23 Aldi Finds You Shouldn’t Sleep on in 2023

Do you have an Aldi grocery store in your neck of the woods? If not, I am truly sorry because no other grocery store chain offers the deals and discounts they do. I have been a loyal Aldi shopper for years and the reason why is quite simple: My weekly grocery budget stretches so much farther when I do.

The Aldi brand has an almost cult-like following, and if you are part of it, then you already know the must-haves, at great prices, they carry. But for those who aren't in the know, I am sharing the top 23 Aldi finds you shouldn't sleep on that end up in my cart every shopping trip.

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Where do Aldi products come from?

With their extremely low prices on everyday items, anyone who has wandered the Aldi aisles has asked themself, "Where do they get their products for so cheap?"

Most of Aldi's inventory is sourced in the United States, United Kingdom, Germany, Thailand, China and a few other countries around the globe. If you ever want to know where an item is made, you can find it right on the packaging.

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How does Aldi keep their prices so low?

The difference in pricing at Aldi compared to other major grocery store chains can be anywhere from a few cents to several dollars. So, how do they continue to keep prices so low year after year? With a few philosophies, they take great pride in.

First off, 90 percent of the products in an Aldi store are exclusive brands. Carrying these, instead of name-brand ones, allows them to offer the same high-quality products without passing all of the hidden costs into the customer. One reason national brands are always more expensive, at any store, is due to the marketing and advertising they require.

Aldi also tries to buy their meat from regional farms. Buying local equals less money spent on transportation and therefore, a lower cost to the consumer.

Finally, two unique things about shopping at Aldi you might find strange the first time you go: paying a quarter to use a shopping cart, and paying for (or bringing your own) shopping bags.

Both of these are ways Aldi saves their customers money because they don't need extra staff to collect carts, or waste money on plastic bags. You are welcome to use your own reusable bags, buy plastic or paper ones at the checkout, or even use empty boxes off the shelves.

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What day are markdowns best at Aldi?

While Aldi doesn't do markdowns in the same way other stores do, the best day of the week to find the absolute best deals is definitely Wednesday.

Each Wednesday is when the new sale ad begins, so those items tend to go fast. (Pro Tip: If you see chicken on sale for $.99/pound, RUN to Aldi because I've seen it sell out by noon on Wednesday!)

Also on Wednesdays is when Aldi releases their new "Special Buys" every week. These are items that can be seasonal, specialty or just new to the store. Each week they have about 40-50 new products to showcase.

Here is another great insider secret: every year around Thanksgiving and Easter, you'll want to keep an eye out for the amazing deals they have on frozen turkeys and spiral-cut hams! I've been known to get both for under one dollar per pound.

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23 Aldi Finds You Shouldn't Sleep On

I have collected my absolute favorite items to buy at Aldi so you know exactly what to look for when you hit the aisles. From produce to fresh meat, snacks, canned goods and more, they literally have so many things you're probably already buying, so why not do it for less?

If you aren't a regular Aldi shopper, you might be surprised to see the variety they offer, and even better, you will be shocked by just how much money you can save. So grab your grocery list and see what all the fuss is about!

If you are an avid baker, or just need something for a recipe, you can get things like pie shells, nuts, oil, chocolate chips, flour, sugar, evaporated milk and more for much less than other stores.

I always fill my pantry with canned vegetables, soups, tomatoes, beans, tuna, etc. from Aldi. One of my favorites is Dakota's Pride Black Beans for about 80 cents per can!

If your family goes through bottled water as fast as mine does, you should start buying it at Aldi. Not only does it taste great, but a 24-pack is usually around $3.

Aldi's dairy section always has great deals: Milk, heavy cream, half-and-half and butter are almost always cheaper than other stores. The cream cheese is one of my favorites to buy because it has the same flavor as the more expensive name brands but for so much less.

Nobody is doing fresh meat at the prices Aldi does. Chicken, pork and beef are always cheaper here. They offer great deals each week, and even family packs that you can buy, separate and freeze for later. Be sure to check their sales ad every Wednesday to see the current special.

If you have little ones like me, having a bag of nuggets in the freezer is a must. These taste great and are made with white meat chicken so you know exactly what is inside. Sometimes right beside these they also have dinosaur-shaped ones which are always a hit at my house.

This is hands-down the place where I save the most money when I shop at Aldi. They have beautiful fresh produce for a fraction of what the big box stores charge. This week I got a pound of strawberries for $2.39 and a three-pound bag of Red Delicious Apples for $3.49!

Aldi's boxed cereal tastes just like the name-brand varieties but costs so much less. I especially enjoy this section during the holidays when I'm making batch after batch of Chex Mix!

Who doesn't love a great charcuterie or grazing board? Anytime I am entertaining, Aldi is my first stop. I buy all the deli meats, specialty cheeses, olives, spreads and more to make a beautiful board without breaking the bank.

I had to stray from the food aisles for this one. A package of diapers at Aldi is usually between four and five dollars and I can tell you from personal experience, they work just as well as the more expensive brands!

Just because this beloved seasoning blend was made famous by another grocery chain, doesn't mean it's the only game in town! I always have this in my pantry and love to put it on everything from avocado toast to cottage cheese and more.

This is a more recent addition to my local Aldi store. They still carry the packages of meats and cheeses they always have, but now they have this freshly sliced section too. Perfect for packed lunches and summer picnic baskets.

Aldi's gluten-free section is more impressive than you might expect. They have some really great-tasting snacks and products if you are GF.

Another stop in the dairy section because Greek yogurt is something you can use in so many ways and this large container is under $4.

I love kettle-cooked chips and the Clancy's brand is my all-time favorite. Super crunchy without much grease, these chips are 100% addictive. In fact, the entire line of Clancy's snacks is just as tasty as other brands.

These HUGE pizzas are an Aldi-shopper top-five buy. Pizza night just got a lot cheaper!

Aldi offers a few varieties of milk, in both gallon and half-gallon jugs. It is a great price every day, but sometimes they put it on special, making it even cheaper. Be sure to look for signs though, many times there is a limit on how many they will let you purchase.

This naan has amazing flavor and can be used in so many ways. Aldi's specialty bread selection is a great place to find rolls, baguettes, croissants, garlic bread and more at terrific prices.

We all have "shaker" cheese in the fridge, and you can't beat this big jar for the price. Plus, they offer both Parmesan and my favorite Parmesan/Romano blend.

So many people are following a plant-based diet, and Aldi has started to cater to them more and more. Breakfast meats, burgers and chicken are just some of the selections they offer.

No matter if you like ranch, blue cheese, Italian, Caesar or French dressing, Aldi has a bottle waiting for you. In fact, they even carry the biggest bottle of ranch dressing I have ever seen!

I always have snack-sized bags of chips on hand for packed lunches. I was shocked to find out that the Aldi version can be up to $5 less than the big name-brand box.

Where else can you buy wine for under four dollars a bottle? Offered in red, white and rose varieties, this has been a hidden secret at Aldi for quite a while now.

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