What New York shoppers ordered from Instacart in 2023: These are the top 10 items

Bananas are the top-selling grocery item delivered via Instacart in the United States and Canada, and the tropical fruit is also near the top of the charts in New York.

But that doesn't mean Instacart's customers in the Empire State don't have their own idiosyncrasies.

Kirby cucumbers, anyone?

How about some potato bread?

The San Francisco-based grocery delivery services keeps track of the most commonly ordered items they deliver while partnering with scores of national and regional retail outlets.

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When looked at nationally, most states in the country order the same daily essentials — eggs, milk and various fast snacks lead the way

And like most of the country, New York state customers are bananas about bananas, even though it did not finish first, according to data supplied by Instacart.

Here's what New Yorkers ordered the most on Instacart last year:

2023 most popular Instacart orders in New York

1. Milk (plain)

2. Bananas

3. Eggs (whole)

4. Crackers

5. Cereal

6. Spring water

7. Packaged cookies

8. Sparkling water

9. Greek & Icelandic yogurt

10. Potato chips

Instacart also has data on the most uniquely popular items within New York state. In other words, what customers in the state bought more than the national average.

This is where some possible surprises show up, including the aforementioned cucumbers and bread.

Here are the most unique popular items ordered by New Yorkers on Instacart in 2023.

Most unique popular grocery items delivered to New York Instacart customers in 2023

1. Chicken cutlet

2. Heavy cream

3. Fresh olive bar items

4. Empire apples

5. Pecorino Romano cheese

6. McIntosh apples

7. Kirby cucumbers

8. Spanish onions

9. Potato bread

10. Sandwich rolls

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This article originally appeared on Binghamton Press & Sun-Bulletin: Instacart's top 10 orders from New York shoppers in 2023