I'm an ALDI fan. Once you work out some of the unique things that they do, that other supermarkets don't do, it's fabulous. Very nice beer and wine section, huge frozen section, lots of cheeses and deli items, and of course the chicken, pork and beef in the butchery area.
This store is tidy and well stocked. It's bright and clean. There are of course no carts or trash in the parking lot. There was briefly a queue at the registers but another cashier came up and that was no longer a problem.
ALDI's stuff is all prepackaged and prepared offsite. There isn't someone who can cut down the big package of beef to a smaller one. You won't find much of a selection of fresh bakery. And there are some things they just don't carry in the produce area.
You'll need to remember to bring a quarter for the deposit on the shopping cart. You'll be bagging your own groceries. And their shopping bags are not free so either snag a cardboard box on the sales floor or remember to bring your own reusable shopping bags.
And for all of those downsides, they still have a plenty of great quality stuff. The steaks have always been excellent. I've never had had produce. The dairy is great. And the prices? Amazing. I'm saving at least half over the costs at other chain supermarkets. Yes, it's inexpensive but it's not cheap.
[Review 14999 overall, 501 of 2021, number 2863 in North Carolina.] read more