Aldi

I will never put a foot inside this place again, they treat you like you are bothering them very rude attention, horrible experience

I am just visiting family here for the holidays and visited this location for the first time. I have been to an Aldi before and it’s nice to see consistency down here. If you don’t know what all the rave is about with these stores, let me break it down for you now.
1) Aldi gives great quality at a very inexpensive price compared to the competition. Even compared to Walmart. They have a great strategy to save you money by cutting their own costs.
2) Your shopping carts are «rented» at the door for 25¢, so Aldi doesn’t need to pay people to walk around the parking lot collecting carts. I think this is a win-​win because I always know where to find the carts, and they’re kept in better shape.
3) Somehow, they have the best produce around. I love their plump juicy tomatoes even more than Publix. I’ve gotten them twice here and love the quality.
4) When you get into the store it feels a bit like a warehouse, but it is very well organized and easy to navigate. It’s not a bad thing, just something to get used to.
5) They operate on cash and debit card only, they don’t take credit cards. This saves me money and I can deal with that. They also take SNAP (food stamps).
You should make a trip and see if the deals are for you. It’s good to see a new and fresh grocery shopping experience!

The low prices at Aldi are magnificent! If you’re ever on a budget or just want to save a couple dollars for something else, this is the place to go. They carry all your basic groceries such as milk, fruit, veggies etc. Even though everything is sold at a low price, Aldi restocks inventory quite frequently so you’ll always have a fresh selection to choose from.
The best bargains in my opinion are: the organic bananas, organic soymilk, cucumbers, and apples.
Some catches for these low prices are that you have to bring you own bags and that you can’t use credit cards. Only debit or cash payments are accepted.
Do not forget your bags or else you’ll look quite disfigured carrying all your groceries by hand.

Save! This place has cheap prices. They cut costs by not offering bags and having a deposit for using their carts. No bags mean you need to bring your own reusable bags and the deposit of 25 cents you will get back when you return the cart. This cuts one position to fill (no employee assigned to pick up carts). Selection is less than the typical grocery store. Therefore, you need to know specifically what they have and match it with your needs.
The deal breaker for me is that they don’t take credit cards. For those credit card point collectors or cash back people, this place is not for you. However, if they carry something you want, you definitely will get it at a low price.

Needless to say sub par food with small selection and doesn’t carry my weekly necessities to even make it worth my trip to this place. The weekdays are better to visit here compared to the weekends. This past weekend visit was horrendous with countless idiots parked to the side of the building making it a nightmare for people to drive. Why are there idiots who don’t know how to use parking spaces to make it safer for everyone?! This place in general both outside and inside definitely isn’t worth my time or money. Save yourself the headache and go to Trader Joe’s instead.

In short, Alidi is owned by Mr. Nord, who owns Trader Joes. There many European practices at these stores, just like grocery stores all over Europe.
Using coins to use a cart is one.
The fact that some stores don’t accept cash is another. I believe that one started in German Aldi stores.
Bringing your own bags is another.
No, this isn’t Trader Joes, Target or Walmart. But you will get some great deals on their brand products. Many times, store brands are manufactured along side name brands, recipes changed of course. I get some great deals on baking items during the holidays. Butter, flour, sugar, spices, baking soda, baking powder, nuts, chocolate chips, etc… great products.
I’m not saying, ok make all your meals with their products, use good judgement. I have never had a problem.
As a matter of fact. During holidays, I find imported Belgium and German chocolate at these stores. You can put together some real nice holiday baskets for teachers, co workers and such. The products are usually prettier than our American branded chocolates, the countries flag is usually on them someone (small of course) and the cocoa butter percentages are higher than American chocolates. Cookies and treats also. Real butter cookies, beautiful imported Eastern European cookies and treats.
Milk here is great. Here’s a tip.
Use the website
Or Google that phrase. Check it out, this isn’t weirdo products they are selling. Just different. Different is sometimes good.

Our trip was a huge disappointment. We went to see what all the low price talk was all about. The prices are low but everything were eaten has been sub pare and I was over charged for the wine by $ 10.00 the salmon tasted like it was from a can, the shredded cheese doesn’t melt, the bacon is not cut uniformly. The store was messy but the check out person was nice so they get one star and we won’t be back.

After rave reviews from colleagues over this chain I decided to go on my lunch break since it’s around the corner. 1) no arm baskets, boxes or pay to use a cart only, 2) selection is limited at best and many products are VERY high in sodium content, 3) Organizationally it’s a disaster (I.e. cake mix on either end of the aisle with beans in between), and 4) this to me is the kicker: accepted forms of payment are cash or debit card ONLY. If you are like me and don’t carry either you’re screwed. I will be taking my business back to Penn Dutch, just as inexpensive with more variety and better quality. I would compare this to a Sav-​A-​Lot. Very disappointed.

This place is small but you’ll find your basic knock off items at low prices. We usually come for the milk, eggs, bread and spices. There’s not much of a selection when it comes to the meats and produce. I ain’t gonna lie… I do like the candies here because of their selection of hazelnut flavored products — It’s always a treat.
Now, how are they able to offer such low prices? They save money by you bringing in a quarter to take out and bring back the cart instead of paying staff to fetch them in the parking lot. As well as, bringing in your own bags to save on paper and plastic. Otherwise, you can purchase it by the register.

First thing, bring a quarter! You’ll need it for getting a cart but don’t worry you get it back. Second, bring your own bags! Other than that you’ll enjoy shopping for good food and low prices.

The prices of this place are great, u can find products here at the half price of other supermarkets, the groceries are fresh but the only cons of here that the products are very limited. Theres no variety but can find like a lot! This place is perfect when u are on low budget.

Good prices but some of the items are not that good in quality. Selection is limited. Most of the items sold are very VERY HIGH in sodium levels. Most items I picked up I put back not only cause of the salt levels but the total Fat content is through the roof. i’m an overall healthy person and I like to watch the food that I eat and we are not supposed to consume a lot of sodium or fat so shopping here you need to watch what you’re buying cause like I said most of the items are full of salt and fat. I bought lunch meat there that was supposed to be 98% fat free brought it home ate some took back the next day it was so full salt I couldn’t stand to eat it.

5 stars for the prices. Don’t go expecting a large selection, or your favorite brands. The prices seriously rock. I filled up three big whole Foods bags (you have to bring your own bags, or else they charge you for them) with meats, cheeses, produce and some frozen items for the grand total of $ 74. Bargain!

This store is the one of cheapest that I know of, just like some European stores that I’ve watched on YT that you’ll have to put a quarter into the cart and release the chain. This is the first store to see this unlike any other store in my city (Publix, Walmart, Winn-​Dixie, Target, Bravo, and Sedanos ‘s) their was limited stuff and you won’t see brands from Frito, MacArthur, Silk, or some well know brand but saw some brands that I know of from other stores. We are a family of 4, sometimes we shop here for food and the atmosphere in the store is really good.
The bathrooms is just a single toilet and sink but I don’t remember if there was one or two. Plus you may need to bring you own bags or buy a bag from them to pack your groceries in, and also when you park the cart don’t forget to put the chain back in to obtain back your quarter.

Even though I was brought to this place for their extremely low prices, I won’t return. Why you ask? because of their poor service. I went in with my then 3 yr old who had just begun to use the restroom on her own and instead of letting me go through the front of the store to use the restroom, they made us walk around the entire store as if it was a freaking maze in order to get to the restroom. Unfair and unheard of at other local grocery stores, such as «Publix». I will never come here again!

Although it is limited in the quantity of products carried, Aldi offers the best price for the essential groceries needed. Milk is $ 2.29 a gallon and eggs are $ 1.29 a dozen just to mention. Bring your own bags, or buy them for $.10 each. Also, don’t forget to bring a quarter to unlock a shopping cart.

Although Aldi’s can be very limited in products, you can find the essentials at great prices. Eggs, milk, chicken, chips, spices or breads… their brands are normally just as good as the name brands you find in regular grocery stores. I don’t come here as often as I like because I prefer to get everything done in one shot (remember, limited on products) but I pass by occasionally when I am in the area or just in a real need to save money.
The best is when you pay and you look at all you got for your money, far better prices than anywhere else.

Aldi’s is by far the cheapest and best grocery store in any town. You can find gourmet food for half the price they sell in other stores and because Aldi’s is German owned, you can find authentic European chocolate for very cheap.
We are a family of three (3) and we can usually buy a whole week’s worth of groceries for around 80 – 100, whereas the same items would total well over $ 100 at Publix, Winn-​Dixie, Target, and Walmart. When we’re really smart we can get a week’s worth of food for $ 70 – 75. That is unheard of at any other grocery store.
Make sure you bring a quarter so you can rent a shopping cart. You get a quarter back once you return the cart to the corral.
Also, bring your own bags or be prepared to either use empty boxes found around the store or you can purchase plastic or paper bags at $.05-.10 a piece. (That can add up to a lot if you’re not careful!)
The only thing I would refrain from buying at this Aldi’s is bread and produce. Their bread does not contain corn syrup or preservatives so it goes bad extremely fast unless you’re a family who eats bread all the time. Their produce for some reason goes bad even faster. We bought bananas that were green and within a few days they went from green to black. We try to buy our produce and breads from other stores for this reason.

Aldi is a GOURMET bargain hunters paradise. Many of their self branded foods are really much better than the original brands.
First, bring your own bags or boxes, although they will sell you plastic or cloth bags that are still really inexpensive. Put your quarter in the slot of the grocery cart, and you have «rented» it for the rest of your trip; when you return it to the line, you get your quarter back. One customer «gave» me their cart, and would not take my quarter, so I played it forward when I left the store.
When you enter, the first thing you get to is the candy cookies, snack, crackers and cereal. The imported German chocolates are really good, up in the Lindt category.
Many store brands are available right next to the Aldi brands.
Most things are in boxes, kind of like a Costco; others are on shelves. The first time you go to an Aldi, walk through ALL of the aisles, so that you know what is available and how much it costs.
You will come to the wines. Right now, the list is excellent and the prices are right.
Italy, Spain, Germany, Argentina and South Africa are all represented. Nothing is below an 87 in wine guides. Tempranillo, Pinot Noir, Pinot Grigio are very good, and their «store brand» Winking Owl is nothing to sneeze at for $ 2.99 a bottle.
Lactose free milk is a super bargain at $ 1.20 less than Publix Lactaid.
Don’t be afraid of the long lines or full carts. The cashiers here are so fast it will make your head spin. Bag your own purchases.
I understand that this company also owns Trader Joe’s, which makes sense, given their eco-​friendly and gourmet friendly food strategy.
But you have to experience it on your own to see what all the fuss is about!

I’ll be back.
My family and friends in Ireland are big Aldi fans so I’ve been really curious to see how Aldi US would match up to Aldi Ireland. Anyone who is not brand loyal is going to love this place. The price difference between Aldi and Publix is amazing.
I’ve been here twice already and the diffrence in everyday staples like Milk and canned beans and eggs is substantial if you have a large family. EG. Winn Dixie and Publix gallon milk is about $ 4.00. In Aldi it’s $ 1.99.
The fruit and veggies are woeful though. Really nasty and subpar. I’m not mad about the breads either. But if you are a savy shopper and are aware of prices in the other stores you can score big here by going once a month and stocking up on the cheap stuff. Their make up line is quite good. I lost all my make up on a recent trip and loaded up on some of the basics here to see me through for next to nothing.