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15 Great Aldi Buys Even Experienced Shoppers Overlook

Don’t miss these awesome Aldi deals on produce, cheese, and more.

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Updated Oct. 2, 2024
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Aldi is a German grocery store known for quirks like paying $0.25 to use a shopping cart. The retailer helps you save money shopping by stocking up to 90% of in-house Aldi label products and skipping the fancy displays other grocers are known for.

Instead, they focus on quality food at rock-bottom prices. That approach has gained them a loyal fan base. Here are 15 great Aldi buys that every Aldi shopper needs to know about.

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Avocados

Courtesy of Aldi avocados

Price: $0.89 each

If you’ve shopped at a normal grocery store for avocados recently, you know to expect prices north of $1 at the very least and sometimes closer to $2 or $3.

But, at Aldi, you’ll find them for just $0.89. Looks like guacamole is in your future.

Emporium Selection Cheddar Parmesan Cheese

Courtesy of Aldi cheddar parmesan cheese

Price: $3.89

For those who like to put a cheese board out when they have friends over, this cheddar parmesan cheese is a must-have in the fridge.

Keep it on hand for any time you’re entertaining. It’ll be the first cheese to go, and no one will believe you found it for under $4.

Mid Cotes de Provence Rose Wine

Courtesy of Aldi mid cotes de provence rose wine

Price: $9.99

A bottle of award-winning wine under $10? Yes, please!

This crisp rosé is the perfect wine to have in the fridge anytime you’re having friends or family over or if you need a bottle to bring along as a host gift. It looks fancy, but the price tag is anything but.

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Choceur Peanut Butter Cups

Courtesy of Aldi aldi-choceur peanut butter cups

Price: $4.39

Have a sweet tooth? Some say these peanut butter cups are better than any name brand you’ll find.

And, when they come in a package with 12 oz, you’ll have to exercise some serious restraint in not going back for another — and another.

Clancy’s Pita Chips

Courtesy of Aldi aldi clancys pita chips

Price: $2.55

This is a good size bag of pita chips for just $2.55. You won’t find anything close to this size at this price at other grocery stores. And who doesn’t love having a salty bag of pita chips on hand?

Countryside Creamery Pure Irish Butter

Courtesy of Aldi  creamery pure irish butter

Price: $3.59

Imported straight from Ireland, this creamy Irish butter is as good on toast as it is in baked goods. You’ll never go back to basic butter once you see how good this deep yellow butter is. It even looks better.

Friendly Farms Plain Whole Milk Greek Yogurt

Courtesy of Aldi farms plain whole milk greek yogurt

Price: $3.85

If you use Greek yogurt as a substitute in recipes or if you like to eat it as breakfast or a snack with honey and granola, then you probably look for larger tubs so you can save on the dollar per ounce.

This 32-oz. tub is one of the best deals on the market at just $3.85.

Bake Shop Cinnamon Sweet Rolls

Courtesy of Aldi bake shop cinnamon sweet rolls

Price: $3.85

Skip the trip to the bakery and, instead, spend the price of one bake shop cinnamon roll on eight Bake Shop Cinnamon Sweet Rolls. You’ll have enough for the family and for breakfast the next day, too.

Simply Nature 100% Grass Fed Organic Ground Beef

Courtesy of Aldi grass fed organic ground beef

Price: $4.79

You won’t find organic 85% lean organic ground beef for under $5 in many places, but you will at Aldi. This is what you need for everything from hamburger night to cooking a meat lasagna.

Buy a few and freeze them — you’ll always want to have a pound of ground beef available, especially at this price.

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Friendly Farms Unsweetened Vanilla Almond Milk

Courtesy of Aldi unsweetened vanilla almond milk

Price: $2.65

Whether you use almond milk for your smoothies, your cereal, or your coffee, finding it for a price under $3 is unusual. But you’ll pay just over $2.50 if you shop at Aldi and spring for their Friendly Farms brand.

Mama Cozzi’s Pizza Kitchen Frozen Thin Crust Pepperoni Pizza

Courtesy of Aldi thin crust pepperoni pizza

Price: $3.65

It’s pizza night, and you won’t have the regret that comes with wondering how your delivery order somehow ended up totaling $50.

Instead, grab a few frozen pizzas from Aldi and make it a pizza party.

Emporium Selection Aged Reserve White Cheddar

Courtesy of Aldi aged reserve white cheddar

Price: $2.85

This aged reserve white cheddar is perfect for snacking. It’s got a great bite, and it comes in the same sleek packaging as much more expensive grocery store brands.

You could pay twice this price — or have a cheesy time for just $2.85.

Stonemill Garlic Powder

Courtesy of Aldi stonemill garlic powder

Price: $1.25

Garlic powder makes everything better, especially when it comes with a bargain basement price. For just $1.25 for 3.12 ounces, you’ll add flavor to all your favorite dishes.

Southern Grove Shelled Pistachios Roasted with Sea Salt

Courtesy of Aldi pistachios roasted with sea salt

Price: $4.39

Nuts can be expensive, particularly when you’re buying them at a regular grocery store. But, at Aldi, you can get shelled pistachios for a fraction of the price you’ll pay elsewhere. These are just $4.39 for a 6 oz. bag.

Specially Selected Premium Blackberry Fruit Spread

Courtesy of Aldi premium blackberry fruit spread

Price: $2.85

Usually, when you buy a jelly or fruit spread besides grape or strawberry, you’re going to pay a premium price. Not at Aldi.

You can get a delicious blackberry spread for under $3. This is what your morning toast needs. (Combine it with that Irish butter!)

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David S. Swierczek/Adobe aldi at dusk

Did you know Aldi doesn’t just help you save money on groceries? One of the best hacks for shopping this discount retailer is to peruse the middle aisle that includes seasonal finds.

You’ll find everything from sneakers to sweaters to outdoor furniture at bargain basement prices. You’ll go in not knowing what to expect, but you might just leave with a flattering $13 dress.

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Heather Bien

Heather Bien is a writer covering personal finance and budgeting and how those relate to life, travel, entertaining, and more. With bylines that include The Spruce, Apartment Therapy, and mindbodygreen, she's covered everything from tax tips for freelancers to budgeting hacks to how to get the highest ROI out of your home renovations.