ALDI — Local services in Cary

I bought 10 items from this place for the first time in 2019. I put my stuff on the running belt waiting for check- out knowing there’s a gentleman ahead of me who seemed to have bought quite a few items. It was taking him a bit longer. No big deal. He talked with the sales clerk and then another one came up from somewhere behind the sales clerk. Then the gentleman left. I proceeded to put my tote bag open and inside the cart ready for check-out. Then I noticed the other Aldi worker seemed trying to check out 3 items with the sale clerk while I was standing near the cart. I was surprised and apologized immediately saying “ sorry, I didn’t know she was checking out”. In my mind, I was asking myself “she was not ahead of me, what’s happening?” Anyhow, neither of them said a word. Then she left with 2-3 items. It’s my turn now and the sales clerk started to check-out my item. At this time, I apologized to her again for not knowing her colleague was checking out items thinking maybe she didn’t hear my apology the first time. So once again, she didn’t say anything! I was very surprised at this point and wondering why someone would not even acknowledge the apology. I swiped my card when she started to check out my items and then I heard her voice saying the charged amount and wanted me to pay with my card. I asked politely “I swiped my card. Did it go through?” She said: “what did it say?” with this indifferent air on her face. Wow, what kind of attitude is that? I was very surprised. Now looking back, the situation is disgusting! First, just because you are an ALDI employee, it doesn’t mean you can cut the line in front of a customer! It’s rude if you don’t understand basic social norm and etiquette! Second, the two ALDI employees should apologize to me for their unprofessional behavior instead of me apologizing to them. It’s such a disappointing shopping experience. So, this ALDI trip taught me a lesson: cheap product = cheap customer service = cheap experience. No...

I've always loved to shop at Aldi which is based out of Germany. All Aldi's are basically the same, at least the several Aldi's I have visited. The staff is always friendly, it's well sorted, and I'm usually in and out at how fast they check you out. Aldi stores are small but have really good selection of foods and organic food if you need those. Items are moderately priced and good quality. They have what typical grocery stores have but they also got some brands other stores do not have, so you will need to check it out yourself.

For those that have never been to an Aldi before. You need a quarter to unlock a cart (you get your quarter back) and you need your own bags to put your food in once you pay. You can get some bags at Aldi starting around 50¢ if you need some.

Aldi also has this one aisle, in every Aldi, where it just has random assorted household items. It's honestly, for the most part, useless stuff but somehow this aisle always attracts people, including myself. Something about random assorted items draws you in, so if you ever visit an Aldi, you'll know what aisle I'm talking about. You may find something you want from that aisle because they usually add new items every day.

Overall, all Aldi's behave the same. The staff is always great and it's well sorted. I would say Aldi is moderately priced for those that want to save money on certain items. Great place to shop at and this Aldi specifically is also...

Here in Cary, NC, Aldi and Walmart Neighborhood Market are across the road from each other, on NW Maynard. Each store has its advantages, so I shop at both (and also at the Kroger a couple of miles down the road).

Walmart & Kroger have much better selection, and Aldi has no scales at the checkout counters, so they have only pre-weighed produce (not good for a bachelor like me who wants to buy just two bananas).

But when it comes to price, for some things the Aldi advantage is truly dramatic. At Walmart today I bought Hershey's Special Dark cocoa powder (which they don't have at Aldi), and then I went across the street and bought eggs and Stevia at Aldi. Look at these prices!

EGGS (one dozen): Aldi: One dozen large eggs: $1.59 Walmart: One dozen large eggs: $2.17 (Or one dozen medium eggs $1.74) (Walmart = 36% more expensive)

STEVIA (9.7 oz = 11.5 cup, equiv. to 5 lbs sugar, house brand): Aldi: about $3.89 (give or take a dime) Walmart: about $5.95 (give or take a nickel) (Walmart = 53% more expensive)

(I also stopped briefly at Kroger, for one item, and their prices were similar to WalMart for both eggs and Stevia.)

These were not sale prices, at any of the stores (though egg prices do...