PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — With the price of eggs rising nationwide, 10 On Your Side wanted to help you become an eggs-pert on where to find the best deal on a dozen.

Don’t put all your eggs in one basket. You’ll see it’s worth shopping around. We did the work for you.

If you are a fan of eggs, you’ve likely seen how eggspensive they are getting and prices are only expected to climb. The main reason is because of the bird flu. This is causing a shortage.

Locally, we found the price of eggs varies. Some stores are even placing purchase limits.

Listed below are numerous grocery stores in the Hampton Roads area along with the price of some of their egg products.**

  • Wegmans
    • Wegmans Grade AA Large 12 count – $3.69
    • Eggland’s Best Classic Large White Eggs, 12 count – $5.79
    • Wegmans Organic Pasture Raised Grade A Extra Large Brown Eggs, 12 count – $8.49
  • Harris Teeter (Two Purchase Limit)
    • Harris Teeter Large Grade A White Eggs, 12 count – $4.89
    • Eggland’s Best Classic Large White Eggs, 12 count – $5.19
    • Nest Fresh™ Free Range Non-GMO Large Brown Eggs, 12 count – $7.49
    • Vital Farms® Pasture-Raised Large Brown Eggs, 12 count – $8.99
  • Food Lion
    • Food Lion Eggs, Fresh, White, Large, 12 count – $3.99
    • Nature’s Promise Cage Free Large Fresh Brown Eggs, 12 count – $6.29
    • Eggland’s Best Classic Large White Eggs, 12 count – $5.99
  • Kroger (Two Purchase Limit)
    • Kroger® Grade A Large Eggs, 12 count – $2.99
    • Eggland’s Best Classic Large White Eggs, 12 count – $4.19
    • Simple Truth™ Natural Cage Free Large Brown Eggs, 12 count – $4.49
  • Aldi
    • Goldhen Grade A Large Eggs, 12 count – $4.39
    • Simply Nature Organic Cage Free Brown Eggs, 12 count – $5.75
    • Goldhen Grade A Pasture Raised Large Brown Eggs, 12 count – $6.05

The results show Kroger had the best price for a dozen Grade A large eggs, at $2.99.

**These prices were as of Jan. 28, 2025 pulled using a Hampton Roads zip code. Prices may vary. Check with your local store.