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To think I might be missing something to have totally had my head turned to Aldi?!

139 replies

Ipll · 02/07/2025 20:12

I used to shop mainly in Waitrose, sometimes Tesco or Morrisons.

A couple of weeks ago I nipped into Waitrose to get three pretty mundane items and it came to 17 pounds. I decided enough was enough and it was time to see what else was out there, having previously been adamant I wouldn’t be interested in somewhere like Aldi (yes a bit of a snob when it comes to shopping!).

Anyway, after a few trips to Aldi I am shocked. Incredible and tasty fruit and veg. Great meat options. Biscuits ok. Great middle aisle of books for my daughter. The cost reflects something more manageable and I don’t feel I’m spending huge chunks of money like in Waitrose and Tesco.

I am obsessed 😅

Am I missing something?! Why doesn’t everyone shop there?!

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smallglassbottle · 02/07/2025 20:23

CorbyTrouserPress · 02/07/2025 20:16

Lidl is better.

I agree. Most of the stuff at Lidl is nicer than our main Sainsburys store, including the fruit and vegetables. We do our main shop there every week and only go to Sainsburys if we absolutely have to. There's no music blaring either and the store staff are lovely.

BodenCardiganNot · 02/07/2025 20:22

I have a really decent Aldi and Lidl close by. I use them regularly. Never had an issue with fruit or veg going off or chicken being problematic.

JustGotToKeepOnKeepingOn · 02/07/2025 20:22

I tried it but couldn’t get everything I wanted and the fruit and veg I did buy went off really quickly. I shop at Sainsbury’s where many things are price matched to Aldi anyway. So I’m within budget and can get everything in one place.

shellyleppard · 02/07/2025 20:21

I used to do the main shop there year's ago. Stopped shopping there as the fruit and veg didn't last long before going mouldy. Twice I brought chicken fillets and they were off when I went to cook them the next day 🤢🤢 and they had four days to go on the use by date ...... very off putting

PepsiForEva · 02/07/2025 20:21

We have a large Aldi and IMO the quality is good. It's near work so i shop on the way home almost daily so don't have an issue with veg turning quickly.

Their wine is excellent IMO.

Tiredofwhataboutery · 02/07/2025 20:21

There are often things you just can buy but I shop a lot there. Have to be very careful with fruit and veg and rummage to the back. Meat is decent, wine is ok, I like the moser Roth chocolate.

Needmorelego · 02/07/2025 20:20

I shop at whichever supermarket is most convenient for where I am.
Today I went to Tesco.
It's all just food to me.
(I do my big shop from Iceland simply because of their home delivery is very convenient)

Tillow4ever · 02/07/2025 20:18

Aldi is ok for odd bits. Lidl is better (their bakery is awesome). But I stick to Tesco because I can get it delivered I can get everything I want in one shop and what I pay in higher prices I get back in Clubcard points that covers my Christmas shop!

Dearg · 02/07/2025 20:18

I like Aldi but their range is limited, so I need to go to Sainsburys & Tesco too every couple of weeks.

I too think their fruit & veg has a short shelf life and I think you need to ensure that price wise it’s like for like - their packs may be smaller, less weight than you buy elsewhere.

I use it for top ups and it does save money over, for example, the local Co-op for that type of shopping.

BIossomtoes · 02/07/2025 20:18

I bought fruit from a very posh greengrocer last week, it lasted much less time than Aldi’s. You’re not wrong @Ipll.

HÆLTHEPAIN · 02/07/2025 20:16

I agree with @craigth162. In our local stores (there are 3), none of their fruit and veg last very long. And for a lot of other stuff that I buy, Sainsbury’s is on par for prices.

CorbyTrouserPress · 02/07/2025 20:16

Lidl is better.

3678194b · 02/07/2025 20:15

I think it depends on what you buy from there and the size of your Aldi Store.

Personally I can never get a full shop there and what I do buy seems to be the same price as the other supermarkets.

craigth162 · 02/07/2025 20:14

Ime the fruit and veg isn't great. Turns very quickly. Meat is ok. Biscuits etc fine. Couldn't do main shop there.