The 8 Best New Items To Grab At Kroger In May 2026

Every month, we round up the best new Kroger items to hit shelves — did you see the April 2026 installment of Kroger finds? The Kroger company includes many familiar grocery store chains, but we're still fans of the mothership, where you can save money while enjoying a large variety of both big-name and private-label goods. These items might be newcomers to the scene, but we bet that at least a couple will wind up as favorites and become standards on your grocery list. 

This May, as you plan for Mother's Day brunch, grad parties, and general springtime bustle, Kroger has you covered with fun and budget-friendly new arrivals in just about every shopping category. Keep in mind that pricing and availability is subject to change by location, so check out your store app before you make a special trip. Prices listed don't include sales or promotions, such as earned rewards on your Kroger credit card. Finding deals is, after all, half the fun! Happy shopping! 

Potato chips are the secret ingredient in retro cookies, but they're also an obvious component of summer cookouts! Kettle-cooked chips have a much more satisfying crunch than the regular kind, and the lack of seed oils in these 'taters might just make them more popular with the health-conscious crowd. As for the rest of us, we just can't resist a good chip! 

Purchase Simple Truth Kettle Cooked Avocado Oil Sea Salt Potato Chips for $3.49.

We recently covered some Kroger bakery specialty cookies that got good reviews, but we will never say no to an "everyday" cookie like these soft oatmeal treats. A good oatmeal cookie is like a warm hug, and you can't argue with the amazing price — you get six pillowy cookies for just a buck. They're perfect for a lunchbox, or even just a snack attack in the car on the way home. 

Purchase Smart Way Soft Baked Oatmeal Cookies for $1.00. 

You can stock up on all the gadgets you need for great home-brewed coffee ... or you can snag this bottle of cold brew off the shelf. This beverage is brewed for 10 hours, delivering great flavor and a caffeine kick without the drive-thru premium. All you need is your favorite sweetened creamer, and a fancy coffee drink can be yours at any time of day. 

Purchase Pop & Bottle Organic Light Roast Cold Brew Coffee for $8.49. 

We hyped a three-ingredient queso party dip around the Super Bowl, but the summer session of grad parties and backyard poolside shindigs begs for an even easier dip. All you need is sour cream — or our personal suggestion for extra protein, Greek yogurt — this mix, and a good stir with a big spoon, and you have luscious French onion dip! This brand also makes other flavors we want to try, like Mexi-Ranch and dill. 

Purchase Dan-O's French Onion Dip Seasoning Mix for $1.99. 

We love Korean fried chicken (which has a wartime origin story), but, for an easier weeknight dinner inspired by the Land of the Morning Calm, how about some saucy bulgogi beef that you can microwave? It's a portion big enough to share, and, with some instant rice and perhaps a scoop of jarred kimchi, you have a worthy meal that won't break the bank. 

Purchase Private Selection Korean Inspired Beef Bulgogi for $11.99.

When you want a fun, easy, kid-friendly breakfast that isn't the viral TikTok scrambled pancakes, you'll love these bagel batons, which contain pull-apart mini bites stuffed with cinnamon cream cheese. They thaw easily in the oven or microwave, or you can simply set them out for 90 minutes at room temperature before running out the door to work and school. 

Purchase Pillsbury Cinnamon Creamy Cheese Frozen Mini Bagels for $3.49. 

The history of why we celebrate birthdays with cake is a cool story, but, for convenience's sake, we say that cupcakes are the truth for summer birthdays. Lots of parties take place at parks or at the beach, and not having to fuss with plates and utensils is a gift all in itself. Getting to choose between chocolate and vanilla in one package? Kroger's bakery knew what it was doing with these treats. 

Purchase Bakery Fresh Chocolate and White Cupcakes with Buttercreme Icing for $9.99. 

When only a lot of cheese will go, we love this two-pound bag of whole milk mozz that can go the distance. Next time we decide to forget the oven and cook lasagna in our smoker (more likely than you might think this summer!), we know where to get the goods — eight cups of melty, creamy cheese, to be precise!

Purchase Kroger Whole Milk Mozzarella Shredded Cheese for $6.99