A new Aldi just opened nearby. I don't know much about it but I think of it as having cheap stuff and little selection. What items are better to get there instead of at Hy-Vee/Sam's/Target?
Never, ever, ever buy hamburger there. Whatever it is, it isn't from a cow.
Thanks and I have some advice if you are ever in Eleuthera: You really never, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever ever, ever buy hamburger from a "grocery" store. You'd be grilling Aldi burgers all day and twice on Sunday over whatever that godforsaken shit is.Never, ever, ever buy hamburger there. Whatever it is, it isn't from a cow.
also, according to another thread apparently I should be buying scotch there as well.My wife (pic in another thread) buys all of our fresh fruits and vegetables there. Prices are 30-50% cheaper than Hy-Vee, sometimes even more depending on specials.
Edit - the stores are small and aisles are narrow. If you're like me and have a thing about close spaces and lots of people, you will get the urge to throat punch someone. Just a heads up.
I've bought pork and chicken there and it was just fine. Big tub of spring mix blend, chocolate, cereal, frozen pizzas, snacks, cheese (including "fancy" kinds), milk/dairy, eggs, wine. It's all good.
This is pretty much what wife put's on the Aldi shopping list. For the heck of it I grabbed a 4 pack of IPA's (Hop Lift i think) a couple weeks back and it actually wasn't bad.
also, according to another thread apparently I should be buying scotch there as well.
They don't have bags?Their product lines have improved tremendously over the last 5-10 years. I highly recommend them as a first stop, and then go someplace else for the things you didn't like from there. Just bring your own bags.
They don't have bags?
Dafuq? Is that an Atlanta thing or is that for all of them? We live in the most white bread city in Iowa and I cannot fathom shopping cart theft is an issue...And, you have to put a quarter in the cart to get it to unlock. You get your quarter back when you return the cart but there are times I NEVER have a quarter with me. I don't shop there often because its not terribly convenient and i won't drive 5 miles to save $10...
And, you have to put a quarter in the cart to get it to unlock. You get your quarter back when you return the cart but there are times I NEVER have a quarter with me. I don't shop there often because its not terribly convenient and i won't drive 5 miles to save $10...
Dafuq? Is that an Atlanta thing or is that for all of them? We live in the most white bread city in Iowa and I cannot fathom shopping cart theft is an issue...
And don't forget a quarter for your shopping cart.
Dafuq? Is that an Atlanta thing or is that for all of them? We live in the most white bread city in Iowa and I cannot fathom shopping cart theft is an issue...
Chicken is fine. So are pork ribs. Deli Meats, Cheese, canned tomatoes, canned tuna in oil is fantastic, lots of their specialty items. Chips, all of them, crackers. I even like their Mayonaise and Ketchup and I was a confirmed Helmans and Heinz guy.. Pickles, Olives, Dairy products, Eggs. Not a fan of their frozen fish, their tea or coffee. Canned beans are fine, although for Hummus, nothing beats La Perfereda. Home Run Inn Pizza, good. The chocolate is good. Many of their suppliers also supply Trader Joes. What is not to like at Aldi.I second this. We don’t buy meat from Aldi, I’m too damn picky, I want it from the local butcher back home. Other things like milk, eggs, nuts, other snacks are good.
Chicken is fine. So are pork ribs. Deli Meats, Cheese, canned tomatoes, canned tuna in oil is fantastic, lots of their specialty items. Chips, all of them, crackers. I even like their Mayonaise. Pickles, Olives, Dairy products, Eggs. Not a fan of their frozen fish, their tea or coffee. Canned beans are fine, although for Hummus, nothing beats La Perfereda. Home Run Inn Pizza, good. Plastic Bags are great. TP is OK. The chocolate is good. Many of their suppliers also supply Trader Joes. What is not to like at Aldi.
Chicken is fine. So are pork ribs. Deli Meats, Cheese, canned tomatoes, canned tuna in oil is fantastic, lots of their specialty items. Chips, all of them, crackers. I even like their Mayonaise. Pickles, Olives, Dairy products, Eggs. Not a fan of their frozen fish, their tea or coffee. Canned beans are fine, although for Hummus, nothing beats La Perfereda. Home Run Inn Pizza, good. The chocolate is good. Many of their suppliers also supply Trader Joes. What is not to like at Aldi.
Well damn, I guess it is good having a third grocery store 5 minutes from my house!The brioche at Aldi is the exact same as TJ's.
It actually saves them money in not having to have employees chasing down carts within the parking lot. And, yes, if there are apartments nearby, the carts disappear.Dafuq? Is that an Atlanta thing or is that for all of them? We live in the most white bread city in Iowa and I cannot fathom shopping cart theft is an issue...
Milk, bread, and eggs are really cheap.A new Aldi just opened nearby. I don't know much about it but I think of it as having cheap stuff and little selection. What items are better to get there instead of at Hy-Vee/Sam's/Target?
Not really poor. Just smart in selective shopping & saving money on food that is very costly elsewhere.Posting in a poors thread
Does everyone know that Hy Vee, Fareway, Target, and almost all big name stores will match ads? Just take in the flyer and show it to them and they will give it to you at the same cost! Sav a lot usually has cheap prices on meat and I take the ad into hy vee and they will give it to me at the same price.
Making one trip to the grocery for everything you need is bad enough. Planning to go to two stores seems like a real pain.Their product lines have improved tremendously over the last 5-10 years. I highly recommend them as a first stop, and then go someplace else for the things you didn't like from there. Just bring your own bags.
I can't imagine being so concerned about my money and having so little of it that I have to try and figure out where I can save a few dollars on milk and bread. If my personal assistant ever comes to me and says Hall I can save your 35 cents on your designer Kobe Beef I'll punch them right in the face.