• return2ozma@lemmy.worldOP
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    5 months ago

    An Aldi opened up near me 2 months ago and I’m exclusively shopping there now because it’s cheaper than the other local grocery stores. Just wanted to share the news with others who may be looking to save some money on groceries.

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      5 months ago

      Growing up in a small town in the South it was kind of crazy when Aldi and Lidl set up nearby. Not only are the prices so much better on nearly everything but in general the quality of the products was much better than at existing local grocery stores.

      The only thing is they’re (especially Aldi) missing a few things that either someone in my household is fussy about the brand or sometimes some regional things. Like you’re not going to find some of the particular ingredients you might want when cooking soul food.

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        5 months ago

        While I’m absolutely stoked that I can finally buy gruyere in Kansas thanks to Aldi, I do agree that sometimes they just don’t have the specific things. Fortunately there’s a Thai grocery and a tortillaria down the road from mine, between the 3 I haven’t needed to even consider Walmart for food.

    • Big_Boss_77@lemmynsfw.com
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      5 months ago

      Aldi is awesome. As someone who pseudo-homesteads, if I can’t grow it or raise it, I buy it from Aldi. It’s the next best thing.

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      5 months ago

      Combo of Aldi’s and a local store got me through college. Got cheap as fuck meat (bless $3/lbs ground pork) at the local store, everything else at Aldi’s

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        5 months ago

        Dude, even as an adult, my meal planning is walking into the store and seeing what’s on sale and going from there.