I love Aldi. Not all have the same selection of items. This was my second stop hunting for Winking Owl. This is what I call my house wine. At $2.95 bottle, I can afford to be generous. Good selection of reds. This Aldi is well stocked and clean. I did not appreciate that while I was standing in line waiting to check out, a second cashier started her line by inviting the person behind me to check out first with her. I was still waiting when two others checked out with the new line. Nice poinsettias available on Nov. 12. read more

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This store is laid out differently than the one on New Bern avenue. If you are a wine lover you may like that the wine section is at the front of the store. The store had not gotten a delivery on two days due to weather and was out of all vegetables and most fruits. One cashier with seven people in line. Two employees saw this but cost to not open another lane.Hard to give it a fair evaluation. I love Aldi's but will return to the other location as it offers a bigger selection of good items and better service. read more

I love Aldi's everyday except for SATURDAY! It was extremely busy with not many parks left. The great thing was every register had a cashier. I waited in line for about 2 minutes and they checked me out super fast. I love my meat from them but to many times I have gotten bad produce. Other than that I love the cheap prices and would shop there again. read more

I used to be a Lidl person, but now that I don't have one nearby, I decided to give Aldi another chance. I'm so glad I did. The prices here are insane; even lower than Lidl, at least in comparison to my last trip there. I also love the checkout process here. So quick and efficient. I highly recommend bringing several large, sturdy bags. Another idea I've used in the past: just roll out to your trunk with everything loose and load it into laundry baskets. The store was clean and organized. Be prepared for traffic jams due to the circular flow of the store and truly gigantic carts. Everyone was nice and good-natured about it during my visit though. I couldn't believe how much I walked out with for the price; felt like going back in time! read more

I have been to this Aldi a few times. THis time I went on a Saturday and it wasNt super busy surprisingly. Usually I prefer Lidl since they are bigger IMO but they aren't as close. Everything was stocked, neat and clean. They were also stocking while I was there. Plenty of registers open too. I will keep going there when I am nearBy. read more

Sub-par to all the other Aldi's. I was here on a Sunday (and to be fair, I usually only venture to Aldi's on weekdays). But there is no excuse for being out of so many things I needed. And it was so busy, I didn't really find anyone to restock what I needed. I've never had that problem at the one on Wake Forest Rd. or the one on New Bern. Also, since this Aldi's is new, the people in Garner don't get the system. They couldn't figure out how to put the quarter in to get the cart, tried to pay with a credit card, didn't understand the system of having to bag their own groceries, etc. It was annoying at best, infuriating at worst. And I wasn't feeling great, so maybe my patience was just thinner than normal. Normally, I just kinda laugh it off or try to help them. I'll probably just stick to the one on Wake Forest Rd. I hope things improve here, because I love the Aldi's brand. read more

This is a really big Aldi's. They have lots of fresh fruits and vegetables, as well as meat. I think I spent over $100 here, and I only purchase for me. Great selection. read more

Love this place. Great prices. Wonderful staff. Well stocked. Clean. Low cost and full selection of gluten free products. Consistent food item choices. I can get in and out in half the time of a traditional grocery store. .... And don't forget the double return policy ! read more

A few things you should know before going to Aldi: 1) Bring a quarter for the Cart (you'll get it back when you return it to its place 2) Bring your own bags (or else you can purchase some there) 3) Bring whoever you are shopping for, this is a job for more than one person! Its worth it, you can consider it an adventure. Aldi's is a low cost Grocery Store that carries most items you'd find in a regular grocery store, and then some. They'll also carry a limited number of "Specials" like Tools, Tupperware-type products, Camping equipment, ingenious Grill accessories, Planters, once they had a Steam Cleaner, all with Unbelievably good prices. They also carry some Personal Products like Moisturizers, deodorants and toothpaste, again, excellent prices. But I digress... I came for the FOOD! Many of their products are their own Taste Tested Aldi-Approved Brands that are comparable to Name Brands. The "Simply Nature" pastas and grains are USDA Organic with no artificial Preservatives or colors. The "Fit & Active" Whole Grain Pastas, Waffles, and Yogurts are all great and such a good price. The "Happy Farms" Cheddar Cheese is delightful. The "Little Salad Bar" Salsas and Hummus will leave you hummin'. I bought a bottle of "Specially Selected" brand 100% Pure Maple Syrup from Canada for $1.79! I also bought the same brand of Goat Cheese which came in different seasoned varieties, and I can vouch for the Garlic & Herb being fresh and delish. Meats... We've been happy with everything we've purchased. On our last trip we bought Chicken (labeled raised and famed in the USA), a Pork Loin, Beef Patties, 80% Lean Beef, 3 types of Bacon (the downside of bringing your hubby!) and lunch meats. Produce... Excellent. I bought a 3-pack of large Portabella Caps for $1.99, a huge cucumber, Avocados, a Pineapple, Cauliflower, and a big juicy Cantelope. A lady there said she came BACK for another watermelon, $3.99 for a huge seedless sweet one. At that point our cart was too full so we had to pass. They also have Lettuces, lots of canned foods, Eggs, Coffee, Wines, Breads, Cookies, and just about everything you'd expect to see in the Freezer section, including pizzas, ice cream, and breakfast sandwiches. Now its checkout time... be prepared to hustle while one of you puts things on the conveyer belt and the other one catches items from the other side of the cashier and stacks them in the cart (it helps if you picked up some empty boxes along the way). You pay... Cash or Debit Card only... then take your cart and bags over to a large table and start bagging. It is some work, but this keeps the costs down! One day I'll try to go in there by myself and buy just a few things, but for now I enjoy bringing along my Honey and making and monthly Adventure of it. :-) read more

Lately, I've been having Trader Joe's withdrawals. As food prices go through the roof, it's getting harder for foodies to stock the pantry at reasonable prices. Enter Trader Joe's frugal little brother, Aldi. And they really are siblings, owned by two German Brothers. Worth the trip and the unusual grocery experience to save some paper. If you haven't been to Aldi before, you'll feel a bit of disorientation upon arriving. First off, there's the cart situation. You'll need a quarter to unlock the chained carts. And if you want it back, you have to return your cart. If you've ever been to a grocery store on a weekend, you know that it takes at least two people just to keep carts stocked inside. Not at Aldi. You are your own cart returner. Big $avings right there.. Second, they stock basics, and only carry about 3K items in the entire store. You can get 95% of the things you need at Aldi, and save a bundle doing it. Upon entering, you'll walk down an aisle of snack foods, chocolate, and a random assortment of condiments and cereal. It's all stacked on wooden palettes, Costco-style. No big deal. At the back is some very good imported beer at low, low prices. Wernesgrunder is their chief beer, and at $6 for a six pack, you can't find a competitor offering an import for less than $3 more. Excellent. Meats are reasonably priced, and vacuum packed. For an everyday low price, Aldi will beat everyone. But if you shop specials properly at other stores, you'll save more. As you make the turn, you'll hit the baking aisle. Huge savings here: All purpose flour is currently $1.50 for 5lbs. Compare to Pilsbury at $3 for a comparable product. Same discounts on spices and extracts. Brand name products like Coke or Pringles are available at everyday low prices. Less selection in flavor (no Diet Coke or Sour Cream and Onion Pringles), but if you are looking for a brand name, you'll save if it isn't on a loss-leader special elsewhere. Dairy is where you can find real savings. Yogurt and ice cream are dirt cheap. Milk is lower in cost, as well. I have to admit, I was scared as my wife loaded up our cart the other night. It was full, and since I am the one that does most of the shopping, I estimated our bill would be ~$100 or a little more. All told, the bill came to just under $70 with tax. Incredible. BIG NOTE: Aldi is cash or debit card only. Your credit card is no good here. That savings does cost a bit in effort, as you'll be required to box or bag up your own groceries. You may choose to grab a box as you walk through the store, or pay six cents for a bag if you've forgotten yours. You can also bring your own bags, if you wish. Since I normally do self-checkout at the store, it doesn't bother me, at all. Aldi is a fantastic, bare-bones store. Not five stars for a grocery store, but definitely five stars where price is concerned. It's the easiest way to save money that I know. If you're on a budget, or like to tell other people you are, get some street cred by going to Aldi. read more

It can be hit or miss. Sometimes their out of a lot items and the shelves are "empty". I will say that I was there this past Saturday and it was very well stocked and they were still restocking. I've kinda stopped going on the weekends, especially on Sunday because of low stock. Also Tuesdays. Staff is usually nice but I also know they are always working. It's the closest one to me so I'll continue going. Or the Wilson store. read more

Fairly large sized Aldi's with a good selection of store brand items, produce and meats. As a vegan I loved their selection of produce with majority of t being vegan. I won big getting .49 mangos and bananas . Double points for having vegan chocolate, veggie burgers, salsa, humus and chips. For my carnivore Bf and dogs, I scored a major savings on .89 a lb on chicken, garlic scallops for $2.50 , eggs .79 for a dozen and flank steaks for $5. They also carried several varieties of non dairy mills. And had an entire section of home items, like patio chairs and gardening supplies. You do have to pay for your own bags, .06 for paper .60 or plastic and $1.99 for reusable, however they do provide boxes ( boxes that the items get shipped in) completely free.You also are in charge of bagging your groceries and don't forget to bring a quarter to use their carts(you get it back once the cart is returned). So it's basically no frills shopping. Don't expect the store shelves to be stocked traditionally, employees stack the boxes and open them up for you to grab out of them. The frequently come by and do recovery in the area so it still looks neat and clean. But hey! With the discount prices , ya gotta take cuts some where . read more

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Good prices....the updates are great....aisles are a little narrow, but otherwise.....great store.

I am definitely loyal to Aldi. I have been shopping at Aldi for several years now, and this particular location is the newest in this area. It happens to be the closest one to my house so I do a weekly trip here. It is a little bit further away than I would normally drive to go to the grocery store, but the quality of the food and the lower prices make up for the added a few miles I have to drive and the extra time that it takes out of my day to come up here. The people are always nice, the store is always clean. There have only been two times when I have returned a product because I did not like the taste of it, but they have the 200% Twice As Nice guarantee, where you get a refund for the product you're returning plus something of equal or lesser value to replace that product. I know that a lot of stores are doing this now, but it's nice to know that a smaller store like Aldi is progressive enough to be one of the first to do it. On top of all that, it is almost impossible to tell the difference between an expensive name brand product and and the Aldi house brand product. There are one or two products that I can either tell or see a difference in, but there are some house brand products that my family likes better than the more expensive name brand. Then we save money on top of that and it's a win-win situation. read more

I just came to see the store hours today and feel the need to stick up for this store. This is not the only grocery store I shop but it's the first stop. There are some things you won't find but to me it's worth the savings in produce alone! Are you tired of paying $2.50 for a red pepper? Come here. I've cut my food bill by 2/3rd's by starting here first. Or don't, more for me! :) read more

You get what you pay for, this location is new, and they closed temporarily for a remodel but same problems on a busy Sunday only 2 cashiers, which is double the cashiers in previous visits, I am not willing to wait with 2 items in hand behind patrons with overflowing carts, if you are not willing to staff you need to install self checkout and or have an express line, and yes prices are cheap but you are not getting best quality, organic baby carrots had 2 days of shelf life left, eggs had a very short window to use by, I have eggs that I purchased at Trader Joe's 2 weeks ago with an expiration date that is longer than eggs at Aldi today. and produce you buy has a very short window to use before it spoils, because it is old and not first quality, at Trader Joe's you will pay more for orange juice but I can buy 100% Florida orange juice, at Aldi it will be orange juice from Brazil and USA. Not the same quality, you will pay more but get much better quality and they actually have customer service at Trader Joe's, read more

I have a couple of analogies for you: Aldi is kind of like if your really cheap uncle opened a grocery store in his oversized garage with all of the food he's kept around in his pantry and fridge/freezer for a while. That notwithstanding, the idea of Aldi is a good one. They've eliminated the environmentally hazardous plastic bags that we use as though none of us is ever going to die, and they keep the prices on most everything super low by eliminating overhead--including customer service--and big-name brands, for the most part. Which leads me to the second analogy I have for Aldi. Going there is kind of like you're a pig to the trough--you really want those low prices and you'll tolerate being pushed around with a stick by the farmworkers a bit in order to get them. Oh, and you need a quarter in order to use a cart, and if you want your quarter back, you have to return the cart. They're not paying anyone to do it for you anymore, you lazy animals. Anyway, all of this would be dandy if the customer service were just a tad softer, but they're paid to move you through the checkout at lightning speed, regardless of everything, and you're not paying their bills, so.... oh wait, yes you are. Nonetheless, I'm saying to try it out, if only to get used to not using plastic bags and to buy yourself some two-dollar no-name wine. In the meantime, buy yourself some reusable bags, for god's sake. read more