SHOP HERE! Foodies, vegans, meat lovers, snack & junk food lovers, and everyone in between will…read moreappreciate Aldi. And, in this economy, there is no reason to shop at any other grocery store in the DMV.
Aldi does not price gouge unlike other chain grocers. Their stores are clean, well organized, well stocked, the selection is amazing, there are many high quality items including organic & grass fed, and the staff are friendly and helpful. Shout out to one of the stockers for his assistance today, and the sweet cashier, Lucretia. She made checkout a breeze and was really nice and had a big smile on her face.
I believe that many of the competitors are 75% hype and "marketing"; you can literally get many of the same things at Aldi for a fraction of the cost of what you'd pay at the fancy chains, e.g., amazing cheeses, quality breads, meats, produce, etc.
Over the years I've shopped at Whole Foods, Trader Joe's, Mom's, Natural Grocers (west coast), Sprouts, Wegman's, Harris Teeter, etc., and these stores can't compare to Aldi. When I read the labels for many things I'd normally buy elsewhere, there isn't a huge difference. The fact that I can get most of what I need at Aldi makes it worth the trip and I don't mind going to another store to fill any voids.
There is ample parking in their lot, and be sure to bring a quarter for the shopping cart (you get it back when you return it). Also, bring your own bags.