ALDI — Local services in Ballenger Creek

There are two Aldi's in Frederick. This Aldi is off of Rt. 355 in the southern Frederick. Both Aldi's are similar except this one has a bakery. In the Aldi tradition, which I think they need to do away with, is you pay a quarter to use a shopping cart. Then when you return it you get your .25 back. All carts are on the sidewalk closest to the store. There are no areas in the parking lot to hold shopping carts. In the store the isles are wide. Easy to flow through the store. The layout is very efficient. The produce is usually very good all year. All their other food and non food products are also very good and all come with an outstanding guarantee. There is only one register with someone working on it, but you may have to wait a few minutes until someone comes over to assist you which is not efficient. However, there are several self service registers. All Aldi stores have no grocery bags so best to bring your own or use one of their boxes that is empty on a shelf. Their prices are excellent...but you the consumer, are doing a lot of the work. The store is a cross between a grocery store and a small warehouse style store. The parking lot is large and everything is...

Update: Still a great place despite a few changes in the pricing due to inflation!

The location of this Aldi is great! Away from other grocery stores but close to stores such as Target, Home Depot, and the mall. Unfortunately, some customers fail to follow the directional arrows placed in the aisles. This is by no fault of the store - just of irresponsible shoppers. However, during this visit, my checkout time was amazing and as always, Franklin was kind and friendly. Franklin asked how I was doing and made conversation instead of just sitting there like average associates. He is personable and made friendly banter that made checkout even more enjoyable. I am sure he had a smile under his mask. It's great to have friendly interactions during these trying times.

The selection is always great and the store is very organized and clean. You cannot...

What else can I say besides "I like it" ?; not quite an I love it. What I do like are the prices! Noticeable difference between Aldi and any other local grocery stores; definitely lower prices. The majority of items are not typical major name brands....there are a few but not many...really doesn't make any difference for the items I purchased. It is a warehouse style store but still well kept up, clean and organized. My only real negatives are two things....not a huge selection of products (chips may only have 2 or 3 styles instead of 12 flavors) and some products come and go week to week....those bagels purchased 7 days ago may not be available today. Also if you want a shopping cart bring a quarter...you need it to unlock a cart and get the quarter back after...