They have no express Lanes or self checkout: it's common to see people with 4 items behind people with 100 items. If you're not going to do self checkout: have an express line. read more

This review is primarily based on their online shopping with curbside pickup. Shopping online was quite easy and when the shopper started shopping for my groceries I received updates of substitutes or if I wanted a refund. The pickup was quite easy all things considered. The designated parking spots of course were taken by people who weren't doing grocery pickup so that was annoying. But the store worker was really nice and said to just park in front if you can't get a spot. Overall this was a great online shopping experience and subsequent pickup. I would definitely do it again. read more

I had high hopes for this Aldi, given the various supermarkets in the area. Not much fresh food offered here, it seemed like the meat had been there for a while. The layout of the shop was unappealing, the floors were dirty and shelves weren't shelved attractively. Opted for self checkout as there were very few cashiers available. read more

Cool, I guess. They have self-checkout now thank God

This was my first introduction to this chain! The store really could use an upgrade - seemed very "rundown" during my visit yesterday. At 9:30 a.m., the store was very packed. Like barely had any carts left. Just needed a few things. The produce didn't look very fresh so I didn't bother getting any of that from here. I noticed a few items I get at other Aldi stores were more pricier here. I didn't find the store very well organized. The check out lines were very long and slow. Literally two cashiers! Sigh! I won't be coming back to this one, I can tell you that! read more

Worst customer service and worst unprofessional store. Don't go there unless you want to get treated poorly.

Store is fine. The issue happens outside. I had to wait to retrieve a basket because the pan handlers . On the way put the store I was followed by 3 different people trying to "help me" so they could return my cart and retrieve the quarter I used to retrieve the cart. Very scary and unacceptable. I will not return. I felt unsafe. To shady for me. Even when I said I dont need help one of the panhandlers still followed me and tried to help. I was even reprimanded by one pan handlers because I didnt give him my quarter when I returned the cart myself. The manager pretty much said he hasnt been able to stop them...pan handling is not illegal apparently. read more

So, apparently I've been "sleeping" on Aldi all these many years. I have passed by this location many times, but it never dawned on me to stop in and check out the store. But a friend recently told me that Aldi is selling an inexpensive dupe of the very popular social media darling known as the "Always Pan" -- so I ran to my local Aldi to check it out. I am very impressed with this store. It is bright, clean, and seems to be well organized and well stocked. Now admittedly, I did not shop for any groceries or consumable items (as I'm partial to Trader Joe's, Mom's Organic, and Whole Foods) but the aisles of food products looked clean and respectable. I only went down the "Deal Days" aisle that's full of household items of all kinds (think cookware, greeting cards, exercise equipment, decorative baskets, etc.) and bought the items I wanted. I have gone to this store twice now -- once for myself, and once to pick up more pans for friends once they realized this store still had some in stock. Each time, I thought the lines were long (since only 2 lanes were open at a time), but the cashiers (were are all super nice and friendly) were always very efficient. So you didn't have to wait as long as you thought you would in the end. There are so many things to like about this store! It seems to cater to more of a budget or low-income shopper. But everything is offered in a clean, professional, and dignified manner -- which is all to rare to see in businesses that serve mainly black and brown people. All the shoppers conducted themselves appropriately (unlike the absolute foolishness you see in Walmart and places like that). And I really like the professionalism of the staff. And I also liked the parking lot, which was nice and wide and easy to maneuver in. Maybe one day I'll come back and check out their actual food offerings. But as far as the experience of getting in and out while grabbing some great Aldi household products -- I'm a fan! 5 star experience for sure. P.S. One tip that most of you may know if you're not an Aldi novice like me -- shopping carts are not free. You must use a case quarter to unlock the cart for your use. You get the quarter back (I'm told...as I didn't have a quarter on me since I don't carry cash) when you return the cart at the end. I think that's a great idea and wish more businesses (like Walmart) would do that so that carts weren't left willy-nilly all over the place! read more

I have shopped at this location for years. There is always parking. The shopping carts require a deposit of a quarter as incentive for customers to return the carts. Sometimes it is annoying to have strangers "beg" for the quarter from your cart or offer to return the cart so that they can have the change, but that won't stop me from visiting. If you are out of quarters, you can always get change from the cashier. The prices are great. The decor isn't The Rtiz but that is why the prices are great. The cashiers are always nice. When my bankcard wouldn't work, the manager was kind to me. I appreciate the team spirit at the store. You won't find the same brands as Giant or Safeway but I don't mind. The advantage to having a European grocery chain in the US is that you get great chocolates! The laundry liquid is cheaper than Walmart. read more

ALDI - Grocery Near Me - Takoma Park, Maryland

Coming early is the best way to shop at this Aldi location, you will find a nice choice of vegetables, fruits and meets. Coming at the evening sometimes is like a tornado passed by bunch of empty boxes not the best choice in fruits and vegetables. Not sure whether they are supposed to sale certain amount of product or they run out of certain fruits and vegetables. Groceries wise they have decent variety all the time and their prices are reasonable unlike other Aldi in my neighborhood their prices are a slightly higher normally. read more

Everybody knows thay you can't beat the price at this story but some for personally its all depends on what you buy.. The store is well organized, clean and stocked up. Staff are "mostly" frendly and check out lines are always pretty fast. Good place to shop with a good parking lot.. read more

Not your typical grocery store, however it is a good place to brush up on your Spanish speaking skills since that is the common language spoken here. As the previous reviewer stated, it probably won't have everything you are looking for, especially brand names. It is a poor man's Trader Joe's. I wasn't aware that it's owned by the same company. This chain is based out of Batavia, IL. As far as the products go, take a risk ast the unknown. Most products are pretty good! They sell oatmeal cranberry cookies in a tub for $2.99 and they are really good. Similar to stuff you'll find in Costco (Richfood brand). They sell a frozen food brand called Sea Queen and when they have it, the salmon in puff pastry is delicious ($4.99 for a 2pk). The shrimp and crab cakes I bought for $3.99 are like the Phillips frozen ones in the big chain grocery stores; not the best, but not terrible. I'd probably come here from time to time, but this isn't where I'd do my regular shopping. I am the Coupon Queen after all, and you can't use coupons on off-brand products. no-name brands = lower prices. read more

Always getting approached by cart hustlers in the parking lot. No, I can put my own groceries in the car, and no, I don't need you to take my cart, and keep my quarter. I hope they've finished construction, cause parking is almost always an issue. Milk is a dollar and change cheaper at every other Aldi in this area, EXCEPT FOR this Aldi's. read more

Great for what it is: cheap and convenient. I don't think you could do all your grocery shopping here, but it's great for basics, as long as you don't mind them being off-label. Their food is cheap and the store was laid out well, although the check-out line was a bit long. The carts require a quarter deposit (which you get back), but it threw me off the first time. It's also conveniently located in a shopping center with Starbucks, LA Fitness, CVS, and some restaurants, and we had no issues with parking. read more

I've just recently moved from Michigan where I only went to Aldi when in need of cheap wine. Given Maryland's rules about selling alcohol, now Aldi serves as an option for actual grocery shopping. Someone might find Aldi's features to be a pain in the butt, but if you're coming here to shop then you're trying to save money so you'll appreciate the cutbacks in services that allow us all to get great deals. Bring a quarter so you can get a shopping cart (don't worry, you get it back when you return the cart), bring boxes or tote bags to carry your groceries, and bring a debit card or cash (not being able to use your credit card is not something to cry about). And if the quality of the items is lesser than what you get at a "nice" grocery store, then you can decide if that ambiguous quality is something that's worth saving money to you or not. We have bought everything from chocolate to produce to laundry detergent. Even an electric kettle! Most everything so far has been great. Things to avoid: gum (it turns to mush after just a few minutes of chewing), granola (hard as a rock), perhaps potatoes (unless you like gummy mashed potatoes), salmon (frozen, which is not the issue, but tastes extra-fishy... instead go for the frozen tilapia, which is great), and asparagus (the skinniest asparagus that turns into shoestring fries when cooked). If you're under the misconception that they have no brand name items like I was, wipe that out of your mind. While most of their items are generic (another feature that saves us money), they do have some brands here and there. They have some brand name juices, cereal, and candies. We do most of our groceries here now, save for emergencies and convenience. We walk out with double the groceries for half the price! read more

I used to go to Aldi all the time when I lived in the Northeast, but when I moved back down here, I thought the closest one was way out in Virginia somewhere. I was wrong! I don't know how long this location has been here, but somehow I just discovered it. I absolutely love Aldi. For those who don't know the concept: they stock primarily generic brand stuff, some "special buys" that are name-brand, and a fairly small selection of meats, veggies, and frozen foods. Everything I have ever gotten has been very good quality. I once saw a special on the Food Network about Aldi and they explained that the generics are made in the same factories as the name-brand items, but they don't have the name, so you're not paying for advertising, branding, etc. The selection of meats and veggies may be limited, but they have all the basic necessities and even some less conventional items. The prices almost always beat the regular grocery store chain prices (except occasionally when there's a really good sale at the normal grocery). For example, today I got bananas for 44 cents/lb, beefsteak tomatoes for 50 cents/lb, and fuji apples for $1.23/lb (which ordinarily isn't that wonderful, but right now it's hard to find apples for less than $1.50/lb). Those prices are better than Costco! As others have mentioned, you have to put a quarter in to get a cart, but who cares? You get your quarter back when you bring the cart back, which keeps the parking lot clear of stray carts, and keeps cost down because they don't have to pay someone to walk around outside and do the job you could do yourself. They don't take credit, but they take debit. The store is clean and the parking is free. I highly recommend Aldi for all your household essentials and anything else you'd be willing to buy generic. read more

ALDI - Grocery Near Me - Takoma Park, Maryland

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I Shop Here All The Time. Prices Are A Great Deal Better Than The Big Stores. They Have Some Of The Big Name Brands, But Mostly Their Own Brands. Which Are As Good As If Not Better Than Many Name Brands & Other Store Generics, At A Far Better Price. Have Frozen Fruits & Veggies At A Great Value. Nice Cheese Selection, Nice LunchMeats, Juices, Staples. They Carry Foods That Can Be Difficult To Find In Many Super Markets, Seasonal Specialties - Duck Breast, Seafood Boil, etc. Also European Foods, Chocolates, Schnitzel, etc.. This Is A Local Neighborhood Store With A Diverse Clientele & Staff. That Means It Is Almost Always Busy, If That Bothers You, this May Not Be Your Store. But I Love The Hustle & Bustle. Patience Is Needed Due To Volume Of Sales & People Here. I'm Not Happy About Reviews That Say, "This Place Is Always Busy." If That Is A Problem - Think About This, Business Is A Sign They Must Be Doing Something Right. Their Carts Are On A 25 Cents to Release Cart & You Get It Back When You Return Cart To Its Place. Nice Since They Don't Need To Send People Out To Retrieve Carts Or Carts Bumping Into Cars. As In Europe, Cashiers Are Seated - To Save Their Feet & Back. Staff Is Always Busy, Either On Register Or Restocking. I've Asked For Assistance & There Has Been No Problems Getting Service. Casually have Gotten To Know Certain Staff & That Makes It Nicer. When Reviewing, It Is Best For Me To Remember Where Am I? What Price Point? What Value For The Money? Keeping In Mind Where I Am. Is This A Specialty Or General Needs Store. If I Go To Specialty & High End - Expect Different Level Than A General Everyday Needs Store. ALDIS Is My Neighbourhood Grocery Store w/Some Of My Specials Thrown In For Good Measure. Prices Are Very Good. I Can Get A Full Meal For 1 Person For Less Than $6. & Have Leftovers. JOG read more

I went in this location not knowing what to expect. I usually frequent the one on Benning Rd because they have everything I need. I just moved and this one is closer...so...I took a chance. I came out on the right side! I found everything on my list and then some! I even found a Peking duck. The cashier was super fast and very nice. She even sent my boyfriend back to get another box so we didn't have to buy bags. I'll be coming here all the time. The only down side is this location doesn't have wine because it's in Maryland. I think I'll live. read more

Not a lot here, I expected more from how people talk about Aldi in different states. They have cheap prices but the store is not very organized, and it was quite crowded. The produce looked good and fresh, and the snacks seemed worth buying too. Okay selection for good prices! read more

the store is disgusting just like the workers attitudes. they be so shocked that the lines are long in the place. the workers in this store have a terrible attitude and disgusting demeanor. i've been coming here since i was like 13 and i've never had this kind of experience my mother told me a worker was refusing to bring out food because people were waiting. i loved coming here but after today no thanks read more

Shopping in this store always makes me a winner most of the time I shop for vegetables which comparing to other stores they provide fresh with reasonable price. Every thing in the store is cheap I love it. I also recommend to people never shop in the store. read more

The store itself, including the produce section, are fine. The issue is the loud and unprofessional employees at the checkout, yelling across customers to each other, eating and sharing food while working, laughing crazily, it's disturbing! One shouted something to the manager, and he laughing yelled something back across the front while customers looked on, surprised! A bunch of uncouth uncivilized workers. I have never seen anything like this in any business except maybe at a car garage. I wanted to fire them all, except the one quiet check-out girl who said she was new. read more

This Aldi has just gotten a facelift and is much improved. The staff are more welcoming and helpful than in the past. Thanks, Aldi, for the improvements. read more

I pass by the store very often and live nearby, but never entered until this past weekend. It's unlike any other grocery store I've been to. I didn't know about the cart and quarters so I just used my grocery bags to hold my items as I walked around. The selection was generic and very good. I eat a lot of natural and organic food and snacks so I was very pleased to see they have a good selection. Specifically, they had cup of fruits, apple sauces, and natural frozen vegetables and sandwich meat. I was looking for some natural fruit spread/jelly and didn't find one however. Also - even though they had soy milk and almond milk, they didn't have the specific vanilla-almond-fiber milk I buy for my daughter. After Aldi I had to go to Safeway to get it. However, I was able to get 95% percent of everything I needed which was fantastic. My cashier was very nice and professional. She explained to me about the cart and quarters and let me use a cart for free to get back to my car. I appreciated that. The biggest shock came when I saw my bill. Talk about BLOWN away. WOW - their prices are fantastic! I am a new Aldo fan; absolutely. I went home and looked at my Safeway receipt from the week before (I keep them just in case I need to return something) and I literally saved 50%. This will go a very long way into helping my own budget for my family. I really wish I knew about this place sooner. I will still go to the big name stores or Trader Joes for my specialty veggie-bacon, special almond milk, and body products. If I really need other name brand stuff - Family Dollar sells lots of name brand food for great prices too - like Oreo cookies and Doritos. - but for the other 95% of the stuff I need each week Aldi's is all I need. Their Aldo "Doritos" aren't bad and are worth it for the most part. The other Aldo food I've eaten so far has been good. Their fruit selection isn't huge, but it's the staples and at prices that you'll be excited about. I got strawberries and banana's. I wanted blueberries, but didn't see any. They also had apples and avocados and a few other things. When I asked them what I could use to pay - they said something weird and I asked "what's that?" and they responded with 'food stamps'. So this place takes food stamps, debit, and cash. This doesn't bother me at all; I should use my credit card less anyway. Also, this store clearly caters to folks who don't have a lot of money or who don't want to spend a lot of money. There were people in the store that 'looked' poor, but no one gave me a problem, acted rudely or anything like that. The lines were long but they moved quickly. One reason for the speed is that they don't bag your groceries for you. This surprised me but didn't bother me. I was honestly too giddy about using only 50% of my grocery budget instead of 100% like usual that I was more than happy to bag up my own food. I think everyone should give this store a try if you're trying to spend your money wisely. Aldi is my new go-to store. I plan to get everything I can from here first and then go to other places for the couple of other stuff I can' t get at Aldi. I really feel fortunately to have found this place; it's really going to help my family and our goals. Thank you Aldi! read more

They now carry more healthy selections; organic and gluten free items! More reasons to love this place!

Cheapest grocery store around! I really like the food it tastes great. And I made the math once- I think we save about $ 5,000 a year :) yes please. Trip to Japan coming up read more

Make sure you bring a quarter for the shopping cart (you get it back after you finish shopping). I estimate Alid'sitems cost at least one-third less than other supermarkets - their organic vegetables and milk are the same price or cheaper than regular non-organic versions at places like Safeway etc. This is the discount arm of Trader Joe's so you find some of the same items (ie Mama Cozi pizza). Their gluten free range of grocery items is wide-ranging and affordable. The cheese selection is fantastic.They rotate seasonal items through the store - also great value. The store itself doesn't look fancy, and you bag your own groceries - but at the low price they charge it is well worth it. The checkout line moves fast. read more

I've been going here for years and the place hasn't changed that much.For a place that is always crowded and has lots of customers they always seem to have 2 cashiers maximum on duty.Even on days before major holidays.The place is kinda disorganized with some sort of random toy section.Their are some sketchy characters there as well in the parking lot often trying to find people to make deals with (on illegal DVD's and other "services").Even when the police are there they seem to not care.The reason why I gave it two stars is because you can find good deals on some products.For example the canned chili is good and vegetable/fruit selections as well along with seasonings.But I would go elsewhere if your looking for beef and other meat products. read more

I am a regular customer of Aldis. All of the other locations I have visited are excellent. I decided to try this location today, and it was a horrible experience. The guy who is outside controlling the line is so busy yelling at people, that he misses count of how many people are leaving and that slows up the flow of things. They are currently doing the one out and one in rule (due to the pandemic). I mentioned this in a polite manner and he got very defensive and answered back with an attitude, he clearly was not receptive to listening. He has no patience, which is much needed during such times. Instead of helping the lady who's quarter got stuck in the cart, he was yelling at her. I got a few things, and left as quickly as I could. The store itself isn't terrible, stocking and cleanliness could improve. The cashier was friendly during checkout, but prior to that I over hear her complaining to the guy outside about customers. I know that we are in the middle of a pandemic, however given the standards other Aldi locations have set during such times, I will not shop here. I rather drive a few extra miles to another location. If management is reading this, please talk to your employees, i'm sure they too are stressed, however this is not a way one should conduct themselves. read more

I am fortunate in the fact that both my husband and I live in an area within the metropolitan Washington D.C. area/Hyattsville Maryland that puts us just a bus ride away from either Safeway, Target or Giants near the Prince George Plaza mall/Giant grocery store near Beltway plaza mall in Greenbelt Maryland or a bus ride away from Safeway, Giant, or Costco via the Wheaton mall. However, from time to time especially this past Monday I still come back to Aldi's in Takoma Park Maryland both because it is within walking distance to where my husband and I currently live (I'm blessed with good physical health) and I frequently get my groceries at a bargain when I go. I keep an open mind to writers who are paid for their reviews though I admit that I paid a bargain from the money made at my current job with groceries that included; tortillas, sharp cheddar cheese, some sirloin steaks, some hot dogs, some gorgonzola and goat cheeses, bacon, tomatoes and mushrooms which totaled to $42.92 after taxes. As per the other reviews, it is important to bring a quarter for the shopping carts. All of my groceries fit into a bookbag that I brought with me though I still took one of their bags (they have some bags available to carry the groceries though I would still recommend bringing some of your own bags whenever possible). read more

Yes, I'm a fan! Aldi's is under the same German management as Trader Joe's so you'll find interesting German items. While this is not a one-stop shopping store, Aldi has prices that can't be beat and they have an always interesting and completely electric supply of household things in their middle isle that changes every week. It always seems that there is something I need. For a first-time Aldi user, you have to get used to the fact that at the check out, they dump everything into your cart, unpacked, and then it's your responsibility to pack everything and there's a ledge for this purpose: that's how they cut costs. I went to my first Aldi ever in Bucharest, Romania in about 2002 -- so they're all over. Give it a try! And remember to have a quarter ready for the shopping trolly, which you recover at the end when you return the trolly. read more

I shop at the Langley Park location and it is pretty cheap comparing to the Giant near to my house but please, I am surprised not to see any phone number on the receipt, hard to get it on internet. Do they have a phone number? I guess that I would have to ask the cashier next month when I will go there!!!! YOLANDE read more

I went ALDI store at 8: 00 AM this morning 10/25/2018 at new hampshire ave and I have to wait 5 minutes, no cahier and had to knock the door to call for a cashier and finally when she came out she took her time and not even a greeting or thank for your patience and on top of that after scanning all my groceries, I could not pay with my credit card and she had to move to another register and i was late for work not even apologizing and I left my groceriies there and thank her for her time . this is not acceptable from a big store like ALDI read more

Positives: -Great deals. -Great selection for the size of the store. -Certain products are really good such as the white square sandwich bread. Negatives -Checkout can take forever. Not hours long like some places though. -Lines at checkout go down quickly but there is always someone paying with cash or asking to take something off, which can make things take a while. -Not a big enough selection to make specific recipes much like Trader Joe's; Whole Foods or Giant is better for that. -Bring a quarter because you need that for the carts. As a typical young'un male, I find this annoying because I almost never carry coins. -Bring your bags because there are no bags here. Nor are their the cardboard boxes that Aldes is known for giving as the alternative; those are taken up immediately unless your that lucky or assertive 1/5 people. -The checkout people can be rude. Probably part in effect to the fact that a higher than average number of shoppers don't speak English well or use cash currency often and that most Americans aren't used to their more European system of doing things. Also in part because people keep trying to use the chip card reader although it doesn't work. In conclusion, I wouldn't give this store another star. Another Aldes I might. Don't go here when it is peak shopping time (around 6) if you can help it. If you can't then I suggest going somewhere else. All in all, it is a trade off. read more

LOVE this store. Everything is so cheap. I just started making home-made food for my dog. LARGE bag of drumsticks (chicken) less than $3. The drumsticks are HUGE. LARGE bag of pre-made hamburgers = $9.oo. (100% pure beef, 85% LEAN) LARGE bag of mixed veggies = $1.oo LARGE box of Blueberries = 0.99 cents. I could go on & on. BRING YOUR OWN BAGS!! Enjoy! read more

Amazing customer service! I recently tried to check out at this Aldi and then realized I forgot my wallet-- duh! The cashier suspended my transaction and said she'd take care if me when I got back with my wallet, even though the store would be closed. When I returned I discovered that the staff had gone all the way up to their District Manager to make sure I would be allowed to come back in after closing and collect my groceries. How amazing is that? I have always found the staff at the Bowie Aldi to be amazingly helpful and this kind of service will definitely keep me coming back. If you visit this store-- give a shout out to Marjorie!:) read more

I like Aldi but not THIS Aldi. Lines are ALWAYS super long. Every time I've visited this Aldi, the lines are in the grocery aisles. One time, I asked a cashier to call her coworker from the floor to assist her at checkout and she rudely told me she was "the only one" which is a lie because I spoke to the other employee a few seconds before approaching her. I put my groceries down and left. Recently, I reluctantly came here and guess what - the lines (2 of them this time) - were super long. I ended up going into the back to find an employee and ask them to assist at the checkout. They sent out ONE person. So, if I didn't go to the back and find an employee, no one would have taken it upon themselves to get a coworker to help "bring down the lines"? I doubt I'll return. read more