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Aldi opening in Lafayette today
Posted on 2/10/22 at 11:25 am
Posted on 2/10/22 at 11:25 am
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Posted on 2/10/22 at 11:26 am to Uncle JackD
decent place for quick grocery run but that's about it.
Posted on 2/10/22 at 11:34 am to Uncle JackD
I think the general consensus here is that its cheap and low quality. I vehemently disagree. I love mine. Good produce, Italian meats, good salmon and steelhead trout, crazy cheap dairy products, alot of wine.
I do an Aldi run while on my way to HEB just to shrink my shopping list a bit for a much cheaper price. It's also the fastest in & out when I need to pick up just a few things. The quality may vary by location, but my location is great.
I do an Aldi run while on my way to HEB just to shrink my shopping list a bit for a much cheaper price. It's also the fastest in & out when I need to pick up just a few things. The quality may vary by location, but my location is great.
Posted on 2/10/22 at 11:37 am to Uncle JackD
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What’s the scoop on this place?
It sucks. Shitty selection of generic products. I don't understand why people go crazy over it. One opened right down the road from our house and we walked in and looked around for 20 minutes and never went back.
Posted on 2/10/22 at 11:42 am to Uncle JackD
I have friends from other places who love it. I think it depends on your expectations of what it is, so I’m going to try to have an open mind. Red bag chicken is something I know they rave about.
Posted on 2/10/22 at 11:52 am to Darla Hood
I plan to give them a shot. It’s right next to my kids schools so will be convenient.
Posted on 2/10/22 at 11:56 am to Uncle JackD
Let’s take a vacation day and check it out like we did for the Whole Foods grand opening. 
Posted on 2/10/22 at 12:03 pm to G Vice
But do they have a bar like WF does…
Posted on 2/10/22 at 12:09 pm to Uncle JackD
Doesn’t look like it.
Will be checking it out though, and whatever red bag chicken is.
Will be checking it out though, and whatever red bag chicken is.
Posted on 2/10/22 at 12:13 pm to G Vice
I am going to give it a little so the masses can thin out.
Posted on 2/10/22 at 1:05 pm to Darla Hood
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Red bag chicken is something I know they rave about.
Those breaded filets are great. Pair them with the brioche buns they sell and it’s a great sandwich.
Posted on 2/10/22 at 1:51 pm to Uncle JackD
For anyone not in the know, bring a physical quarter to release your shopping cart, which you get back when you return it. This may sound silly but it keeps them from having to pay someone to round up carts in the lot all day. Not sure about the Lafayette location, but they box your groceries in the same boxes that the dry goods arrive in. They also have their own "brand name". Those savings are why your bill will be cheaper than other places. The produce isn't bad at all and also cost effective.
The retirees in Florida go nuts over Aldi.
The retirees in Florida go nuts over Aldi.
Posted on 2/10/22 at 2:26 pm to OldHickory
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the brioche buns they sell
One of the few non-discounted items, but still worth it. They are a staple at my house.
Posted on 2/10/22 at 2:44 pm to Degas
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bring a physical quarter to release your shopping cart, which you get back when you return it. This may sound silly but it keeps them from having to pay someone to round up carts in the lot all day
I've always wondered how well this works. Most people in today's age wouldn't care much about a quarter, especially anyone too lazy to put their cart back. Are there enough people walking it back up for their quarter to eliminate the need for cart employees?
EDIT - I return my cart everywhere.. not meaning to imply I do not or that you shouldn't. Just wondering how well the quarter incentivizes others.
This post was edited on 2/10/22 at 2:46 pm
Posted on 2/10/22 at 2:50 pm to MSMHater
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I do an Aldi run while on my way to HEB just to shrink my shopping list a bit for a much cheaper price. It's also the fastest in & out when I need to pick up just a few things. The quality may vary by location, but my location is great.
Interesting. I go to HEB so I am curious as to what you find cheaper at Aldi.
Posted on 2/10/22 at 2:52 pm to LouisianaLady
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Are there enough people walking it back up for their quarter to eliminate the need for cart employees?
I’ve only been to their stores in clean, middle class areas… but I’ve never seen anyone leave a cart in the parking lot. And if someone were to do that, another person would want the quarter enough to return it.
Posted on 2/10/22 at 3:22 pm to bigberg2000
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I am curious as to what you find cheaper at Aldi.
Produce of any sort. Snacks (nuts,cookies,chips,dried fruit, etc.), anything dairy (milk, butter, creamer), eggs, cheese. Kids frozen meals like waffles and nuggets.
Meat is cheaper, but I definitely prefer HEB on that. I don't like their ground meat or beef products at all. But the fish is solid. Pork ribs were just ok.
Eta: also sugar & flour.
This post was edited on 2/10/22 at 3:25 pm
Posted on 2/10/22 at 3:35 pm to MSMHater
I have one right across form me at work in Kingwood, so I might check it out.
Posted on 2/10/22 at 4:26 pm to Uncle JackD
I went to one in another state and left with an empty cart, I won’t be shopping there in lafayette
Posted on 2/10/22 at 4:41 pm to yellowfin
Did you open coastal fire and ice on Ambassador?
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