Metropolis Big John has been servicing our area with groceries since 1986. We are a locally owned and operated independent store. We are dedicated to providing the best products we can for our customers. We will not serve you anything we would not put on our table. We have a full-service Deli, Bakery, Dairy departments, and Butcher shop. We get fresh products delivered 3 times a week. We offer a weekly ad for all of our customers, which you can find at bigjohngrocery.com/weekly-ad

We have serviced towboats for over 20 years and have partnered with Larry Barnes at Barnes Marine Service to have the most seamless delivery possible. View website

Lower Mississippi River from New Madrid, MO to Cairo Point, IL


Upper Mississippi River from Cairo, IL to Moccasin Springs


Lower Ohio River from Owenboro, KY to Cairo, IL


Lower Tennessee River and Cumberland River

"The best towboat delivery service with high-quality groceries."

Ordering Process

You can download our order form here and submit it to orders@bigjohngrocery.com.

You can also order online through our website.

We request orders 48 hours in advance to ensure the most quality product, pricing, and availability.

We ask that all CODs be turned in with the original order form with the payment method (card number preferred at time of order).

If you need any add-ons, please email them as soon as possible, with “ADD ON” in the subject line.

We will shop your items like we would our own, and if we cannot fulfill any items, we will contact you for substitutions.

Feel free to contact us with any questions!