Hills Food Stores is a locally owned and operated business with five locations in North and South Carolina. They offer a variety of grocery items, including fresh meat cut onsite daily, as well as fresh produce from nearby farmers. The business has butchers on-site to custom cut meat to customers' specifications, providing quality products at affordable prices. Customers praise the great meat prices and variety of cuts available, as well as the friendly and helpful staff. The store's lottery program is also noted as being well-run. While some customers find the exact change policy inconvenient, overall, Hills Food Stores is described as a reliable and impressive grocery option, even for those who have to drive a considerable distance to shop there.