Aldi

I don’t know how long this place has been here, but I never thought about it for a second … until I found out about the $ 3 Winking Owl wine that someone raved about. That, coupled with a news story about the success of other Aldi stores (not really know where else this store is in the Detroit area), and a trip there was a must.
I’m digging their business model. No shelves (everything is still in the boxes), no shopping bags (bring your own), no available grocery carts (but you can pay). This keeps the costs low for the consumers.
That equals to cheap items.
It’s impossible to make this my go-​to grocery store, but there’s definitely a place for it. My bank account will be happy.

Aldi is the place to shop for hassle-​free shopping. Don’t be expected to be woo-​ed by flashy signage or enticing end caps.
This is the grocery store with absolutely no frills… a mecca of brands you won’t recognize — but with jaw-​dropping low prices.
If you’re not obsessed with big brands like P&G, Kraft and more, this store is for you! Prices are really low and the items taste pretty darn good in my opinion. This is now my go-​to store for random items that I am fine with off-​brands for — i.e. baking supplies, select canned goods, bread crumbs, some frozen items and cheeses. However, certain things I am diva-​ish about (i.e. mac n’ cheese and ketchup), I will not get here.
The produce section, although small, is pretty decent. In fact, I’d venture to say it’s even better than my local Kroger store quality-​wise. They also carry wine and beer, but I haven’t been brave enough to try it yet.
A few tips:
— Your grocery cart costs money to «rent.» Bring a quarter to get one out of the corral.
— You’ll be packing your own groceries, so bring a reusable bag in, or hope you’re in luck and can score an extra box lying around.
— This is just a place to go for some items, not all. You will still need to supplement with a trip to a different store.
— The spirit of the store is to try something new. (i.e. Love string cheese? Try their Fit N’ Active line — it’s just as good as Frigo and half the cost.)
Happy discount shopping!