Granted, the idea of having your staples delivered via FedEx is unconventional, but the NetGrocer site is so well conceived and executed, it's sure to make you rethink the way you shop for food. The first nationwide online grocery store, it has been around only since last July. NetGrocer's thousands of items are artfully and thoughtfully arranged by category. Each item has a corresponding image, price, and size, as well as dimensions and nutritional data. A robust search engine lets you sort out items by 14 different variables, including brand, size, price, calories, fat, and sugar.
Navigation is slick and instinctive.
Personalized features include the ability to create shopping lists for reuse, set up recurring orders, and send food to others. We especially liked the live cash register in the lower right-hand corner, which keeps a running tally on the cost of your purchases. At checkout, pay for your groceries with any major credit card. Your food will be delivered within four days via Federal Express.