Aldi has their own brand of almost everything, and they’re often identical to name-brand products at other stores, be it food, baby products, or booze. This helps keep prices down! They also charge for carts (but will reimburse you when you leave) and charge for bags, so be sure to bring a quarter and your own grocery bags to take your hauls home. (That said, not everything at Aldi is a bargain: Their toiletries and paper products can actually be a bit pricier per unit than at big box stores.) If you’ve never shopped at Aldi before, it can be a pretty overwhelming experience. To help, we’ve rounded up the best 50 things to always buy at Aldi.
50 Best Things to Buy at Aldi
1. Mama Cozzi’s Take and Bake Pizza
Aldi shoppers love the varieties of Mama Cozzi’s Take and Bake Pizza, which include plain, cauliflower crust, southwest chicken flatbread and more.
2. Vista Bay Hard Seltzer
Vista Bay Hard Seltzercomes in a ton of flavors, including a super affordable variety pack, for much less than other brands of the same. We’ll toast to that!
3. La Croix
La Croix12-packs are so much cheaper at Aldi than at almost anywhere else. They also have their own flavored sparkling water brand, too.
4. Park Street Deli Hummus Quartet
Can’t decide on a flavor of hummus? Make everyone happy with the Park Street Deli Hummus Quartet, which comes with classic, cilantro jalapeno, roasted red pepper and roasted garlic flavors.
5. L’oven Fresh Multigrain Flatbread
With high fiber, Aldi’s L’oven Fresh Multigrain Flatbread is a super healthy way to make wraps and snacks, and they’re just as delicious plain.
6. Simply Nature Organic Dry Quinoa
Eating healthy can be tough because it can be expensive. You’ll be hardpressed to find quinoa for less than Aldi’s Simply Nature Organic Dry Quinoa.
7. Seriously, All of the Cheeses
Aldi has an insane variety of cheeses for seriously low prices. Whether you’re making a holiday platter or just looking for something to throw on a burger or grate over your pasta, you’ll get a delicious deal here.
8. Simply Nature Canned Organic Beans
Aldi’s canned organic beans from their Simply Nature line cost less than the regular stuff at most other stores.
9. Simply Nature Organic Canned Diced Tomatoes
These diced tomatoes are so versatile and can be used in so many different recipes.
10. Stonemill Pure Vanilla Extract
A good price and convenient for baking, you can always pick up Aldi’s pure vanilla extract.
11. Southern GroveDried Philippine Mangoes
Shoppers rave about the perfect texture of Aldi’s dried Philippine mangoes.
12. Season’s Choice Steamed Broccoli Florets
Fresh veggies are great, but you can’t buy them in bulk without them going bad. Enter Season’s Choice Steamed Broccoli Florets: Frozen, but so incredibly fresh-tasting that you’d never know it.
13. Organic Avocados
Avocados are pricey! Nab organic avocados at Aldi for much less than other grocers, especially when these bad boys are on sale.
14. Pineapples
Get pineapples for less at Aldi.
15. Watermelons
Available at Aldi from May through September, their watermelons are a serious summer steal.
16. Pumpkins
Oh my gourd: Aldi has pumpkins for just $2.99 when they’re in season!
17. Merchants Keep IPA
Aldi’s Merchants Keep IPA pairs well with grilled chicken, making it a great brew to bring to a barbecue.
18. Elevation Protein Bars
Available in mint chocolate and chocolate peanut butter varieties, Elevation Protein Bars are so delicious that you’ll forget they’re healthy.
19. Stonemill Everything Bagel Seasoning
You’ll want to put Stonemill Everything Bagel Seasoningon, well, everything.
20. Benton’s Cookies
Benton’s Cookies are great dupes for Girl Scout Cookies, and you can get these all year.
21. Winking Owl Wines
Aldi’s Winking Owl Winescome in a ton of varieties, including reds, whites, and rosés.
22. Specially Selected 100% Pure Maple Syrup
Free of additives, Aldi’s Specially Selected 100% Pure Maple Syrupwill elevate your breakfast without breaking the bank.
23. Friendly Farms Unsweetened Original Almondmilk
This is an Aldi customer favorite in terms of non-dairy milk.
24. Barissimo Coffee
Barissimo Coffeecomes in a ton of flavors, including special seasonal options like maple and pumpkin.
25. Anything Gluten Free
Those with Celiac disease or gluten sensitivities will find so many affordable and delicious options at Aldi. Check for their liveGfree brand for everything from mac and cheese to crackers to bread to chicken nuggets.
26. Earth Grown Vegan Veggie Burgers
Even meat lovers will like Aldi’s Earth Grown Vegan Veggie Burgers, a favorite among Aldi loyalists.
27. Milk
Plain old dairy milk is often much less expensive at Aldi than at other supermarkets.
28. Eggs
Whether you like standard regular eggs, cage-free, organic, or egg substitutes, you’ll get an eggcelent deal on them at Aldi.
29. Any and All Cereal
Aldi’s cereals are a serious steal.
30. Connellys Original Country Cream
Don’t break the bank on Bailey’s when you have Connellys Original Country Cream handy.
31. My/Mo Mochi Ice Cream
These adorable treats are extra affordable at Aldi.
32. Sundae Shoppe Light Ice Cream Pails
Aldi’s Sundae Shoppe Light Ice Cream Pails are an incredible deal for the price and amount you get. Just make sure you have space in your freezer!
33. L’oven Fresh Plain English Muffins
Delicious and super cheap, L’oven Fresh Plain English Muffinsare a cult favorite among Aldi fans.
34. L’oven Fresh Hawaiian Sweet Rolls
L’oven Fresh Hawaiian Sweet Rollsare so beloved that shoppers swear they’re better than name brands.
35. Appleton Farms Center Cut Bacon
Aldi has a ton of bacon varieties, but this basic option is a bestseller.
36. Little Journey Baby Purees
Aldi’s Little Journey Baby Pureesare guaranteed to be so great that they actually have a Good Housekeeping Seal.
37. Clancy’s Potato Chips
Clancy’s Potato Chipsare often considered better than name brands by Aldi shoppers, and they come in a slew of flavors and varieties.
38. Bake Shop Apple Cider Donuts
Pumpkin pie gets all the love, but Aldi’s Bake Shop Apple Cider Donutsare the under-the-radar star of seasonal fall desserts (and so many other bakery products are super delicious year-round).
39. Simply Nature Raw Almonds, Pecans and Pistachio Kernals
Aldi shoppers love their nut selection, including bags of raw almonds, pecans and pistachio kernals.
40. Puebo Lindo Burrito Flour Tortillas
Pueblo Lindo Burrito Flour Tortillasare a great option when you’re tired of taco Tuesday, but not of Mexican-inspired delights.
41. Specially Selected Chocolate Chip Brioche
Aldi addicts love their Specially Selected Chocolate Chip Briochefor French toast (and plain!).
42. Huntington Home 3 Wick Candles
There’s a variety of Hunting Home 3 Wick Candle scents (fan-favorite products!) to choose from, including vanilla, tropical escape and gardenia.
43. Elevation Protein Powder
Available in vanilla and chocolate, Elevation Protein Powderis a scrumptious smoothie addition.
44. Salad Dressing
Aldi has a wide variety of salad dressings, with their Specially Selected Gourmet House Vinaigrettea particular favorite among shoppers.
45. Belmont Cheesecake Twin Packs
Available in a variety of flavors, Belmont Cheesecake Twin Packsare highly recommended by shoppers.
46. Happy Farms String Cheese
Aldi shoppers picked their Happy Farms String Cheeseas their kids’ favorite snack.
47. Moser Roth Dark Cocoa Collection
These dark chocolate options from Aldi are not only delicious, but have health benefits, too!
48. Savoritz Parmesan Crisps
A favorite snack among Aldi shoppers, their Savoritz Parmesan Crispsare gluten-free.
49. Little Journey Thick & Quilted Baby Wipes Bundle
Baby wipes can add up! The Little Journey Thick & Quilted Baby Wipes Bundleat Aldi is a mega-bargain.
50. Pet Supplies
Aldi’s has all kinds of cat and dog supplies—litter, dry food, wet food, treats and even Advent calendarswhen they’re in season! Next up, 31 Healthy Instant Pot Recipes.
