Tips for ALDI

dehaani

It's quite possible that their cereals have improved. It's been years since I last tried any. All the ones I tried had an after-taste, very similar to multivitamin tablets.

Seems the chocolate puffed rice is favoured by some. I might try it again some time.

flippin36

I'm going to start shopping at Aldi, was wondering if they take debit card or is it cash only?

charlies_mum

My Aldi takes debit cards, but probably best to take cash as well just in case

creditcontroller

You can also get cash back when you use your Debit card.

sinw

my tip is always check your reciept for i am forever being overcharged for items in this store!!!

flippin36

charlies_mum wrote: »

My Aldi takes debit cards, but probably best to take cash as well just in case

Thanks Charlies mum

Stompa

charlies_mum wrote: »

My Aldi takes debit cards, but probably best to take cash as well just in case

I've heard that some take credit cards (possibly in Scotland or Wales?), though have never found one myself.

Mazcabs

sassyblue wrote: »

l agree with caro100 pasta is good and cheap, l always get their cereal bars too they're currently on offer 89p for 6 (l think)

jars of pesto
coleslaw
lemon dusted yellowfin sole fillets in the freezer (actually l think that's Aldi but worth checking out too)
yoghurts are good too
and definitely the super 6

yellow fin sole is lovely and they also do flounder (£1.50) and its good to

busiscoming2 wrote: »

We like Aldi's malted wheat/shreddies cereal!

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OH prefers this one too

BusyGirl

I LOVE ALDI! :j
I've been doing about 50% of my weekly food shopping there for the past 4 years or so. My list of good things to buy is pretty long, but their weetabix tastes as good as the real thing and their biscuits and chocolates are lush! I also buy...
cartons of juice
bread
fruitloaf
ciabatta
part cooked rolls
bread rolls
croissants
cakes
mayo, sauces, gherkins etc
ham/beef slices
pork sausages
meatballs
pizza
garlic bread
eggs
cheeses (good selection)
pasta
tom puree
jars olives
cartons passata
beer
frozen yorkshire puddings
frozen turkey crown (xmas)
frozen legs lamb
gammon/ham joints
coleslaw
non bio soap powder/tablets (much cheaper)

I buy 99% of my fruit and veg there and cannot understand why people have problems with it staying fresh as I've never had problems with it. Their grapes seem to last longer than Asda's and I've got veg I bought there 2 weeks ago stored in my shed and there's nothing wrong with it. If the fruit and veg is stored properly then it lasts as long as other supermarket's. In fact I've got a melon in the fridge from a couple of weeks ago that will be eaten tonight.:D

They do accept Debit cards and also do cashback, but do not take credit cards and you will need to take your own bags or you will have to pay for some.:rolleyes:
Since shopping there every week and then getting the other stuff from Asda/Tesco I have cut my grocery bill down from about £100 per week (4 years ago) to about £60 for a family of 4.

csh_2

Stompa wrote: »

I've heard that some take credit cards (possibly in Scotland or Wales?), though have never found one myself.

Scotland region takes Credit Cards, everything apart from American Express.
I believe that this was the trial area for CC and should at some point be rolled out to all regions