ALDI — Local services in Canton Township

I rushed in this morning to do a bottle/can return, but quickly noticed that the machine only said "Cans and plastic", I had some glass bottles, but it was no problem. As soon as I walked over one of the associates walked out from the back and said "we only take our brands" without even looking at me as she walked past. That was fine too, I had a few bottles of Aldi ginger beer to return. I asked how I go about returning their glass bottles, as the machine only accepted cans or glass. The associate advised me to leave the glass bottles in the box that was laying out on the counter. I asked how I would go about getting my deposit back by doing so (no receipt system). The associate rolled her eyes, and said "the machine says only CANS or PLASTIC" in a condescending way. I explained that was fine, but how would they know how many bottles I had returned for my deposit if I just leave them in a box? The associate rolled her eyes, scoffed, shook her head, and walked away like I was too dumb to assist further.

Another associate was nearby and told me to just let them know at the register how many glass Aldi bottles I had returned to their box. Fine by me. In this day and age I feel it's just surprising to see that they work on the honor system. The second associate walked away to help a customer at the register, but I stood there baffled at how rude they were. Never in my life have I had someone treat me like I was such a waste of their time. We've recently moved from TX, where there is no bottle return system. It would have taken 2 seconds for them to explain, nicely, how their unique bottle return works instead of just repeating themselves over and over. Will avoid shopping here...

This Aldi location is within a very busy strip mall area. I find it best to visit outside of rush hour, or any work day and confine my visits to Saturday morning and Sunday. The parking lot is usually very busy but there are adequate parking spaces. The traffic on the entry road is a difficulty. It is relatively easy to enter if you are travelling east on Ford Road but going west can be a hassle.

I like the selections they have, especially their health oriented materials. The prices are right for the food I would term ‘health’ food. Like whole grains. The inside of the store is very plain. It is easy to navigate to the several sections. Like a traditional supermarket it is not a gargantuan warehouse. They are very busy so the staff is actively moving materials from the storage area to the sales area at a regular pace.

The last time I was there I was concerned because electric forklifts were being used to move produce and items out to the floor rather than transferring them to carts. The location also lacked sufficient boxes to place the food and other goods we purchased in (which is the custom at the place). We ended up buying reusable bags, so,...

Great foodstuffs, if less product than Trader Joe's, with a more limited stock. For instance, beer and wine,.but no regular liquor. If you know the store, and don't mind the necessary limitations of a smaller space, shopping is so much speedier, and more satisfying, than for example, than a Meijer's or Walmart. Very helpful staff, and rare in grocery stores, they actually seem cheerful, knowledable, and happy to find the items you need. Only caveat, no free shopping bags, and they are often in short supply of the often cumbersome cardboard they leave out for the taking, when they are available. A CVS is right nearby for pharmaceutical needs, as is a UPS Store, and a gas station for petrol, and with Lotto, if you have the silly notion, as I sometimes do, of becoming a millionaire overnight! Won't happen at Aldi's, but then again, you can't be the usual loser I am, only enriching the next Powerball or Mega Millions! Better to buy a loaf of Aldi's good sourdough bread, with a delicious cheese, and if one is not too shy, perhaps even a date to share your tasty food with. Friendly, courteous...