Grocery List — Google Sheets Template

What’s in this template

This Google Sheets grocery list has a simple, category-based layout. Each section (Produce, Dairy, Meat, Pantry, Frozen, Household) has a bold header and space for items. Checkboxes let you track what you’ve grabbed. The design is minimal — no complex formulas, just a clean list you can customize.

Tab structure

Single tab: Everything lives on one sheet. Scroll to see all categories. If you prefer separate tabs per store (e.g., “Costco” vs. “Trader Joe’s”), you can duplicate the tab and rename it.

Category flexibility

The default categories match how most U.S. grocery stores are laid out — produce first, dairy in the middle, pantry near the back. Adjust the headings to match your store’s layout or add sections like “Bakery,” “Deli,” or “International” for ethnic markets.

Key features and use cases

Shared household list: The biggest advantage is sharing. Add your partner’s email, give them Editor access, and you both have one list. When one person runs out of something, they add it. No more “I forgot to put it on the list” or duplicate items.

Pre-shopping review: Before you head to the store, scroll through the list and add quantities. Do you need one or two cartons of milk? Two bags of frozen broccoli? A quick pass prevents mid-aisle guessing.

Mobile-friendly: Open the sheet on your phone in the store. The Google Sheets app works well for checking off items. If your hands are full, ask a family member to read items to you or use voice-to-text to add last-minute items.

How to customize

Adding a store column: If you shop at multiple stores (e.g., Costco and a regular supermarket), add a column labeled “Store.” Use dropdowns (Data → Data validation → List of items) with values like “Costco,” “Kroger,” “Trader Joe’s” so you can filter by store when you’re there.

Price tracking: Add a “Price” column to estimate your total before you go. Use SUM at the bottom to see your expected spend. Helpful for staying on budget.

Weekly reset: Duplicate the tab at the end of each week and rename it “Week of [date].” Clear the main tab for the new week. Keep the duplicated tab for reference — useful if you need to remember what you bought for a recipe or returns.