Aldi

As I heard the cashier say to a new customer, «We do it a bit different here».
Aldi is a low cost grocer. They aren’t trying to replace Whole Foods or your local specialty grocery store. They are going after those of us that value price above all else. They have most of the staples but not all of them. They offer some name brands randomly but mostly they have house brands you have never heard of.
Some people like to harp on the quality of the goods here. In my experience this is complete nonsense. I have been shopping at Aldi on and off for about 2 years and never have I bought a product I thought was inferior to what I’ve purchased at Cub Foods, Kowalskis, Wal-​Mart, or Trader Joes for that matter.
The prices really are cheaper. Many packages are smaller, but you can do the numbers yourself and you will find that the value exists. They save a bit by adding in some quirky bits you may be thrown off by. For example: 1. You need a quarter for a deposit on your cart 2. They charge for any bags 3. The cashier will not bag and will instead put your items right back in your cart for you to bag 4. They don’t carry every little item that costs them extra to carry.
Overall, I like the convenience and prices here. No frills shopping with quality products. Give it a try but bring an open mind!