Aldi

If only it weren’t so far away, I would have given it 5 stars! If you’re on a budget or don’t want to pay over-​priced groceries, this would be the place to go. I’ve found that I like their store-​brand cereals. The chocolate cheerios is better than the name-​brand one, in my opinion.
I also like getting milk, cheeses, and canned goods here.
Just make sure to use your debit card or cash. Bring a quarter for the cart and bring your own bags!

Ok prices. I don’t get the mystique. If you’re going to tell me I’m saving money, then I should get the same shit I usually buy, only ostensibly cheaper. Why? You don’t provide bags and your innovative pay a quarter to use a cart routine saves me money. At least that’s what the sign says. Eye roll. Mediocre groceries at fair prices. For mediocre groceries.

If you’re:
A) on a budget,
B) don’t mind the aesthetics of a grocery store,
C) and flexible in your shopping list,
then you have to check out Aldis. This particular location, versus the one in Langley Park, is a bit more serene. While it does get crowded during peak hours, it isn’t nearly as loud and stressful.
The brands here aren’t «name brand,» but in my opinion they successfully rival those so-​called name brands. If you’re mindful of your health, there’s a line called «fit and active» that I buy frequently. This includes nonfat plain yogurt (awesome for curries!), crackers, frozen sandwiches, dried fruits and nuts, Crystal Light-​sorta mixes, etc.
Aldis is excellent for inexpensive produce. The prices are about 50% what you’d find at a Safeway, so I always go to Aldis for onions, potatoes, mushrooms, lettuce, cucumbers, etc. If I buy in bulk, then I go to Costco, but sometimes, you don’t need a 500lb bag of potatoes, ya know?
There’s ground turkey (⁹³⁄₇) and lean ground beef (⁹³⁄₇), as well as some beef cuts, pork chops, and a surprising variety of cheeses. Now, you won’t find your fancy smelly aged cheeses here, but surprisingly they sometimes have goat cheese, as well as gorgonzola and blue cheese. It’s also a killer place to get canned tomatoes, dry and canned beans, and whole wheat pasta. There’s a lot of frozen items, including cakes and interesting-​looking (never tried) German and Austrian desserts.
Bring a quarter for the refundable rental shopping cart. There are boxes, like at Costco, for you to carry your groceries away. You can also purchase bags which I see many people doing.