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3.0 (41 reviews)
Closed • 9:00 am - 9:00 pm

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Hanafi M.

This is a fun store. They offer a wide range of options for you to choose from. Stuff you could not find anywhere else in San Diego. The price points are most favorable, and you can buy small amounts; the exact opposite of Costco. A fan for your bedroom, perhaps, or a heater for the living room, butter, cheese, or milk, all lower than most places. They have a wide variety under one roof, lots of good parking, friendly staff, and unique food items too, for you to choose from all over Europe. In particular, I happen to crave the chocolates; they enjoy an excellent price point and a wide variety. You owe it to yourself to at least try it one time. Paper Bags.

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Celeste M.

It's a small one, but it is stocked really well. I like the one in La Mesa a little better. The parking here is completely bananas. I get anxious just thinking about it. It's ok if you are in the area and want to grab a quick bite, few yums, whatever is working for your mood. I love ALDI, it's a cool place to grab some really yummy stuff for a good deal. The staff is a little curt, but I feel like that's consistent at any ALDI I have ever visited.

Michael B.

Such a simple location. It's not the largest and it's absolutely doesn't carry a ton of products as others but it's always bustling. Came here on a Tuesday at 2pm. It was good energy for it being the middle of the day. But with that good energy, a lot of products I was looking for was out and they either hadn't stock them yet or they had to go back in the back to grab them. One of the aisles that was home goods and seasonal products were completely out. They brought out the boxes to restock but they were still wrapped up. Store was super clean other than that. Half the employees were great. The other half just seemed overwhelmed. It was quite odd. Parking lot wasn't great. Didn't check the back. Maybe there's more there? It was a miracle I found a spot. Every spot was filled with Aldi customers or other surrounding businesses.

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Jack M.

I had a good visit at this Aldi on Balboa Ave. in Clairemont. The store was well stocked and the employees were friendly. I was pleased that they had almost everything in stock that I wanted to get. I picked up frozen Ahi Tuna steaks, hummus, love their hummus, organic multi-grain tortilla chips, fresh garlic, cheddar cheese slices., and among other things. All prices were very competitive and affordable. I check out at the register with a real human. It all went very well. The parking lot is smaller than others I have visited.

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Kandy F.

I miss shopping at Aldi's from when I lived in the Midwest. I was pretty stoked driving by this location while in construction for what seemed over a year!! Back in the day, Aldi's used to be cash only. I was surprised they now took debit/credit cards. I am so happy for that upgrade!! Aldi's offers groceries name brands to other unique brands we're not used to. It's a nice perk to hunt for something new and different. Aldi's is a smaller grocery store. They offer fresh produce, meat selections, dairy products, cereals, teas, coffees, breads, pastas, candy, drinks, frozen foods and much more!! Like any other grocery store, they have weekly ads so check that out for your discounts. Yes, their prices have gone up. You might be able to pick up something cheaper especially if it's on sale at a larger grocery store. However, I believe every single grocery prices have gone up!! You'll have to choose the items that fit your budget. Aldi's uses a quarter system for the return of their shopping carts. All carts are daisy chained together. A quarter releases one and returns the quarter when you put the chain back in. Cool concept to encourage shoppers to return the carts!!! Overall, a nice small store with ample inventory. A shared parking lot with other businesses. The parking situation can get tricky during peak hours!! Oh! The cashier scans all your food items. They do not bag it. You'll have to bag it at the counter a few steps away. I just take to the car. I put everything in bags there.

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3.0(1 review)
2.7 mi•Serra Mesa
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There is a new market in Serra Mesa! It's where the old Henry's used to be located. It's right…read morenext to the CVS store. They probably just had their grand-opening this weekend because when I went in, they were still moving stuff around, and there was no sign of a restaurant yet. It's small, it's middle-eastern, and a definite good addition to this neighborhood. When they settle into their niche, I hope they do something about some of the prices. The store pricing was all over the map! Some things are comparably inexpensive, others quite high. Here's what I bought. Dried hibiscus flowers - This was the biggest score. At $0.99/bag, I see Jamaica in my not to distant future! Plus, it's very nice to have a source for this right near my house (Don't bother going there for just this - I bought out the stocks for probably a week!). Sriracha - 17 o.z. for $2.29. I'm buying, because that is cheap if you can't get to the Asian markets in town. Avocados - 4/$1.00, you cannot beat that! Unripe, but I'm patient. Plus, I got a few other spices, and oils that were priced fairly well. Here's what I saw and a general overall review. PRODUDE - Overall, fairly expensive but they did have some items (like the avocados) that were inexpensive. They had some great looking mint, dill and other fresh herbs. Key limes, Japanese eggplant, pickling cucumbers, plus all the regular stuff. The regular stuff (peaches, nectarines, carrots, celery, onions, potatoes, etc.) all seemed a bit pricey. MEAT - This looks like it might be their thing. I talked to the guy at the counter, just to see what kind of animals those were hanging (skinned, of course) in the windows behind him. Whole goat, whole lamb. I checked the tags too. Also for the exotic, they've got the organs! Liver, kidney, tripe, tongue, feet, head, you name it they've got it. Right there in the fresh meat rack. None of the meat is packaged either. They're definitely butchering somewhere there. Aside from the really fresh looking steaks and chicken they also had ribs, crosscut like the Korean markets. Nice. I was walking, so I didn't get much, but I will go back. GROCERY - Kind of limited, but I think they just opened. They had very good selection of middle-eastern spices, oils, and pickled stuff. They also have a lot of stuff you might need in a pinch (sugar, flour, tomato sauce, etc.). They have a few bins of bulk nuts, and lots of packages of mixed nuts, trail mixes and dried fruit. They have bread (expensive) and dairy items too (expensive also). DELI - It looks like they may have one later, or this is where the prepared meals (restaurant) will be, but there wasn't much happening when I went there. VIDEO RENTAL - They have a small section for that too. The people were very nice and there was certainly enough of them around. Way more than customers at this point. I hope they last in the spot. What I can't get at Santo's Mini-Farmers Market (see review below), I will get here. A welcome addition to the neighborhood! I'll bump to four-stars, if and when, they get some price consistency on grocery items and have some time to do, what it seems they want to do, with the place.

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