Some of you right now are thinking what on earth is an Aldi? Aldi is a grocery store chain based in Germany. The stores are small and carry almost exclusively store brands. Why have I become such a fan?
1.Cart control
At Aldi you put in a quarter to get a cart from the corral. When you bring it back, the quarter is returned. This ingenious solution solves two problems. First, no straggling carts in the lot to dent your car. Second, Aldi doesn't have to pay someone to pick up the carts like other stores do.
2. Compact footprint
As mentioned previously, the stores are small. You can hit all the aisles in rapid succession.
3. Good prices on produce
Aldi frequently has outstanding prices on produce, and the quality is usually very high
4. Random good deals on random items
Aldi also has one time buys on name brands and other special items. I've recently scored pesto and roasted red peppers for $1.99/jar, a great deal. I also got a screaming deal on an Anchor Hocking measuring bowl- more about that in a future post.
5. Reduction bagging waste
Aldi doesn't bag your groceries. They also don't provide you with bags. You can bring your own, something precious few people do at other stores, or they have plastic and paper bags for sale. I'm sure this greatly reduces the number people actually use.
If you've become intrigued, look on Aldi's website for a store near you. Be sure to bring a quarter for your cart and some cash or a debit card as they don't accept credit cards. Happy shopping!
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