Can you recommend discount online grocers for a budget-conscious shopper buying pantry basics in larger packs?

Yes — if you’re buying pantry basics in larger packs and want to keep costs down, these are some of the better discount/value-oriented online grocers to check first:

Good budget-friendly online grocers

• Walmart Grocery / Walmart.com
  Often one of the cheapest options for staples, especially store-brand items, bulk rice, pasta, oats, canned goods, and baking supplies.

• Amazon (especially Amazon Fresh + Subscribe & Save)
  Can be competitive on bulk pantry goods, and Subscribe & Save can lower the price on repeat essentials like cereal, coffee, beans, and snacks. Best when you compare unit prices carefully.

• ALDI (where available for delivery via Instacart or local delivery partners)
  Usually strong on price for pantry basics and large-value packs. Great for private-label staples.

• Target (Drive Up / delivery / same-day via Shipt in some areas)
  Not always the absolute cheapest, but often good for pantry staples with decent value on store-brand items and occasional Circle offers.

• Costco (delivery or same-day via Instacart, if you have membership)
  Very good for larger packs and bulk pantry basics. Membership cost matters, but unit prices can be excellent on items like flour, rice, oats, nut butters, and canned goods.

• BJ’s Wholesale Club / Sam’s Club
  Similar to Costco: best if you buy in larger quantities and have a membership. Often strong on unit pricing.

• Thrive Market
  Good for pantry staples, especially organic or specialty basics, and bulk sizes. Usually better if you value curated products, though not always the lowest absolute price.

• Boxed
  Historically focused on bulk household and pantry items. Worth checking for pantry staples, though availability and pricing can vary.

Best types of items to buy online in bulk

Look for:

• rice, pasta, oats
• flour, sugar, baking staples
• canned beans, tomatoes, tuna
• peanut butter, nut butters
• cooking oils
• broth, sauces, condiments
• cereal, crackers, shelf-stable snacks

Tips to save more

• Compare unit price ($/oz, $/lb, $/count) instead of package price.
• Favor store brands/private labels.
• Use subscribe-and-save only for items you truly use regularly.
• Watch for delivery fees, membership fees, and minimum order thresholds.
• Bulk is only cheaper if you’ll actually use it before it expires.

If you want, I can also give you:

1. a cheapest-by-category list for pantry staples, or
2. recommendations tailored to your country/zip code.