ALDI

They need to get a new manager for this locations ASAP. The last two times I tried to shop here they were closed for dumb. reasons. How is that even possible for a major chain? Don’t know but I won’t be trying again. Aldi is good for certain things but not this location.

Love the changing selections of home wares. How is it when I walk in and look at the line at the registers there is never any waiting, but when my time to check out happens the line is snaked around the store?!

I really do like aldis their brand is sometimes better than name brands they have the lowest prices around but its reminiscent of goodwill. Kind of organized but not really similar stuff is together and there is normally only one cashier if you’re lucky you may have 2 that day. I’d honestly pay more per item to not stand in line for as long although without them having to bag they just scan and drop so they are pretty efficient. I can feed my husband and I for a month for only $ 150 to $ 200 at aldis. But my advice go in on a Wednesday or a Tuesday that’s when new produce and meat come in. :)

Omg, how have I not reviewed Aldi before. And why are so many people still shopping at Kroger?
Ok so first off I want to point out that the owners of Aldi are cousins to the owners of Trader Joes, and they’re cousins that get along and share distribution channels so take that all you bring trader joes to memphis people, this is your best option for now. And yes, I have seen the same type of stuff at both stores.
So most people are turned off that everything is «off brand». Guess what folks, Aldi is not in the business of farming, food packaging or anything else — they are in the business of selling food, which they get from the beloved name brand producers who have a 2^nd line of packaging that gets the Aldi name. Btw, Aldi isn’t even attempting to be discreet about the brand you are really buying if you look at what they call their stuff.
The business model of Aldi is to keep costs low and pass that savings onto us the consumer. Sweet! It starts off when you need a quarter to get a shopping buggy. Don’t worry, you get it back. The buggys are locked together — put a quarter in to unlock one, return it where it belongs and get your quarter back. I just keep a quarter in my car.
So you go in and you have to follow the «path», which starts off with dry good (this would be all the stuff in the center of a traditional store). Some people get irritated you have to go through the «junk food aisle», if you can’t handle this then you’re not really a dedicated health nut now are you? Anyway, all the groceries are on pallets and in their boxes, no stocking reduces costs. If you see an empty box grab it, you’ll need it to pack your groceries up. My favorite part is the lack of variety. There is one size and type of flour, sugar, seasonings and pretty much anything they sell. No decisions to make, either you want it or not and move on.
Along the back wall is the refrigerated dairy. There’s another aisle of dry goods, a half aisle of household items, a half aisle of random seasonal goods they got a deal on, a top sliding freezer section and standing freezers against the wall opposite to the entrance.
You pay for bags, bring your own or use the empty boxes for free. Don’t be alarmed at the long lines because the checkers scan super fast! There’s a counter to bag /​box your stuff before you leave. You’ll save at least ¹⁄₃ off your traditional grocery store bill depending upon what you buy. Plus, it takes way less time.
Make your list and shop Aldi first. They don’t carry everything but you can always swing by krogers and hit up the express check our lane with your one special item on the way home.

Great prices. Staff is a bit slow.

I like saving money, therefore I like Aldi. It is a no frills shopping experience, and you have to sack your own stuff, but the prices are just so good. I typically save about $ 20 to $ 30 off my average grocery bill when I shop here instead of Kroger or Schnuuks.
It’s small, and there isn’t a ton of selection in the meat and produce department, but they do have all the basics. I am usually surprised that I can get most of what I need here.
You have to put a quarter in to get a shopping cart, then you get the quarter back when you return it. Also, you have to bring your own sacks. You can buy them there for a few cents if you forget, and them reuse them for the next time.

I became an avid ALDI shopper during this ridiculous economic disaster we’ve been enduring the last year or so. You gotta save money somehow– and seriously THIS is the way. ALDI is a very small store– so your grocery chopping literally takes 4 aisles, 20 minutes and a cart full for about $ 70 bucks. When I say cart full I mean overflowing to the gills cart full. ALDI is so ridiculously cheap I sometimes feel like I am ripping them off. Sure, they sell their brand of generic foods, but guess what? ALDI’S «Millville» Cheerios taste just like the regular ones and cost half the price. Their «Clancy’s» version of Chex Mix and Doritos are 99 cents compared to the $ 5 bucks you’ll spend at a regular grocery store. Why you ask? Simply because ALDI doesn’t pay for marketing and pretty packaging. It is a no frills store. You also buy or bring your own bags, pack your groceries into them and rent your cart for 25 cents. This means things are even cheaper for you! Yay!
I have fallen in love with quite a few «regulars» at ALDI. I love their whipped yogurts– the raspberry is divine– I eat their «Fit-​N-​Active» yogurt covered raisins by the handful and their produce is out of this world. The fruits and veggies we get here are usually 10 x better than that of any large supermarket– and the prices are still cheaper.
The way it goes in this household?
1) Make a grocery list
2) Go to ALDI. Purchase what we can on said list here.
3) Go to Schnuck’s for the rest.
We seriously save a good $ 50-​$ 75 bucks every time we go here. Trust me, we’ve tested this theory on numerous occasions. My advice? If you are looking to cut back– ALDI is the sure fire way to go. You don’t sacrifice quality for the cheaper prices. I don’t know about you, but I’m all in.

I am a practical guy, and ALDI is a practical store. You start with «renting» a cart for a quarter, which is returned when you replace the cart. You bring your own bags or buy theirs, and you definitely sack your own groceries.
Value is good across the board, but don’t expect to find the item you loved last week this week. We like their snack crackers. There’s a fairly good selection of table cheeses. My wife always gets inexpensive cream cheese there for her cheese cakes. If you ever find the mussels in the frozen foods section, try them. Produce is fresh, of good quality and inexpensive.
Don’t expect the selection you find in a supermarket, but check out ALDI and you will be a fan.
One last note: Stock is different in different stores, so try out a few.

Trader Joe’s is owned and operated by the folk who own ALDI. ALDI is a European discount supermarket chain that revolutionized shopping in Germany. The price are cheap and good quality. ALDI does not stock many brands, and mainly stocks its own brands. Also, they take debit card, but not credit card. If ALDI has the product you are looking for, it is probably the cheapest place with it, because they are a no frills store.