What a letdown. I've been shopping at the Caldwell Shoprite for over twenty years, and I was…read morelooking forward to the new location. As much as I liked the convenience and quick "in and out" quality of the smaller original location, the idea of a new, larger store with more inventory and variety was exciting, but sadly, all the negative qualities of this new store have discouraged me from shopping there, and frankly after shopping there just twice I don't plan to return. There are very few handicapped parking spaces, and they only exist at one of the two entrances. Although for reasons passing understanding, there's a solitary handicapped spot out in the farthest corner of the parking lot. What's that about? The main entrance to the parking lot is also at the exact spot where the main entrance and exit to the store is located, which causes an almost omnipresent bottleneck of cars waiting to get into the parking lot, while customers are entering or existing the store with their carts. The inside of the store is impressive at first glance, but that only lasts until you start actually shopping. The produce department somehow feels smaller than the old store with less inventory. The small produce bins are for the most part are equally sized, with no apparent thought given to what they would contain. For example, bananas are in the same size bin as the plantains. Which do you think they sell more of in Caldwell? So, the bins with the popular/everyday items need to constantly be refilled and are consequently frequently empty. Why they didn't make larger bins for bulk items like tomatoes, potatoes and onions is baffling. The deli counter is also smaller than the older store. It's now a small counter where both the customers and the deli people battle for space. In addition, the store has created yet another crowded bottleneck there. Customers who are waiting at the deli counter act as a human barrier to all the other foot traffic that can't get past them. Again, poor planning. The bread counter. Again, smaller than the old store. I've included pictures. The new store has a large dining area with tables that divides the produce area. It's nice idea in concept, since the store does have an upgraded hot foods counter and more prepared foods, but the reality is that the area seems mostly unused aside from the few Shoprite employees I saw eating there, and it acts as a sort dead zone right in the middle of the produce area. The Morristown Shoprite and Livingston Shoprite have similar dining areas, but are wisely located outside of the main shopping area. The aisles are another frustrating design choice. They are loooong. Why they did not make some sort pass-thru at the midpoint, just like the Morristown Shoprite did and Wegman's did with their long aisles is a question. There also seems to be an issue with where the store places it's products. Every supermarket in the country puts the ice cream cones with the ice cream (and Caldwell used to). Now the ice cream cones are at the opposite end of the store in the aisle with the crackers or cookies. It took three employees to find them. This counterintuitive placement of products seems to be a running theme of which that is just one example. On the plus side, the store does sell liquor and beer now, but again, they have chosen to place that section right at the entrance to the store, bisecting the food aisles, which is simply odd to me. The bottom line is the store is new and it is beautiful, but the planning and execution for real, everyday shopping is sorely lacking. Choosing style over substance was a bad choice. Hopefully it's one they can correct. Until then I'm driving to Parsippany, Livingston, or Little Falls (heck, even West Orange).

I come here every so often, there is a great time to go which is around 4:30pm. Other than that…read more That place is a zoo. Between the crazy mom and dads with their little kids and stuffing their cart to the brim and the seniors with nothing else to do during the day so there isn't a rush to get thru the aisle. It's hectic. I actually would pay more to avoid the parking lot area and that mess of people in there. I did however, ordered catering since a lot of people do rave about it. And it was amazing. Their finger sandwiches were a hit at the party. Fresh deli meat and Martin bread, you can't beat that. The platter I ordered served 8, which was way enough for people to take home. Love the decor and i hope they're taking it to the new ShopRite.

This is the place you go to for a quick and cheap lunch…read more Most of the sandwiches here range from $4.50-$6.00. I dont know about you but the price it self gets me for cheap lunches and the fact that the sandwiches are loaded with good quality deli meat and the staff is nice is the cherry on top. They offer an array of cold sandiwches, hot sandwiches, and even small fried food options like chicken strips and fries. My favorite thing about this place is that even though they are one of the only places in the area to serve deli sandwiches, they are so friendly and cheap (I know I said this already but I need to emphasis this. If you know this area you know there are no cheap options). Turkey and Cheese on a sub with everything on it... Oil and vinager seeps through the wax paper.... YES, Please!

I hate giving this place a low rating because I genuinely enjoy coming here. Unfortunately, today's…read moreexperience was really disappointing. I ordered a beef BEC, and the amount of bacon on it was surprisingly small. I went back to ask about it because it honestly looked like there was only one piece of bacon on the sandwich. I was told they put two slices on every sandwich and that mine had the correct amount. I'll include a photo so you can decide for yourself, but in my opinion, it didn't look like it. I hope this was just an off day because I've had good experiences here before.

This Aldi location has seriously gone downhill. The food quality is consistently awful, the produce…read moreis often spoiled, and the refrigerators clearly are not being kept at proper temperatures. On top of that, the store is severely understaffed and visibly dirty. I would never return to this location, and honestly, I wouldn't recommend anyone else shop here either. At this point, I don't trust buying food from this store. I'm shocked corporate hasn't stepped in because the condition of this location is unacceptable. The entire store needs a complete overhaul. Truthfully, it feels closer to needing a closure than a renovation. There is another discount grocery store a few miles away that is cleaner, better stocked, and far more trustworthy. Save yourself the disappointment and shop elsewhere.

Not a huge fan of Aldi and this store just about sums up why with most things being what they are,…read moreI find this store lacks something but I really can't quite figure out what it is. I mean they call it a "Discount Grocery Store" right so maybe I'm putting my expectations too high or something. But I doubt it, instead I think it's alot of cheap no-name stuff which reminds me more of the quality type merchandise that a dollar store would carry. Yup that just about covers that. Well I'm glad we were able to work that one out. Who needs couch time with some Psychiatrist when we can just vent out our thoughts here on this amazing forum through our Reviews? 3 Stars although that's probably 1 more than they deserve, but but I'm still working on my decision making processing process, Hey don't judge me, Lol Come And Get Your Shopping On   if you want

Stop & Shop Till You Drop!! hopefully it doesn't ever come to that but just in case it does and…read moreanyone's looking for me, I'll probably be over in the Meat Department. Seriously though anyone who really knows me would've already figured that one out in like three seconds, LOL!! This is a pretty solid store where the positives definitely outweigh the negatives and most of the employees here seem genuinely helpful plus shelves are well stocked. I'm always able to get whatever I'm looking for plus some other stuff I didn't even know I needed but bought anyway. As someone who's not from this area it isn't my regular go-to grocery store but with reasonable prices on most things thanks to their "Rewards Points" program, I could definitely see myself Stopping & Shopping here whenever I'm in this part of the neighborhood. Come And Get Your Shopping On!!

Amazing store with great prices, friendly staff, place was clean and organized, and the shelves…read morewere fully stocked

This place is such a hidden gem! Perfect place to get ur produce without spending too much.read more

Grocery store with just the basics, lot of produce and a few packaged items. Sometimes the fruit…read moreand other items have blemishes but they sell them at a discount. Definitely cheaper in the way of groceries. Service is mostly upfront at the cashier. Inside it feels a little bit like a farmer's market layout but really it's just a grocery store without much inventory outside of produce and a deli in the back.

This is a good clean grocery store but the produce is really expensive. I got some fresh bread from…read morethe bakery but they had no nutritional information on the breads which made it really hard to know its sugar content! I wouldn't buy fresh bread again since what I bought ended up being extremely sweet! Staff is good and helpful no complains. I would go here in a pinch for packaged foods but I wouldn't do a full week's grocery at this store.

While I initially started off at a ShopRite, they didn't have strawberries on Valentine's Day…read morebecause they had made them all into chocolate covered strawberries for VDay and sold out earlier. I drove over to Kings and lo and behold they had all the organic and regular strawberries you wanted. The price was higher than ShopRite, they did have deals on a number of other products that I ended up getting. You can sign up for a membership to take advantage of these deals at the register. Well the selection of meat was definitely a lot more expensive then ShopRite, I'd say they have a pretty good deli area and generally good selection of everything non-perishable.

I come here for basics like bread, milk, and eggs. The store is always clean, organized, and never…read moretoo crowded, which I like. Prices are decent, and parking is easy. The biggest issue is checkout. There are plenty of registers, but they're almost never open & everyone is pushed to self-checkout. I'm not a fan of that at all. I don't work here, and I don't want to ring up my own groceries. I want to use a regular cashier and be on my way. That option shouldn't feel nonexistent. It's also frustrating that self-checkout doesn't take cash, even though it says it does. So if you're paying cash, you have to wait for help anyway which is extremely annoying!! The rewards program isn't great either--after spending $200, getting a free chocolate bar was pretty underwhelming. Overall, nice store, but the lack of real checkout service is a big downside.

This Lidl is a pretty solid Grocery Store with an Aldi kinda vibe to it although not related both…read morestores originated in Germany. Lidls does have their own brand label so you'll save on most things that run along those lines. But some national name brand products that I'm used to seeing are priced the same if not a bit more than other stores.    You can find me hanging out in the Frozen Foods Section, in my opinion that's where a customer can find the most value that this place has to offer. And these days that's a big freakin deal people.   I've been here twice so far and both times it's been pretty empty maybe just because this is a fairly new location but I can definitely appreciate a place like this as opposed to some other crazy crowded nearby chains who'll remain nameless. Come And Get Your Shopping On!!

Very convenient for Caldwell shoppers. We'll stocked, good daily take out preparedfoods​ for a…read morequick bite for lunch- great fried chicken and other slpecialalites. ​

We've passed this place a thousand times. Yesterday out of curiosity we stopped. I must say I'm…read morevery pleasantly surprised. Place is kind of tight through the aisles but I was really surprised that I didn't have to compromise on my needs. Store was well stocked and contained major brands and also offered a few options. Major plus was the fresh foods made in house like the potato and Mac salad. Really tasted home made without that "factory" taste. Meat section was plentiful and deli was attentive and friendly. I really have nothing bad to say which is unusual for this reviewer. Oh maybe one thing... watch dates on some items. I'm not sure of the volume Jacks does so turnover maybe a little slower. Bottom line... great spot that serves the locals quality items and nice workers. Good spot!! Parking behind the store. Mellow feel to the store playing great 60's -80's rock