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How a cheap, brutally efficient grocery chain is upending America's supermarkets [View all] brooklynite May 2019 OP

I rarely go there...but it's one of the main stores in my area, so reluctantly go there once ... SWBTATTReg May 2019 #1

I do most of my shopping by bus or on foot... LisaM May 2019 #22

Carry some lightweight bags. cwydro May 2019 #46

I do, but then I have to remember to take bags to work... LisaM May 2019 #71

So, wait a sec... jberryhill May 2019 #86

Are you able to get groceries delivered? lunatica May 2019 #117

This message was self-deleted by its author real Cannabis calm May 2019 #122

gotcha on that lunatica! AND THEY WON'T GET MY MONEY EITHER! real Cannabis calm May 2019 #126

In my area stores don't provide bags Retrograde May 2019 #79

Is this place revolutionary or something in the U.S? Ztolkins May 2019 #45

Yes SoCalNative May 2019 #53

Every grocery I've been to in Europe is this way too. cwydro May 2019 #68

Yeah, that's just "a grocery store" in France, too (nt) Recursion May 2019 #132

I do the vast majority of my grocery shopping at Aldi's Siwsan May 2019 #2

How's their organic produce and grass fed meat selection? rainin May 2019 #27

They have a pretty nice organic produce selection - veg and fruit Siwsan May 2019 #30

They have some of both actually. And a decent gluten free line. Unrefined organic coconut oil, etc. Freethinker65 May 2019 #33

It's good! I do 90+ percent of my shopping at Aldi Thekaspervote May 2019 #34

They have a pretty nice organic produce selection - veg and fruit Siwsan May 2019 #52

It's the same as their "upscale" sibling Trader Joe's Recursion May 2019 #133

Lived in Germany 8 of the last 15 years, it's refreshing to get in & out fast bigbrother05 May 2019 #3

I never shop at Trader Joe's katmondoo May 2019 #6

The same place ALL meat comes from Rambling Man May 2019 #12

From a butcher. Codeine May 2019 #75

i did not know that!... samnsara May 2019 #9

I love Aldi. GoCubsGo May 2019 #4

We shop there too... HopeAgain May 2019 #20

I have to say. Aldi's depresses me. Tommy_Carcetti May 2019 #5

Many Aldis near me in the Chicago area have been, or are being, remodeled. Freethinker65 May 2019 #10

They actually tried remodling ours. Tommy_Carcetti May 2019 #13

I tried an Aldi after friends raved about the store chain. Blue_true May 2019 #87

We have one of the remodeled upscale stores. Has a fresh market or sprouts feel to it Thekaspervote May 2019 #36

Wow, I'm impressed. You can detect a 20% difference in already low prices? Blue_true May 2019 #85

It just seems odd to me that whole milk will be $1.88 at one Aldi and almost $2.50 a few miles away Freethinker65 May 2019 #111

I was not decrying what you noticed. I think that it is very astute. I don't have remotely Blue_true May 2019 #112

i feel that same way about both! Love Publix but could only shop it.. samnsara May 2019 #11

You do know that Publix gives bigly to the republicans Thekaspervote May 2019 #57

I know that. Most big corporations do. Tommy_Carcetti May 2019 #61

Well, if you're there to take wedding pictures I agree. forgotmylogin May 2019 #70

The locations I've been to in Southern California Codeine May 2019 #76

I fucking hate Publix GusBob May 2019 #129

there was a small one in Gallatin Tenn when i visited my dtr.. samnsara May 2019 #7

You get your quarter back when you return the cart (nt) Recursion May 2019 #134

Aldi U.S. Matches Or Exceeds Quality Of Mainline Competitors For The Products It Carries corbettkroehler May 2019 #8

Enjoy shopping at Aldi snowybirdie May 2019 #14

I get most of my produce and many other items at Aldi's appleannie1943 May 2019 #15

I love Aldi prices, lower than Lidl and Walmart. steventh May 2019 #16

Why would they hire extra staff to round up carts? SoCalNative May 2019 #58

Bringing your own bags and packing them is the European way. We are spoiled by the full service!! Lucky Luciano May 2019 #17

Yes, and I hated that SoCalNative May 2019 #59

Agreed. I prefer tge full service! nt Lucky Luciano May 2019 #73

I tried a local Aldi flyingfysh May 2019 #18

It's a German chain. Not a French one. Yavin4 May 2019 #19

LOL SunSeeker May 2019 #26

Still waiting for Carrefour to arrive and say bye to Walmart JCMach1 May 2019 #104

Just wait til Pickard hits the US Recursion May 2019 #135

You stated it well! n/t customerserviceguy May 2019 #115

Recommended. H2O Man May 2019 #21

Ours has a lot of fresh produce. AirmensMom May 2019 #56

Not necessarily. xmas74 May 2019 #119

you never know what the center aisle sale will be. it could be a power tool or a pup tent. :) Kurt V. May 2019 #23

I love the center aisle! mcar May 2019 #40

one of these days they'll have a pony there. Kurt V. May 2019 #67

And there will be people buying it mcar May 2019 #82

I'm telling you another thing you'll see vanish there soon: using credit cards Pluvious May 2019 #24

I remember Aldi didn't even used to accept debit cards. forgotmylogin May 2019 #72

XRP? nt Codeine May 2019 #102

Not likely. Ms. Toad May 2019 #105

Hey, you get your quarter back for the shopping cart. It just ensures you bring it back. pdsimdars May 2019 #25

Wow. Wish I had an Aldi's nearby. nt SunSeeker May 2019 #29

Or you can just pass the cart along jberryhill May 2019 #88

Yes, that has happened a number of times. It's nice. pdsimdars May 2019 #89

I like Aldi, especially with my food allergy. CaptainTruth May 2019 #28

Aldi nerd here. I save so much money on groceries. Politicub May 2019 #31

When I think back to what our grocery stores were 20 years ago and what they are now... LisaM May 2019 #32

Their Choceur chocolates are cheap and good dalton99a May 2019 #35

Love Aldi's mcar May 2019 #37

Anyone know if they have union workers? n/t OneCrazyDiamond May 2019 #38

No. nt Codeine May 2019 #90

No. xmas74 May 2019 #120

Love Aldi's. It doesn't have everything you need, but you get so much for so much cheaper. Demit May 2019 #39

Aldi had to change everything to work in Denmark TomVilmer May 2019 #41

Great store (Lidl as well) Scalded Nun May 2019 #42

We have two in our area. They're great. I've been meaning to post that for anyone..... George II May 2019 #43

We don't have an Aldi anywhere near. I went to one in another city, though. Honeycombe8 May 2019 #44

We had an Aldi and a Lidl nocoincidences May 2019 #47

I've shopped at Aldi when we've lived in places that have them. hunter May 2019 #48

3 new ones have gone up within 15 miles of me in the past 10 yr NickB79 May 2019 #49

I don't care for Aldi SoCalNative May 2019 #50

My husband's been going there, but I'll put a stop on that. There has to be some respect for the ancianita May 2019 #51

So you don't like scan and go either? Thekaspervote May 2019 #60

Hate it. I want humans earning a paycheck at checkouts. Someone who validates consumers ancianita May 2019 #63

Why does there have to be "respect"? Codeine May 2019 #91

It's my preference. To me, it's a working class thing. "Respect" is attached to a human's view of ancianita May 2019 #93

More capitalist? Codeine May 2019 #95

That's pretty much the alienated worker's outlook when captured by management. Read more Marx ancianita May 2019 #97

This message was self-deleted by its author Codeine May 2019 #99

So... How much emotional connection between customer and cashier is appropriate? DetlefK May 2019 #127

It's not about "emotional investment" or making people in a queue wait. It's about neighborliness. ancianita May 2019 #128

Aldi rocks! earthshine May 2019 #54

Nope. You're doing the downward spiral of not supporting your fellow working class humans. ancianita May 2019 #96

Aldi pays more and offers better benefits than any major chain Recursion May 2019 #136

I shop at Aldi regularly The Genealogist May 2019 #55

That's another European thing I'm trying to get used to Recursion May 2019 #137

The reason their check out seems so efficient is because, it is! Heartstrings May 2019 #62

My kid interviewed a few weeks ago xmas74 May 2019 #123

We shop at Aldi every week. AirmensMom May 2019 #64

We'll have one close to our new place when we move... cynatnite May 2019 #65

Aldi, and sister company Trader Joes, are both great. I just wish there were an Aldi FailureToCommunicate May 2019 #66

I won't shop anywhere Meowmee May 2019 #69

You don't pay for the cart, Codeine May 2019 #92

I find it ridiculous that that is a thing at all- putting a quarter in so I can use a cart- Meowmee May 2019 #113

They charge to ensure the carts are returned and not left in DeminPennswoods May 2019 #116

Yes I mean it is only a quarter Meowmee May 2019 #131

The quarter cuts down on employees chasing down carts. xmas74 May 2019 #124

It also takes away someone's job Meowmee May 2019 #130

I like Aldi but almost every time I am charged more for items than the posted price. wishstar May 2019 #74

I went a couple of times and was underwhelmed Blue_Tires May 2019 #77

Aldi convert cp May 2019 #78

I shop there several times a month. Good steaks and food for Keto diet. Raspberries moldy on shelf. TheBlackAdder May 2019 #80

To be fair Codeine May 2019 #101

I get good batches from ShopRite, a local farm market, and believe it or not, Target. TheBlackAdder May 2019 #109

I asked an employee the best days for produce. xmas74 May 2019 #125

One of the things that kind of sucks about living in the middle of a city with no car is smirkymonkey May 2019 #81

I am really surprised at the number.. MicaelS May 2019 #83

We have two Kroger chains in my area; Codeine May 2019 #98

Gotta ask. . . . Jake Stern May 2019 #84

You say "ultra-efficient German sensibilities" Codeine May 2019 #100

"Sir, pack your purchases over zair! Hurry, please!" Jake Stern May 2019 #114

Stripped down without the name brands and the frills... jcgoldie May 2019 #94

Dislike Aldi's with a passion JCMach1 May 2019 #103

Same, except different list of options for me kcr May 2019 #108

Quickly becoming our go-to for most items . . . hatrack May 2019 #106

This message was self-deleted by its author rownesheck May 2019 #107

Love Aldi! Shop for basics there first, then I have less to buy at Kroger. Irishxs May 2019 #110

This message was self-deleted by its author GaYellowDawg May 2019 #118

i thought Aldi's seemed pretty crappy JI7 May 2019 #121