I'm a HUGE Aldi fan overall, depending on which Aldi it is! So far, they rate like this: (1) Haines City (2) Clermont (3) St. Cloud and (4) Poinciana. Granted, I have not visited the two in Kissimmee (one by Medieval Times, one in BVL, both of which I hear are great). Today, about a week after the grand opening of my #4, I visited the store I've waited years to open here. And I expected it to be my least favorite, as mostly everything is which locates to Poinciana. First, Aldi did not take over the old Winn Dixie, but the coupon for $5 off said it was located at 900 Cypress Pkwy., the location of the aforementioned. O-kay. We entered via the extremely crowded parking lot to find a very crowded store with harried checkout workers and one worn floor associate. My first impression was that the manager was the very young guy among them, who seemed to have little experience in retail grocery. Hey, I could be wrong! Actually, my very first impression was that the store was laid out the opposite of all other Aldis, which "flow" from left to right; this goes from right to left. The aisles did not really correspond to the uniform layout of all those other stores, and the produce aisle was truncated in an "L" shape! (Now, Publix does theirs right, but this was totally haphazard.) Being a Sunday and late in the afternoon, merchandise was thinning out as to be expected. Some things were totally meh (moldy strawberries, rotten spots on cabbages, two lettuce left); others were well stocked (croissants, breads, cheeses, etc.). Meat was nasty looking; I often think Aldi serves up human or cat/dog flesh. The floors had papers strewn here and there, and inside the warehouse area the floor straight ahead was dirty as well. I give this store 4 to 5 weeks at best to become a pigsty on par with the St. Cloud Aldi (at times). Personnel did try to be pleasant and were efficient, so that's a bonus. It's funny how you get what you wish for and then you wonder if it was worth your focus and frequent contact to make it happen. Overall, I'm happier that they're here, if only to offer Walmart and Publix (flanking them) third-wheel competition. It's a shame that Poinciana, once again, remains the "redheaded stepchild." read more