I left an insulated bag in the Aldi Store in Jacksonville, IL. I have been unable to find a phone number to call and see if it was found.

It is good for some items, but be careful with others. The produces is not consistent in quality.

When I first heard of Aldi, I was hesitant. But when i finally gave them a try, I was so glad I did. I have 3 kids and what I save alone on milk and cereal is amazing, not to mention all of the other great deals. The meat is about the same as other big-chain stores. I recommend a butcher where you can buy in bulk to save money.

I save a lot of money at Aldi's, and they have a double money back guarantee! They offer fresh & frozen meats and their produce, eggs & bread are very inexpensive. Paper bags are only .05 cents each if you forget to bring your own. They also offer great prices on non-food items. I bought a few toys for my kids there around Christmastime. Everyone should shop there at least once before they decide it's not for them.

It takes a little while to learn about shopping at Aldi's. First, take bags or cartons with you or be prepared to pick up an empty carton or two as you shop the aisles, buy a bag at the checkout stand, or go without and empty your purchases into your car, straight from your shopping cart. Also, keep quarters in your car so you always have one to stick into the locking chain that secures each cart to the one in front of it (you'll get the coin back when you return the cart). In the checkout line, you may find that, by the time you are ready to pay, all of your purchases are already in the cart of the person who was in front of you. Your cart will be used by the person behind you (Fear not. Everyone has a cart with a quarter in it). If you don't like the way the checkout person boxed your stuff, you can take it to a counter and rearrange to your heart's content. This is good. It keeps all of the checkout lines moving rapidly. By the way, I find the checkout people at the Aldi's in Lawrenceville, GA to be the sweetest, most pleasant ladies behind any register in the world. And be sure to pick up a flyer on your way out because, even at Aldi's great everyday prices, they have weekly sales and you'll want to plan ahead for your next trip. Fill your car trunk and return your cart so you can retrieve your quarter when you click the chain back into place. One final note: We are lucky enough to have 2 Aldi stores in our area and I believe some of their prices vary, depending on the item.

I like how small the Aldi's store is! I can find everything in a shorter period of time and if I have to doubleback, it's not a hike. If there is a line, you won't wait long. Aldi's has ingeniously placed lots of barcodes on each product so the check out clerks are more effective with less handling.
I'm a big fan of Aldi's system.

I failed to mention in a previous comment that Aldi's is owned by the same corporation as Trader Joe's. We don't have a Trader Joe's in my city, but I sent my son by the one in Atlanta to pick up some Two Buck Chuck wine, and he reported that Trader Joe's looked like a yuppie Aldi's not knowing that there was a relationship.

The quality of the meat was not as good.
What we purchased was freezer burned.

Although we now live in GA, back home in Ill., Aldi's was one of the main stores we shopped for food value. Was very surprised to see it took so long for Aldi's to make it to GA. and even yet take off! It's amazing to me to see that so many people who are struggling in this messed up economy are still choosing to shop at expensive stores like Publix's, WalMart, and even Kroger with very high prices on almost everything especially meats and fruits and vegetables and that's with a coupon. Even though we are still selecting to buy some meats and maybe some different types of fruits elsewhere, you can't beat the prices at Aldi's. We shop there at least 2x's a week. Never had a problem with parking, shopping carts leaning against our car, or using debit cards if we so choose. Never do we stand in line longer than 10mins (you can best believe, I've stood in line at Walmart and others for over 15-20mins or longer, quite frequently!) I want in and out all the time and I get it at Aldi's. The cashiers are always friendly and they always know their products, unlike Walmart where all the young people they hire could care less! Do your research and read lables and shop at Aldi's! for your moneys worth.

The reason Aldi is less expensive is because they are cheap. Their products taste perculiar, most of them anyway. The produce is awful. Most of which is past the ripe stage. And then there is the line at the one cashier at work. You can have it if you are so cheap yourself.

Aldi's eggs are larger than supermarket eggs and I like the comfort of knowing things can be returned if deficient in any way.

I shop Aldi's alot and would shop it more if it were closer. I'm hoping they build one near us soon. I LOVE THE PLACE!!!!!

I love Aldi's its true some products are mediocre but you find that in your normal grocery store brands too. Were you aware that the Millville cereals are mad by Kelloggs? You must try the Buehlers' Oatmeal Cranberry walnut cookie dough can you say gourmet taste. I was skeptical until I tried Aldis' now I am a regular but yes I do read lables to see where the Country of Origin is

My first experience with the Aldi grocery store was in Germany. What an awesome store. Yes the ones in the states are smaller. But the prices and products are well worth the wait and small aisles. Everything I have ever purchased has been as good if not better than brand names. If you like white wine, may I suggest you try the Landshut Riesling - in a blue bottle - don't think you will be unhappy, plus it is less than $6.00. I've actually been to the winery and was so happy to find the product stateside.

I like Aldi's for staples, paper goods, fresh veggies. Checkout is super fast no matter how long the line. Their Computers however ARE AWESOME!!! My Medion Desktop blows other systems away with regard to price - speed. Tech Support calls are answered fast and are based in London England. Other tech items are also a very good deal. I just wished I lived in England for the many items they do not offer here... check out their web-site and you get a sense of their way of doing buisiness, fair to customers AND suppliers.

On a recent trip to Europe, I took in some of the local grocery stores. When I came home, I found some of the same brands in Aldi and many of the items are not available in other local grocery stores - certainly not at Wal-mart!

When I lived in Germany Aldi was the place to go for good reasonably priced food. They seem to follow the same methodology here as over there. Smaller store located in more out-of-the-way places with mediocre parking. No fancy displays, its just sitting there to buy, no fluff, no flash. Much of the Aldi food here is far more natural being the Europeans won't tolerate the crap and preservatives we will over here. It's a lot closer to "real" food in many cases. While they don't have everything you can save at least a third on whatever they have.

I am one of those nuts who spends an inordinate amount of time trying to get the best food for the best price. I've been shopping at Aldi's for the past year. This is the best place to stock up on staples. Read the labels. There's actually slightly LESS processed food here than in my local grocery. There are plenty of great, decently healthy deals on staples to be had here at amazing prices. Eggs, milk, bagged spinach, oil, canned beans/veggies/tomatoes, flour, rice, salsa, pasta, & various condiments. It's not large, so you'll have to round out your shopping elsewhere for more exotic, organic items (ie. Trader Joes for more cheap deals).

Aldi arrived a few years back and for about two years they had only a few customers. Now...you can hardly get a parking spot! To top that off we have a Sam's and WalMart with in a mile of the Aldi store. We do our main shopping there and stop by Foodlion to finish off the list if needed. We save much more money than going to Walmart only.

I agree that Aldi has great prices for staples, but I have never seen healthy choices for snacks. Also, watching for sales and using coupons at regular retail markets you CAN buy healthy choices.

Don't forget your Quarter for the cart... Gotta bag fast or they send you to the "penalty table".

My daughter has been shopping @Aldis for 3 years in MI. I also have shopped there and saved a lot. Some brands are not so great, but you have to try and do the "taste test" to find what you like or don't like. They do take debit cards along with cash. I have never encountered any long lines. Once you are accustom to their products and the consumer doing their own packing, it worth the savings! I'm surprised it has not caught on that much in the metro detroit area!

When I lived in the Atlanta area I frequently shopped at Aldi. I now live in a suburb of Jacksonville, FL and regretably the two nearest Aldi stores are 74 and 82 miles away. I will use them again frequently when they open a store nearer to my home.

I know that it isn't scientific, but I drive by Aldi every weekday on my way to pick up my son from Preschool, and it seems that the parking lot is fuller than last year. Besides the prices, I find if you go at the right time ( right when it opens), you can get in and out in 5 or so minutes. Now you can't do that at a normal grocery store!

We just started supplementing our grocery shopping at a new Aldi's here in NC. Easily save $20-40 per visit and can blow through the place quickly. We have never returned any of their products for the Double Satisfaction Guarantee but it's good to know it is there. Checkout has always been fast and they DO take debit cards.

I went to Aldis once because of Clark raving about it. It only took one trip around the store to push my empty cart back to the outside to get my quarter back and head over to the military Commissary. There I can get brand name food (and be able to use coupons) for the same price, be able to speak in English to the cashier, and not have to wait in huge lines!
Even if I was not eligible to use the Commissary, I would rather play the grocery game with coupons and sale items rather than shop at skanky Aldis.

I have been shopping there for about four years average of $40.00 or more depending on what I purchase weekly.

Publix and WinnDixie by one get one free deals blow away WalMart & Aldi's prices. The lables on non brand stuff just read distributed by the discounters. You cant find out where its made, China??

Clark, I am positive they take debit and or credit cards for payment. It says in your article just cash.

I have shopped at ALDI for about four/five years. I do not mind the limited selection. Sometimes I get overwhelmed with ten thousand different types and brands of items at regular grocery stores. I have learned that the selection, lighting, refrigeration, display, etc. costs me money. I would change a few things about ALDI, but overall it is a good alternative for saving my money. Store brands are usually made/processed in the same factories as name brands. I have had problems with a few items but ALDI always takes care of the problem, but so has Publix, Kroger, Albertson's and Winn Dixie. Save your money so you can escape the financial disaster by shopping at ALDI.

Aldis in GA takes debit cards. However, most of the fruit is rotten and there is no where to complain to if you find this out once you get home. Store phone # are unlisted, corp headquarters doesn't have an email or phone # on their website. Only snail mail address. How quaint.

An when do you think ALDI is going to open a store in Peanutpickersville?