Jessica S.

My mom always wanted to visit Aldi's. Today I took her. Easy access in with no steps. Carts are a quarter, so bring change. I love how their employees get a nice ergonomic office chair to sit while checking out. It does not slow down. We were checked out in a flash! Mom wasn't impressed as I, but we didn't leaven empty handed. Ground chicken at 3.99 a package. They even had organic corn chips for under $3 a bag. Not really totoo much common name brand items. I like a change. I think it will be a place we stellar if we are in the area to see what they have. Great employees. Again, don't forget your quarter.

Candace B.

I would give this store an average rating primarily for two reasons. The store is sloppy, and not presented well compared to so many other Aldi's. Most importantly, when leaving my Customer exp was such that I had, as I was packing my things away into my bags and opened the product I asked an associate walking by working in customer service my entire life; I feel the appropriate answer would've been of course give me a second. I will go and grab that for you. Will not be back.

Mary P.

I have never been a regular Aldi shopper, but was happy to see some stores popped up locally in Arizona. My experience with Aldi previously was with locations in the north east, which seemed to have better inventory from my recollection. A lot of the items I just found to have too many additives or chemicals, or in the case of produce just not fresh enough. I wanted to get apples, but they weren't any cheaper than Walmart and most were spoiled. I did manage to find some amazingly sweet blackberries and a few other pieces of produce that were satisfactory. I picked up their bacon wrapped jalapeño popper shrimp in the frozen aisle which were good, but a little too salty for my tastes. Most of the cheeses were nice, but I found the meat and cheese tray to be an absolute disappointment. Not only did it lack flavor, but the cheese was dried out (this also was supposed to be good until March next year). My favorite was the havarti cheese with French onion for eating cold, and the borganzola for melting. The Wahlburgers bacon was a neat find and pretty tasty too. Overall I wouldn't go out of my way for this store, but if I was nearby I might grab a few odds and ends. Hence the closer I lived to an Aldi the more likely I would be to shop more often (sadly I do not live close to one). I couldn't see myself relying on the selection or lack there or for everyday shopping, I feel I would still need another store for all my core shopping. Meats and cheeses are definitely a good deal here, as well as some other things like their frozen appetizers. I do personally enjoy Trader Joe's selection better than Aldi overall. I visited on a whim so didn't have any bags which is mildly annoying. Luckily I had a quarter for the cart, which felt more like going back in time to me. Don't forget reusable bags and quarters for this stop.

Ngoc H.

My first time at an Aldi. Excited To try. First, if you are going to use the cart, make sure you bring a quarter. You'll get the quarter back after you return the cart. I thought the grocery store was nice, clean, had all sorts of stuff for quick shopping trip. What i did notice is the price! Cheaper than most places. I've not heard of some of the brands but I'm sure it's fine. Overall if this was closer to my house I would shop here often. It reminds me of a fresh and easy which went out of business here in USA. I'm sure it's popular in Europe.

Dolores D.

I used to go to ALDI in Chicago and it definitely doesn't compare with the Arizona one. I feel like I'm Chicago it had more items. I rather just go to frys or something. They still have the quarter for carts! Its been said that they have us put quarters in the carts so we can bring the carts back to get our quarter back to and they don't have to hire people for cart pushers. Also I forgot if you buy a lot of items you need to pay for bags or use a box or use your own bags.

Georgie M.

It's funny, when we are in Europe, we always find time to stop in an ALDI's if we see one and pick up something for our trip. But back home in the States, ALDI's seems to be a bit austere. Small selections, no major brands, no unique items that makes them special, like their sister grocer Trader Joe's. The late German businessman Theo Albrecht and his brother Karl developed Albrecht Diskont, now known by its acronym ALDIs. But after a dispute, the brothers split ALDIs and went their separate ways. ALDI Nord operates Trader Joe's, while Aldi Süd operates ALDI's in the US and southern Germany. We came here for a peak and to rekindle some of our fond overseas memories of ALDIs. But alas, the store felt sparse to us and seemed partially focused on bulk. An example would be their fresh vegetable department as you walk in. We needed one green pepper, but all ALDIs sells are packages of three. Same in other parts of the store, where something like salami comes in two pound bags, or 3 oz packages. Grrr, nothing in between. Oh yes, remember to bring a 25 cent quarter with you. It's the only way you can get a cart. You need to put it into the chained handle to remove it. You'll get it back later, when you return the cart and re-connect the chain to the others. LOL ALDIs does have some really good prices and everyone who works there seems super friendly. But.... It's different. BTW, remember to bring your own plastic/paper bags, because ALDIs does charge ten cents for theirs. Three Stars, A-Okay.

Andre E.

Well, I usually state...I don't give out 5-star reviews just willy nilly...LOL!!! However, this Aldi location is a 5-star establishment and I think it will stay that way based on its location. Let me start by saying I have been to 6 other Aldi locations across the country and this one here in Peoria is BY FAR the cleanest, most well lit, and uniquely designed store EVER. Now this ALDI is like all the others, they require you to use a quarter to use their baskets although today since people didn't know they let people use a basket if they needed one...LOL!!!! Aldi is associated with Trader Joe's so if you like shopping at Trader Joe's you will LOVE shopping here. Now I saved the best for last...they have several VEGAN items here...WOHOOOO I almost lost my mind. (Please check the pictures I posted). This is how I really knew that ALDI has made some major changes to what it actually stocks in their stores now and I couldn't be happier about that. The staff was super friendly and of course, a lot of them are from the midwest where ALDI is pretty much an institution. The prices are excellent especially on produce, fruits, and of course the VEGAN ITEMS. The selection is pretty good as well and it will only get better I can promise you that. Let me finish by saying this...for those of you who live in Peoria...YOU MUST MAKE THIS A WEEKLY DESTINATION TO SHOP...LOL...I mean it. I truly envy you all because it may be a while before we get ours here in Phoenix metro area so to speak. Remember again when you visit...bring a quarter...bring your bags (because you have to purchase bags or use some boxes you find in-store like we always do...those are free!!!)...wear your mask and continue to follow COVID-19 guidelines. Eat, Drink, and Be Merry, my Friends!!!!!

Shakira E.

I am very happy that Aldi has finally made it to the Valley of The Sun! This new Peoria location is definitely needed in this area. The store is clean and organized like lost of the Aldi locations I have previously visited throughout the United States and very similar to Lidl stores in Europe. Prices are always great, and when they do markdowns they are even better. There was plenty of staff available to help you find whatever you needed and everyone was wearing their face masks and following Covid19 guidelines. With Aldi remember to bring a quarter for your basket and bring your own bags, or you can grab a box if they have some still on the floor from stocking or just buy a bag at the register. You will bag your own groceries also.

Donata N.

So as you can see on my first review I loved this place and thought it was worth the 30 minute trek from my home. After eating or opening some of the products I bought I'm thinking twice. That night I opened a package of buffalo chicken deli meat to find it covered in slime. Not wanting to risk my husband getting food poisoning in the trash it went. Fast forward a week. Making a small charcuterie board I unwrapped a piece of smoked gouda. After removing the wax the cheese was growing mold. Mind you they best buy date was Oct. 2021. Ugh. In the trash it went. When I add the products I've thrown away, the cost of the bags I had to buy (because I wasn't aware or prepared) and the cost of gas to drive there, this store was MORE than if I would have just gone to my neighborhood grocery and bought name brand.

Charles F.

I try not to buy into the hype as it has bitten me more times than I care to remember but as we were driving through a Phoenix suburb, I noticed an Aldi and asked my brother to stop so I can see what the fuss is all about. I've heard so much about this chain of grocery stores that is sweeping the United States plus the wide variety of plant-based options including a lot of vegan and international options. We walked in and I immediately sensed that this is not the Aldi's everyone has been raving about. It was more like a cross between Dollar General and Grocery Outlet and I am not being offensive to either one of those businesses. They are what they are. They don't pretend to be anything else than what they are. I totally understand the concept of Aldi's, but this location was more like a dumping ground for products that didn't sell in multiple other locations. The food quality was close to the expiration date, and I did not see one item that compelled me to buy it. The only plant-based vegan option was the Good Planet Vegan cheese slices in either American or Cheddar flavors. I am familiar with Good Planet, and they make some really good plant-based cheeses, but these packages had cheese slices that were frayed and coming apart. They were most definitely not to Good Planet's quality standards. I was put off by the number of low-discount hampers and pet bedding for such a 'boogie European' grocery chain. I was expecting more goat cheese and soda crackers and fewer plastic hampers for three dollars. I know that there is a lot of generic branding so really don't know the quality but some of the name brands were so obscure that I was very hesitant to recommend them to my brother. My Aldi experience was extremely less than desired, and I don't get it. Trader Joe's and many local Cooperatives are so superior, and I can't in good conscious recommend Aldi's for anything and that includes the green onions.

Janelle F.

Ok I tried again to check out ALDI and just as my other stop at a different location I left unimpressed. I just don't get it. It makes no sense to use a cart you need to put a quarter in. The store isn't very large and I just didn't see much of a selection. To top it off you have to bag your own groceries and bring your own bag unless you want to buy theirs. Which is fine if you didn't have to buy everything , put it back in your cart...just to unload it again on their counter by the exit to get out of the line for others to buy their groceries. Store was clean and decent size parking lot. Just too bougie for me I guess lol. I'll stick to sprouts or fry's.

Norm R.

This is a pleasant store to shop in and if I lived in the area, this would probably be the store I would go to the most for grocery shopping. Good produce and prepared foods sections, a wide array of packaged goods (food and otherwise), gift items and more. Prices are excellent, the staff is friendly. and the store itself is impeccably clean. Remember to bring your own bag because there's a 10-cent charge for their bags - a practice I really like for environmental reasons. Also, if you need to use a cart, have a quarter ready. You get your quarter back when you return the cart; this routine discourages the all-too-common practice of shoppers not returning carts properly.

Jessica S.

We went to Aldi's for the first time because it's near our daughters house. We live about 30 minutes away and we're very excited. We had both of our grandchildren and did some shopping, but had a HORRIBLE experience with the cashier. He was rude and in a hurry, and made me feel rushed and very uncomfortable. He put all of our belongings in a different basket than the grandkids were in and then wanted me to hurry up and move my grandchildren so he could have the other cart back. I recommended in the future that he not make old people lift children in and out of carts, and that in the future he should put the food in the cart the children are in. He then made a snide comment and rushed me to the side to pack my belongings. I don't know if I will go back. I am a military veteran with PTSD. Great customer service is truly the key to a successful business.