Think what you want. Say what you want. I will forever defend the greatest grocery store that is Harris Teeter. Here are 10 reasons why you should too.

1. Open 24 Hours

This is the number one reason why Harris Teeter is the best. Just finished up in the library, realized you didn't eat all day, and it's 1 a.m? Your fridge is empty and you don't want to kill yourself with Taco bell? Head on over to the Teets! Buy yourself some hummus and veggies, tortellini and sauce, Mrs. T's pierogies, WHATEVER your bod is craving in that moment, Teeter will most likely have for you.

2. Chocolate Cake

You can always count on there being individual slices of chocolate cake for less than $2. Rich, moist, chocolatey goodness, at any time of the day or night.

3. Wine Selection

To accompany that slice of chocolate cake when you're having "one of those nights", grab yourself a bottle of wine. Whether you're looking to drown in some cheap Barefoot Moscato or to splurge on nicer quality, the options are endless.

4. Free Samples

Okay, so it's no Costco, BUT, you can always find some good samples around a Harris Teeter. My friends and I like to go for free three course meals: some baby carrots and hummus for appetizer, a meat/cheese and cracker for dinner, and a cake or cookie for dessert. Delicious, economical, and productive!

5. Organic

Though the array of organic produce isn't the best I've seen, they definitely still have the most important of the organic fruits and veggies. They even try to promote and sell produce from local farmers. Harris Teeter also sells its own organic brand; good quality, natural products, significantly cheaper than Whole Foods.

6. Starbucks

At least in the Burlington, NC location, there is a Starbucks inside near the check-out. I'm not a huge Starbucks/coffee girl, but I've witnessed many coffee purchases that seemed necessary for optimum productivity during the rest of the shopping spree (typically Sunday morning grocery shopping).

7. Flowers

One day a week, I believe Tuesdays, a large selection of flowers/plants are on sale. There is always a beautiful variety of plants and flowers in the store, but it's not usually the first thing we think to buy while grocery shopping. Guys, why don't you do your shopping on a Tuesday and pick up a tiny bouquet for your girl (or better, your mom!) on the way out.

8. Convenience

First of all, most Harris Teeter locations are the perfect size; not too big where the shopping experience is completely overwhelming, but also not too small where you feel crammed and still can't find anything. Most locations also have home delivery or a pick-up option, where you can do your shopping online, an employee gets everything off the shelves for you, and then when you show up at the store it's all ready!

9. Kid-Friendly

Harris Teeter prioritizes building relationships with local communities. They have a number of programs that give back to families in need in the community, to children and schools, and to USO and Wounded Warrior. How do we really know that Teets loves the kids? There are always free cookies for kids by the produce section so Mom can bribe the kids with a cookie if they promise to eat their broccoli tonight.

10. VIC Card

Sure, most stores have their own rewards cards, but I still value my VIC card more than anything. That bad boy constantly gets me awesome deals and I wouldn't leave the house without it.