Aldi

Love my Aldi’s, they are also the 1^st European Retailer to ban pesticides toxic to bees. In a world where so much crap is being done to our food, I feel I can shop here as well as Trader Joes with a little more confidence. They have great products, I just wish their stores were larger and they need more locations on Long Island.

yes this store has affordable groceries however, some items they have, you’re better off paying brand name for the taste.
Things to buy that are affordable and same taste:
milk, egg, chips (baked), sweet potato chips, sausage, deli meat, kefir yogurt, any produce, dried cranberries, salmon fish
Things to avoid–
Gum – (the one at the counter) I ate 3 gum and it melted so fast in my mouth, gross
Aldi’s yogurt — disgusting taste
cookies
cake

I love their blueberries only $ 1.99 per box (cheaper than Chinese grocery stores which are $ 3.99 per box). Their frozen chicken wings are $ 2.99 and come in a box in the freezer but I much prefer Walgreens frozen wings as the ones Aldi brand are really soggy and aren’t as tender or flavorful. Their customer service is really good.

Aldi is a no frills store. Bring your own bags (or pay for them) and pay for the cart as well. Cash only! Even though they’ve been there for a while I’ve only recently begun shopping here. They can be hit or miss. I usually always buy something. Produce (when not expired) is cheap. They have bolthouse and naked juices, gluten free, lots of cheeses meats, frozen stuff. My husband loves the stuffed sausages they sell.

Not too bad for some small, basic shopping.
Don’t come here if you need fancy or exotic ingredients, or super healthy foods. This isn’t a Trader Joe’s. Prices are reasonable and marginally cheaper compared to Stop and Shop (and I assume other supermarkets) for some basics like frozen berries, almond milk, Kettle chips, etc. But don’t expect the same brands you are used to at regular stores — these are things you’ve never heard of. Maybe that’s why it’s cheaper, but the quality is just as good for your grocery budget.
Small store, and not a lot of space to move around without running into someone who’s interested in buying the same thing as you are. Lines can get a little backed up, which makes it even harder to walk through the store.

Great place for great values on food. They don’t take credit cards. So take debit or cash. No free parking, but parking is inexpensive

I absolutely love Aldi!!!
My wife and I never knew about this awesome gem. Incredible price for incredible foods, folks need to not be so hung up on brands, because thats just the way advertiswing has told us that it makes more sese to pay more becuase of the brand, we have bought just about everything we could from veggies and meat, to cannned foods, and snacks, even flowers!!! I can not be happier we normally do shop for the month for canned stuff, oil things of that nature and do the purchases of meat every two weeks and even after all that we would spend double at your conventional supermarket. Great stuff with a few organic options (which i love) Staff is friendly and they try their best to get customers everything they need in an expeditious matter. All in all I love this place. Try the Organic salsa and The organic greek yogurt!!!

3.5 stars. Rounding up to 4 due to great prices and above average quality, despite some big flaws.
The prices are very fair and for the most part the quality is great. i may start making a run here more often. definitely the average prices for packaged food are better than the typical grocery store.
Solid deals on all kinds of packaged foods. some great deals to be had. Kind of a cross between a Trader Joe’s and a dollar store although much smaller format store. Good place to pick up store brand cereals, baking mixes, frozen food, and other condiments and stuff for real cheap.
Fresh fruits and veggies were kinda pricey and didn’t look so great, other than a few specials. I picked up the berries and saw a bunch of flies come out. I think they need to move these to a refrigerated section. apples were ok. –1 star
I understand the concept they are going for, but between the No carts, no bags, and no credit cards policies I feel pretty inconvenienced at Aldi’s compared to other grocery stores. Could you at least take credit cards? Have your debit card ready -.5 Star
Pros:
Very Good deals on packaged, canned, frozen foods
Cons:
Fresh fruit/​veggies not so great –1 star
Inconvenient cart, bag, credit card policies -.5 star

Aldi has been all over the U.S. for decades but most New Yorkers are not familiar with them until just a few years ago.
I consistently buy my groceries from them because, plain and simple, they offer their own brand for less. A lot less in many cases. So, if you’re a name brand shopper, Aldi will not be for you. But, if you’re looking to save 20% or 25% on most items, then you’ll like them.
While their fruits and vegetables are not always less $, they are fresh and good quality. Better than most of the nearby Korean Grocers.
They even have a nice selection of baked goods and frozen goods.
Granted, they could carry more healthy foods like Whole Foods Market, but that’ll have to wait for some future date I’m afraid. That’s why they get a 4 and not a 5.
They do well with Immigrant groups as they also tend to look for good value. Nothing wrong with that. Also, you’ve got to bring your own bags or buy theirs for a nickel each I think.
They have a good return policy as I once brought back a melon soon after purchasing that had gone bad and the manager let me take another with no questions asked.
So, there’s my 2 cents on Aldi.
Good value, good prices. Clean and fresh so can’t go wrong.
The only downside is that parking on the street is terrible. Almost impossible making one PAY in the nearby garage. They should at least offer to offset the parking fee if one buys a certain amount in the store.
Howard S.

I didn’t know the name of this store because the outside says food market or food mart I forget. But at checkout I noticed they were called Aldi. Their prices are more then reasonable and in fact so cheap it should be a crime. Some items are not brand names yes that is true but they are reasonable. I’m happy that they sell Arizona Ice Tea for $ 0.85 a piece.
Befoer you go please know that you have to bring your own bags or else you have to pay 11 cents per bag. You bag your own items. I honestly dont see why people call this place ghetto it is like a mini Costco or BJs but way cheaper.
For people who are on a tight budget I suggest this place ASAP. The milk prices are super cheap too. They have a lot of items. I found this place by accident and wow I’m so glad I did.

Cheap prices! Who can beat that?? This is new york city and most people live on a budget. If you have a tight budget, this is the best grocery store ever. If you are a college student, this is a no brainer. It offers the bare essential of what people like to eat. Carries a wide of candy (it has lessen during the years), ice cream, cheese and chips. Small selection of poultry, bread, fruits, vegetable and milk.
Everything at the store stay pretty much the same through out the year unless it’s seasonal or a holiday is soon. This is a great place to stock up on snacks. There are other places out there if you want fresh or exotic food. No fancy food here.
Debit card or cash only! ! Bring bags or tots! Bring people as you would need extra hands transporting thr food. use the boxes that they out to transport if you got no bags.

I grow less fond of Aldi the more I go, and my first trip here was no exception. Pretty well-​organized and not that crowded, probably because it’d make more sense to shop elsewhere, maybe even to shell out the dough for a yearly membership at Costco downstairs.

Good store, always quit a line when I go but moves pretty fast! All I buy from there are fruits and vegetables (Avocados 49Cents!!!) I mean that deal is unheard of these days. Only part that sucks is bring a bag which I always seem to forget.

Love this place. They offer quality products at rock bottom prices. Huge savings over national supermarkets. Weekly specials, good inventory. Lowest prices anywhere on staples. Don’t forget to bring your own bags or shopping cart.

I’m giving these guys a total 5 stars for what they offer the average citizen like you and I. Love Aldi’s for the great quality and bargains that are offered. There is no one supermarket or price club that will beat Aldi’s. Great supermarket located in the heart of Rego Park. Parking right across the market and for a «recycled .25» you can use one of their carts from start to finish. This is a European chain of supermarkets based in Germany, however, on my recent trip to London, I saw many of them in London, Liverpool, and Manchester. Believe me when I tell you, once you visit you will make it your supermarket of choice. Remember to either take or borrow a shopping cart (.25 are returnable) as they will not give you bags, however, you can find empty boxes in bins located throughout the store, or just pay for each plastic bag you need. Great system to protect the environment.

This is a cool cheap supermarket where you have to pay for your bags, so dont forget to bring your own. There’s not a huge selection of items and the the items they do have are mostly generic brands which isnt a bad thing. I come here and pick up basic items like milk, bread, eggs, yogurt and fruit. The prices are reasonable and I havent had a problem with anything I ate from the store. Parking is ridiculous in the area and your best bet is to pay for the garage. I wouldnt even venture here on the weekends because the crowds can get cray cray since you have so many other department stores in the area now,

The poor man’s market for food on sale. Aldi’s sells a whole bunch of crap. Everything from canned foods, frozen food, candy, chips, beverages, and more. What I like about Aldi are their aisles. It’s nice and wide and there’s no cramming and no cart to cart collisions. This Aldi is located in Rego Center. The good part is that there is parking, the bad part is that it’s not free! This is one of the biggest reason why I hate coming to Rego Center. Consumers are already spending a fair amount of dough in Costco’s, Aldi’s, Century 21, Kohl’s, Miller’s Ale House, Dallas BBQ, Staples, and more and they’re unable to provide free parking to those who have a valid receipt.
Verdict — We’re in Queens, there is no reason to charge for parking in a place like this. Sky View Center in Downtown Flushing did this when they first opened and realized nobody wanted to pay for parking which hurt the businesses. Shortly after, they offered free parking for 2 hours and now, businesses has blossomed.

for inexpensive baking goods, spices, kitchen essentials, and household basics, Aldi is a solid shop.
most stuff here is store-​brand, but the baking mixes so far have been amazing, the jarred queso is inexplicably delicious, and the chips are great.
oh yeah — they sell spaetzle (sometimes, it sells out quickly)!
haven’t tried the meat, and the produce can be hit-​or-​miss.
cash or debit only.

Aldi serves a purpose. When I’m at the Rego Center and just need a couple of items that don’t need to be name-​brand (ie shredded parmesan cheese, vegetable oil, etc), I will pop in there. The prices are quite fair as the majority of the items there are generic brand. It is not the place to find exotic ingredients, ethnic treats or bountiful produce – I’ll stick to NetCost and Trader Joe’s for those delights. However, in a pinch, Aldi will do.
PS: Cash or debit card only, and you have to pay for grocery bags, though they are nicer than the standard ones.
PS #2: The Baker’s Choice chocolate-​chocolate chip muffin mix is stellar!

NO CREDIT CARD. Debit or cash only. Bring your own bag
Tiny clean supermarket. For those of you who don’t know, they have the same stock as trader joes, so if you hate trader joes, you will hate this place, but who hates trader joes? 98% of the store is generic stuff so if you are looking for general mills cereal, look elsewhere.
Why does it beat trader joe? short lines. My goodness are the lines reasonable compared to trader joes. Prices are also 15% cheaper then trader joe. I’m talking about the same generic companies that trader joe has. Cheap ass icecream that trader joes does not have.
Cheap ass ice cream, once again.
I love what they did with the veggies, Most supermarkets keep their packaged veggies in «open refrigerators», i don’t know what they are called but its open and its mildly cold. They keep everything in enclosed spaces so the veggies are always fresh and green, not watery, broken and limp.