ALDI — Local services in Valley Township

This was my first time shopping at an Aldi's store. I was in the area because I was dog sitting for a friend, and I needed a few items. I was surprised at how expensive their hummus was.

I usually shop at BJ's for all my groceries (in Downingtown, PA). The BJ's brand hummus sizes are much larger (30 OZ) for $5.29, and I always have a coupon, which saves me $1.50. The hummus sizes at Aldi's is 10 OZ for $2.49.

The Aldi's brand of Friendly Farms half and half (1 Quart) is cheaper ($1.80) than the BJ's brand ($2.49). So, that was a good deal. 👍

It was a busy Friday night when I arrived around 5:15pm. My check-out time was about 5:37pm. And they only had one register open. So, the line was literally more than halfway to the back of the store. By the time I got to the register, the lady running the only open check-out line finally called for assistance. Usually, I wouldn't fuss over something like this. However, I'm disabled and I was in a lot of pain, and I wanted to get in and out quickly with the four items I was purchasing (3 hummus containers & 1 half & half). I was expecting to be in and out within 5 minutes because I knew exactly what I wanted.

I'm glad I brought my own small Thirty-One tote bag because they charge you $0.12 for a brown bag if you don't bring your own.

I'm giving 3 stars because there were plenty of other employees on the floor area stocking shelves and walking around the store who could've been running a second register. Especially during a Friday night rush hour timeframe. This store is so small that anywhere you're standing in the store, an employee(s) can clearly see how busy and how long the line was getting. Which could've been avoided had an employee(s)/manager been more observant. And because of the higher price of the plain/original hummus. I opted not to buy another type of hummus because those were more expensive. Maybe I came on a bad...

One lady manager (I won’t put on blast) had a problem with her poor customer service another time I was in here. From what I’ve heard (as an excuse for her poor customer service) her rudeness is because she is overworked, working 6 days in a row with short staff. Anyway, I was checking out today. I used the wrong card which kicked back insufficient funds. Instead of waking over, explaining it’s saying insufficient funds, she walk to the closest c self check out and says loudly “INSUFFICIENT FINDS!” Feeling embarrassed I ignored her. She went back to her register, and yelled again “ITS SAYING INSUFFICIENT FUNDS!” I replied, “I heard you!” As my correct card was approving! POOR POOR RUDE CUSTOMER SERVICE! 2nd wncounter with this blonde hair lady (again won’t put her name on blast) I love the store. The products they carry. Affordable and very close to home. Shame I have an uncomfortable feeling when...

I stop in this location at least once a week, sometimes two. Not a one-stop-shop but I knew that when I first visited. Don't mind doing the quarter-for-a-cart thing & I always take my own bags no matter where I'm shopping. I have never been one to only buy brand names in every item so I've tried a lot of the Aldis brands - most I like, some I don't. Love their take & bake pizzas - the best ever! Very nice produce, salad mixes, etc. but need to check it like anywhere else. All of the meats are very nice, with good prices. The cashiers are really fast & accurate, & do their best to keep their line moving; not a lot of staff but everyone is always helpful. They do seem to have a lot of turnover. Have also picked up quite a bit of the weekly special items at some very good prices & quality. Like that I can go in & pick up a lot of what I need & not spend a lot of time (even if the line gets a...