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- Trader Joe's and Aldi are two of the most popular affordable grocery chains in America.
- I'm a die-hard Trader Joe's fan, but I paid Aldi a visit for the first time last week, and within minutes I knew which one I'd be going back to.
- As someone who appreciates a quick in-and-out grocery store run, Trader Joe's will continue to be my store of choice.
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Trader Joe's and Aldi are two of the most popular affordable grocery chains in the United States.
As far as pricing goes, the two stores have many similarities, with only a few cents or a dollar separating them on most items.
For years, Trader Joe's has roped me in with its variety of tasty free samples and good coffee. But after years of being a faithful Trader Joe's shopper, I decided to check out my local Aldi store in Orange County, California, to find out if I should make a switch.
By the end of my shopping trip, I knew which of the two grocery stores I'd continue shopping at.
Here's what I found.