Aldi

As a full on grocery store snob I went here begrudgingly. I was so very surprised! Organic dairy and meats! And half what I would usually pay! Bam! And they have most of what I need. Ok so I still have to hit up fresh foods or whole foods for fruit. But this place is amazing if you want to save a lot of cash!

Aldi is the sibling of Trader Joe’s, and they have limited brand name items, mostly generic/​Aldi-​produced food items as well as other specialty items. This particular location off of Oakton is a little underwhelming, as the number and the variety of items seem a bit scarce. Prices are still great, as I usually stick to their saltine crackers, spreadable cheeses, the milk chocolate candies, and their baking items (sprinkles, frostings, and cake mixes). Don’t forget to bring your reusable grocery bags (as you would have to dish out a few more cents for the store’s plastic ones). Carts charge you a quarter, but when you put it back, you’ll automatically get refunded (this is a way to ensure that you return them and not just have them left in the parking lot!).
+baking goods
+spreadable cheeses
+saltine crackers
+bring reusable grocery bags
+grocery carts 25c
+plenty of parking

As a kid, I used to be afraid for being made fun of because my parents shopped at Aldi. Now, I understand why they did it. The prices here are awesome and you can get a big cart of groceries for way less than any other place. The staff is very friendly and well paid (for retail). The store is clean and well organized too. This is a place that you may not want to buy the produce, but for most of your grocery needs it is excellent.

Well stocked store, almost always have everything I am looking for, staff is nice. Thank you

If you try to eat healthy, that can be expensive and challenging, but believe it or not, you can actually cut some of the cost at Aldi’s. You just have to be prudent about what you buy. I always recommend shopping the perimeter of the store, that way you avoid all the boxed process stuff, although this is NOT the case when you first enter Aldi’s, as they hit you right away with a lot of processed convenience snack junk. Dodge that bullet until you hit the milk.
Aldi’s has had some healthier brand lines in place for awhile now such as stock, noodles and grains, and they have started added a little organic as well. The price on organic canned beans alone is a savings. The produce is always hit and miss so you have to be shrewd.

It’s a nice clean and we’ll stocked store. The cashiers are fast and friendly. I’ve never had to wait more than 5 minutes in line before they opened a new register. Fruit and meats are fairly fresh.

I always find great deals at Aldi specially when it comes to produce! Though prices change a lot every week due to season or harvest maybe. I go to this place mostly for fruits and veggies only. Dont forget to bring your own bag if you will buy tons of stuffs. Pushcart needs a quarter as deposit.

I must say I’m an educated Aldi shopper. even though I don’t find EVERYTHING (like fresh squeezed ok) or poppy seeds I’m still loyal
The bargains FAR outweigh the absence of a few things
What makes me angry is when the check out people go so quickly with your items. I told a check out girl to please SLOW DOWN. There wasn’t anyone behind me… she said she can’t slow down because she’s being TIMED. that got me angry

This store proves the old proverb «there’s no such thing as a free ride.» If you wonder how their prices are so low, you’ll quickly discover when it’s time to check out. All you’ll usually just find there is one cashier. And checkout lines stretching with 10 to 20 people waiting in them. Sometimes after you’ve been waiting long enough, a 2^nd employee will come and open another checkout line. For the most part though, the whole experience of waiting in these checkout lines is enough to keep me away from Aldi and remind that living in poverty sucks.

Nice staff at this location since they changed management

A fan of the prices, a fan of the selection. There’s not much to say about customer service because you barely work with anyone there. And it’s kind of first come first serve. If something is out of stock. too bad. so sad.
I don’t like that you can’t use a credit card there. I do like that they don’t use bags and you have to use cardboard boxes. It’s nice and environmentally friendly. I don’t like that if you don’t have a quarter for a cart you can’t use one, but I do like that you actually have to move your behind and walk back and forth with your cart to get the quarter back. Last time I was there, I remembered the time before I was there when I did not have a quarter on hand. So I decided to leave the cart for someone without taking my quarter back. kind of like a pay it forward type of thing. :) And yes. I still walked the cart back to where it belonged!

Great produce section. Great selection of dried fruits, which is why I was here! I like to make my own trail mix with almonds and dried cherries and cranberries. The dry roasted unsalted almonds are fantastic! The cherries are my fave! Go during the early morning though Bc like most other aldi’s this place can get outta control with lines and crabby cart pushers. Being your own bag ‘yatches or plan to carry your goods or scout out a great cardboard box to take home. They also have really great reusable bags for purchase, their giant tan colored bag is my favorite.
Bathrooms: fab! Definitely poopable if the occasion should arise whilst shopping. Just saying’, this is important to know! ;)

Bring your own shopping bags. It’s good for the environment.
Bring a quarter to rent a shopping cart or use the free shopping basket.
Bring an open mind. You can find some really good items here if you look besides bread, eggs and milk. How about chocolate truffles that taste so good, people are stunned when you tell them they’re from Aldi.

I guess I am one of those spoiled people who don’t dig the Aldi scene. I have been to several now trying to find the magic, but it eludes me.
I don’t mind bagging my own and I certainly don’t mind a good bargain, but to me the stuff i saw looked like mystery food from the dollar store … and a depressing looking dollar store at that.
I did find an inexpensive shower curtain, so that is something I guess. I will have to go with my brother some day because he loves Aldi’s. I just don’t get it.

Did some grocery shopping here this week and was pleasantly surprised with the savings, as well as the quality of their off-​brand items!
You will have to pay a quarter for your cart and pay for your own bags (just bring your own, people!). Just a warning so you don’t freak out when you expect it to be like Jewel.
Anyway, they have normal brand items as well as off-​brand items. I bought a little bit of everything. They have a large amount of frozen foods. They have OK produce. If you are looking for some dry goods, this is the place to go. The prices are very reasonable.

If you’ve never been to an aldi’s you owe it to yourself to come to one, at least once. This goes double if you’re at all worried about money. Now, I don’t mean kool aid and top ramen every night poor, either. If saving money would make you happy, then aldi’s will be your best friend.
First off, yes, you will need a quarter for a cart, you’re self-​bagging, and the first bags aren’t free. However, I really think that’s about as minor an inconvenience as can be. Also, some of the off-​brand foods are hit and miss. There’s a pot pie I personally can’t stand, but my friend swears by them (there’s really no accounting for taste).
That said, the prices here are extremely low. Almost so low, it feels like I’m taking advantage of a misprint. If you can get the fresh fruits close to delivery, they’re also about as fresh as Dominick’s or Jewel’s, but for much cheaper. However, I’ll generally stick to one of the produce markets for them, unless I see the truck on its way out.
Aldi’s is also a godsend for cooking staples, which was how I found the place originally. Sugar, spices, flour, and the like are all at or below warehouse prices without having to buy that 15 pound jug of cajun seasoning.
If the non-​elite status of the whole place gets you down, just keep your huge aldi bags under the sink behind the trash bags, and no one has to know. They certainly won’t from taste alone.

With Aldis, most either love it or hate it. No, they are not a full service store. But they also are not full price as well. They are a great place to buy the staples, like bread, dairy, frozen meats, canned goods, basic houswears. You’ll have to shop else wear for name brand goods. Aldi’s has their own line of goods, and it is not generic or low quality in any way. As a former restaurant manager, I can attest to using them as an emergency supplier once and a while. I would stay away from the produce as it has never tended to last as long as other stores, but for hardy veggies like potatoes, no worries. So if it’s more about value than name brand, check them out. They are all designed the same, and can see a little off putting, but I will buy my own bags if is saves me 40 to 50% over a similar list as Jewel