Aldi is the cheapest place for me to get groceries. These 13 products make it easy to stick to my budget.

Meredith SchneiderSep 17, 2024, 22:43 IST

Aldi is my favorite place to shop for groceries. Meredith Schneider<ul class="summary-list"><li>Aldi has one of the <a target="_blank" class href="https://www.businessinsider.com/walmart-vs-target-grocery-shopping-which-is-better-review-2024-9">best grocery selections</a> at a fraction of the price of other stores.</li><li>It's where I get most of my staples, including bread, when I'm on a budget.</li></ul>Aldi's quality products and inexpensive pricing make it one of the best <a target="_blank" class href="https://www.businessinsider.com/trader-joes-vs-walmart-grocery-shopping-which-is-better-review-2024-8">places to shop for food</a>.It's easily the cheapest chain near me, and it's one of the <a target="_blank" class href="https://www.emarketer.com/content/aldi-opened-most-us-grocery-stores-in-2022-2023">fastest</a>-<a target="_blank" class href="https://www.emarketer.com/content/aldi-opened-most-us-grocery-stores-in-2022-2023">growing grocery stores</a> in the US. Here are my <a target="_blank" class href="https://www.businessinsider.com/best-cheap-things-to-get-at-aldi-september-2024-9">favorite Aldi products</a> that help me stick to my budget.

The Elevation energy bars are a great grab-and-go option.

I like the Elevation white-chocolate-macadamia energy bars at Aldi. Meredith Schneider

Aldi has the best deals on basic cereal.

Aldi's generic cereals are very affordable. Meredith Schneider

Aldi's lobster-roll dip is a great end-of-summer treat.

There are usually fun things on offer, like lobster-roll dip. Meredith Schneider

I can get fancy Brie on a budget at Aldi.

Aldi has the best deal on Brie. Meredith Schneider

Kirkwood ground turkey is super affordable.

I've found that frozen ground turkey is usually cheaper. Meredith Schneider

Aldi stocks a variety of salad kits.

The Asian-inspired salad kit is my favorite. Meredith Schneider

Mama Cozzi’s calzones are a go-to when I'm short on time.

Mama Cozzi's has Buffalo-chicken calzones. Meredith Schneider

Nature’s Nectar aloe-vera drink usually makes it into my cart.

I'm a fan of aloe-vera juice, and Aldi sells a bottle for $1.Meredith Schneider

Clancy’s restaurant-style tortilla chips are huge.

Aldi sells a huge bag of tortilla chips. Meredith Schneider

Chef’s Cupboard Hawaiian stuffing mix is a fun twist on the classic dish.

Stuffing made with Hawaiian bread is on a whole other level. Meredith Schneider

Happy Farms' strawberry cream cheese is delicious.

Aldi's generic cream cheese is just as good as the name-brand options. Meredith Schneider

L’oven Fresh's honey-wheat bread is a staple.

You can't go wrong with a big loaf of bread for under $2.Meredith Schneider

Benton’s peanut-butter fudge cookies are a delicious treat.

Benton's peanut-butter fudge cookies taste like Tagalongs to me. Meredith Schneider

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