Aldi shopping
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Nope, there will always be things they don't have that you will have to go to another store to get
I actually like that aspect about them. It's easy to get in and out quickly, and I get the chance to run by Kroger or something afterwards for the other stuff that I couldn't get at Aldi (fresh herbs, specialty produce, organic chicken, ect). I don't understand why they don't carry organic chicken, though. They have organic beef - why no chicken?
I just really like grocery shopping. Going to the store is seriously the high point of my week.4 -
I love Aldi's! They have different things every week. Especially the non-food household items. I got a HRM for 12 bucks once.0
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They just opened one near me in SoCal, and I was pretty keen being a Brit, but there was not a lot of reasons for me to go back again. I bought canned tomatoes and they tasted like dirt.1
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Strawblackcat wrote: »Nope, there will always be things they don't have that you will have to go to another store to get
I actually like that aspect about them. It's easy to get in and out quickly, and I get the chance to run by Kroger or something afterwards for the other stuff that I couldn't get at Aldi (fresh herbs, specialty produce, organic chicken, ect). I don't understand why they don't carry organic chicken, though. They have organic beef - why no chicken?
I just really like grocery shopping. Going to the store is seriously the high point of my week.
Mine carries organic chicken.0 -
They have awesome chocolate covered pretzels. I but like 5 bags at a time @ 1.29 a piece lol.0
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Our Aldi is great, the veggies are fresh and stay fresh for ages, although I do check the raspberries VERY carefully as I have seen mouldy ones on the shelf!
Fortunately we have a Morrison's and a Co-op nearby to get the little things that Aldi does not sell, but for the most part they usually have everything I need.0 -
MelanieCN77 wrote: »They just opened one near me in SoCal, and I was pretty keen being a Brit, but there was not a lot of reasons for me to go back again. I bought canned tomatoes and they tasted like dirt.
They have a double money back guarantee. That sounds like a one off issue not a store wide problem.0 -
Queenmunchy wrote: »Strawblackcat wrote: »Nope, there will always be things they don't have that you will have to go to another store to get
I actually like that aspect about them. It's easy to get in and out quickly, and I get the chance to run by Kroger or something afterwards for the other stuff that I couldn't get at Aldi (fresh herbs, specialty produce, organic chicken, ect). I don't understand why they don't carry organic chicken, though. They have organic beef - why no chicken?
I just really like grocery shopping. Going to the store is seriously the high point of my week.
Mine carries organic chicken.
Really? Mine only has that no antibiotic/free range chicken that isn't much better than conventional. You're so lucky!0 -
I don't get the obsession with Aldi- the produce doesn't last as long- and the prices really aren't that much better than the grocery store.
I buy the exact same things at the regular store- the price is about the same quite frankly.
I think the biggest difference is a grocery store has way more stuff that you're like to buy- so you over all spend more than a grocery store.
But really- the cost is about the same if you buy the same stuff and shop smart.1 -
I like aldi because its usually quick to shop and there is less riff raff product to sift through to get to what I want. I like the simplicity because I'm an impulse shopper. At aldi I can go in with a list and come out with approximately what I wrote down lol. I do avoid it on peak hours/days though because restocking of the produce and meat is pretty slow. Bonus: they always have boneless, skinless chicken thighs!
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I don't get the obsession with Aldi- the produce doesn't last as long- and the prices really aren't that much better than the grocery store.
I buy the exact same things at the regular store- the price is about the same quite frankly.
I think the biggest difference is a grocery store has way more stuff that you're like to buy- so you over all spend more than a grocery store.
But really- the cost is about the same if you buy the same stuff and shop smart.
I think it kind of depends on where you live. My area has a LOT of competition with low cost grocery stores. So much so that even the higher priced chains are very low on staple-type items such as bananas, rice, etc. When I go into Aldi I don't see huge price differences. But I think if you live in an area where you don't have all that, it can be quite a difference.2 -
I don't get the obsession with Aldi- the produce doesn't last as long- and the prices really aren't that much better than the grocery store.
I buy the exact same things at the regular store- the price is about the same quite frankly.
I think the biggest difference is a grocery store has way more stuff that you're like to buy- so you over all spend more than a grocery store.
But really- the cost is about the same if you buy the same stuff and shop smart.
I think it kind of depends on where you live. My area has a LOT of competition with low cost grocery stores. So much so that even the higher priced chains are very low on staple-type items such as bananas, rice, etc. When I go into Aldi I don't see huge price differences. But I think if you live in an area where you don't have all that, it can be quite a difference.
possibly- I know our biggest local chain (which is damn big) buys locally- so there is noticeable price difference in in season and out of season produce- which can make a difference- but living in NJ- everything is 'spensive- but- lots of competition to keep it reasonable.0 -
I don't get the obsession with Aldi- the produce doesn't last as long- and the prices really aren't that much better than the grocery store.
I buy the exact same things at the regular store- the price is about the same quite frankly.
I think the biggest difference is a grocery store has way more stuff that you're like to buy- so you over all spend more than a grocery store.
But really- the cost is about the same if you buy the same stuff and shop smart.
In NYC the prices are quite different and I save at least 50% shopping at Aldi's as opposed to local supermarkets.0 -
Chef_Barbell wrote: »I don't get the obsession with Aldi- the produce doesn't last as long- and the prices really aren't that much better than the grocery store.
I buy the exact same things at the regular store- the price is about the same quite frankly.
I think the biggest difference is a grocery store has way more stuff that you're like to buy- so you over all spend more than a grocery store.
But really- the cost is about the same if you buy the same stuff and shop smart.
In NYC the prices are quite different and I save at least 50% shopping at Aldi's as opposed to local supermarkets.
I agree and I'm in Columbus, OH. Aldi is, generally speaking, about 50% cheaper than Kroger, even more so than Giant Eagle.0 -
Chef_Barbell wrote: »I don't get the obsession with Aldi- the produce doesn't last as long- and the prices really aren't that much better than the grocery store.
I buy the exact same things at the regular store- the price is about the same quite frankly.
I think the biggest difference is a grocery store has way more stuff that you're like to buy- so you over all spend more than a grocery store.
But really- the cost is about the same if you buy the same stuff and shop smart.
In NYC the prices are quite different and I save at least 50% shopping at Aldi's as opposed to local supermarkets.alyssa0061 wrote: »Chef_Barbell wrote: »I don't get the obsession with Aldi- the produce doesn't last as long- and the prices really aren't that much better than the grocery store.
I buy the exact same things at the regular store- the price is about the same quite frankly.
I think the biggest difference is a grocery store has way more stuff that you're like to buy- so you over all spend more than a grocery store.
But really- the cost is about the same if you buy the same stuff and shop smart.
In NYC the prices are quite different and I save at least 50% shopping at Aldi's as opposed to local supermarkets.
I agree and I'm in Columbus, OH. Aldi is, generally speaking, about 50% cheaper than Kroger, even more so than Giant Eagle.
I'd be curious if you took the same list in there and what you found- exact same list.0 -
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Chef_Barbell wrote: »I don't get the obsession with Aldi- the produce doesn't last as long- and the prices really aren't that much better than the grocery store.
I buy the exact same things at the regular store- the price is about the same quite frankly.
I think the biggest difference is a grocery store has way more stuff that you're like to buy- so you over all spend more than a grocery store.
But really- the cost is about the same if you buy the same stuff and shop smart.
In NYC the prices are quite different and I save at least 50% shopping at Aldi's as opposed to local supermarkets.alyssa0061 wrote: »Chef_Barbell wrote: »I don't get the obsession with Aldi- the produce doesn't last as long- and the prices really aren't that much better than the grocery store.
I buy the exact same things at the regular store- the price is about the same quite frankly.
I think the biggest difference is a grocery store has way more stuff that you're like to buy- so you over all spend more than a grocery store.
But really- the cost is about the same if you buy the same stuff and shop smart.
In NYC the prices are quite different and I save at least 50% shopping at Aldi's as opposed to local supermarkets.
I agree and I'm in Columbus, OH. Aldi is, generally speaking, about 50% cheaper than Kroger, even more so than Giant Eagle.
I'd be curious if you took the same list in there and what you found- exact same list.
I might do that just for fun. I like little challenges1 -
I think it kind of depends on where you live. My area has a LOT of competition with low cost grocery stores. So much so that even the higher priced chains are very low on staple-type items such as bananas, rice, etc. When I go into Aldi I don't see huge price differences. But I think if you live in an area where you don't have all that, it can be quite a difference.
Yes- One of the other lower cost grocery chains in my area is large enough that it has almost all my staple items (including everything I need from the latin foods aisle) and I don't have to go anywhere else most weeks.0 -
I don't get the obsession with Aldi- the produce doesn't last as long- and the prices really aren't that much better than the grocery store.
I buy the exact same things at the regular store- the price is about the same quite frankly.
I think the biggest difference is a grocery store has way more stuff that you're like to buy- so you over all spend more than a grocery store.
But really- the cost is about the same if you buy the same stuff and shop smart.
I paid .25 cents for a dozen eggs today bought four dozen, whole Milk gallon $1.24, deli sliced Turkey $3.49 lb, $1.49 per pound chicken breasts (four pound pack), a 24 pack case of 16.9 ounce water was $1.99- I never see prices like this at any other store.
I do agree with the green produce but the other colors are fine and there frozen veggies are much cheaper. Best buy today --40 ounces of peanut butter $2.99 a jar I bought four..
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In our area there are other options besides Aldi's that rival their prices (Wal-Mart Grocery, and Local Grocery store sales) but for every day prices you simply can't beat Aldi's. We don't like all of their products but many we do. I think we go there once a month or so. Weekly we hit other stores for sales but when we want to stock up Aldi's saves us a ton.1
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I love Aldis for their low calorie seasonal goodies. Like I got frozen steamable butternut spelt risotto, pumkin risotto, and kale and ancient grains blends. Delish. Same with seasonal flavor 100 calorie Greek yogurt. So cheap and easy for me to set up my meal prep shopping there and never get bored with my food choices.0
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Michael190lbs wrote: »I don't get the obsession with Aldi- the produce doesn't last as long- and the prices really aren't that much better than the grocery store.
I buy the exact same things at the regular store- the price is about the same quite frankly.
I think the biggest difference is a grocery store has way more stuff that you're like to buy- so you over all spend more than a grocery store.
But really- the cost is about the same if you buy the same stuff and shop smart.
I paid .25 cents for a dozen eggs today bought four dozen, whole Milk gallon $1.24, deli sliced Turkey $3.49 lb, $1.49 per pound chicken breasts (four pound pack), a 24 pack case of 16.9 ounce water was $1.99- I never see prices like this at any other store.
I do agree with the green produce but the other colors are fine and there frozen veggies are much cheaper. Best buy today --40 ounces of peanut butter $2.99 a jar I bought four..
4 dozen eggs for 25 cents a dozen is pretty damn good- I ususally buy the 2.5 dozen- at least I think- so 30 eggs- usually 2.99 at my store. Sometimes lower- sometimes higher- but I buy a boat load of eggs- and I actually compare- because sometimes the dozen is cheaper than the larger packs- so I always look.
Couldn't compare milk since I rarely buy it- but anything under 2$ for chicken is good- I've never seen chicken breasts on sale at my Aldi though- I never buy meat there- it's always more expensive if they have it at all.
I mean- I haven't even done it- I just know I rarely see a huge difference- but maybe for *kitten* and giggles I'll do a reduced batch (like only 2 of green peppers- and 2 dozen eggs) and see- b/c I haven't even gone and tried it myself- I can probably do it this weekend and see what comes of it!
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Chef_Barbell wrote: »I don't get the obsession with Aldi- the produce doesn't last as long- and the prices really aren't that much better than the grocery store.
I buy the exact same things at the regular store- the price is about the same quite frankly.
I think the biggest difference is a grocery store has way more stuff that you're like to buy- so you over all spend more than a grocery store.
But really- the cost is about the same if you buy the same stuff and shop smart.
In NYC the prices are quite different and I save at least 50% shopping at Aldi's as opposed to local supermarkets.
Same here -- fresh produce (doesn't spoil fast) at half the price of my nearest grocery. Pantry staples much cheaper, too. Some name brands are priced the same, but other name brands are appreciably cheaper at Aldi. I don't love having to go to another store for the stuff they don't have, but Aldi does have most of what we use. They carry some "seasonal" items that I consider seasonless -- charcoal, ricotta, popcorn, yeast... it's weird. They stop selling charcoal in the summer, but grilling/smoking takes off in football season in Texas. Wrong season!0 -
Chef_Barbell wrote: »I don't get the obsession with Aldi- the produce doesn't last as long- and the prices really aren't that much better than the grocery store.
I buy the exact same things at the regular store- the price is about the same quite frankly.
I think the biggest difference is a grocery store has way more stuff that you're like to buy- so you over all spend more than a grocery store.
But really- the cost is about the same if you buy the same stuff and shop smart.
In NYC the prices are quite different and I save at least 50% shopping at Aldi's as opposed to local supermarkets.alyssa0061 wrote: »Chef_Barbell wrote: »I don't get the obsession with Aldi- the produce doesn't last as long- and the prices really aren't that much better than the grocery store.
I buy the exact same things at the regular store- the price is about the same quite frankly.
I think the biggest difference is a grocery store has way more stuff that you're like to buy- so you over all spend more than a grocery store.
But really- the cost is about the same if you buy the same stuff and shop smart.
In NYC the prices are quite different and I save at least 50% shopping at Aldi's as opposed to local supermarkets.
I agree and I'm in Columbus, OH. Aldi is, generally speaking, about 50% cheaper than Kroger, even more so than Giant Eagle.
I'd be curious if you took the same list in there and what you found- exact same list.
It would be impossible to compare the exact same brand names, but I know even here in the midwest and comparing generic to generic at the main competitor in our area, prices at Aldi are way cheaper. Just this week, avocados at HyVee, 3/$5 for small, Aldi, $.59 ea for large. Large can crushed tomatoes, generic HyVee $1.69, Aldi $.89. Eggs HyVee 1.69 doz/Aldi $.59. 3lb yellow onions, $2.49/.69 You get the picture. And I have been much more satisfied with the quality at Aldi.
I still do HyVee for stuff I can't find at Aldi, like Quest bars or Bolthouse dressings, but only a couple times a month.0 -
Chef_Barbell wrote: »I don't get the obsession with Aldi- the produce doesn't last as long- and the prices really aren't that much better than the grocery store.
I buy the exact same things at the regular store- the price is about the same quite frankly.
I think the biggest difference is a grocery store has way more stuff that you're like to buy- so you over all spend more than a grocery store.
But really- the cost is about the same if you buy the same stuff and shop smart.
In NYC the prices are quite different and I save at least 50% shopping at Aldi's as opposed to local supermarkets.alyssa0061 wrote: »Chef_Barbell wrote: »I don't get the obsession with Aldi- the produce doesn't last as long- and the prices really aren't that much better than the grocery store.
I buy the exact same things at the regular store- the price is about the same quite frankly.
I think the biggest difference is a grocery store has way more stuff that you're like to buy- so you over all spend more than a grocery store.
But really- the cost is about the same if you buy the same stuff and shop smart.
In NYC the prices are quite different and I save at least 50% shopping at Aldi's as opposed to local supermarkets.
I agree and I'm in Columbus, OH. Aldi is, generally speaking, about 50% cheaper than Kroger, even more so than Giant Eagle.
I'd be curious if you took the same list in there and what you found- exact same list.
It would be impossible to compare the exact same brand names, but I know even here in the midwest and comparing generic to generic at the main competitor in our area, prices at Aldi are way cheaper. Just this week, avocados at HyVee, 3/$5 for small, Aldi, $.59 ea for large. Large can crushed tomatoes, generic HyVee $1.69, Aldi $.89. Eggs HyVee 1.69 doz/Aldi $.59. 3lb yellow onions, $2.49/.69 You get the picture. And I have been much more satisfied with the quality at Aldi.
I still do HyVee for stuff I can't find at Aldi, like Quest bars or Bolthouse dressings, but only a couple times a month.
not same brand- that's irrelevant to me.
Just same products.
But my hypothesis is that Aldi isn't really that much cheaper- it's just a smaller- no frills store- so you buy less when you're in there- hence my thought on same grocery list 2 different stores.
I may try this one weekend- Aldi- Wegmans and Shop rite- and see where I shake out.1 -
I go to shoprite after Aldi sometimes to get herbs. Aldi is definitely cheaper, although they're both cheaper than the "regular" grocery stores.0
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