ALDI

I’m a Hyde Parker and this is one of my regular grocery stores, along with the Marianos on Clark and 18^th street and Hyde Park Produce. I pick up my staples here (milk, flour, dark chocolate (!), etc.) As others have said, it is super cheap and clean. Lines can be a bit long if you come at a popular time, but move quickly I’m often the only white person there, which is surprising given the large student population close by.

Surprisingly, this store was well maintained, stocked full of variety, and clean. The cashier was pleasant and courteous to my wife and I. Counter space was plentiful to bag your groceries and people shopping weren’t loud and ghetto.
Definitely A+ in my book. I recommend Aldi on 67^th and Cottage… I didn’t give it five stars because, well, it’s an Aldi!

This ALDI is so great. DEFINITELY worth the price, and even cleanliness and easiness of shopping, advantage over Treasure Island if you’re just looking for basic grocery store goods. I got 6 packs of bacon (6 lbs, 120 strips), 4 packs of waffles (40 waffles), and syrup for $ 25. Damn. By far best prices I know of in the area (which is, admittedly, hard-​pressed for grocery stores).
In the day time, I felt completely safe in the area. Minus one star for the fact that it’s sort of inconsistent for some goods, because, you know, it’s ALDI, it’s not great at much more than the basic food stuff. I felt like I maybe could have found better prices for apricots and definitely better prices for chocolate bar at Trader Joe’s (PERHAPS Hyde Park Produce), but after the time and cost of transit… generally a good bet. Just be prepared to go to a different store if you have really specific needs.
Speaking to the safety of the area… it’s seriously so fine. People from Hyde Park who feel in danger here I think are mostly awkward nerds who don’t know how to interact in grocery stores without pissing people off. I try to go before sunset, but taking the bus I may go later.

I like this Aldi a lot!
It’s new, it’s clean and open, it has friendly staff, and it has cheap groceries.
This is not the closest Aldi to me, but it’s one of my favorite Aldi’s.
Their produce (fresh and frozen), milk, canned foods, and frozen pizza are a great deal.