Our history

Heinen’s - Serving Clevelanders for More than 80 Years

Joseph Heinen first opened the doors of a small meat market, appropriately named “Heinen’s,” in 1929 on Kinsman Road (later renamed Chagrin Boulevard). Nurturing a personal relationship with his customers, Joe’s business grew and so did his customers’ demands for additional groceries. He added homemade peanut butter, pickles and donuts and from there, Heinen’s Fine Foods as we know it today was born.

Today, grandsons Tom and Jeff Heinen lead their team of knowledgeable associates in continuing to serve area customers by delivering on Joe's original philosophy … to provide world-class customer service while offering the freshest, highest quality foods. Seventeen neighborhood Heinen’s Fine Food stores now serve various communities throughout Northeast Ohio. We look forward to continuing our work as the local, family-owned and operated fine foods grocer in Cleveland.

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