It's my first time shopping at an ALDI. I took my dad to the optometrist at the end of the plaza, so instead of just sitting there waiting, I decided to check out this grocery store. So glad I came! I was pleasantly surprised by the freshness of the produce, low prices, and cleanliness of the store. I bought a head of lettuce for only 99 cents, a long English cucumber for only 89 cents, and celery for only $1.59. They were incredibly fresh and dirt cheap! A bottle of paprika was only $1.09, incredible! A bottle of salad dressing was only $1.95. I also got a bag of treats for my pup and only paid $2.85. Seriously, I'm in disbelief! I noticed all of the checkout counters were self-checkout. read more

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On a recent trip to San Diego, I stayed at a hotel and this was one of the closest grocery stores and I wanted to go get snacks. Aldi honestly has great deals on food and I love buying fruit on my trips to have healthy snacks and this Aldi was well stocked and organized. I was so impressed with how clean and well kept it was. Of course that should be the norm but I have had hit or miss experiences depending on the location. The staff was friendly at checkout as well! read more

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I've looked for traditional pasta sauce, and it has been hard to find. My neighbor of mine suggested checking out Aldi. I was a bit skeptical about trying it out since I had never been there before but I decided to check it out. Parking was super easy, they have a huge lot! Once I walked into the store, I went straight to the pasta section. To my surprise, they had a variety of pasta sauces - red, white and pesto. They were all from Italy. I picked up the tomato garlic sauce and the red pesto. Both looked delicious. I also got some veggie pasta , made from real veggies. Lastly I picked up some fresh ricotta cheese to top off the pasta. I must say- the prices were very affordable! The checkout process was smooth. I took my own bag so didn't get charged. Paper bags are not free! Fast forward, the pasta was delicious! The ingredients blended together perfectly and the dish was authentic. I will definitely be going to Aldi more often! read more

ALDI - Fruits & Veggies Near Me - San Diego, California

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Organic produce, killer deals on staples, and that Trader Joe's vibe. Quick checkout and easy parking. Only thing: limited specialty items. read more

ALDI - Fruits & Veggies Near Me - San Diego, California

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I thought I'd give Aldi's another try since it's been 7 years since my last visit. Parking lot is small. Produce is fresh with good prices. I don't like that it's all generic brands. Some are okay, but others are not. I have to say that the salmon I got with seafood stuffing is the worst I've ever had. It was so full of this white muscle type stuff that was hard to chew and didn't even taste like salmon. Awful. That's enough of Aldi's for me. read more

This store is well-organized and clean, with a simple layout that makes it easy to find what you need. I frequently shop here for frozen items like salmon, shrimp, and fruit for my smoothies. One of my must-have items is their arroz con leche (rice pudding). It's absolutely delicious! Remember to bring a quarter for the shopping cart, but if you forget, you can ask the cashier for one read more

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I had a good experience at this Aldi. I picked up a number of items that I needed. Items were pretty well organized and easy to find and get to. I was very happy that they had the pastured raised and organic chicken eggs in stock at this location. They did need to restock the breads aisle because it got hammered by the earlier crowds. The young lady at the register was very nice. She had a good sense of humor, and she actually helped my bag my items in my own bag that I brought from home. read more

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Store flyer showed up on my mail advertising sale of bone-in prime rib, tenderloin and much more. On the morning of the sale, I looked at meat department first to see what they have. I spent several minutes looking for the meat (beef section is merely 6 ft wide) but unable to find it. Nobody to ask and the cashier was busy attending to customers. What a waste of time. I abandoned my grocery shopping, return my empty cart to retrieved my quarter. Instead I drove to Von's and did my grocery shopping. Found a nice chunk of choice tri-tip and finished my shopping with condiments & produce. Compliments from my wife and daughter for a nice dinner. Is this considered false advertising? read more

Rotting Potatoes ... Several 10 pound bags had rotting, stinking potatoes. It was an unavoidable bad smell. I told the only cashier and help in sight of the issue. Really disappointed because that's one item I went in for. Do better Aldi! read more

The worst thing about this place was long checkout lines, however I am pleased to report they just addressed this problem by installing several self checkout terminals! That should speed up the checkout process immensely. Great prices on quality groceries. Expect a self service No frills shopping experience which is fine by me. read more

Visited this Aldi store during my visit and closer to the hotel to get my basic cooking essentials. The store is well stocked, easy to navigate, staff is friendly, and has affordable prices. The interior of the store is kept very clean and well maintained. The produce, dairy, egg and meat, everything is stocked with good quality. They have a shared parking lot with enough parking spaces. read more

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I've never had a bad shopping experience at this Aldi! They have some of the best prices for produce and eggs around. Their produce section is a bit smaller and may rotate in selection but I've always found the basics there. I also enjoy their unique snacks and charcuterie selection and of course the infamous aisle of shame, an aisle near the registers where they have random goods (from shoes to water bottles to rugs to tables, it's always fun to browse through!). They won't have too many brand names so it may look generic but the food quality is not bad. And they have a Twice as Nice policy where you can get a refund and replacement if you're not satisfied with the quality of their Aldi brands. I have heard that Aldi and Trader Joe's are related. TJ's does have nice branding and the quality might be a bit better but I'd say they are not far off from each other! The store is pretty clean too with wide aisles. The only thing is they have huge containers where they put the excess cardboard from the shelves, so that is sometimes in the way. But overall, I've never had issues with the service here. They usually have 1 or 2 cashiers but I prefer self checkout and they have 5 self checkouts. I usually do not wait in line long. and i've had no problem getting help, once I accidentally inputted the wrong item at self checkout and got help right away. Don't forget a quarter for the carts!!! You can also ask at the register for one and they will give it to you :) read more

Aldi is a great store. Good prices, nice selection of food, god specials and always fun to look at Isle of Shame.

This store started out good when it first opened a couple of years ago but has quickly gone downhill. The quality of the produce is awful, especially the sale stuff. I couldn't find one decent onion, the mangoes were all in bad shape, and nothing looked fresh. There was a chunk of cheese in the case that was covered in mold. The "isle of shame" was a mess; nothing was where it was supposed to be, everything was sloppy and needed to be tidied up. I keep giving this place a chance to do better, but I'm done. Bummer. read more

The quality of the food is very good. I personally like their fresh salmon and meat selection. Produce and dairy and bread products are also good. Prices are very competitive compared to other supermarkets in the area, generally cheaper. Staff is attentive and check out always runs fast. The only flaw is that sometimes some items are out of stock. Still, this supermarket is one of my favorite ones. read more

We just moved to the area and was really excited to see Aldi so close by! This place was my go-to when I lived back on the east coast. They have staple grocery items that you will look for at great prices with a no frills attitude. Don't expect to come in and see flashy displays or 10 varieties of whatever you're looking for. You will see the best prices on what you're looking for though. One thing you should know is that there aren't bags, so bring your own! You can use boxes that are available there to pack your groceries, though. One other thing that can trip some folks up - if you want to use their shopping carts, bring a quarter. You will put this in to unlock the shopping carts and then you'll get it back when you return your cart after you've finished shopping. If you forget your quarter, the cashiers can lend you one. Another added bonus is they have fun odds and ends or seasonal items that are all at great prices. Speaking of the cashiers, they are really efficient and super friendly! I love coming to this store! read more

I cannot figure out if Aldi is supposed to be a grocery store like Vons or Grocery Outlet. I thought it is supposed to be a regular grocery store, but I feel like it is more similar to Grocery Outlet because the availability of items is unpredictable. Every Wednesday, a new Aldi ad comes out with "Aldi Finds" on super-discounted items. Please, dear reader, if you don't come Wednesday morning, the Aldi Find you are interested in has most likely already sold out. I used to go out of my way to Aldi for a specific Aldi Find, but now I know that if it is past Wednesday morning, I need to set my expectations low for product availability. Like with most stores during pandemic, they do not offer rainchecks. Aldi is a very reliable source of breads and cheeses. In terms of veggies and frozen potato items (e.g. tater tots, hash browns, french fries), the selection is very inconsistent. Despite my review, I overall love that there is an Aldi in my area and hope they are here to stay. That being said, they are not my go-to grocery store because I can't cross that many items off my shopping list while here given the inconsistent availability and selection. read more

WOW, I am so impressed. I've heard anecdotally about Aldi's being a sister grocery store, who shares the same owner as Trader Joe's, whom I already love. But this place is better! I went during Covid19 -- but no lines or wait -- just 6 ft distance marks throughout. 1. So inexpensive for high quality fresh food....just a few bucks . . . red fresh strawberries ($1.29), brussel sprouts, spinach ($2), bananas; so many different kinds of breads ($2 to $5); lunch meats, cheeses, and pre-made Thai curry chicken ($6). (And sure enough, every bite was delicious! Especially yummy were both thai chicken curries--OMG--the dark meat one in an orange sauce was sweet and tangy; the white meat one in yellow curry was more traditional) 2. Perishables like eggs ($1.59); almond milk ($2); regular milk; lots of frozen vegetables ($1); and some pre-packaged items were cheap. Also had a decent selection of other staples like pasta, peanut butter, sugar, crackers, etc. again at a really reasonable price. 3. Household goods--appliances, housewares, some clothes, water bottles, soap, personal hygiene stuff--I didn't expect to see this! I watched others to learn that you deposit a quarter into the slot on the right side of the cart's handle (carts are locked up on a chain together). You get the quarter back when you stick the "key" into the slot and return the cart. I don't quite understand the cashier just putting stuff back into your cart and that you have to self-bag, but now the Facebook videos make sense! read more

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Can't say I'm a big fan of this place. The prices (especially on produce) can be relatively cheap, but sometimes the quality can be iffy. I recently bought a bag of avocados (5 to a bag) and only 2 of them were decent enough to eat. I've had no problems with their $0.29 per lb bananas though. What really gets me about this place is the lack of customer service. I'm not talking about the $0.25 quarter deposit for a shopping cart and bagging your own groceries, it's the people that work here. I've been here three times and I've never once been greeted or asked how my shopping experience went. One time I uncomfortably stood there waiting for my receipt, when the clerk started checking out the person behind me, while I was still waiting for my receipt. The clerk was like "You want your receipt?" Another time with my mom, I noticed that we were overcharged for hot dog buns. The advertised price was $0.25, but it came out to $0.89. Granted we're not hurting for $0.64, but it's the principle of the matter! My mom asked the clerk about the price discrepancy, and sheepishly responded, "Well... that's what it rang up as." I went back over to the sign, took a picture of it, and showed the clerk, who then had to call over the manager. Apparently, the sale had ended the previous day, but the sign was still there. I also pointed out that there was no ending date on the sign. We did get a refund of $0.64. Not sure if this place is going to make it. The majority of people that live in Mira Mesa live closer to Vons, Sprouts, Smart and Final, and Grocery Outlet, where the selection is better and (generally) so is the customer service. read more

ALDI - Fruits & Veggies Near Me - San Diego, California

I remember when this land was dirt, shrubs, and a few rabbits. While I was in junior high Mira Mesa Blvd ended at Parkdale and it was wilderness till you got to the 805 freeway. I liked exploring the desolate wilderness. After the rain there were vernal pools. Now those primeval pools have been replaced by houses, malls, and office buildings. This particular spot housed a Fresh and Easy for a time. I watched as it was demolished and now there is an Aldi. Aldi has some interesting cost cutting innovations. You can barrow carts for inside use for a 25 cent deposit. This eliminates the entry level cart boy position. There are no grocery bags so the cashier doesn't have to count how many bags you use and charge you. Instead your groceries are placed in a shopping cart and you then step to the side and bag your own groceries if you brought a bag. Ice cream section seems to be filled mostly with low priced options I have not seen before. I was hoping for some high quality options like Trader Joe's. Cookie section was filled with brands I never heard of. From the photos on the packages they seemed to be knock-offs of famous brands like Nabisco. Soda water options seemed ok. Barq's Root Beer float tasted just like Barq's Root Beer. Nice sweet flavor with a bit of bite. Delicious treat but the tube is small and I'd prefer it in a pint container as the tube seems a waste of packaging. Clancy's Cheese Curls were crunchy with very light cheesy flavor. Cheetos are much more flavorful. I would not buy these again. Clancy BBQ Potato Chips were crunchy and had bbq flavor. Quality is similar to store brand chips. I prefer Lays but these chips were ok. Southern Grove Dry Roasted Peanuts with Sea Salt look much like the Planters version. Peanuts were crunchy with salty flavor like Planters. I like the flavor of Planters version a bit more. Southern Grove Honey Roasted Peanuts looks like the Planters version. Peanuts were crunchy. Seasoning had a sweet and salty flavor. I didn't like the flavor and wouldn't get them again. Aldi might be a bit cheaper than Vons or Ralphs but I prefer the flavors of name brand foods. The knockoffs I've tried here don't taste as good to me. I'll be back for more frozen Barq's Root Beer though. read more

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Date of visit: July 17, 2019... and review #1300! Aldi's been open for a few weeks now, and given how I wanted to get some groceries in preparation for San Diego Comic-Con thought that now would be the proper time to visit the newest grocery store in what used to be the Fresh & Easy and Bevmo buildings. The parent company of Trader Joe's (betcha didn't know that, huh?), this German-based company is known for its low-priced groceries and staples. Plus, going in, I had heard great things about their frozen pizzas thanks to my girlfriend and her family who had a location close to their place in L.A. County. So... Two things struck me when going inside for the first time: how clean the very expansive building was, and how... basic everything in stock looks. One of the reasons why Aldi keeps their prices low is that they stock up on generic products - and while some of them taste like the real thing, a lot of the time it feels like there's something missing. Case in point: the chocolate-dipped peanut butter granola bars I got to fill up on during SDCC. While they were certainly much cheaper than the Quaker Chewy version, the taste just seemed bland. And the generic 5-Hour Energy Boosts only kept me going for more like 2 hours. While the fruits and veggies were certainly fresh (the bag of Rainier cherries I bought is still good almost a week later), I could do with more of a selection. Also, while I knew about the quarter redemption from renting out the carts, I didn't know that Aldi not only has you bag your own groceries, but they don't offer their own shopping bags to purchase. (If they do, please let me know). Maybe it's because I'm closer to Grocery Outlet, Sprouts, and Vons, but I just have this feeling that Aldi could be so much more, especially with that pedigree... but at least the folks in Sorrento Valley have a grocery store that's close by so they could pick up some basic staples. read more

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So happy an Aldi is open in Mira Mesa. It's clean, everything is priced affordably. Mostly all products are lookalikes of name brand items. Sometimes the packaging is so similar you might get fooled. They are priced at a much lower price and the quality is just as good. What I love is the chocolate they have. It's so good and cheap. 2 bucks for a bar compared to your normal 5 bucks. Also, to get a cart, you pay 25 cents and you get it back when you return it. Check it out. So happy we have a new grocery store in this plaza. read more

ALDI - It's open! - Fruits & Veggies Near Me - San Diego, California

I like the store Aldi. Unfortunately, I saw a worker outside of Aldi wearing an Aldi uniform (seems to be right after their shift) who was at the same restaurant as me who was drinking and throwing up gang signs as well as inappropriate hand signals while wearing the company uniform. Saying inappropriate things as well as saying that they "don't care what people hear". I think it is inappropriate because no one should be doing these things IN UNIFORM either it is before or after their shift. I will not be returning to this Aldi AT ALL as that makes me feel like the store isn't as friendly and as caring of the community as it says it is. Aldi, make sure you tell your employees behavior outside of the workplace in uniform is as important as behavior on the clock. read more

Friendly staff good prices fresh fruits and veggies. Wish they had these in norcal. Socal made me love ALDIS read more

So everyone knows aldi is sort of like Costco where some things are in bulk and they don't have "year around" items year 'round except for shampoo, fruit, water and such. Ok so as far as that goes: great, love aldi. If you're not familiar with the two-split German Company it's phenomenal I highly recommend for families big and small, budget or just looking for quality food. I love them for their G-Free brand (GF) and many of their cheeses! Delicious. They do have a return-cart system where you insert a quarter to get your basket and when you return it to the corrals you get your quarter. It's their way of saving us money by saving on manpower; Great right? My 75 year old grandmother is still annoyed by it but I think it's VERY forward thinking & a great idea. Incentive to do your part. Reason for my review is I've been coming here for several months after my move from DC and the staff at this particular location IS TOP SHELF!! THE ABSOLUTE BEST!! No idea why today, just another Saturday, was SUPER PACKED but it was. Today I didn't get a cart because I only needed two things. I was packing my reusable bag while she was checking me out. As in leaving the bag breaks and the bottle of wine shatters. There's wine everywhere!! The cutie guy behind me is watching make a mess. So embarrassing!!! Not a second layer the crowd and lines die down. I'm still standing in the middle of the packing area in shock over the mess. Without skipping a beat the checker that helped me is grabbing paper towels to help me CLEAN MY ITEMS first. Then another starts clean the floor up. They hand me a NEW ALDI bag to which, stunned, I declined bc I already have so many in my truck. I ran to grab two new bags and by the time I got back THIS PHENOMENAL CHECKER and team had already cleaned up the floor & my items AND RAN to grab me a new bottle!! SO GREAT!!! Also i apologized like a million times & they were perfection. Really appreciated all their help. What service, right? SO REFRESHING!! I come here every week anyways but this just makes me love this location so much more. read more

Was watching YouTube and came across charcuterie boards and some must buy cheeses from Aldi! I live by one and never been so decided to check it out. They have some pretty cheap priced items from brands I've never heard of but I came for a specific item and luckily they had it! The Gruyere cheese and smoked Gouda were really originally what I came for but also walked out with 2 other cheese that ended up being so delicious !! Definitely recommend the Goat cheese honey!!! read more

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Clean store, clean bathrooms and great deals. I love coming here to shop for gifts, there is always something different and interesting. Customer service not so good. I asked a male employee if he knew the price, since I didn't see a tag. He just shrugged and said "I don't know" and went back to stocking, didn't seem to happy to be there. Maybe he's just a stocker and don't deal with customers!! Wrong line of work to be in. read more

I came into the store to pick up an item I saw that they had online. I came here specifically for this item. I have never been to this store but happen to work in a similar store so I tried to navigate my way through the aisles that made sense in my search for what I needed. I ending having to ask a female stocker. She was busy loading the shelf and I waited for a moment and asked where I could find the product I needed. She acted as though I was imposing on her time and pointed in a direction vaugly down the aisle. I went and looked but could not see or find it. So I found another associate and she was a little better to interact with but she passed the task back on to the original person I asked.I had to go back and the 1st associate had found what was looking for. She saw me walking toward her and instead of handing it to me like someone in customer service would do, she decides to toss it on a shelf so I could come get it. When I picked it up I said that you this is what I was looking for. I wanted to get another one so I asked again where she got it because I didn't see where she pulled it from and she decided to be condescending and say " I already told you where to find it" Is this how you treat customers at Aldis? If management is interested in more details please follow up. I may just walk in and speak to someone as well. read more

Not so good experience. Lots of cheap (i.e. low quality) food made in China and unhealthy ingredients (palm oil...). Charges $0.12 for flimsy paper bags that break. Cashier does not bag things for you. Requires you to have a quarter to get a shopping cart. Only one cash register lane open in spite of many customers in line. read more

ALDI - Only one cash register lane open - Fruits & Veggies Near Me - San Diego, California

My husband use to talk about Aldi because they have them in Ohio, but not in California until now. I was always so curious so I was stoked when they opened one in Mira Mesa. Let me tell you.. I love me a good bargain especially on groceries and Aldi is sick AF! I typically buy produce that are in season or on sale so my diet varies- I'm not too picky. They have the majority of my basic needs here and sometimes they have killer sales! Like eggs for 49 cents a dozen! Yoooo! I'm so shocked on how some of their stuff here is so cheap but it's great quality even if it's their own brand. Everyone seems to complain about the customer service here, but that's how they keep their prices so low. No frills in this market- just quality product. I DGAF about the customer service- I'm an adult, I can grab my own sh!t. Just ring me up, thanks! read more

I've been to several Aldi's before and this one holds up to the names standards. Prices are better than other places while the variety is very good. Staff is kind and parking is plentiful read more

ALDI - Fruits & Veggies Near Me - San Diego, California

Aldi's is super affordable, it's clean, there's plenty of parking, and the cashiers are quick. A shopping cart is a quarter deposit, and you have to bag your own groceries, so don't forget to bring a quarter and your own shopping bags. Of course, you can always buy shopping bags there too. The groceries here are quality, and I'm always surprised at the low prices. You can get a large bag of green onions for 2 for $1!! And a half gallon of lactose free milk is under $3! Amazing! The only downside is there isn't a ton of variety, so if you need particular items and name brands, you might need to make an extra stop elsewhere. read more

Aldi, Aldi, Aldi, sibling to my favorite Trader Joe's. Located on Mira Mesa Blvd, Aldi could be your new quick stop shop. So I've been in about three to four times and am finding Aldi to be a bit of a mixed bag. It's definitely a "Here today, gone tomorrow" kind of grocer. One day I saw whole button mushrooms for 95 cents and the next day they were $1.88. Perhaps they were just on-sale however I get the picture that they were discounted because they were expiring. Aldi has everything from produce to liquor to meat, however I'm not sure if I'd recommend buying any meat here. Something about the whole store screams discount center and reminds me of Grocery Outlet, where I do not purchase any meats. Here you'll find a bunch of shelves full of "off-brand" manufacturer's product, still in the original shipping boxes. So far I'm loving Aldi for the Savoritz assorted cracker boxes ($2.95) and loads of garlic and herb goat cheese ($1.99 for a 4oz package). I've also bought some condensed cream soups for 98 cents each. One last find that I highly recommend is the imported German cookie assortment that runs for $3.99. Parking is fine so you'll be pleased about that (be aware that spaces are small and all traffic lanes are only one way). The checkout process seems to go quickly however be prepared to wait in line as there are no self checkout stations. read more

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Today I was standing in line at the checkout. The checkout was clearly open, the green light was on. I waited patiently for about 15 minutes, then the cashier turned off the light and told me to leave the line. I was shocked. I couldn't believe this just happened. The only reason I'm giving it a 1 is because there is no way to give it a zero. read more

I was at this Aldi store right before it was closing and trying to grab a couple items. One of the lady worker stopped me and saying the store register is closed now and told me to leave the store. I turned my head and saw there was still people waiting at the register with their items to check out. This worker was rude and even followed me to make sure I am not going to finish my shopping. I looked at other visitors reviews before I leave my. I saw that others was told to leave the store because the "register was closed". If the workers are so eager to close the register and push customers away. There is a management issue or customer service training needed. Thank you for telling me to leave, I definitely not visiting again, because I am not welcome. read more

The food is fresh and nothing looks rotten. So meets standard safety codes - at least visually. Things I like: - Has strawberries are $1.29 where $3 is sale price for others - Has Mexican Coke (with right sugar), not high frustose - Their Vitalife brand of pressed cold juices is at $2.79 Overall, very cheap stuff that is standard quality. Nothing is about to expire. read more

So, I just used instcart to shop with Aldi for the second d time. This is totally the way to Aldi!!! The prices are Soooooooo cheap. Avocados $.96 vs $4 at every other store. The delivery is super quick. The post Julia D made the other day is spot on about customer service (which is one of my big issues), and the Instacart shopping solves that, even with the $4 fee the food savings are amazing!!! We have tried several store brands. My mother in law, loves some of their juices. The produce is great!! And we use their breads and see no difference between the national brands. read more

Okay so here is the rundown for the new Aldi that just opened in Mira Mesa. If you come today you will get a free Aldi shopping bag, at least I hope it was free I haven't checked my receipt yet. In addition you will receive a brief tutorial from a friendly employee about how the shopping carts work or you can watch the terminal with Tom Hanks and refer to the scene where Tom Hanks makes a little side cash returning carts. We hope that this setup does not attract undesirable individuals who will be roaming the parking lot trying to make a little side cash returning carts left in the parking lot. Yes be prepared with a quarter in hand 2 free a shopping cart for your use during your Aldi shopping experience. The store is well-organized and simply laid out. As far as comparing it to a huge supermarket it is not that kind of experience it is more like a Trader Joe's in that it has specifically selected items. Imagine a Grocery Outlet and a Trader Joe's had a baby and name it Aldi. They have their own organic line simply nature, simply natural something like that. Almost all of the brands have unfamiliar names, I did see some Reese's candy and some Kit Kats, but honestly almost all the other name brands were ones that I had never heard of. They have roughy less than a hundred organic options in the whole store give or take. I wouldn't say that they're organic options are competitively priced I would say without having done a actual comparison that they are about the same as a whole foods only because the pricing might seem cheaper but the quantities are smaller. There are some exceptions again without doing an actual comparison the price on the coffee was pretty impressive. But as far as organic dairy don't expect to come here and get organic whole milk Greek yogurt it's not here. And don't expect to get pasteurized whole milk that's organic it's not here. They do have ultra pasteurized homogenized milk that's organic and that's it. No organic cream, organic half and half, organic sour cream etc. you get the idea. However I really doubt that Aldi's is catering to those who prefer organic groceries. Basically for us this is like a souped-up 7-Eleven so if you're too lazy to drive to Trader Joe's or Whole Foods or order your stuff on prime now and wait 3 hours then you'll probably drive here with your quarter in hand to get your cart and go down the list and get what you're craving like chips and salsa, a bag of organic coffee while you go off the rails and get a Kit Kat. The employees are a very young group, so expect the corresponding experience, maybe knock back a beer or glass of wine before coming here. Coming here after a hard days work? Shop at your own risk of being irritated, especially at checkout. These are not laid back happy employees. Expecting a Trader Joe's check out experience. Change your expectations. 1)You get to load your groceries onto the conveyor belt 2) The checker scans in your stuff, takes your money and then promptly directs to an area where 3) You bag your own groceries away from the checkout. We definitely do not plan on going here during any prime-time shopping hours as we anticipate that not all shoppers will be nice and play well together when the bagging area gets crowded and/or shoppers have to wait to bag their groceries. Don't get me wrong, Aldi's can definitely have a place in your grocery shopping lineup. We don't see ourselves doing our main monthly/weekly shopping here there are too many regular needs missing, organic leafy greens, organic nuts and especially organic dairy. But this could definitely be an option to fill in items as needed or just come once a month out of sheer curiosity till the novelty of this place wears off. read more

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Soft opening for Aldi today. Apparently the grand opening to Aldi is tomorrow. Lots of items that look familiar but have another name to them. Aisles are spacious and everything looks clean and organized. I'm interested to see if this Aldi store does better than the Fresh N Easy that was here years ago...only time will tell. Hopefully it can stay afloat!!! Employees were friendly and helpful. I ended up buying a bag of sea salted chick peas, cost me less than 3 bucks. P.S. need a shopping cart? Bring a quarter. You'll get the quarter back once you return the cart apparently lol read more

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I shouldn't be as surprised as I am, at the quality of Aldi's produce. When I was in Germany and France I went to Aldi all the time because they were on every corner, and it was the only place clearly labeled "market". I didn't know that there were Aldis all over the MidWest and Florida. Aldi is a company headquartered in Essen (to eat), Germany, and apparently they partnered with one of the brothers from Trader Joe's to bring us low prices. They're "Sprouting" up all over San Diego and their produce is incredible. I forgot that I had grapes in the fridge for a week. When I finally got to them, they were as crisp as apples. When I arrived back home an Aldi opened up 1 day earlier, 2 miles from my office. Whaaat!!!! I rushed to Aldi, here's what I got for $33: - Bag of Gala apples - 1, 2lb bag of grapes - 4, 3 liter bottles of alkaline water - 2 boxes of thin mint cookies - 2 bags of Clancy's white cheddar popcorn - 1 bag of mini avocados - 1 oven bake pizza - 2 boxes of velveta style Mac n cheese - 1, 6 pack of beer - 1, 3 pack of seaweed wraps - 2, packs of fig newtons - 5 cans of vegetable soup (disgusting soup FYI) There may have even been more stuff, but that is from memory. Anywhere else that would have come to at least $55-60. I have to make an Aldi run today. That's why I'm review. I literally love this place and I tell everyone about it. If we're friends I need you to shop here, so you can save more money, and travel with me. read more

ALDI - Fruits & Veggies Near Me - San Diego, California