Let's talk about ALDI

Barneystinson
Barneystinson Posts: 1,357 Member
edited October 5 in Health and Weight Loss
And how awesome it is!

My current Aldi favorites:

1. Simms Turkey snack stix
2. Deutsche Kuche rye bread
3. Grandessa garlic lover's hummus
4. Chef's cupboard beef stock
5. Clancy's pita chips

and pretty much most of their usual line of products. Also, they have awesome seasonal stuff out right now for Christmas.

I know there's a thread topic on this, but it's from several months ago and wanted to start a new one to discover all your favorites!
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  • ellumi
    ellumi Posts: 90 Member
    Yay!! I just recently discovered ALDI and love it so much!! I'm saving a ton of loot on groceries and like their products.
  • ElizabethRoad
    ElizabethRoad Posts: 5,138 Member
    I went there once and the produce was moldy. And they don't take credit cards.
  • Barneystinson
    Barneystinson Posts: 1,357 Member
    I went there once and the produce was moldy. And they don't take credit cards.

    One of the stores I used to shop at never had good produce. The one close to me now (luckily) has always had fresh stuff, though I usually don't buy much produce there because there's a farm market just down the road.

    The CC issue does suck a bit. Gotta remember your debit card, reusable bags, and your quarter (for the cart) on an ALDI run.
  • BlueLikeJazz
    BlueLikeJazz Posts: 219 Member
    I love ALDI (although, like everyone else I know, I call it "Aldi's" lol) and have never found their produce to be icky, as the poster above stated. Maybe it's because the one here is really popular so I bet they restock their produce frequently. The only reason I don't go there more often is because they inevitably don't have everything I need.
  • ElizabethRoad
    ElizabethRoad Posts: 5,138 Member
    I went when they first opened here. Maybe I should try again, it's been a year or two. But I never have cash. I guess I could dig out my debit card. Assuming I can remember the PIN.
  • elvb
    elvb Posts: 423 Member
    If you were to look at my food diary, you would notice that the entire top of my Most Used list is all ALDI products! lol
    I LIVE there. I tend to shop at a "regular" grocery store for meats and certain dollar sales but, for the most part, I am a ALDI shopper.
  • mar120
    mar120 Posts: 4 Member
    I love Aldi. For many years, that's where we do most of our grocery shopping. We save a lot of money and the produce and everything else is great!
  • kent4j
    kent4j Posts: 391 Member
    My sister loves it here too. The one near me never has good produce but I'll have to check it out again. I don't buy a lot of processed food and that seems to be big there.
  • jl622
    jl622 Posts: 104 Member
    I love aldi! one just opened in my town. i was shocked to find out i had to buy a bag, lol. (i do have reusable bags , but i didnt have one with me the day i went)
  • 1FitMomof4Girls
    1FitMomof4Girls Posts: 202 Member
    Just got back............
  • crzyone
    crzyone Posts: 872 Member
    What part of the world are you in that has ALdis? I'm in southern USA and never heard of it.
  • Barneystinson
    Barneystinson Posts: 1,357 Member
    What part of the world are you in that has ALdis? I'm in southern USA and never heard of it.

    Northeast US here.
  • Barneystinson
    Barneystinson Posts: 1,357 Member
    I did get to go to one in Germany once. It was huge.
  • mipanarican
    mipanarican Posts: 9 Member
    My hubby is a general manager at ALDI. I never used to shop there, but now I do & they do have some great prices on most things compared to other stores!! And his produce is spot on...lol Yay for ALDI's !!!
  • Shawn_Marie
    Shawn_Marie Posts: 307 Member
    What part of the world are you in that has ALdis? I'm in southern USA and never heard of it.

    Equivelent of Save-A-Lot which is more of a southern grocery
  • ElizabethRoad
    ElizabethRoad Posts: 5,138 Member
    What part of the world are you in that has ALdis? I'm in southern USA and never heard of it.
    What part of the south are you in that doesn't have ALDI?
  • gary8964
    gary8964 Posts: 69
    Did the majority of my shopping at ALDI when I lived in Germany. We do the majority of our shopping at ALDI now as well. With the produce, it can be hit and miss sometimes, but the values (compared to the other major retailers in my area) can't be beat.
  • Evermore1971
    Evermore1971 Posts: 6
    I live in Augusta, Georgia and we don't have an ALDI store here. We do have Save-A-Lot though. I shop there occasionally. I buy seasoning, spices and baking supplies there, but truthfully, I haven't seen a huge savings on anything else. The produce is ok, but I can pay the same price at the Food Lion down the street and get produce that is fresher. I use a lot of frozen veggies and Food Lion or even Wal-Mart is cheaper. Same with canned goods. I rarely if ever buy meat there, I buy my meat from Bi-Lo or Wal-Mart because I can get lean cuts and the selection and prices are better.
  • sexygenius
    sexygenius Posts: 1,078 Member
    we have aldi here in florida, I love it, most of our food comes from there! the produce is a little iffy though.. sometimes its wonderful, and others its just eww
  • christinad95
    christinad95 Posts: 201 Member
    UGH!! I miss ALDI!!!! Where I used to live we had one, but now where I live the closest one is 5 hours away!! :huh:
  • jsv454
    jsv454 Posts: 30 Member
    I love ALDI! The one in my neighborhood has wonderful fresh produce. I have never had a problem with it being old. In fact, nothing sticks around long enough to get old!

    I don't eat any grains or processed food, so I can't comment on that, but for the long Minnesota winters with no farmer's markets, ALDI veggies can't be beat!
  • rydn4h2o
    rydn4h2o Posts: 255
    I went there once and the produce was moldy. And they don't take credit cards.

    One of the stores I used to shop at never had good produce. The one close to me now (luckily) has always had fresh stuff, though I usually don't buy much produce there because there's a farm market just down the road.

    The CC issue does suck a bit. Gotta remember your debit card, reusable bags, and your quarter (for the cart) on an ALDI run.

    I have never bought produce there, it looks like crap most of the time. But the rest I seem to have little or no problems with!
  • anima_gemella
    anima_gemella Posts: 243 Member
    love Aldi I was born n brought up in Germany n now am in uk and am thrilled to find many products :) snd its so cheap... love the bread too
  • UUZennie
    UUZennie Posts: 26 Member
    ALDI is a German Grocery chain that has locations across the US but not in most of the South. They also own Trader Joe's.
  • ladym04
    ladym04 Posts: 35
    ok so I quit going to aldi because my kids and i didnt like their "snack" food, but i think ill go back for a "healthy" trip and see how i do. Thanks for the info everyone!!
  • doobabe
    doobabe Posts: 436 Member
    I have been told that ALDI is big on heavy added hormones in their meat and dairy......

    I will not set foot in there anymore..... I used to love their produce and fresh flowers, but I swear it is a freak show in there every time I go. And their debit card machines are junk and usually dont work, which is fun :noway:

    DISCLAIMER: I am not, nor am I pretending to be a: doctor, scientist or nutritionist and everything above is MY PERSONAL OPINION. Thank you! :smile:
  • CashierCantin
    CashierCantin Posts: 206 Member
    I was just in their yesterday. I like their rice cakes and sugar free jams. Its way cheaper than Walmart (at least a buck less) and rice cakes pretty much all taste the same LOL. The Fit and Lively Strawberry jam is awesome!!!! Its made with splenda and you get a big serving for 10 small calories!

    I've bought their instant oatmeal too and it was good....I just try not to eat it too much.
  • nicolio8699
    nicolio8699 Posts: 141 Member
    we buy tons of produce at aldi. i love it. i get name brands cheaper than aldi due to my amazing coupon skills, but the produce cannot be beat!
  • bigfluffyjujubird
    bigfluffyjujubird Posts: 36
    aldi over here takes credit cards and its fab we also have lidl :)
  • TheBraveryLover
    TheBraveryLover Posts: 1,217 Member
    Their Greek yogurt is amazing.
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