How to make a grocery list in Reminders on iPhone

In the Reminders app, you can create a grocery list to make shopping easier. Items are automatically sorted into categories such as Produce and Seafood. On supported devices, Apple Intelligence* sorts your items even when the list uses more than one language.

You’re not stuck with the defaults. You can change how items are grouped, and the list remembers your preferences. You can also convert an existing list to a grocery list.

Note: If you use updated reminders in iCloud, you’ll have every Reminders feature described in this guide, though some aren’t available when using other accounts.

Create a new grocery list

1. Open the Reminders app on your iPhone.
2. Tap the Add List button.
3. Enter a name for the list, tap List Type, and choose Groceries.
4. Choose a color and symbol for the list (optional).
5. Tap the Done button.

With Apple Intelligence*, Reminders can automatically create a list of suggested grocery items from text in other apps—for example, an online recipe in Safari. Note: Apple Intelligence on iOS 27 or later is available on an Apple Intelligence-enabled iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max, or iPhone 16 model or later. Apple Intelligence is not available in all languages or regions. Usage limits may apply.

Convert an existing list to a grocery list

1. Open the Reminders app on your iPhone.
2. Tap a list and tap the More button.
3. Tap Show List Info.
4. Tap List Type, then choose Groceries.
5. Tap the Done button.

Add an item to your grocery list

1. Open the Reminders app on your iPhone.
2. In your grocery list, tap the New Item button. Enter a description.
3. To enter more information, tap Add Note.
4. Tap the Edit Details button to edit the item details. For example, you can attach a photo, set a location-based reminder, or flag an important item.
5. Tap the Done button.

Items added to the list are automatically placed in categories. If you enter grocery items in a language different from the system language of your iPhone, you can add an additional language in Settings. (Grocery categorization is available for supported languages.) *Apple Intelligence is available with Siri and device language set to Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional), Danish, Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Portuguese, Spanish, Swedish, Turkish, or Vietnamese. Some features may not be available in all regions or languages. Some devices may not be available in all regions. Siri AI is available in beta in iOS 27, iPadOS 27, macOS 27, watchOS 27, and visionOS 27 and requires an Apple Intelligence–enabled device set to a supported language. Available in English to start. Siri AI will not be initially available in the EU on iOS, iPadOS, and watchOS. Certain Apple Intelligence features that rely on server-side models are subject to daily usage limits, including but not limited to Siri AI, Intelligent Photo Editing Tools, Image Playground, and AFM 3 Cloud models in Shortcuts. Daily limits may vary by feature, request complexity, system demand, system policies, and other factors. Expanded access to such features will be available for a fee in the future. Use of these features is subject to the Apple Intelligence Terms and Conditions.