Free printable grocery list templates
Last updated July 2026
A blank checklist, a weekly staples list in aisle order, and a full 746-item master list. Print them straight from this page or save them as a PDF. Nothing to sign up for.
Three templates are on this page and all of them are free: a blank list with checkboxes, a staples list organized by aisle you can tick as you go, and a full 746-item master checklist. Hit your browser's print button (Ctrl+P, or ⌘+P on a Mac) and the page prints as a clean sheet with no menus or ads. No email, no sign-up, no download.
Printed lists still beat apps at one thing: handing half of it to someone else in the store. They lose at everything else — you cannot reorder them, you cannot share them from the parking lot, and you cannot un-forget the one you left on the counter. Plenty of households want both, so here are the paper versions, and the app is one tap away when you want the other.
Which template do you want?
| Template | Best for | How it prints |
|---|---|---|
| Blank checklist | You know what you need and just want lines and boxes | One page, two columns, 32 lines |
| Staples by aisle | A weekly shop where you tick what is running low | One page, grouped into 9 sections |
| Full master checklist | Stocking a new kitchen, or a big monthly trip | Several pages, 746 items, 13 aisles |
1. Blank grocery list template
Thirty-two lines with checkboxes, a date field and a budget field. Deliberately plain so it works for a weekly shop, a party, or a hardware run.
2. Weekly staples list, organized by aisle
The items most American households buy most weeks, grouped in the order you walk a supermarket. Use it as a "what are we out of?" prompt: tick the ones you need, ignore the rest.
Produce
- Bananas
- Apples
- Berries
- Lettuce or salad mix
- Spinach
- Tomatoes
- Onions
- Garlic
- Potatoes
- Carrots
- Broccoli
- Bell peppers
- Cucumber
- Lemons
- Avocado
Bakery
- Sandwich bread
- Bagels or English muffins
- Tortillas
- Buns
Meat & Seafood
- Chicken breast
- Ground beef or turkey
- Bacon or sausage
- Salmon or other fish
- Deli meat
Dairy & Eggs
- Milk
- Eggs
- Butter
- Shredded cheese
- Sliced cheese
- Greek yogurt
- Sour cream or cream cheese
Pantry
- Rice
- Pasta
- Pasta sauce
- Canned tomatoes
- Beans
- Canned tuna
- Broth
- Olive oil
- Flour and sugar
- Peanut butter
- Cereal or oatmeal
- Coffee or tea
- Salt, pepper, spices
Snacks & Drinks
- Chips or pretzels
- Crackers
- Nuts or trail mix
- Cookies
- Bottled water
- Soda or seltzer
- Juice
Frozen
- Frozen vegetables
- Frozen fruit
- Frozen pizza or entree
- Ice cream
- Frozen breakfast items
Household
- Paper towels
- Toilet paper
- Trash bags
- Dish soap
- Laundry detergent
- Foil or plastic wrap
- Sponges
Personal Care
- Shampoo and conditioner
- Body wash or soap
- Toothpaste
- Deodorant
- Razors
Aisle order: produce first, frozen last, so nothing thaws in your cart.
3. The full master checklist
If you want everything — 746 items across 13 aisles, including brands — that lives on its own page because it runs several sheets when printed: the complete grocery list by aisle.
Printing tips
- Print just the list. This page hides its own navigation, buttons and FAQ when printing, so you do not waste ink on the site.
- Save it as a PDF instead. In the print dialog choose "Save as PDF" as the destination. That gives you a file you can reuse or email.
- Two per sheet. If your printer offers "2 pages per sheet", the blank template gives you two half-page lists — one for each person splitting the store.
- Fits a pocket. Print at 50% scale and fold once.
When paper stops being the right tool
A printed list cannot do three things a shared list can, and they are the three things that actually cause repeat trips to the store:
- Two people, one list. On paper, whoever holds it is the only one who knows what is left. A shared live list updates on both phones as items get checked off.
- Adding something after you have left. Remembering the milk on the drive over is useless if the list is on the fridge.
- Not rewriting it every week. The same 30 staples get copied by hand over and over. An app keeps the ones you buy most and offers them back with one tap.
Frequently asked questions
How do I print the grocery list template?
Press Ctrl+P (⌘+P on a Mac) or use the "Print this page" button. The site navigation, buttons and FAQ are removed automatically, so you get a clean checklist. To keep a digital copy, choose "Save as PDF" as the printer destination.
Is there a Word or Excel version?
Not as a download, and on purpose — an HTML page prints identically everywhere and does not need Office installed. If you want an editable file, print to PDF, or copy the staples list into a spreadsheet; our app can also export a list as a plain .txt file that pastes straight into Word or Google Docs.
What should be on a basic weekly grocery list?
For most households the recurring core is: milk, eggs, bread, butter, cheese, yogurt, chicken or ground meat, a starch (rice or pasta) with a sauce, a few canned staples, coffee, cereal or oats, fruit, salad greens, onions, potatoes, frozen vegetables, and the household run — paper towels, toilet paper, trash bags, dish soap. That is roughly the "staples by aisle" template above.
Do I have to give an email address to get the template?
No. There is no gate, no newsletter and no download step — the templates are printed directly from this page.
Or skip the printer entirely
Paste a note from your phone and get the same list on your screen — shareable with whoever is at the store, sorted by aisle, and it works with no signal.
Open the grocery list app