I shop this Aldi because it is close to home. I go here for things like: Milk (cheapest around), eggs, (also fairly cheap), Almond milk (I like this kind better than the more common / expensive brands like Silk and Almond Breeze, all my baking goods, hummous (it is really good, especially the roasted red pepper and pine nut flavors), and some veggies (generally they need used quick, so perfect for making soups!
People have commented on the "expensive" brands I've purchased from Aldi. News flash, Aldi has quality product, often at less cost than other grocers. I can't give you the business reasons behind this but I know it to be true. If you're a frequent Trader Joe's shopper and you happen to pop into Aldi you may notice VERY similar packaging on some of your favorite products.
This Aldi isn't dirty and the employees are fairly nice. The lines, although long, move at the speed of light. I wish all checkers moved as fast as the ones that work at Aldi
My one gripe is that Aldi required you pay in cash or with debit card. I.e. if the cash isn't in your checking account...go elsewhere. I'm sure this helps them keep their costs down, but as a cash-less person most of the time, this is one thing I wish was different.
Oh well, you can't have it all & a chocolate cake, now can you?
If you haven't shopped Aldi before, bring your grocery bag with you. Bags are for sale at the check-out but I prefer to bring in my own and save the extra cost. Also, carts cost a quarter to "borrow" Once you put your cart back, you get your quarter back too. Another way Aldi helps keep their overall costs down, I'm sure.
If you haven't been, go. Try it once or twice. I think you'll find some bargains and maybe catch yourself stopping on the way home to pick up that $1.99 gallon of milk. read more