Aldi is great. Employees are nice. Started going to another location because sometimes there were beggars outside.

This grocery store has some of the lowest prices anywhere for your very basic kitchen sundry items. It appeared that most of their meat and fish products are manufactured and pre-packaged at a different location and brought to the store, so there is no meat person. More importantly is the lack of a full service deli. Again the deli meats and cheeses are not prepared here and there is not a deli person here that could accept custom orders which you would normally find at a deli. Inexplicably there is an entire aisle devoted to knick-knacks for the home. For example a plastic flotation device for customers who want to spend time at their pool, or cheap little potted plants. To me it didn't make much sense to sell these items. Also there are no prepared cold sandwiches as most of those things are in the frozen section. I shop here very occasionally because of their limited grocery stuff. read more

ALDI - Grocery Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

The Aldi grocery stores are popping up, left and right, and I'm glad another one arrived in the Baileys Crossroads area, behind Bamian. Before you start hating, just note that this grocery chain is sisters with Trader Joe's! The grocery carries limited brand names, mostly generic/Aldi-produced food items, as well as other specialty items. Prices are great - I am a fan of their baking ingredients (such as the cake mixes, sprinkles, and the frosting), their soft cheeses, and their nice selection of produce. The only gripe is that this place gets busy, and the plastic bags for your meats/produce run out quick. Also, if you're OCD, just remind the cashier to place the items carefully into your bag/cart. Don't forget to bring your reusable grocery bags (as you would have to dish out a few more cents for the store's plastic ones). Note that the carts charge you a quarter, but when you put it back, you'll automatically get refunded (this is a way to ensure that you put the carts back!). +located behind Bamian +bring reusable grocery bags!!! +quarter required for use of grocery cart +plenty of parking in the lot read more

Aldi is the first grocery that has discounted female hygiene products. They have zero consideration for their female customers. I no longer consider Aldi a grocery store because they have no consideration for female consumer! please clean your toilets, mop the floors. thanks. read more

Wednesday, mid afternoon. 23 people in check out line. In cashier who had his left arm in a sling and was only checking items out with his right arm. He tried very hard but was working very slow. I left my purchases and left the store. No other employee in sight. How come Aldi cannot keep employees? They are constantly hiring. read more

I nearly wept from joy as I walked down each aisle. This is my new favorite Aldi. If Whole Foods and The Dollar Tree had a baby, this would be their creation. You have quality, inexpensive foods. There are lots of gourmet items. You could create a wonderful picnic or amazing dinner party with Aldi items. The produce is varied and fresh. On rare occasions I have been disappointed with a bag of grapes or something spoiling too soon. Aldi refunds your money and replaces the item if you are not satisfied with it. There are gourmet cookies, fancy pastas, and inexpensive wines. The row of non-food items is fun to explore. There are household items, cooking gadgets and baby items. You can find amazing cheeses that would cost twice as much or more at Whole Foods. The employees are nice, and available. We will be back! read more

ALDI - Grocery Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

This is a small Aldi but still stocked with most of the typical items in Aldi's aisles. The parking lot is large though so that's not a problem. They only had two lines while I was here, both being extremely backed up. The prices are absolutely the best between all the local grocers. The exact opposite of Trader Joe's, employees here (and at every Aldi I've visited) are not friendly and may do your entire checkout with no speaking. I don't shop here weekly, but when I do, I always remember I should shop here more to save money! read more

Grand opening! 8:25 ribbon cutting. First 200 ppl get golden coupons. Most local ppl have received $5 already. Now tons of Donuts and coffee;) Price: Cheap. read more

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So am testing out different Aldis. The Duke street is bigger than Kenmore, it seems smaller than Sterling. Parking during day was fairly easy. Typical layout of Aldis, clean. Seems like less staff is on the floor than Sterling sort of hard to get help in store. Okay but the prices and offerings rock. I think the wine section was smaller here. Am definitely drunk on Aldi Kool aid. I adore avocados, have been hunting down low price avocados, Aldis beats Trader Joe's, (both owned by German Albrecht family), BUT both stores are WAAAY better than Giant $2.99 for one avocado, aw hell no no self respecting Dominican will pay THAT.. so am going to post pics so you can see for yourself. Just go and experience Aldi yourself. read more

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I like this Aldi a lot compared to some of the other ones in the area because it's a lot bigger and newer. Everything is pretty organized and well stocked (well, depending on the day you come). The carts are well organized and move smoothly. All the staff members are friendly and efficient. I love how fast they can move! I love Aldi's for the essentials because everything is a great price. If you want something more unique or special, you would have to go somewhere else to find it. Good news though, there's a Harris Teeter across the street for those items so you won't have to go far! Only thing here is the parking can be a little packed. read more

I came in 5 minutes before closing and she refused to check me out. I begged her for a bottle of water and she refused to even accommodate this. Aldis a great franchise that offers great pay to their employees but they should really invest in employees more respectable than her. I was so shocked by her behavior- I shared it with other people who live in the condominium behind the store and they agreed. read more

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I really like the large parking lot of this ALDI. Once inside, it's spacious and bright. The prices for items are a great bargain. You don't get the full range of choices in nearby Giant, but you know consumer choice is a burden and a foil to allow stores to charge higher prices right? Here you can get unique items, cheeses, sausages (check out the brat wurst), and bottled sauces for pasta. Enjoy the great cheap wines, great coffee, european cookies and chocolate, while going easy on the wallet. The frozen section has "sustainably wild caught" fish from the northern Pacific for very cheap prices (labels says caught in Alaska). I've never seen such cheap prices on Alaskan salmon. I also picked up amazing artichoke and jalapeno cheesy dip and some pita bread. Fun items are easier to find since the choice is more circumscribed! This store seems slightly larger than their Seminary Road shop. read more

This is my new favorite grocery store! Now, just a warning. This is a basic grocery store. Nothing fancy like Wegmans or Trader Joe's. However! If you are looking for fresh food for a great price, this is where to go! Bring a quarter if you use a grocery cart. Don't worry, you'll get it back when you return the cart. It's really brilliant because their parking lot doesn't ever look like the land of abandoned shopping carts. Also, plan to bring your own grocery bags. Yes, Aldi's has some here if you forget, but you have to actually pay a little money for them. Go green. I was happy to be able to find everything on my shopping list here. Eggs - 59 cents...for a dozen! Chicken, pork chops, and ground turkey. All the same that I would have bought at Giant or Safeway, except that I didn't pay more than $5 or $6 for each one. Cucumbers - 49 cents each. I also bought a variety of cheeses, milk, pasta, herbs and ice cream. I could go on and on. I'm just saying, go check this place out! It's fantastic! read more

ALDI - $1.99 a bag for apples - Amazing deal! - Grocery Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

I've been going to this Aldi for over a year. Recently they have made shopping with two kids easier. Over the last month they updated their shopping carts from a single seat to a double!! I use to put one kid in the seat and the other in an infant car seat while in the cart which meant I was limited on space... Or my hubby would have to push the stroller while I pushed the cart. Now I can actually purchase everything on my grocery list on my own!! Funny how things like this make me happy. LOL They have almost everything I need here at a great price ( just not the brand diapers I need). They even have things I don't need but want to buy when I see it HAHAH Seriously love Aldi!! read more

Good location and good prices. They always seem to out of my "must have" items which is annoying. Bring your quarters! That Canadian quarter isn't mine. I swear. read more

Veggie and fruit section sucks. Don't particularly care for the meat section either. I recommend using your veggies immediately.

This location always has everything is stock thanks to the guy who is on top of things! Compared to some of the other locations I visit (Kenmore AVE) they do not always have the preferred baby food pouches that I purchase, jasmine rice and other staples I buy often. I love how they carry the mini little sacks of ginger!!!! They have increased the product for baby/toddler items, summer- such as huge fun floats, lawn furniture, grills, and goodies for the deck or balcony! I always try to help those first timers when they are in the shopping cart area as they don't always know you put a quarter in and get it back upon return. No random Aldi shopping carts in my apartment complex! haha~ I am a fan! Hope this helps! =) read more

Yesterday I was driving through Alexandria City down Duke Street after spending my afternoon as an advocate to listen to other ways to give back to this community. Being a Big Fan of Aldi, Love the prices and products they offer. I decided to stop at the one on Duke Street on the way home to Fairfax. Unfortunately the interaction and conversation I had with one checker working the register caused me to rethink if it was worth my time. The prices and products were excellent. The store was clean, other employees were working to keep the store stocked and were polite. When I got in the line I had to wait a reasonable amount of time (10 minutes at most) to unload my groceries onto the conveyor belt. The cashier began to ask me am I paying cash or credit. I stated cash and began looking for the rare coupon since Aldi's doesn't accept coupons. I had received one in the mail from Aldi's $20 off $100 dollars spent. I was trying to pull out the coupon out my purse. The Checker stated very Sarcastically that Aldi's doesn't accept coupons and that I should pay my bill $144. I said I know they do not accept coupons but I got one specifically from Aldi's in the mail. She rudely threw the Coupon back at me and said it no good here. You need to go to the Aldi's by your home. She said pay $144 now. The High Cost of rudeness, Being Curt and discourteous with customers should be unacceptable to any business. During the customer service training the company may want to include courteous interactions with customers. I didn't have a problems with using my Coupon closer to home. I had a problem how the Checker interacted with me and threw the coupon back at me. Immediately after picking the coupon back up off the cart where it landed I left the store. I stopped at nearby Grocery Store picked up my Groceries and paid a higher price for them. I work hard for my money and can chose where I spend it based on respect. How you speak to and treat people is important. read more

This aldi is within walking distance to my apartment in Foxchase- it's clean and HUGE and very nice. So much variety I can't help but to go a few times a week! Can't imagine another reviewer posting negative bits bc they don't like it's proximity so close to another aldi.... this place is pretty okay! =^_^= read more

No more impressed with this Aldi than the one less than 2 miles from here. Least impressive was the produce both from a selection and quality standpoint. Lots of the bags I observed contained items that were well past bruised. As I've found with most Aldis. 20% of the store is basically their version of junk food - crackers, chips, candy, soda, etc... Of what was left that I would buy, I really didn't find the pricing all that competitive with other grocery chains in the area for the exact same or comparable items. West End really didn't need another Aldi so close to the other one - any more than it needs another Giant, Safeway, or Harris Teeter. The area would have been better served with a Mom's, Trader Joes, Whole Foods, etc... all of which exist around here but are miles away and not convenient to this part of the city. read more

I prefer this location than the Kenmore location just over a mile away from each other for a few reasons. This location's parking lot isn't like playing bumper cars, or roulette, so it is nice to pull in with confidence that I won't run over someone or something while attempting to park and get milk. Their selections are pretty much on par with other store locations, which gives me a balance of expectations when I am shopping. I will say though, that the Duke St. location seems to have a layout that effectively utilizes its space so much so, it appears bigger than other locations. I am a loyal fan of ALDI and love their concept. I especially love that they offer household items and kitchenware so you can shop at one convenient location and get everything you need in one place! read more

I usually go to Aldi for the staples- rices, beans, veggies, fruit. Nothing more because most Aldi wouldn't have what I need. This Aldi has EVERYTHING I need except non-dairy creamer. I am able to purchase black bean veggie patties, frozen fruit for smoothies, and Goddess salad dressing, and more. I spent less than $20, and came out with so much more. A star is deducted because the bagged organic kale was passed the expiration date. The layout of the store is organized and visibly labeled. The store is extremely clean, and the wine section is nice. In additon, everything is stocked up on a crowded Sunday afternoon. The checkout was quick which made the experience even better. Overall, I am definitely returning to get the items that I need. There is nothing like saving money while stocking up for the week. read more

Small and lacking in options. However, for the options they do have, they are certainly cheaper. If you're for convenience and looking for the everyday kitchen stuff, it's definitely worth the trip. It's also a bit of an inconvenience that they don't offer bags (even to buy). read more

We found everything we needed. The wine selection was great. The service was pleasant. The checkout lines moved quickly despite their length. We plan on frequenting this ALDI even though there are others closer to us. The store is cleaner, more organized and the service was better. read more

So once you're able to get past the loyalist hype, Aldi is, what it is presented as. A low cost grocer. They have great prices (on some things) but limited stock. After Thanksgiving we were able to pick up a 20lb turkey for 4$. My wife recently had done issues where she has sworn it off. First instance we had purchased their in house brand, individually wrapped cheese sticks. The third or fourth out of the package had mold. Not long after my wife bought a bag of Kings Hawaiian Rolls, that too had mold. There was a third instance in a few weeks time where we bought another bread product (store branded brioche buns) that we're moldy. Since then, my wife hasn't set foot in an Aldi. If you're looking to stretch a dollar or particularly interested in specific sale items and don't mind only one or two cashiers open at rush time, it can be worth your trouble. For us, the few cents but more consistent quality control at other stores is for us. read more

This is my preferred Aldi. Great prices on veggies and fruits. I love the Parmesan Raggiono and Feta as well. Also a good place to buy condiments and household products. You would pay a lot more on the same food if bought at Giant. This store is clean and well organized. read more

This place is excellent. I moved to Franconia from Belle View a few years ago, so I was really glad when this place opened. I order from Aldi on Instacart and I am pretty sure this is where they get my orders from. I have been to this location a few times in person. Low prices, fresh food, good quality, no frills. It's Aldi, what do you expect? See my review of the Aldi on Richmond Highway in Alexandria for more information. read more

I've been to soo many aldi's, I !@$#!@$ love aldi! This place is v clean, but not well stocked ie empty baskets of bread at the 5-6 o'clock rush. The cashiers are friendly they engage w the customer but they are very slow to recognize that they need to call for back up, at the other aldis I have literally never stood in line for more than 3 minutes. This is the slowest aldi ever (don't tell me cause it's alexandria and there's lots of people) There's a lot of staff that can help and that's how I've seen aldis work, if there's more than 3 people with carts in line the cashier rings a bell or something and someone comes to move the line along. So, to recap: this aldi is slow, keep stocking the shelves. read more

I love Aldi! The quality of food and price are excellent. I love their seasonal aisle! They have such a good deals with unbeatable prices. The store is really clean and there is always parking spots available. read more

Like everything about Aldi, but the customer service. Some employees at the counter are not only unprofessional sellers, they are even rude. My last visit this evening on Duke St. Alexandria was terrible. I didn't have a quarter to borrow a cart, so i bought Aldi bags, the lady at the counter didn't even give me one minute to put my fruits in Aldi bag. She shouted at me and put my grapes on the bagging area/boar near the exit door. Since Aldi grape bags are open, most of the grapes fell off the bags on those dirty boards and i had to trash them because of COVID on those boards. Not sure what Aldi trains its employees, but the service in Aldi is as cheap as the other prices in this location. read more

Let me say first, I like Aldi a lot in general. For some strange reason, I happen to have 2 stores almost equidistant from me in my neighborhood. The Duke Street one is nicer than the Kenmore one probably only because it was built from the ground up rather than a converted Magruder's. The store is well laid out, well stocked and well kept. They also seem to have a little more space for all the random hard goods (patio furniture, insulated cups, buckets) that are actually my favorite reason to shop at Aldi. One comparison of Aldi to Lidl, is I like the quality of the Aldi hard goods much more than Lidl. Lidl has better produce & meat selection that said. read more

Love Aldi! It can be busy at times, but what store doesn't have its moments? I love the weekly deals and the items they put out.

Today when I was checking out I noticed the elderly lady behind me only had 5 items she was holding in her arms. I told her she was welcome to go ahead of me as I had a larger order. When I told the checker Eric ( duke street location) she was going ahead of me, he was very rude, asking where she would place her 5 items on the belt. I said she was holding them, it wasn't a problem. Then he roughly pushed my groceries back on the belt and placed hers in front. Eric was very rude when I was only trying to show respect to the elderly. I didn't realize Aldi condoned disrespect to seniors. read more

Well, just open the second half gallon of milk, and it is sour. Both of these containers had a sell-by date of September 23. Unbelievable. The second time this has happened. Don't buy your milk from Aldis. read more

I've had work near this Aldi, so I've been there 4 or 5 times since they opened. EVERY TIME (doesn't matter if it's early or late in the day), they are out of at least one sale item they advertise on their front page. When you're consistently out of stock on the sale items like this, it makes me feel used. Worse yet, it's a waste of my time and my "savings" are wiped out by having to make another stop. Also the parking lot is ridiculously small. Not worth the hassle. read more

Customer service sucks. I can't believe this, a new Aldi's storage, finished construction like 5 months ago and the employees have a very rude manner with customers like they don't care about customer service. When I was in line to pay, the cashier with name Brandon was very rude with the customer who was trying to pay with Aldi gift card and some were wrong with the card. Then when I was paying the same cashier dropped my stuffs so rude in my shoping carr, I tried to put another empty shopping carr to help him to continue dropped my other stuff but him in a very rude manner to me denied that action holding my full shopping carr very strong like he is the owner and he paid for that. I don't know what is the process to select the employees in Aldi but in this storage the company need to work a lot with the customer service. read more

I asked an associate where the almonds were and without even looking up or caring, he said in a rude tone to "go get it over there". I told him he should look at the customer when being asked a question and he rudely responded not to tell him how to speak to customers and seriously cursed at me saying "don't tell me any shit". How extremely rude and disrespectful! I went to tell another associate and he didn't even respond back at all, rather ignored while he scanned the almonds. I asked for the regional manager phone number and he refused to give it to me. This is NOT the first time I get treated this way in this Aldi store unfortunately. read more

This store is neat clean and usually has everything you need in stock. Cashiers are fast and friendly.

There is just NO need for how fast they scan groceries at Aldi. Stop throwing my cocktail sausages at me Melaina, and calm down! Honestly, can we talk about how quickly they scan things? It gives me anxiety, I have to be prepared for it before I get into line. It just does not make sense to me- especially when there isn't anyone else in line. Also, if a cashier is putting multiple peoples things in one cart there is no way that is even saving time anymore. It's a little concerning trying to figure out where all your stuff is going, pray that the eggs haven't been smashed to smitherines in the few hurricane that is Adli cashiers, and pay all in like .5 seconds. Figuring out the quarter system for the cart thing was harder than getting into medical school, but now I always keep a quarter in my car. Also remember to bring your bags! Really kids, it's all fun and games until you forget to bring your bags to Aldi. May the force be with you. read more

This is not a reflection on Aldi's. It is however a reflection on the instacart app. This is the second time that instacart has not processed my order but charged me an authorized hold on my count which ties up my funds. I am forced to use other obligated funds to make a second order and a different account therefore spending twice the amount in order to process a delivery order. These pending charges hold on my account for up to a week or more. Upon calling instacart customer service. I have requested that they pushed this matter to their tier two or three because there's obviously a defect within the app. I have talk to customer service for over an hour trying to find a resolution if they can override the system and process the order with the pending charges that are reflected in my account even after sending them photos to where they see that instacart has pending charges in my bank account there's nothing that they can do. This is a grave problem at a detriment to customers who do not have the funds to produce multiple orders just to have a order process within their system and a delivery date. I've also discussed this matter with my bank. To which they have stated that this is not the first time or nor am I the first customer that is called with problems within the card holding up funds due to an authorized hold that they automatically make without processing the order. I hate that I had to put this on Aldi's review. It is my hope that perhaps they being direct customers to the site can have a meeting with instacart in order to get them to fix their IT issues. read more