs | Milk, eggs, Greek yogurt, cheddar cheese, butter |
| Meat & fish | Chicken breasts, ground beef, salmon fillets |
| Bakery | Whole wheat bread, bagels |
| Frozen | Frozen peas, ice cream |
| Pantry | Rice, pasta, pasta sauce, peanut butter, cereal, coffee |
| Drinks | Orange juice, sparkling water |
| Household | Paper towels, dish soap, trash bags |
With 2 blank lines under each aisle, the sample prints as 29 items plus 16 empty lines on one page in two columns.
Tip: put the aisles in the order you walk through your store. Most stores start with produce and bakery near the door and end with frozen food near the checkout, so cold food stays cold.
5 styles
- Classic — black on white, saves ink
- Banner — a bright colour band for each aisle, with white text
- Soft — pastel aisle bands, easy on the eyes
- Fresh — green headings and round tick boxes
- Notebook — dotted lines under every item and rounded boxes
More ways to use it
- "Need" and "Got" columns — choose 2 tick boxes per line and type Need, Got as the column headings
- A list for each store — one for the supermarket, one for the market; change the title and the line under it
- A master list — put everything you ever buy on it, print a few copies, and tick what you need each week
- Meal planning — plan the week's meals first with the Meal Planner, then write the ingredients here
Frequently asked questions
Is the grocery list maker free?
Yes. It is free, with no sign-up and no watermark.
Is my list saved?
Yes, in this browser on this device only. Nothing is sent to a server. Press Start again for an empty list.
Can I use it on my phone in the store?
The tool makes a PDF to print. You can also open the PDF on your phone, but the tick boxes are for a pen. For a list you tick on screen, use the To-Do List.
How do I add an aisle?
Type a new line that starts with #, for example # Baby or # Pet food, and put the items under it.
Can I print a blank grocery list?
Yes. Keep the aisle lines (the ones with #), delete the items, and set Blank lines per aisle to 4 or 5.
Related tools
- Meal Planner — plan the week's meals with a grocery list
- Printable Checklist Maker — any checklist with tick boxes
- Printable To-Do List — tasks for the day
- Unit Price Calculator — which pack is cheaper
- Recipe Scaler — change a recipe for more people
How to use it
- Change the title and the line underneath if you want
- Edit the list: one item per line, and # in front of each aisle
- Choose how many blank lines each aisle gets
- Pick a style, the columns and the paper
- Check the preview — it is the PDF itself
- Press Print, Download PDF or Download Word
