Aldi

About 15 years ago, I first saw an Aldi food market from the outside and decided I had no desire to enter to either browse or shop. Aldi has a very austere look on the exterior and a minimalist approach to its food displays inside. As I think about it, the presentation of goods resembles the Costco’s, BJ“s and Sam’s Club in this manner. The difference is that you don’t have to buy 35 gallons of mayonnaise to receive a discounted price nor does one have to walk 30 miles to find your items.
Aldi’s presents a combination of the expected standard food items, along with some surprising gems, while offering all at prices which, for the most part, are less than Wegman’s and Wal Mart. Their physical size causes them to be able to offer a core set of always available foods and a rotating variety of special household goods. Aldi’s is a German owned company so, you will find some simple yet surprisingly good imported German products (mustards, chocolates and more) at great prices.
Most Aldi’s are set up in a similar fashion. First, if you want a shopping cart, bring a quarter with you as they have a locking device on each cart. Simply insert a quarter ($ 0.25 cent piece) You’ll get this back when you return your cart after you finish shopping. Paper, several varieties of plastic bags are available for a nominal cost (starting at $ 0.06– six cents) per bag. Bring your own bags or boxes or use Aldi’s boxes which they ofter offer free on a first come first serve.
So, what do they offer inside? Aldi’s has a large selection of private label (or store brand) items along with name brand products. All of your basics are present, for example, milk. Do you want to but a half gallon at Wegman’s? Pay $ 1.99 — Aldi’s $ 1.29. Tastes the same and might be from the same farm. Cereal? Aldi’s house brand variety is extensive and of high quality. Want Cheerios? Pay $ 1.69 here or over $ 4.00 for the brand name at Wegman’s. Like Hellman’s mayo? So do I. Aldi’s great tasting house brand is only $ 1.99 for 30oz vs $ 3.49 or more at other places. Fresh vegetables and fruits are available, also at good prices. If you’re looking for pre-​peeled and diced fruits, buy a knife and start cutting. Meat selection and prices are competitive as is quality.
You will not find fresh seafood. Frozen seafood and other frozen products (pizza, burittos, meals, vegetables, and most other items you can think of) are readily available.
They offer a surprising variety of imported German foods: delicious chocolates, mustards, candies, and at times kitchen and baking implements.(I bought springform pans, made in Germany, for baking cheesecakes for only $ 7.99) One unique item of interest is pistachios. These generally are $ 2.00 less per pound than Wegmans and even Wal Mart. When I travel abroad to visit family, I buy 10lbs of pistachios here and save $ 20.00.
Employees are hard working, very pleasant, keep the store clean and maintain the place well stocked. You won’t find empty shelves. Everything is well labeled and prices are posted on large, easy to read placards above or below each product.
I’m just sorry I waited 15 years to try Aldi’s. Don’t let this happen to you.

Just had the worst shits in my life because this place can’t watch what food they on stock isn’t bad l. I do realize its discounted food but that doesn’t mean it need to be old food.