I went to Aldi today!
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I do a good chunk of my shopping at Aldi, though I always check the ads/coupons for the Pick 'N' Save that's a little closer to me. For a while, milk was around $3/gallon at Aldi and $2.50 at pick n save with coupon.
I would absolutely recommend trying the Aldi brand of most of the things you like to buy at your other store. Worst case, you find that you don't like theirs and make a note to never buy it again, lol. I've had their cottage cheese and it tasted just awful. Maybe I got a bad tub, but I haven't bought that since.
Everything else, though, I've been going back for. Plus, each week they'll have some special buys - like outdoor items, bathroom decorating supplies, etc, etc, and those are almost all a great deal.
~Lyssa0 -
I do most of my shopping there.
All of the Aldi-brand stuff I've tried has been good.
Give the fit & active labeled items a try. That's the brand name for their lower-calorie items.0 -
macgurlnet wrote: »I do a good chunk of my shopping at Aldi, though I always check the ads/coupons for the Pick 'N' Save that's a little closer to me. For a while, milk was around $3/gallon at Aldi and $2.50 at pick n save with coupon.
I would absolutely recommend trying the Aldi brand of most of the things you like to buy at your other store. Worst case, you find that you don't like theirs and make a note to never buy it again, lol. I've had their cottage cheese and it tasted just awful. Maybe I got a bad tub, but I haven't bought that since.
Everything else, though, I've been going back for. Plus, each week they'll have some special buys - like outdoor items, bathroom decorating supplies, etc, etc, and those are almost all a great deal.
~Lyssa
hey Lyssa thanks for the tips, I'm definitely going back for more!0 -
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Went to an Aldi for the first time last weekend. I do probably 90% of my shopping at Costco so I was comparing Aldi's prices to it.
Their ice cream and mixed nuts and candy was priced quite low. Milk and meat was about the same. I was expecting better prices on meat. Produce was too difficult to compare but prices seemed reasonable.
I purchased ice cream (belmont cookies and cream), and it's really quite good, I was surprised.
I purchased some Choceur chocolate, it wasn't very good, imo. Really sweet.
I purchased some chives and radishes, they were fresh and unblemished for the most part.
I also purchased a tin of mixed nuts, haven't opened yet.
I'm glad I went, and if I'm nearby I may peak in again. I wouldn't make a special trip though or do real grocery shopping there mainly because it's far away and their mostly off-brand selection of everything left a lot to be desired.
I did like that you have to bring your own grocery bags.0 -
Lourdesong wrote: »Went to an Aldi for the first time last weekend. I do probably 90% of my shopping at Costco so I was comparing Aldi's prices to it.
Their ice cream and mixed nuts and candy was priced quite low. Milk and meat was about the same. I was expecting better prices on meat. Produce was too difficult to compare but prices seemed reasonable.
I purchased ice cream (belmont cookies and cream), and it's really quite good, I was surprised.
I purchased some Choceur chocolate, it wasn't very good, imo. Really sweet.
I purchased some chives and radishes, they were fresh and unblemished for the most part.
I also purchased a tin of mixed nuts, haven't opened yet.
I'm glad I went, and if I'm nearby I may peak in again. I wouldn't make a special trip though or do real grocery shopping there mainly because it's far away and their mostly off-brand selection of everything left a lot to be desired.
I did like that you have to bring your own grocery bags.
I took note of everything, especially that ice cream . thanks for the data0 -
I buy quite a bit there. Especially the Fit Active stuff. I often find when I scan the barcodes it comes up name brand.0
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I like Aldi for some things and shop there a few times a month. I particularly love the Moser Roth 5855 dark chocolate. It is one of the best dark chocolate bars I have every come across and you can't beat the price. It is a staple in my house. I also usually buy fresh fruit and veg but I wish they had a better selection sometimes. The Belmont Ice cream and gelato are really good. Cheeses and hummus are great and last week I got some marinated turkey tenderloin that was incredibly good. Also the marinated pork tenderloin is really worth the money. I don't buy a lot of my meats there but I do like those two and the frozen chicken breast tenders are a little less expensive than in regular stores.
If you like chips the Harvest cheddar crisps are similar to sun chips and give you a nice serving size for the calories. I tend to try this and that and have not had any of their store brand stuff that I didn't like yet.0 -
We don't have one of those shops where I live. We are getting one!0
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I just bought two of the huge tubs of their nonfat Greek yogurt today. It tastes no different, and it's sooooo much cheaper!0
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I like their store brand of spreadable cheese wedges. Just like the laughing cow ones. They have original, garlic and jalapeño. I use them for wraps and toast...for $1.50ish and 6 of them you can't beat it. I usually grab some of their produce and their brand of multi grain wraps.0
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I love Aldi!!
My faves are
-Dutch chocolate almond milk
- eggs are about a buck cheaper
- Cookies and cream ice cream
- Seasoned frozen chicken breast
Mostly everything I've tried I liked
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Lourdesong wrote: »Went to an Aldi for the first time last weekend. I do probably 90% of my shopping at Costco so I was comparing Aldi's prices to it.
Their ice cream and mixed nuts and candy was priced quite low. Milk and meat was about the same. I was expecting better prices on meat. Produce was too difficult to compare but prices seemed reasonable.
I purchased ice cream (belmont cookies and cream), and it's really quite good, I was surprised.
I purchased some Choceur chocolate, it wasn't very good, imo. Really sweet.
I purchased some chives and radishes, they were fresh and unblemished for the most part.
I also purchased a tin of mixed nuts, haven't opened yet.
I'm glad I went, and if I'm nearby I may peak in again. I wouldn't make a special trip though or do real grocery shopping there mainly because it's far away and their mostly off-brand selection of everything left a lot to be desired.
I did like that you have to bring your own grocery bags.
The HEB I go to at least holds a weekly raffle for a 25$ gift card for people that bring there own bags.
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aldis is essentially the same company as trader Joes if i remember right.
and i love aldis, though i havent been in quite some time!0 -
Terpnista84 wrote: »I love Aldi!!
My faves are
-Dutch chocolate almond milk
- eggs are about a buck cheaper
- Cookies and cream ice cream
- Seasoned frozen chicken breast
Mostly everything I've tried I liked
Took note of evrything0 -
silly question but I just have to ask, they do have a great variety of food, but a lot of the brands I'm not really familiar with them, have you found any unpleasant difference? like I was tempted to get their greek yogurt but I wasn't sure or even their almond milk I haven't tasted yet, I usually get the almond breeze.
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shadowfax_c11 wrote: »I like Aldi for some things and shop there a few times a month. I particularly love the Moser Roth 5855 dark chocolate. It is one of the best dark chocolate bars I have every come across and you can't beat the price.
Mmmm....gonna try that! Thanks!0 -
mysticlizard wrote: »
They are owned by the same company that owns Trader Joe's.
I don't think that's true. Trader joes is privately held--no holding company--in the US. And Aldi is German, kinda like the IKEA of groceries.0 -
spacequiztime wrote: »Lourdesong wrote: »Went to an Aldi for the first time last weekend. I do probably 90% of my shopping at Costco so I was comparing Aldi's prices to it.
Their ice cream and mixed nuts and candy was priced quite low. Milk and meat was about the same. I was expecting better prices on meat. Produce was too difficult to compare but prices seemed reasonable.
I purchased ice cream (belmont cookies and cream), and it's really quite good, I was surprised.
I purchased some Choceur chocolate, it wasn't very good, imo. Really sweet.
I purchased some chives and radishes, they were fresh and unblemished for the most part.
I also purchased a tin of mixed nuts, haven't opened yet.
I'm glad I went, and if I'm nearby I may peak in again. I wouldn't make a special trip though or do real grocery shopping there mainly because it's far away and their mostly off-brand selection of everything left a lot to be desired.
I did like that you have to bring your own grocery bags.
The HEB I go to at least holds a weekly raffle for a 25$ gift card for people that bring there own bags.
That's awesome, really. Most stores I feel discouraged using my own bags, especially Wal Mart, like it messes up the clerks rhythm and gets them all disoriented. I'd love it if stores encouraged bringing our own bags.
Costco doesn't bag but they always attempt to pawn their boxes off on me, and I have to tell them no boxes!
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