ALDI — Local services in Lincoln

I usually shop Aldi first. I get all my basics. The Russet potatoes are 1/2 the price of Jewel and so on. The milk chocolate bars from Germany are excellent. I actually taste tested Aldi chocolate against Godiva. The Godiva was sweeter, but that was the only difference and a fraction of the Godiva chocolate price. Then across the street to Jewel for items Aldi does not carry.

When ever Aldi puts out bananas, they are cold. That leads to some kind of bruising, so I buy bananas from Jewel. You have to learn the stores. Easily, Aldi gives you a bigger bang for your buck and has the shortest check out lines because they open new ones when the queue gets too long. Jewel has 12 check outs, but only opens 2 to force people to use the frustrating self check outs. Jewel has a bigger selection as it is a bigger store. So, Aldi has a definite place in my shopping as it saves me money.

The home delivery I will save for an emergency since delivery cost, higher item prices, failure to pass on instant store mark downs, 28 cents a bag and tip brings cost up 20-25 and I can't get everything I want. Then Jewel has the same mark up for delivery. I don't know about you, but it takes a lot of time to key in a shopping list when things "may be out of stock" and they want to know a substitute. My wife will only eat Aldi $2 thin crust cheese pizza. The tuna in a can is mushy and my wife says it tastes "off." I once wrote Aldi saying I did not want a refund but FYI your one product tasted off and I'm not too fussy. Aldi said nothing was wrong and they MAILED me another. Aldi is very serious...

This was my first time shopping at this store. The store itself was good until it came time to check out, then my experience here went straight south. I had brought my own reusable grocery bags and forgot to remove my groceries to place them on the belt. The cashier, LORI clearly and loudly let me know to take them out. I was kind, and took them out and laughed it off as to not be confrontational and explained that I was tired and forgot. Then it gets worse. She placed my groceries into the shopping cart at the end of the checkout lane as they always do. I went to just move the cart to the area where customers bag/box their groceries and she(LORI) rudely and loudly informs me that I can't take the cart since I didn't come in with one. I had no intentions of taking the cart. At this point my son had had enough of her attitude and loudly let her know how he felt. Another employee came up to tell me that I can take the cart, however I was done bagging my items anyway. If I do go back here to shop, I do not want this cashier to ever wait on me. Lori has no business working with the public and should either be put in the back, or find another job. I felt uncomfortable and embarrassed. Customer...

The store was packed full of people...the prices on grocery,s was very good.They are competing with Walmart. They are winning.The employees are so helpful...and eager to help , you find what you arw looking for.The produce dept is again looking better....every time i come. Every thing is fresh and with a good date on the food. You don't have to ask twice...to get a employee or a manager. If its not available , they will go in the back of the store, to get what you need. The prices are great , if you have a family to feed.You will need 25 cents, to get a basket ...but it is worth the charge.You will also, need to bring your grocery bags....or buy some there at Aldi, s. This, is small price to pay for good service and good quality of food. The restrooms were clean and available. I will recommend this...