testimonials

Hear what ALDI shoppers have to say about the ALDI experience.

Great Products

“I definitely get great deals at ALDI, but I’ve also been very impressed with the quality and taste of the food I purchased. It was great to save a few bucks on groceries but still be able to provide my family with healthy food choices.” – Customer, We Got Us a Family Here blog (10/23/08)

"We had their spiral sliced hams recommended to us, and at $1.69 a pound they were excellent. They have all these brands you aren't familiar with, and yet they all seem to be of very good quality.” - Jack Dill, customer, NewsOK.com (06/17/08)

"Once you shop at ALDI, you will probably go back many times over. We like their store and very competitive pricing. Their product lines are extra good. Try'em. You'll like'em." – Morset, customer, Evansville, Ind., Courier & Press blog (4/04/08)

"My husband, when he ate the things I bought there, he said, 'This tastes better than usual.' Better prices and better products, that sold me. I could just see the way they were cutting down their costs and it was being handed to me. You bag your own groceries, but I'm willing to do that for better products for a better price." – Madge Cross, customer, (Greensboro, N.C.) News-Record (03/02/08)

"I have no problem with the no-frills approach. I would prefer to get lower prices in lieu of fancy store displays and free coffee in 3-ounce cups…. ALDI also has a line of healthy products under the label 'Fit and Active,' which were tasty and cheap -- dispelling the notion that healthy food has to be expensive." – Stephanie Nelson, (Chicago) Daily Herald column (1/16/08)

"I, too, have an ALDI in my neighborhood, and specifically go there for their 'Fit and Active' Ranch Salad Dressing. Not only is it healthful, but it also makes a great dip for raw veggies…. And their chocolate cream wafer rolls are addictive and cheaper than Pepperidge Farms." – Monica R., customer from Hanover Park, Pa., Pittsburgh Tribune-Review (3/12/08)

"ALDI Supermarket shopping is a great way to cut back on your grocery bill - give it a try! I think you will be pleasantly surprised with your new and improved grocery budget as well as the quality of food that you can purchase." – Chrissy, customer, BeCentsAble blog (Grain Valley, Missouri), (3/20/08)

Great Value

“Whatever your income, taste, or budget is, ALDI Supermarket shopping is a great way to cut back on your grocery bill- give it a try! I think you will be pleasantly surprised with your new and improved grocery budget as well as the quality of food that you can purchase at this store.” – Amy Allen Clark, customer, singlemom.com (06/10/08)

“ALDI is a great place to shop. The price for groceries is very reasonable and the quality is also good. We can fix a very tasty meal from ALDI for the entire family for less than 5 bucks.” – customer, My Town Talks blog (11/18/08)

“I’ll admit it – I adore ALDI. It’s my favorite place to shop. It’s a bargain shopper’s paradise. No coupons, no frills. Just great prices.” - Briana, customer, Bargain Briana blog (7/31/08)

"I saved at least a third on my grocery bill compared to other stores. It's not a fancy place but it has high quality." – Mike Mattson, future Largo, FL customer, St. Petersburg Times (5/04/08)

"I, for one, have shopped there and have found many good deals on fruits, vegetables and other items. Many are not name brand, but if they taste as good, who cares." – Abby Brunks, customer and writer, Fayette.Talk, Atlanta Journal-Constitution blog (4/02/08)

"It's a limited assortment grocer with high quality products at deeply discounted prices. It's a very simple format for a daily needs grocer, and the pricing is just incredible." – Mark Thomas, store developer, Model D (03/11/08), explaining why Detroit residents have embraced the chain

"Since food prices have gone sky high, it will be my pleasure to get some discounted prices on good-quality items. And, it may even provide a source to help lower some the prices in our local grocery stores as well." – JoAnn Lee Frank, future customer, St. Petersburg (FL) Times (2/3/08)

"I feel like I'm beating the system when I go there. You're buying the exact same stuff, but you've got money in the bank. When I go to Harris Teeter I'm like, 'Oh my gosh, I can't believe what they're trying to get for that." – Tim Flowers, customer, (Greensboro, N.C.) News-Record (03/02/08), nicknamed "ALDI Ambassador" by his friends

"Here are three good reasons to go to ALDI: 1) Even though Wal-mart claims to have cheap prices ("always"!) and Kroger offers deals with the Kroger card, some veggie and fruit prices at ALDI are unmatched. …. 2) ALDI's handling of plastic bags is progressive…3) You get the coin back from the cart! (and don't risk getting your car scratched from wild running metal buggies.)" – Stine, customer, I am Erican Sequel blog (2/21/08)

Smart Shopping

“I love the way your shopping carts can accommodate 2 kiddos upfront. I love the way your meat is packaged in a plastic rather than Styrofoam container so I can recycle it. I love your friendly staff.” – Jenny, customer from Indiana, Indymoms.com (8/15/08)

“I thought ALDI's shopping-cart system was ingenious. I doubt there are many people who would go ahead and leave their cart in the parking lot if walking a few yards to return it meant getting their quarter back. Not only does it save ALDI's employees’ time, but I'm sure that practice has reduced the number of accidental dents in parked cars.” – Stephanie Nelson, feature writer, Pittsburgh Tribune-Review (3/12/08)

“Note that there are no carts in the parking lot. Also note that all of the carts are lined up neatly along the side of the store.” – Lary Fusco, customer, Rutland (Vt.) Herald (1/3/08), commenting on why he likes ALDI’s cart deposit system

“ALDI saved me money, and I didn't have to hunt for coupons or look for a special sale to do it. Because their store is small and to the point, I also saved time walking around. Because their checkout process is so well-streamlined, I even saved time in the checkout line. Saving money and time makes this an experience that I'd recommend you try at least once to see how your local ALDI checks out.” - Austin Cushing, customer, Gather.com (06/24/08)

"I love the idea that you can get things quick and easy. It's a no-brainer. They told me about this place, how cheap it is and how easy. It's a step up, and I'm surprised." - Del, customer from Vermont, Bennington Banner (9/13/08)

"It's calmer. It's easier to find things and more organized, didn't have to ask anybody for anything." Kim Beauregard, customer from Florida, Tampa Bay 10 Web site (9/30/08)

“I love ALDI. You can park close, shopping only takes about half the time, and if you don't mind generics, you can save a ton. I love the fact that you have to pay for bags. All grocery stores should be like that so we wouldn't use so many plastic bags.” – martinobeano, customer, Wichita Eagle blog (6/04/08)

"I can usually get in and out of ALDI in 30 minutes or 45 minutes, even when doing a whole week or two worth of shopping. I can't get out of Super Wal-Mart in less than an hour." – Jan Greer, customer from Lexington and mother of four, (Greensboro, N.C.) News-Record (03/02/08)

"They're putting in something that's a new generation shopping experience for our community" – Skip Kuker, president of the Logansport-Cass County Economic Development Foundation, Pharos-Tribune (IN) (2/20/08), regarding new ALDI store