Shopping AF: Your Guide to The Best Grocery Store Alcohol Free Finds in Chelan
Gracie and I spent the afternoon exploring all the grocery stores Chelan has to offer, searching for the best alcohol-free (AF) options. Living in a small town means we don’t always have an abundance of choices, but I was pleasantly surprised to find AF options at every stop!
Bear Foods
Our first stop was Bear Foods, a local gem with a great selection of non-alcoholic (NA) beverages and mixology essentials. They carried three NA wine options—though one was out of stock—their selection included a white, a rosé, and a red from Villa Amelie. Perfect for any occasion!
Beyond wine, Bear Foods had an incredible array of mocktail garnishes and craft syrups to elevate any drink. I was especially excited to see a small selection of Portland Syrups—my absolute favorite lower-sugar syrups made with high-quality ingredients and incredible flavors. Their NA beer section was also impressive, featuring an Athletic Brewing IPA Tall Boy, which I thought was SO fun! My favorite part? They offer single cans, so you don’t have to commit to an entire pack.
Safeway
Next, we stopped at Safeway, where I was surprised to find Waterbrook Clean, a Washington-based NA wine from Walla Walla. They offer both a red and a white—great choices for a dinner party, a hostess gift, or just a cozy glass with dinner.
Their NA beer selection was solid, featuring:
Corona NA (my personal favorite)
Athletic Brewing
Guinness 0
Michelob ULTRA Zero
I also discovered Sidekick Non-Alcoholic Cosmic Crisp® by 2 Towns Ciderhouse, crafted with Washington-grown Cosmic Crisp® apples. While I’m not typically a cider fan, this one tasted shockingly close to the real thing.
IGA (Red Apple)
Our last stop was IGA, or as the locals call it, "Red Apple." While they don’t yet carry NA wine, they do have NA Fresh Squeezed by Deschutes, which happens to be one of my favorite paddleboarding beers. Deschutes nailed this one—it’s crisp, refreshing, and packed with flavor. The store is planning to bring in more AF options soon, and I can't wait to see what they add!
While Chelan may not have the biggest selection of alcohol-free options
the best part is that we do have options! Whether you're looking for something to sip during the Super Bowl, a hostess gift for your AF bestie, or just a great NA drink to enjoy, there’s something for everyone. And with more stores starting to stock AF options, I have no doubt that the selection will continue to grow.
Have you found any great NA drinks in Chelan? Let me know—I’d love to check them out!