Tell me about ALDI??

[Faithful Mumma]

I worked at a well known australian Smallgoods company a few years ago, who did most of the cold meat and hot dogs for Aldi. All product was exactly the same, with an Aldi label instead.....most of Aldi Products are like this. They are also the MOST most strictest companies to supply food too as well as far as quality goes, far above Safeway and Woollies etc.
I love the nappies and wipes more than any other brand!
The Soap is great.
I love the $1.49 liquid Laundry stuff, and have used it for YEARS. (I didn't like the powder one as much though)
I love the Yoghurt.
The Cheese is brilliant.
Chicken products are brilliant!
Flour, Sugar excellent value, bigger sizes.
Cereals, excellent value.
All biscuits etc and YUMMY and cheap.
Kids love their brand "Shapes" biccies, Sultanas and tinned fruit.
Bread is great, only problem I have had is when I have tried to purchase the Turkish Bread...on occasions it has had mould in it, but that was a few years ago now.
Rice is fantastic, same with Tomato paste, spag sauce...

The only let down for us is some of the beef products (a bit tough), and a small portion of the cleaning products.
I love the Diswasher stuff, and dishwashing liquid, Toilet Cleaner, disenfectant, sponges etc etc, but the Spray n Wipe Stuff and Shower Cleaner stuff is not great...

Occasionally Fruit & Veg can be not great, but they always have a couple of items super cheap, so if you can base your meals/lunches around these items for a week you are going great.

You will notice that Coles have tried to match them on prices for things like Coles brand baby wipes, Laundry liquid etc, but the quality is NO WHERE near as good as Aldi.

[Cherished]

Update on our Aldi nappies! DS had the 1st one on for a 2 hour sleep this arvo and it held up well, didn't feel 'that' wet when I took it off so I guess it'd hold up overnight. Then not 5 minutes after I changed him we had the ultimate test a huge poop which DS reserves for us every 1,2 or sometimes 3 days lol and it certainly contained it! I think they feel nicer and aren't as bulky as the same kg size huggies (crawler) and therefore they fit better. The huggies ones do feel thicker though. Anyway this isn't a nappy thread so sorry if I've gone on a bit! I'd recommend getting nappies there anyway

[~ Zarava Flutterby ~]

if you plan on using disposable nappies on your bub- their nappies are fantastic and great value for money.

I totally agree, thats all we use in this house, their wipes aswell.. not the thick ones but their normal wipes i LOVE.
DP is a bit of a brand snob at times but he likes their Tuna, some of their biscuits and their baby food is made by HEINZ but is quite a bit cheaper

[Mum2SweetCs]

Havent read all the replies so sorry for some dup.

im a huge aldi fan, not so much for groceries but more for their weekly specials and clearance items lol.

they crockery, pots and pans are very good quality. Their glass tumblers are fantastic. I lobe their undies and camisoles too.

their bread is soo soft and delish and so are their mint sticks and gummy bear lollies are extra chewy yummmmm

I also use their liners.

I found their fresh produce not so fresh though and some snacks are tastelss. I will never buy their fish fingers anymore after seeing the fish was from china!!

[Taryn]

Wow! Thanks so much guys! This has been awesome feedback! I will definitely be doing a shop there to check it all out!!

Keep the replies coming!!

xox

[Jaycee]

I wish there was an ALDI in SA! I heard they were building one over here, but have heard nothing since

[Snacks]

Definitely worth trying things to see what you like. I shop there and at Coles for stuff I can't get there or prefer a different brand and I save HEAPS.
Only things I really don't like are the rolled oats, laundry products (I just don't find them as effective), meats (I find them quite fatty), and the veges are in bulk packs and we just don't need that much of anything all at once. The fruit can be touch and go, but TBH I could say the same thing for Coles and my local fruit shop.
In short, they are worth giving a go. Definitely cheaper. You can also buy a trolley token to keep on your keyring so you never have to worry about not having a coin for the trolley (Some other shops have coin trolleys too btw. You get your coin back when you return it.)