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ladybalcom 09-24-2011 05:54 PM

I shop there first. Great prices, good food. You dont usually get brand name from there, but the quality is good.

grandma sue 09-24-2011 05:55 PM

the first Aldi I ever shopped at was in Germany. I loved it. Since the military commissary was several miles away, I shopped there often in between trips to the base. We have an Aldi in our town here in Oklahoma - I love it! As mentioned, their produce is wonderful and their dairy products are good, also the frozen foods. They also do not have bags for your purchases so be sure to take your own. the carts are 25 cents which you get back when you return the cart. (Walmart should do that!) Be sure to check it out when it's built.

one-and-only 09-24-2011 06:41 PM

They have the best brownie mix,cheese is very good. They also have a spiral cut ham that is very good. I have not found very many things that I don't like from Aldi.
Down side is you have to sack and carry out your own groceries.

Caer Urfa 09-24-2011 08:59 PM

I'm another Aldi lover here in Aus. The staff are efficient, fast and very pleasant. I can't think of anything I would not buy and people are lined up on the morning the specials like TVs, clothing, appliances, toys etc. are on sale and you have to be quick or miss out. I find their cosmetics very good also. There is never a problem about returning anything. Packing your own purchases is a small price to pay for the huge savings. I am involved in catering some functions for our sports club and we can do it for half the price we would pay elsewhere, even wholesale, thus more income for the club. Love 'em!

TacoMama 09-24-2011 09:07 PM

I like our Aldi's. I didn't know anything about one so when I first went after it opened, I was surprised to see you have to put a quarter in the slot to get a cart. Then you have to bring your own bags or purchase theirs. Their prices are great! We always buy our milk and bread there unless they are closed when we need the items. They do close a little earlier than the other stores. There is a great fresh veggie area and quite a bit of frozen items. The prices are so much better than WM or other stores you won't want to run out of milk and bread and have to purchase them somewhere else. And yes, the strawberrries were 99 cents all summer and were delicious. Still eating them as we put some in the freezer.

sammy89 09-24-2011 09:16 PM

we have a lot of aldi stores in germany cant wait to the come to texas prices are great

katcox 09-24-2011 09:48 PM

I used to live in Indiana, don't forget the quarter so you can get a cart,unless u see one in the lot,doesn't happen often. I always like there stuff, I never had any trouble with the pork chops there. Really good prices.

Bren 09-25-2011 12:34 AM

They have really good prices on some things, but I find that the selection on most things is limited. I happen to drive by one a couple of times a week when I go to my quilting group. Would not drive across town to shop there otherwise.

katigirl 09-25-2011 12:41 AM

They have really good prices on many, many item. Most of the items are the same or better quality than name brands. Very little that you won't be able to find there. Just remember to take your own bags with you.

JeannieT 09-25-2011 03:39 AM

We like quite a bit of stuff at Aldi's. The french style green beans (canned) taste better than Green Giant brand and are only .49 in our store. Got Sunkist oranges, 3 lb bag for $1.98 this summer. We DON'T like their yogurt but the frozen garlic bread is excellent!!

Ann L 09-25-2011 05:34 AM

Interesting bit about Trader Joe's. I didn't know that. Love that store as well.


Originally Posted by Anael

Originally Posted by nhnative
Wow I didn't know Aldi's were in Europe.

ALDI Einkauf GmbH & Co. oHG, doing business as About this sound ALDI (help·info), short for "Albrecht Discount", is a discount supermarket chain based in Germany. The chain is made up of two separate groups, ALDI Nord (North - operating as ALDI MARKT), headquartered in Essen,[2] and ALDI Süd (South - operating as Aldi Süd), headquartered in Mülheim an der Ruhr,[3] which operate independently from each other within specific market boundaries. The individual groups were originally owned and managed by brothers Karl Albrecht and Theo Albrecht; Karl has since retired and is Germany's richest man. Theo was Germany's second richest man until his death in July 2010. Aldi's German operations currently consist of Aldi Nord's 35 individual regional companies with about 2,500 stores in western, northern, and eastern Germany, and Aldi Süd's 31 regional companies with 1,600 stores in western and southern Germany. Internationally, Aldi Nord operates in Denmark, France, the Benelux countries, the Iberian peninsula and Poland, while Aldi Süd operates in countries including Ireland, the United Kingdom, Hungary, Greece, Switzerland, Austria, Slovenia (operating as Hofer in Austria and Slovenia) and Australia. In the United States; Aldi Nord is the parent company of the Trader Joe's niche food stores, while Aldi Süd operates the main Aldi stores in the country.


lelia 09-25-2011 06:29 AM


Originally Posted by Anael

Originally Posted by nhnative
Wow I didn't know Aldi's were in Europe.

ALDI Einkauf GmbH & Co. oHG, doing business as About this sound ALDI (help·info), short for "Albrecht Discount", is a discount supermarket chain based in Germany. The chain is made up of two separate groups, ALDI Nord (North - operating as ALDI MARKT), headquartered in Essen,[2] and ALDI Süd (South - operating as Aldi Süd), headquartered in Mülheim an der Ruhr,[3] which operate independently from each other within specific market boundaries. The individual groups were originally owned and managed by brothers Karl Albrecht and Theo Albrecht; Karl has since retired and is Germany's richest man. Theo was Germany's second richest man until his death in July 2010. Aldi's German operations currently consist of Aldi Nord's 35 individual regional companies with about 2,500 stores in western, northern, and eastern Germany, and Aldi Süd's 31 regional companies with 1,600 stores in western and southern Germany. Internationally, Aldi Nord operates in Denmark, France, the Benelux countries, the Iberian peninsula and Poland, while Aldi Süd operates in countries including Ireland, the United Kingdom, Hungary, Greece, Switzerland, Austria, Slovenia (operating as Hofer in Austria and Slovenia) and Australia. In the United States; Aldi Nord is the parent company of the Trader Joe's niche food stores, while Aldi Süd operates the main Aldi stores in the country.

Yes the Aldi has been in Germany for years. The German Aldi is much better though(I think) than the American Aldi. The produce is much fresher for one thing. It took awhile for the Americans to get the concept of putting a quarter in the cart to get it out. It was funny almost to see people trying to deal with it.
I love Trader Joes, the only problem is that you get use to one item and it seems like they take it away or change the brand. Other than that both stores are just great,

fluffygirl 09-25-2011 11:04 AM


Originally Posted by dkquilter
I love Aldi's, we really have found only a few products that don't like. Enjoy your new store.

I agree. We shop there a lot.

Pat

Sandygirl 09-25-2011 11:09 AM

You get your quarter back when you return the basket to the basket line .

I luv luv my Aldi's! The chips are cheap and good! Love their $2.29 frozen Pizza. Love most of there stuff in fact.
Sandy

Elfi2 09-25-2011 05:35 PM

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And now as we're going towards the Christmas season, for whoever likes chocolate and marsipan, I recommend strongly from Aldi the "Domino Steine" - they're absolutly heavenly!!! :lol: They are a layered biscuit, jelly, marsipan and covered either with dark or light chocolate. They just melt in your mouth!!!! ;) And you can make lovely table decoration with it too :thumbup:
Enjoy!!!!

GagaSmith 09-25-2011 05:58 PM

I love Aldi's, shop there all the time. If you eat bacon, they have the best bacon ever. My husband loves their coffee (I don't drink the stuff) and we love the Fit and Active brand.
My daughter is a cashier there and is timed on a regular basis to make sure she is fast enough. No chit chatting or slacking off for workers there. They are paid quite well but a lot is expected of them.

Sandygirl 09-26-2011 02:30 AM

Interesting comment about being paid well. Let me know where I can find a job that pays well that does not expect a lot. Retail is hard work!
Sandy!

lass 09-26-2011 04:14 AM

I love their "Stacy's vegetable chips" , eggs, juice, crackers, bread and butter pickles, and their apricot preserves are great.

Olivia's Grammy 09-26-2011 06:05 AM

I love shopping at Aldis. I go there first. I always buy my cheese, yogurt, and lettuce there. Fit and Active is my favorite brand. They have the best fresh salsa and I make my own. When we run out I always buy it there. I've never had a problem with produce, it's always fresh. We grow our veggies so I know fresh. I never buy produce in a big box store. The hams are always good. I found some stuffed salmon and buy all they have when I find it. It is so yummy. My store is always clean. I went yesterday and decided I don't want to go on Sundays again as it was very busy. I usually go on Tuesdays, my day for errands.

Bonnie P 09-26-2011 10:20 AM

We have a new Aldi's and I enjoy shopping there.
They are limited in some things they carry but their prices are very good.

bjcombs2022 09-27-2011 05:40 PM

I love Aldi's! Their vegetables can't be beat for the price! Last spring they had avocados for .25 cents! We've found their meet to be good! Chicken and thighs for 69 cents this week in northern Indiana! Try it, you'll like it!

bjcombs2022 09-27-2011 05:41 PM

Good grief! I can't spell!


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