I am addicted to Aldi, so when I saw the sign saying they were closing for 6 long weeks to put an addition on the store, I went into mourning! I've been telling my friends about Aldi forever. The prices are fabulous! Yes, you have to bring or purchase your own bags, or conveniently take one of the boxes the merchandise is sold in. And you do need a quarter if you want a cart, although many times, carts with quarters in them are left in the parking lot. They do have many private label items, but there are a fair amount of brand items as well. It's very clean and organized. I LOVE the grapes as both the red and green grapes are rarely, if ever, over $2.00/lb. The same with bananas, they are rarely over $.44/lb. Eggs are as low as $.69/doz. They have many, many organic and gluten free items and the cereal is way cheaper than any big box store, it even beats Costco and Sam's prices and you don't have to buy a gigunda box. The breads and cookies and cake section is pretty good and they have nice loaves of sourdough or bakery-type breads as well. They have so many kitchen items and kid toys, and seasonal items, especially around the holidays. I bought a food dehydrator for $20, instead of $120 at Bed Bath and Beyond! Yes, you have to pack your own groceries! Did you save a bundle? You bet your Aldi you did!!! read more