ALDI

My Wife and I shop here a lot. Aldi grocery stores have originated from Germany, they have great low prices because of the non-​know names that make most of the same products as the ones we know of. Like for example: coca-​cola, they have a different name for the coke like CoolCola. Or stuff like that. Same products but different names. Anyways Aldi is where we shop now for all or most of our grocerys. They help us save money. Customer services is good, store is clean and always stocked up, they definitely have hard working employees that work there. Aldi is Awesome!!! Very good and cheap. Cheaper than Walmart! Aldi should have Walmart’sSaying. Save money Live better. Walmart doesn’t follow they’re saying. Aldi helps us live better by saving. Thank you Aldi for coming into all of our lives and helping us.
100%, A+.

I really enjoy shopping at Aldi. My wife and I come here almost once a week. 6 months ago, we never shopped here before. Now we can’t stop ourselves.
One of the cool things about aldi is the shopping experience and how it all helps you save money. You won’t see a lot of employees running around. You pay for any bags you want to use. Employees don’t bag anything for you. Shopping carts require a quarter temporarily so that they ensure you bring the cart back and keep the parking lot clear. And the groceries are top notch while priced really well. If you didn’t know, aldi is following the German grocery chain’s cost saving practices that it uses in Europe.
The selection of produce, gluten free products, and everything else is really good. We can do most of our shopping here. We still enjoy going to Costco for bulk items, super hmart for Asian items.
One warning: they only take cash or debit. No credit cards. Not a bad thing since it’s another way to save us money.

Heard so many great things about Aldi and their deals, so I looked up a recipe and decided to give this place a try when it came to purchasing the ingredients. Having it replace Office Depot, I assumed that the grocery store would be rather large enough to hold many products, but I was wrong.
First of all, never knew that it required $ 0.25 to get a shopping cart, then you get it back when you returned it. Could’ve helped if there was a sign indicating that was the case somewhere near the front door.
Set-​up of the store was inconvenient. The carts were placed next to the cashiers, and it was confusing to think about how to maneuver from the carts to the entrance door (it’s a bit difficult explaining this set-​up so bare with me)! Wouldn’t it just be easier to have these set before walking in to the entrance door? Upon entering, you’re also guided through a long wall of products (great marketing tactic, but long walk).
The products of each type were also very minimal. For example, the seasonings sold were basic seasonings such as salt, pepper, paprika, etc. I admit that these prices were cheaper than some other local grocery store prices, but as for variety, Aldi was lacking. A lot of the products also seemed poorly handled, such as the chicken stock boxes since a lot of them were dented and squished, as if they’d been shoved into the shelves. Fruits and some vegetables didn’t even look fresh either, maybe it was the day I went on that they may have not re-​stocked it well (Tuesday) but still, c’mon.
After a frustrating 15 minutes of looking for the ingredients I needed (I only got ¹⁄₃ of what I needed from here) I decided to check out. One lane was open, and nobody was there. I waited in the open lane for about 5 minutes until this lady yelled out from between the aisles saying she’ll be right there. A lined formed, and she came through. ALSO, I wish Aldi stated somewhere more obvious that bags costed a couple more cents too. Ugh. The lady who rang me up wasn’t even polite either about it or apologized for keeping us and others waiting.
I agree with other reviewers that the deals are great, but the variety in products is not. The whole set-​up of the store is inconvenient too. I tried to like Aldi and give them a chance to set up in this new location for awhile before checking it out and reviewing, but the whole place seemed like they JUST settled into Fairfax. Disclaimer: I didn’t come here with a mindset of someone expecting Shoppers or Giant quality either. The customer service couldn’t even make up for my already-​low expectations of the place!

Great buys on basic items such as baking needs, chocolates, cheese and butter. Hit or miss on snacks and juices. Meat and produce are tolerable. For those on a budget it’s worth a look.

Can’t say enough… Google aldi, it will forever change your grocery budget! The baked chips alone are far better than the name brand! The chicken here is VERY fresh and allows me to cook huge meals for next to nothing!

Each visit to Aldi’s has been remarkable in that i always feel like I’m in a candy store (aka hardware store) and want to buy everything I see.
And every employee I’ve spoken to is pleasant, and seems happy to work there. They are doing something right, and that’s an understatement.
Forget the brand names you’re used to. Everything they carry tastes just like whatever the best brand is and costs half as much everyday. They basically guarantee you’ll like the quality, but honestly, you won’t, rather, you’ll love it.
Omg even the Popsicles are the best you’ll ever try.

always saw their ads in mails. one day i persuaded my wife to check it out on our way to costco. honestly, i felt a little disappointed and depressed. maybe a wrong time. many items on ads were not there, boxes were empty. some fruits turned spoiled. not so many selections as i’ve been warned from Unilocal.don’t think we’ll return to save a few penny as there’s many really nice grocery stores nearby…

They have beyond great pricing. Their regular prices are the same as what other stores advertise in their circular.
They have a decent selection of organic produce and the prices on their raw almonds and other nuts are quite a bit lower than I’ve seen anywhere else.
You need to bring your own bags and a quarter to rent the shopping cart. Also, plan on browsing the aisles for a little bit. Their layout can take some getting used to.
The only con’s that I can’t get everything I need here. I end up going to a competing grocery store for several items every week but the list of things I buy elsewhere has gone down a lot since it first opened.

Aldi is the sister store to Trader Joes, same company so you can expect good quality, without commercial frills.
First and foremost, the prices at Aldi are awesome. Hello low prices! That’s why people shop here. Its not sleek and fancy. Its basic and to the point.
I come here for the basics in between my major grocery shopping. Like bagels, eggs, lunch meat, kale, pita chips and hummus, a few produce items and other random items. Sort of like when you’re out of milk and need to run to the store and pick something up. Like a few things at a time. They sell precisely what people tend to buy and nothing extra.
Customer service is limited, but polite. They’re all extremely busy either working the cash register, unloading massive containers, stocking and tidying up.
What you see is what you get. Its not like you can get lost since its self explanatory and not overwhelming. Food is fresh, good quality, good lettuce, greens, kale, greek yogurt, nice selection of hummus and cheese. If you’re a snack person, they have tons of snacks. Chocolates, crackers, chips, granola bars, cookies. Sorta overboard in my opinion, but I guess that’s what a lot of people eat a lot of.
I purchased a container of tomatoes once, they were semi-​spoiled, I took them back without a receipt and it was an easy return process. No headache.
Bring your own bags otherwise there is a fee for bags — similar to the stores in DC.
They only accept cash or debit, not credit cards or checks.
Oh, and they sell wine, perhaps beer, I can’t recall.
I will be back!

I love Aldi for their great prices. My boyfriend and I got a large pack of chicken legs for $ 2.60! Thats crazy right? I can also get olive oil for less than $ 3. This is our go to store for meats and staple items.

Went to the Aldi in Fairfax the first time and it was… interesting. It was neither terrible or amazing but I can’t see myself shopping here much. I knew about the quarter for a cart policy they had and that was actually pretty cool. Good thing there weren’t many shoppers or someone might have been gritting their teeth watching me fiddle around with the cart lock.
Once inside, it was bare bones, usually 1 or two brands for each item. I was here to shop for my brand new apartment and empty pantry so I needed a little of everything. Slowly I made my way through each and every aisle. Eyes taking it all in and hands grabbing stuff every two meters. It’s lacking in variety unfortunately but okay for basic shopping. I was disappointed with the produce section which was filled with sad looking fruits and vegetables. In general, prices were lower but premium items like cheeses and cured meats cost about the same as Trader Joe’s. There was only one open checkout line, but the lady was extremely fast. Be sure to bring you own bags or it will cost you. Even better, get some reusable grocery bags. However, the redeeming factor was their amazing inexpensive chocolates. I grabbed three different bars and they were all hits.
I think for me, I’ll probably stick to doing my grocery shopping at H-​Mart that’s less than a mile away because of fresher produce, larger selection, Asian goodies, and similarly low prices. But, I will stop by again for delicious Aldi chocolate and skip the carts and bagging.

Great prices for food!
you need a quarter for a shopping cart
Bring your own grocery bags or pay 6 cents for bags
Cash or debit card only

I got newspaper ads telling me about this place. I decided to check it out since some of the items seemed so cheap. This is not your normal grocery store. They don’t have a big selection of items but a lot of pantry staples like sugar, flour, canned foods, spices, dairy products, Bread, and pastas. They have a good selection of snacks. But I wish they had more of a selection. Their produce section is very limited.
They are cash only and you have to pay for bags so I suggest you bring your own bags. Also, if you want to use a shopping cart, make sure you have a quarter in hand. You will get it back once you return the cart.
When they ring you up, they do it fast and they don’t bag your food. You bag it Yourself. I just try to bag everything fast while they put it in the cart. There are areas in the store for you to step aside to bag your food. It’s how they keep the lines moving fast.
They also have a good selection of gluten free products such as cookies, pizza crust, pastas, and cake.

This was my first time ever shopping at an Aldi store. My perception of the store and the brand was different based on the location of the Aldi stores in Philly.
If you’re and used to shopping at stores like Wegmans, Whole Foods, Giant, Safeway or Shoppers this is going to be a different experience for you. Think Trader Joes (which has family ties to the Aldi brand) size with a bit of a Costco warehouse feel. The place is sterile but in a good way.
I don’t see this place getting super busy but there was a decent amount of traffic for the woman who was on the register and breakdown boxes and stocking the shelves… She was busy and didn’t miss a beat.
Since there was only one pic, I’ve added a few more so that people who are curious can see that it’s worth a visit… You may be surprised like I was. Just bring a quarter (for the cart) and your own bags.
Enjoy!

I’ve always been curious about Aldi. When I saw that the Office Depot in this spot closed and then Aldi moved in, I figured that we should stop in and see what this chain is like.
Before going, I knew it was one of those bare bones markets. If you want a shopping bag, it will cost you. Plus you bag your own groceries.
We browsed here on a Saturday afternoon and it was doing a decent but not brisk business. The décor is rather blah — concrete floors, simple wire shelving but that’s to be expected at markets that offer up items dirt cheap (well…in comparison to other supermarkets).
Upon entering, we came across some holiday candy — much of it was German (no surprise as Aldi is a German company).
What struck us as unusual — most of the products for sale were brands that were not recognizable. These were brands that I’ve never seen or heard of before. Interspersed among them were a few of the well-​known brands. Seeing this, I knew that I would be reluctant to do regular shopping here. Sure, I’ll buy some generic brands when shopping but when you’re dealing with a wide-​range of unknown brands, it has me wondering, what if I don’t like any of them? What if they are not good, even gross? Despite groceries being cheap, it would be a big waste of money if you didn’t like what you bought — especially if you bought a lot of it.
My husband was looking at the coffee they had and none of those brands were recognizable. As we continued on, a woman who told us that it was her second time shopping here asked us if we ever tried some of weird brands. We told her that this was our first trip here. Then we mentioned the coffee — and she warned us away from it saying that she had tried it and it was terrible.
The produce section is very limited and some of it didn’t look too great. For example, the eggplants looked like someone had beaten them up.
Some of the meat and fish looked decent but much of it was in large packages meant to feed large families. Yet, we were surprised to see scallops and lobster tails in the frozen seafood section!
We ended up making a small purchase. I saw that they had some Hershey-​ets and got excited LOL as I like them better than M&Ms plus they’re hard to find. Then my husband saw some Wrigley’s doublemint gum and got some. We spent a grand total of $ 3!
There were only 2 check out lanes open. Of course most people were buying mass quantities of food. Still, I have to say that the cashier who rang up our purchase was very nice — friendly with a good sense of humor. Normally, when they ring up your purchase, they put your groceries right back into your cart so that you can take them over to the self-​bagging area.
I imagine that Aldi works out just fine for many people who don’t mind the limited selection and the weird brands. However, we weren’t that impressed and I just can’t see myself ever becoming a regular customer.

Some things you should know: you need a quarter for a shopping cart
Bring your own grocery bags or pay 6 cents for bags
Cash or debit card only
Aldi is definitely different than any grocery store I’ve ever been to. It’s mostly non-​name brand and they’re a smaller store so the selection isn’t astounding, but the prices are awesome! I got fresh blackberries for .89 cents and grapefruit for .39 cents. They also have a ton of gluten free snacks, baked goods, and frozen foods.
If you enjoy a good bargain I would come here! They might not have everything you need but it’s a good first stop.

My husband and I both felt like we were shopping in a foreign country… which would be cool if we were feeling flexible and cheerful on vacation trying to cook a couple meals. Someone’s review said this would be a great place to restock your pantry so we brought the kids and tried to do that after our kitchen remodel. No go. For example, no wheat flour, canned tomato selection spread out across at least 2 locations, no 1% milk. Good prices, weird selection, not planning on going back.

I went in to Aldi’s today after seeing a post online somewhere. I had heard of Aldi’s from coworkers who live in manassas and they say they do most of their grocery shopping there. So the layout makes it seem like a warehouse or the commissary on base. They don’t have a lot of name brand items but they have a lot of great stuff. This is the place you want to go to for basic items and when you need to stock up your pantry. I got a 3 lb bag of sweet potatoes for 1.29! The cart situation is that you need to insert a quarter to get one but you get it back when you return it. Bring your own bags too as they do not provide paper or plastic. Oh and somebody correct me if I’m wrong but I think it’s debit and cash only? All in all great place if you want to save some money.