Aldi

This is a bag it yourself, we don’t take credit under a certain amount endeavor with lots of off brand items but if you’re looking for a deal on milk or aren’t picky about getting a name brand, you’ll do well in here. Just make sure you bring your own bags and sufficient cash. Staff is really friendly though it does seem to get packed here.

There is a good selection of dairy, produce, and breads which is why I go there. Most of the brands there I have never heard of before, but I’m not a brand snob. As long as it tastes good to me then it’s a great deal. One star was knocked off because of the no credit card policy (cash, debit, or ebt only). To save even more cents, bring your own bags or else you have to pay for the bags in the store.

It’s just plain fun shopping here — so many good look-​a-​like products that taste as good (or better) than the original! Try the Chilli/​Lime Cashews for a nice snack! It should be noted that while every grocery store in Manhattan only carries FAKE, partially hydrogenated soybean oil-​based chip dip, Aldi’s has REAL sour cream-​based chip dip! Explore! What they are out of stock on, pop next door to the back of Target in the «pantry» and get what else you need — but start at Aldi’s!
Did you know that Aldi’s is owned by the same people that own Trader Joe’s?

I love this place. Best prices in the city. Friendly staff. Great tasting organic and aldi brand food.

Good place to go if you’re looking for dirt cheap groceries. Sad part is they nickel and dime you for everything. Bring your own bags or they will charge you for them. You can’t pay with a credit card either, so make sure you have debt or cash on hand. Great place to go if you need things like pretzels and chips for a party etc. With Target practically next door, sometimes target is the better bet.

My gf put me on to ALDI. First time we came here, she was super excited and I was super suspicious what with all the cheap deals. I soon found out that the food was great quality, even the produce, which is rare in Harlem. Turns out my girlfriend would shop here with her family as a child in Chicago, so she knew what she was talking about.
I have no idea why this is the only location in Manhattan, but with all the downtowners willing to spend money on Trader Joe’s (which is a sister chain of ALDI btw) I guess they see no reason to bother. Do yourself a favor if you live in the area or are visiting, and check it out. You might get hooked.

i love the prices and the quality — best thing about my home is that it’s so close to aldi’s!

I got all my breakfast food and didn’t even break a twenty and it quality stuff too I’ll be coming here more often

Nice staff and very competitive price!!! Lucky to have it around me. :)

I like to check out the deals at this store. I do have a problem with the cash or debit card only.
I never buy large quantities since you need to supply your own bags too. I’m usually loaded with COSTCO purchases when I go there.
I did go with the purpose to shop mainly at Aldo my last trip. I checked the expiration dates on some of the items. I wanted to stock up on snacks and cereals for the winter. The expiration dates were very close to expire. Just be careful to check! I ended up leaving without buying what I came to buy. Better luck next time I hope.

One of my fav grocery stores… ccheap and fresh. They sell their brand and brand names for less. They have unique products u can only buy at aldi but u must bring your own bag or pay 11cent for their bags. This store will be the reason u never shop in your local pricey supermarket again. I go in for 1 thing and end up leaving with bags full.

This is the best place to get groceries in the city, or anywhere really. The prices are unbeatable and the store has all the staples any kitchen needs. They only sell the aldi brand, which is delicious, but you can’t get name brand foods here. They only take cash, debit card, or ebt cards– no credit card. Also, bring your own bags or be ready to pay for them. Finally you need a quarter to get the cart (which you get back if you return the cart yourself).
I can’t recommend this place highly enough!

Excellent Service! I wrote into the corporate office about a concern I had. I received a call within 24 hours and a second response from a store manager within an hour of the first call.
I love when a store understands the importance of taking care of its customers. Well done Aldi! I look forward to returning very soon.

The grocery itself is fine… the people that shop here however cut in line and are rude beyond belief…

Love the prices. Great deals! My neighborhood supermarket. Inexpensive, friendly service always clean and I love when the bouquet of flowers are on sale.

I survived two poor student months in Germany only thanks to Aldi. I was so glad to find it NYC! Old friend is still true — i bought a two week supply of food for two for about $ 75, and that included meat and sausages. Don’t forget to bring a quarter for the cart and your own bags — Aldi doesn’t use plastic bags at all.
Bonus fact: Did you know the owners of Aldi and Trader Joe’s are brothers? Now you do.

My BFF and I love this place. Costco was closed one day and we reluctantly walked in here to be pleasantly surprised! Tons of quality healthy organic options at a super low rate. We’ve stop visiting costco ever since and get way more than any small costco purchase.

Cheapest grocery store in NYC!
Doing our grocery shopping at Aldi saves us a lot of money because all other grocery stores and bodegas in Manhattan are like 2−3x more expensive.
We live in Columbia area and we do not own a car, so grocery stores in our area are super expensive (West side Market & D’Ag). So we do our grocery shopping once a month, rent a zip car and we buy our 1-​month food supply at Aldi.
We buy frozen foods and canned goods here. We buy perishable foods like bread, snacks, fruits etc at west side market. Our grocery bill is usually $ 230-​$ 260 only, that is for 2 people for like 4 – 5 weeks. BIG savings!
Foods we buy in bulk at ALDI
Frozen meat — chicken, beef, ground meat, tilapia, salmon, ham
Frozen vegetable — broccoli, green beans, corn, mixed veggies
Dairy — Eggs, Milk, Butter, different kinds of cheese
Vegetables — Potatoes, Sweet potatoes, carrots, cabbage, lettuce, mushrooms, peppers etc
Fruits — lemon, orange, pineapple, grapes
Canned goods — tomato sauce, beans, soups, oyster (yes, they have canned oyster!) etc
Snacks — graham crackers, nuts, saltine, cookies, cereal, pudding etc
Pasta & pasta sauces
Tortilla, flour, sugar, cooking oil
Dessert — frozen cake or pie

You can’t get everything here. But what you CAN get is definitely cheaper than anywhere else in Manhattan. I am from Germany and ALDI is a German company owned by two brothers. One of the brothers also owns Trader Joe’s. So ALDI has been in my life forever and I was so happy to see them starting to pop up over here.
It can be a hassle to get here when the bus doesn’t show up, but it’s always worth it.
I buy staples like canned beans here, soy and almond milk, frozen veggies… They are around 20 – 30 cents cheaper here than at Trader Joe’s. They recently started carrying a gluten free line, which couldn’t make this Celiac happier!
ALDI also has weekly specials that are not food. And they are always amazing. I’ve bought a juicer, food processor, pizza stone, popcorn maker, food storage containers… The prices are ridiculous (the juicer was $ 35!!!) and everything works great!
There is a parking garage if you have a car (lucky!) but there is also a car service. They have a map that tells you exactly how much your car will be.
Bring your own bags, they charge for plastic bags, German style. And you’ll need a quarter to use a shopping cart. Also German style.
Another bonus point is that it’s right next to Target. And who doesn’t like a good shopping trip to Target? If that’s not your thing, GameStop is also right there.

I’m so grateful that this store (a value division of the same co. responsible for Trader Joes.) exists within accessible distance to my residence.
What do I consistently find the best prices on? woven crackers, oats, mayo, sugar-​free drink mixes, big cans of ground coffee, frozen lb. logs of ground turkey, orange juice concentrate. I don’t buy their produce much but did get several of their 3 lb. bags of sweet potatoes & onions for .99.
Keep your eyes peeled for red tagged items. I have found gallons of milk for 1.89, quarter loafs of older bread, .49 for 3 lb. containers of chicken salad w/​almonds & cranberries. etc.
Forget your bags & don’t wanna buy them from the cashier? Check out the bag recycle bin right inside the entrance of Target next door. Wanna not have to contend with the quarter cart system? Once again, visit Target first & just bring their cart in.
No free bags, credit cards (only debit.) Best value pricing in NYC.