ALDI — Local services in Poway

So glad to have an Aldi in the area! This was my store of choice while traveling through Europe. They have lots of normal items (produce, meat, snacks, frozen items) but also plenty of unique finds (European cookies, chocolate, cheese, alcohol I haven't seen elsewhere). You probably won't find everything you're looking for, but there are lots of great finds and the prices are quite low. Tips for your visit: CARTS: To get a cart you need to deposit 25 cents which will unlock it for use. When you return the cart, you get your quarter back. When I visited they had an employee giving out quarters to use, but I don't think that'll last forever. BAGGING: When checking out, everything goes immediately into your cart, and then you walk to a counter where you can bag everything yourself. This helps the line to move quickly. Favorite finds so far: brioche buns way cheaper than Sprouts (at the same quality), dark chocolate butter cookies from Germany, sangria that was surprisingly good, and a really dark pumpernickel bread.

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I love ALDI stores and used them a lot when I was traveling abroad. This was my first one trying in the states, and the visit went well. Good selection and cheap prices. However, the low review is due to their Brussel sprouts - DO NOT BUY THEIR BRUSSEL SPROUTS!!

I got these a couple days ago, and they looked fine. I was eating them today and when I looked down, I saw TWO WORMS!! I opened up another one and found another worm. I’m beyond grossed out, so awful!! Once I find my receipt, I’m heading back to get these returned and talk to a manager about them!! 🤢😠 ALDI, inspect your food better - I don’t want worms!

Edit: Dropped this to 1 star. I ate some blueberries this morning from ALDI from my original purchase and they gave me food poisoning! My stomach hurts after eating them, with other symptoms of it followed behind. I’m going to have to go to Urgent Care if I can make it through work today. Never ever shopping at any ALDI...

This was the first time I went into an ALDI and although it seems a great place to shop, the people working there make it a bad experience. First, there were no shopping carts. My toddler had fallen asleep so I had to carry him the whole time and carry the things I was buying. The lady at the cash register did not mention where the bags were and when another customer in line was kind enough to provide one. She just looked me up and down and did not help or asked if I needed assistance. I was carrying a child! The food dropped and she proceeded to only look at me as I struggled to pick up the food from the floor and never once asked if she could help out. I understand this experience might not be relatable to many, but it is telling of a place if they hire people like this. The lack of respect and humanity this woman showed was...