ImperatorFuriosa Posted April 24, 2021 Share Posted April 24, 2021 Continuing on with my fascination with Aldi, what food, drinks etc do you you really like from there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Feebi Posted April 24, 2021 Share Posted April 24, 2021 I buy their punnets of cherry tomatoes (equivalent of the Coles Perino tomatoes). Usualy $1 - $1.50 cheaperKids like the Kransky sausages.Butter -Australian and cheaper than ColesThat's about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crewdy Posted April 24, 2021 Share Posted April 24, 2021 Chocolate and cheese are awesome and a good price.Coconut oilMy teen prefers Aldi brand BBQ Shapes to the Arnott's onesTheir ground coffee is goodWe used their nappies, pull ups and swim nappies (preschooler has only just got out of nappies)Sanitary padsLight beerShampoo and conditioner100% peanut butterFrozen barramundi is really goodWe do pretty much all our shopping at Aldi, except for the odd things they don't sell. Their basics (milk, butter, wraps, bread, etc) are all comparable price to Colesworth, or cheaper. We've had no issues with meat, fruit or veg. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pip Posted April 24, 2021 Share Posted April 24, 2021 Not much but muesli bars are ok, fake tiny teddies, brioche buns, melting moments. The rest is hit and miss.Paper towel, antibacterial cleaning stuff are OK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozgirl Posted April 24, 2021 Share Posted April 24, 2021 My mum buys cheese from aldi (entertaining cheeses and everyday) butter, yoghurt. We have bee experimenting with some of the meats. Mum shops daily at woolies (kills me!) And monthly at aldi. She forward plans for Aldi, but cant for anything else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quartz85 Posted April 24, 2021 Share Posted April 24, 2021 Dairy. Cheese especially. Their cleaning stuff is good. Most of the time their fresh fruit and veggies are great.I'm finding the meat more miss than hit at the moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMagician Posted April 24, 2021 Share Posted April 24, 2021 Might be easier to say what I buy from Colesworth as I buy everything from Aldi except:Deli meatCat biscuitsBird seedParticularly good value is:CheeseBiscuitsMeatAlcoholToilet PaperWashing Powder is the bestAll cleaning productsNuttelexCoffeeDrinking ChocolateFrozen VegesIce CreamBreadBrioche BunsEggsCanned FruitPastaToiletries Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrannySmith Posted April 24, 2021 Share Posted April 24, 2021 Toilet paper, the large roll 4 pack.Muesli barsNappiesFrozen SalmonGround coffeeMarie biscuit equivalent Chocolate I miss Aldi...unfortunately there are none in Tas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddlepop Posted April 24, 2021 Share Posted April 24, 2021 24 pack of toilet paperpaper towelstissuesfabric softener concentrateSprinters (Pringles) - gluten freeplain potato chips - pretty sure they're Red Rock Delicheese sticks like Bega Stringerssqueezie yoghurtsbrown riceFlirt mints (Blitz)fresh milkpremium ice cream (with buttermilk I think) $4/2Lcoconut ice cream - salted caramel is to die forelectrolyte replacement drink tablets like Gastrolyte Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gumbette Posted April 24, 2021 Share Posted April 24, 2021 I buy their punnets of cherry tomatoes (equivalent of the Coles Perino tomatoes). Usualy $1 - $1.50 cheaper I have to disagree with you there. From my experience they’re on par with the mid range cherry tomatoes from Coles, but no where near as sweet as the Perino branded premium ones. I still buy the Aldi ones though as it’s a pretty big price difference when you consider how little produce you’re actually getting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Feebi Posted April 24, 2021 Share Posted April 24, 2021 I buy their punnets of cherry tomatoes (equivalent of the Coles Perino tomatoes). Usualy $1 - $1.50 cheaper I have to disagree with you there. From my experience they’re on par with the mid range cherry tomatoes from Coles, but no where near as sweet as the Perino branded premium ones. I still buy the Aldi ones though as it’s a pretty big price difference when you consider how little produce you’re actually getting. I meant the same shape.I agree they aren't quite as nice, as the Coles ones.However I usually buy 3-4 punnets a week and can't justify spending up to $18 a week on cherry tomatoes. I planted seeds from a Coles one a few years ago and got heaps of tomatoes from that. Should give it another go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ker Posted April 24, 2021 Share Posted April 24, 2021 Their cheese. I like Colby and the Aldi one is actually better than the branded ones. We also buy grated Mozzarella, grated parmesan and plastic cheese for DS. They're all about $4 cheaper than the branded equivalent from Coles. DS likes the cup noodles (79c each). I buy bin liners, plastic bags, sandwich bags, alfoil, glad wrap. Their brioche buns are SO GOOD and so is the marble brioche loaf (has chocolate through it). Kids also like the chocolate croissants. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cardamom Posted April 24, 2021 Share Posted April 24, 2021 Cheese - cheddar, feta, bocconcini, brie, plastic cheese, etc.Remano brand tinned tomatoesPalazzo biscuitsFrozen berriesChobani-style yoghurtsStaples - milk, butter, flour, sugar, free range eggs, etc.CrumpetsDP likes the Abbott's knock-off bread. I like the raisin breadIce cream - the premium vanilla bean is lovelyWashing powderPanty linersCats love the premium tinned food'Freezables' - chicken nuggets/tenders, vegie spring rolls, etc. are decentJust tried the Colway mayo for the first time tonight, liked it, Sweet chilli sauce is goodI usually have a few of the healthy-ish frozen meals knocking around for emergency work lunches, they're cheaper and nicer than Lean Cuisine. Ditto the cup noodles.The nuts and seeds - sunflower seeds, pepitas, etc. - are much cheaper than Coles/WooliesCleaning products are fine.I usually get fruit and veg from the market. We don't eat a lot of meat but what I've bought has been fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rainbowbear Posted April 24, 2021 Share Posted April 24, 2021 All cheesescleaning productsWomen's face washmake up - they have a special they bring out each year that is due soon in a rose gold packaging the mascara is awesomeObsession Ice cream - once a year they have cappuccino flavour it is so good! kids like the choc chip and choc marsh mellow that is currently outmaple syrupmarinated butterflied whole chicken frozen quesadillaPizza bases in the bread section 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beanette Posted April 24, 2021 Share Posted April 24, 2021 The four packs of mini tubs of chocolate gelati, perfect size for after dinner without being too huge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iavy Posted April 24, 2021 Share Posted April 24, 2021 I love aldi. We recently had the salmon Wellington which was delicious Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onetrick Posted April 24, 2021 Share Posted April 24, 2021 We go to Aldi for most things, but things we prefer aldi for (whether it be price/ product):Dog foodNappiesBaby food pouches- the organic fruit onesOat/ almond milk (thanks to my CMPI bub- these have gone up in price recently though so are on par with specials at woolies)Coffee non-dairy ice cream (amazing!!)Tinned applesGnocchi (if you are a non home made cause no culinary ability person like me, its great!)Baby spinachTriple smoked baconPork loin with Greek seasoning (seriously the best! But try to get one with not much fat)Lemon and herb chicken tenders (I've gone off these recently as we had them too much, but they are yummy)Bacon chops (these have long use by dates so its our stock up emergency food thing)Pre cut chicken breast. Great for an easy non take away dinnerSun dried tomato strips in a jarFrozen peas, corn, spinachI go to woolies for bakery stuff, Pepsi (DHs addiction), deli meats, and breaky stuff. So we tend to shop at aldi lots and woolies maybe once a fortnight to once a month? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozgirl Posted April 24, 2021 Share Posted April 24, 2021 Bacon chops?? Tell me more!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magic_marker Posted April 24, 2021 Share Posted April 24, 2021 [mention]Rainbowbear[/mention] How much for the pizza bases and are they a 2 pack? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grumbles Posted April 24, 2021 Share Posted April 24, 2021 We buy most things there except for bread, frozen vegetables and cereal. They have lots of Australian products in the freezer except for the vegetables. The single serve meals like butter chicken, lasagna, Mac and cheese are great to have on hand and the ice creams and spring rolls are popular. Things like cheese they often have 2 price points so we buy the less processed Aust made option. Same with tinned tomatoes.They don’t have Australian bacon any more but do have salami, ham etc which are fine. Their cake mixes are great - the brownie in particular.I find their fruit and veg okay, whereas everything from that section at Costco is terrible. Not many fruit and veg shops near me and the markets are not convenient. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinsel Posted April 24, 2021 Share Posted April 24, 2021 Diced tomatoes - the juice is thick and lovely.Palazzo biscuits Pack of little chocolate bars - DH keeps a pack of dark choc ones in his drawer at work as a pick-me up.Hand sanitiserBody WashCocktail tomatoesLarge field mushroomsLogix rinse aidLipsticks - if I like the colourCheese, cheese, cheese, cheese, cheese - any kind - shredded parmesan is very handy to have on hand. A recent buy of red leicester has become DD's favourite with crackers.Butter and dairy blends.Double creamETA: smoked salmon and smoked trout Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rainbowbear Posted April 24, 2021 Share Posted April 24, 2021 @Rainbowbear How much for the pizza bases and are they a 2 pack? They are a 2 pack, they are under $3 cant remember exact amount. So good and I am not a massive pizza person Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
banyan Posted April 25, 2021 Share Posted April 25, 2021 The Xmas biscuits and treats such as Stollen and domino tiles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onetrick Posted April 25, 2021 Share Posted April 25, 2021 Bacon chops?? Tell me more!! Thick pieces of bacon that you cook up we like them with sourkraut and potato or just mustard and veggies.Love them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozgirl Posted April 25, 2021 Share Posted April 25, 2021 Bacon chops?? Tell me more!! Thick pieces of bacon that you cook up we like them with sourkraut and potato or just mustard and veggies.Love them! Awesome. Love bacon chops (as opposed to ham steaks) never knew where to get them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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