Super Food Plaza (Bubali) is Aruba's largest and most popular supermarket, especially with tourists. This Dutch-owned store has an excellent selection of fresh produce, meats, cheeses, European specialties (Gouda, stroopwafels, Dutch breads), and American products. Inside the plaza you'll also find Cheers Wines & Liquors (Aruba's largest selection of wine and spirits), a pharmacy, a bakery, and other shops—truly one-stop shopping. Hours: Monday-Saturday 7am-8pm, Sunday 9am-6pm. It can get very busy on Saturday evenings and Sunday mornings due to weekend flight arrivals.
Ling & Sons Food Market (near Druif Beach/Eagle Beach area) is known as the most "American-style" supermarket, carrying the largest variety of US brands on the island. They have premium USDA meats and Certified Angus Beef, an extensive deli with hot and cold food bars (incredibly popular with locals!), fresh bakery, a huge liquor section, and gourmet/ethnic products from around the world. Special discounts: 20% off vegetables on Tuesdays, 20% off meat on Thursdays, 5% senior discount (60+) on Wednesdays. Hours: Monday-Saturday 7:30am-9pm, Sunday 9am-3pm. Get their Fun Miles loyalty card at customer service—you can redeem points at various locations across Aruba.
CMART (near the airport and Oranjestad) is a newer, beautifully designed supermarket that tends to be quieter than the other two. They have excellent produce, deli, and meat sections, plus a popular on-site café and an impressive wine cellar. This is the only store where you'll find certain hard-to-find items like Dr. Pepper. Hours: Monday-Saturday 7am-8pm, Sunday 9am-3pm. PriceSmart (Oranjestad) is a warehouse-style store similar to Costco/Sam's Club, great for buying in bulk—perfect for longer stays or stocking a vacation rental. They require a membership. Hours: Monday-Saturday 7am-7pm, Sunday 9am-2pm.