Aldi

I have shopped at ALDI for years, they have always saved me a lot of money overall on my weekly groceries. Their brands have won awards for private label foods. I love the fact that I don’t need a compass and brad crumbs to make my way to the things I need. They stick to a seasonal schedule so I know I can get wonderful German food for each our celebrations. They also have a wide selection of party foods that are in their store year round. I keep a quarter in my purse for the cart, that’s another thing, because you «rent» the cart they are always by the door and not all over the parking lot.

This is a no extras type of store, they have all there own brand names no other brand name BUT their prices are great! Family lives in Largo and I took them here for their 1^st Aldi experience. I live and shop in the Orlando area/Aldi’s often. This store was clean, organized and well stocked with great items to choose from. The canned goods, dairy, meats fresh fruits and veggies were plentiful. To save a significant amount of $$ it is worth it just remember you need to have a quarter to get a cart, you get it back when you return the cart. Bring your own bags and you have to bag your own groceries but it is well worth the savings. Also year round and especially around the holidays you can get some great items from other countries.

Finally found a place where I can get chocolate and rye bread MADE IN GERMANY!!! And the prices are awesome!!!
Happy! :)

I like this store. Sure, you are not going to find all named brand items, but the prices are significantly cheaper than the major chains. Milk for instance is $ 1 cheaper than Publix. I especially like their frozen fish and frozen fruit selections. They don’t accept credit cards.

I wish I could give NO STARS. This place was really disappointing to me. For one, they don’t carry any brands outside of their own generic brands and it would be one thing if they were good products. I bought some paper towels from there and they fell apart. I also bought a cereal advertised as comparable to special K and it tasted like kitty litter (i imagine tastes…).
The worst thing is that you aren’t saving an unbelievable amount of money either. The paper towels were only $ 1 less than the name brand towels I usually get at Publix and the cereal was less than a $ 1 in savings. Sometimes I can get a good deal at Publix on good quality brands when they have 2 for 1 or BOGO. Aldi also charges you to use a shopping cart! Okay, okay – you get the quarter back. But christ on a cracker, you have to search your bag for a quarter! That’s not cool. Not cool.
Also, the staff at the Aldi I went to was kind of rude. They could only shrug their shoulders when I asked them questions or point in some vague direction. I could have received better help by asking a box of generic oatmeal.

This no-​frills supermarket chain is just starting to open stores in the Tampa Bay area, and whether or not you decide to shop here will depend on how much you’re willing to sacrifice to save a few dollars.
We visited this location the day after it opened, and there was an acrid odor in the air that had our eyes burning and watering a few minutes after we walked in the door. Two employees insisted they couldn’t smell anything, but since other shoppers were commenting about it, we knew we weren’t crazy. We stayed just long enough to check out the merchandise and form an opinion.
If you prefer national brands, you won’t find any here. Everything is «private label» and available only at Aldi stores. The produce was limited and pre-​packaged, so it was impossible to inspect. The price per pound is posted, but the individual packages had no weights or prices on them. There weren’t many choices in the meat and dairy sections. Even canned, bottled, and packaged goods don’t have much of a selection. Most frozen items are sold in family-​size packages only. Many items people buy on a regular basis aren’t sold here at all.
You need to bring your own bags, or else buy the paper, plastic, or insulated bags they sell, and you bag your own groceries. They don’t accept credit cards or checks.
Although most prices appeared to be lower than those in the major supermarket chains, not finding everything you need under one roof is a major drawback to me. If I need to go to Publix or Albertson’s to complete my shopping, the few dollars I save here aren’t worth the trouble.
If you do go here, be sure to have a quarter with you, because you need one to get a shopping cart. You get your money back when you return the cart to the stand in front of the store, but it’s just one more nuisance that will keep me from coming here.