ALDI

Reasonable prices. Have your list ready in this order: candy, snacks, cookies, baking goods, cereal, condiments, coffee/​tea, milk/​yogurt/​juice/​eggs, canned, dried goods, household goods/​toiletries, meat/​cheese, frozen, bread… because that’s how the aisles are set up and it’s a pain to go back. Chocolate is always good. Very high quality. Frozen selection also very good, they have just about everything you could want. Well stocked selection of dried and canned goods. Stuffing mixes are delicious. Tomato sauce is my favorite tomato sauce of all time. Small but decent selection of produce. Condiments are there, but I would skip the ketchup and mayo… name brand tastes better. Toilet paper is really good for the price, not super thin like store brand at other stores.
Service friendly, but usually only two registers are open and you have to wait in line. They have a seasonal section that is worth checking out every week. I got a name brand BELL bike helmet, bike lock, bike seat, bike computer, bike lights… for under $ 10. Wow. I’m still amazed by that deal.
If you aren’t familiar with ALDI, shopping carts require a quarter to use. When you return the cart, you get the quarter back.
Overall, this is always my first choice for everything except produce. Trader Joe’s (owned by ALDI) stocks more healthy foods and has a bigger selection of produce, legumes, grains, nuts, dried fruit, cheeses, meats, and vegetarian products. Prices are comparable. Definitely check this place out, ESPECIALLY if you are on a budget! I’m looking at you, college students…