When I'm done getting my fitness on around the corner at the Planet, Lidl is always a quick trot…read moreaway for my weekly grocery grab. I like these European style groceries because they actually allow for a quick and easy in and out with minimum waste and fanfare. So make sure you bring your own reusable bags with you.
The bakery selection just inside the door is probably the most noteworthy part of a visit here. Then there's a huge selection of fruits and veggies followed immediately by meats and dairy. If you're following a low preservative, low added sugars diet, you can be done with your shopping within this first third of the store.
As you come in, don't forget to snag the latest coupon ad. There's always some fantastic deals on meats, usually including grass-fed beef. Aside from what I call "real food", there are plenty of boxed and packaged foods to fit all the average American kitchen desires. Cookies, crackers, chips, cereal, canned, frozen, spices, baking needs, and so on. The far side wall has a huge selection of wine, including occasionally unexpected varietals like Tempranillo and Cotes du Rhone.
A lot of European import cookies and chocolates can be readily found on this side too. And I would be remiss not to mention the large selection of hard household goods filling most of the back of the store. Think kitchen utensils, bowls, hygiene items, basic clothing, seasonal stuff, and fitness gear just to name a sampling.
Checkout is sometimes overwhelmed and takes the most time to get through. Also, if your needs are for unique items, you will probably never find everything on your list here. Prices, however, make it worth the rest.
