First Time in ALDI from WAITROSE // Sophie Shohet

Welcome to this ALDI vlog, where we check out ALDI for the first time in our lives. Unfortunately, it wasn't a good experience for us and we won't go back! LIDL was brilliant however!

[@alexanderbihn]

That Aldi store was so chaotic! It‘s usually not that bad AT ALL! Aldi and Lidl are so similar here in Germany, but I have to say that Aldi‘s own product line tends to be a bit better. I enjoy the shopping experience in Lidl more too, but that Aldi store experience you had was awful! 😂😅

[@mareiketje4899]

I also live in Germany but don't like shopping in either one of those stores. 👀

[@Ajb259]

This video is what my local US Aldi is like! I can never understand how Aldi is people’s main grocery store here.ETA except that this Aldi was cleaner.

[@m.theresa1385]

@@Ajb259 Aldi is my primary grocery except I don’t go in - I shop via Instacart. I buy fresh & organic fruit and produce, chickpea pasta, various nuts, organic dairy including cheeses and eggs, some meats …. Most of what I buy at Aldi is store brand and considerably lower than elsewhere, then I go elsewhere for my branded items such as coffee, tea, condiments etc. Edit: I’m in the U.S.A.

[@susanrombak7959]

I loved David’s dig about the teacher sandals during the car conversation 😂. The volume of the scans in the store was outrageous. That was def anxiety inducing. ✌🏽

[@The_Avery]

I love this new channel, and I love David's involvement in this channel compared to the luxury one. My bf all of a sudden started to take an interest in what I was watching when David mentioned the BBQ Grills in your previous video 😂❤

[@shellfraya]

Please don't take this too harshly but this video does show how you're detached from the real world a little or maybe you were just having a bad day. The weekly food shop is not about the "experience" of it and if you don't enjoy the experience you won't go back to that place, it's about being able to fill your fridge, freezer and cupboards up with food for a full week on just £40. We really don't give a rats arse if it's an enjoyable experience or not lol it's cheap (well cheaper than a lot of other supermarkets) so it just is what it is. You're living a very blessed life if you can choose which supermarket to shop at based on the experience and not the prices lol. Also that kid crying etc and all those loud calls to the tills was super annoying but that doesn't happen all day every day, and you might have gone in on a stock refill day hence why there wasn't much fresh stuff there. Having said all of that I do prefer Lidl for their fruit and veggies and Aldi for their frozen food and meat so even with these cheaper shops there's hits and misses and I actually go to multiple shops to do my full shop as I would prefer getting the stuff I like the most rather than settling, I've still got to pay so I'm only going to pay for the best (what's best in my eyes). It's good that you visited it but maybe to a round 2 and give it another shot hopefully when it's more quite and actually try some of the Aldi branded food and give us an honest review, that would be really interesting x

[@cherylbaker4290]

She is a snob

[@hugs_xo]

The security alarms going off made me feel so bad lolllll PTSD 😅😅 I understand your sentiment. We also shop at the cheapest place possible wherever the deals are good, no matter how difficult the setting feels. I do love and find Sophie's perspective really nice though. It's a great reminder that grocery shopping shouldn't be so damn stressful and difficult! I think we as the consumer have settled for such low standards and it has become a sad norm. Just my thoughts. xx

[@jillmartin8255]

Hi Sophie!!!! Im here bang on time today😊 No wonder you were both stressed, the noise levels were horrendous. Hugs xx

[@LookNowbySophieShohet]

Hello Jill and a very happy Friday to you!!xx

[@awarner56]

My Aldi stores are always very clean and organized. I will usually go in the afternoon during a week day. It is very quiet at that time of day. I have bought meat there and have never had a problem. The other grocery stores in my area are much more expensive, so for me it's worth a 10 minute drive to get there.

[@wendycoles-littlepage7952]

I enjoyed how you managed to get David in the shots sometimes. I know he doesn't like to be on camera so that was Sophie covert cam! That store was so chaotic and loud, my goodness!

[@dva5610]

chaos crying and screaming! none of that when harrods delivers groceries!

[@cakey138]

This is basically my life everyday so that’s why I love the escapism of watching yours and others luxury channels. lol!

[@kami_k7]

Ur husband is hilarious. Lol @ the Teachers sandals. I live in California and definitely had Teachers that wore them. Love your hair & makeup 👌🏼I like the grocery shopping vlogs. They’re fun to watch 💕

[@shikmabonfil286]

I love the supermarket videos, don’t stop 🩷

[@AuraDawn_Health]

I was getting overwhelmed watching it. I love Aldi's though.

[@sarahwhite1001]

Finally seen David’s face after all these years 😍 Was that the Woking Aldi by any chance 😂?! Def another vote for Home Bargains 🙋‍♀️ xx

[@Beebee192-j7i]

Home bargains is absolutely epic. I get fantastic bits in there.

[@susanm9824]

Retired teacher…I assure you that I have never worn those sandals in my entire life, nor will I ever, dear David!😂❤

[@sandispady9058]

Same!

[@ishabrown]

Aldi can be chaotic at times, lots of elderly folk only go in when it's quiet plus my brother avoids it like the plague - because it triggers his social anxiety. Loving this channel Sophie. ❤

[@martinawaughman3978]

I LOVE this 😂 pure entertainment. You are both so relatable, thank you!

[@indoora]

The manager must hate the employee at till 4.

[@quorrakai]

Oh my gosh it’s awful in there! So chaotic and noisy. Our Aldi’s here in Arizona are super quiet, have cashiers and the aisles are not cluttered. Bizzare! We don’t do full grocery shops at Aldi, we pick up bits and pieces every so often. Security tags on meat?? Whoa. 😮

[@flohough1870]

Meat in the UK is way more expensive right now than it is in the US. I was shocked when I was talking to a friend recently about the price for chicken there. Everyone would become vegetarian in the US LOL

[@wintertea260]

That lady in the white t shirt that cut in front ! And damn you can only get about 4 basic things for 28$ in the US right now 🙉

[@GhislaineBeauce]

Oh wow that is loud!! My high street Aldi is more reasonable In terms of noise levels, of course it depends what time I go in. Also, regardless of the chain, you can always tell the differences between branches in how they're managed.

[@ninaondona]

Hi Sophie - it’s just occurred to me… I’m enjoying the new channel because I can relate to it a little more. I followed the main channel because I like hearing what you have to say about luxury and then I liked learning about your professional and personal journeys (found those pretty relatable as well). Ultimately though, luxury is only a small part of my life I might only purchase one thing a year… but I do grocery shop at least once a week! On top of that it’s pretty chill vibes and I can tell you and David are having fun with it. I’m more inclined to comment too since I have a little more perspective vs on the topic of luxury. This grocery series has been pretty interesting just comparing your experience vs the options I have in the US. That Aldi was really chaotic and loud!! Mine never gets that busy and there really are savings to be had but I have to choose when to go because I can’t always do a full shop there. I wish I had a Lidl near me! Or Trader Joe’s, but I live in a small town and have more regional chains

[@abbyvanhoose3997]

Oh my,our store isn't like this at all,shocking. I pay same for wine 4.99, alot of fresh vegetables and fruits. The organic selection is great,cheese is reasonable. I could have not stood the noise either. You know we live a pretty quite life just the two of us in a tgree story early house, and when son was home never knew he was around and I think the noise bothers us more because of this. In our store there is a lane with seasonal items,some strange,some useful. The steaks at ours come in twos and threes so delicious. Thank you great video.....the noise stressed me too😂❤

[@elleskye3521]

Hi Sophie, I regularly shop at Aldi as I’m on a low income, and know exactly what you mean about struggling to deal with the loud noises and chaotic environment! I’m Autistic so I go an hour before they close as it’s a bit more quiet then and easier for me to deal with. Generally their products are decent quality, the staff are pleasant but quite often it’s the clientele who bring the place down as nearly every time I go in there’s drama! Kid’s screaming and throwing stuff around, smelly people getting in your space and refusing to wait until you’ve uploaded your trolly before putting their own stuff on the conveyor belt… It’s been said that many middle class people shop in places like Aldi and Lidl, but in my experience, that’s largely a myth. There are exceptions, but I’ve never seen anyone middle class in my local stores. People don’t tend to shop in these places unless they have to, same goes for Poundland, Home bargains etc. Is it snobbery? Not necessarily, most people just want a pleasant experience, particularly if they are spending money. I think it’s a good thing for people on higher incomes to see what it’s like to shop in places they wouldn’t normally choose. If I had a choice I’d shop at Waitrose and M&S all the time because it’s a nicer experience and doesn’t make me feel moody and stressed.

[@bernitajenkins7581]

I'm low income too, but I can choose between Woolworths, Coles and IGA (Independent Grocers). ALDI is not worth the drama!

[@anitaevans2432]

Maybe YOUR Aldi is not be worth the drama but mine is absolutely fine! ​@bernitajenkins7581

[@bernitajenkins7581]

@@anitaevans2432 You do you, boo. 🤣 That's what CHOICE is all about, in a democracy. MY ALDI (matching your shouty voice) 😁 is FINE... I CHOOSE the others, to avoid the manic crowds... Reminiscent of Walmart Xmas mania, every time there's a sale. 😁🤣 Again... You do YOU. Bless 🙏❣️

[@anitaevans2432]

@@bernitajenkins7581 🤣

[@bernitajenkins7581]

@@anitaevans2432 ❤️

[@user-uc9wv8hy5p]

Not snobbish. A great silent majority agree with you. We're beyond sick and tired of the constant irritating noise, pressing crowds of people who lack manners, and the blasting, mind-numbing music, messages and advertisements inside grocery stores, malls, airports, movie theaters, and every other location where thoughtless people assault one's ability to simply hear and think.

[@abbycatherine8135]

During the video, I kept marveling at the various loud noises in this store! Between the announcements and the scans at the checkout... if the scans came through that loud on video, then it must've been awful in person. I don't blame you one bit for your opinion on the experience. Also I do think that sensory overload is real and I for one know that there are days that being in any grocery store practically makes me dizzy, just the visual aspect alone. I'm sure that everyone has their own tolerance level but all of that noise probably would've made me feel ill. This is not snobbery - who wants to spend time enduring an unpleasant experience when you can have the pleasant one? That said, it's possible that you hit the store at a bad time (although the scanning ruckus won't change at an off hour) 😂

[@holdengreenlaw3004]

D wears sunglasses in doors while shopping?

[@kagennotsuki]

I live in the States, and yeah, I'm not a fan of Aldi. My store tends to be stressful and chaotic like that. I think there are plenty of other good options out there, and I avoid Aldi most of the time. ^_^ Unrelated, but have you two tried Too Good To Go? I was just thinking it might be fun to see how that goes for you two. Anyways, thanks for taking us with you!

[@user-ti4en2td1s]

You two are just so cute together. I love these shopping videos❤️ I have only been in the Aldi in my town once, and I was not much of a fan. Some of my friends love it though. Maybe I went on a bad day. Anyway, I enjoyed your video very much. I feel like the Aldi’s in the states are smaller, at least the one I went to was. Thanks for sharing your day. I hope your wine was enjoyable😊

[@tinagingrich3039]

Sophie love the new channel content. Love David being more involved

[@kaylheecarroll3186]

Nice seeing David's face ❤😊

[@ripley1828]

Sophie, I know someone who works for a company that supplies ingredients for skincare. She said that Caviar range is good (if you can ever bring yourself to go back).

[@mrvgstyle2442]

I've never been in such a loud market before, even during the holidays. I could hear so many things in your shopping experience including a man letting out a big sneeze while you were talking. Maybe it's the store location but, I think you did your shopping during peak traffic hours too. This is why I either go to the market really early or after 8 p.m. Never during the day on Saturdays or after church services on Sundays.

[@kylieellis5671]

I love seeing more David and his thoughts on things, even though I know he's not too keen to be on camera 😊

[@ciccioblue]

With Aldi I have to say location makes a huge difference in what selection the shop offers. At least in my country. There’s an Aldi pretty much next to a 8k a month private school. The selection there is amazing. Amazingly fresh vegetables, fruits, meats etc. they also have “deluxe” items like truffles and caviar (the good one ;-) I usually go there on a Monday morning at around 8. That when the mothers dropped off their kids at school and do the grocery shopping. Like I said, location matters. Compared to another store in town the selection there is really bad. Like you said lots of funk food and canned stuff. And I agree, you can’t do a full shopping there. Only about half I would say.

[@emma_eeh4426]

I’m loving these! Do you have a home bargains near you would love to see that

[@lacgrupp82]

As an American that grew up shopping at Tops, Sam’s Club, and Wegmans - and now at Safeway, Costco, QFC, Metropolitan Market, Thriftway, Trader Joe’s, and Whole Foods, I can honestly tell you that Aldi’s is a low end, lousy shopping experience with inconsistent product quality. You are not snobs. And, my first job was at 15, working in Tops produce and then the deli. Nice report! Take care. 🌼

[@camerontuck108]

Metropolitan Market is top notch. Aldi is underwhelming

[@MsEasyBeautiful]

I will say it was loud too. Sorry I comment as I watch. It reminds me of the stores in the US on Saturday when it’s a mad house. I don’t even want to walk into Costco on a Saturday or a Sunday.

[@flohough1870]

Agree. I never shop on a weekend unless I don't have a choice. Or the first week of the month.

[@MsEasyBeautiful]

I try to go either when everyone is working or in the night when it’s empty although if a store only stocks in the morning sometimes I can’t get what I want at 9pm

[@adrienneknowles6486]

I go to Aldi as ours is much nicer than the Lidl, which is in an old store which is run down, dirty & grimy. The Aldi is new, spacious & we buy all our meat there as it is such good quality.

[@miralomagal]

I must say comparing the UK prices vs US prices, the UK food prices are cheaper than the US. And this us taking into account the UK pound to US dollar conversion. That was a noisy store and would make me a little nuts with all the loudspeaker announcements. I have never visited an ALDI in the UK. Maybe next time I visit. Thanks!

[@baghabit7696]

In the UK, food items are tax free ( or if there is VAT, it’s included in the price)

[@tammyboyd9928]

ALDI markets are popping up everywhere in the USA...its not for me..they must do well but I know people who do not shop there including my husband and I. It seems unkept, no brands and low end. We avoid going in them.

[@hugs_xo]

as soon as i saw the security tag on the meat items, i knew this store would have asinine self checkout machines 😂 all canadian grocery stores are like this lol!

[@NoraTKD]

Oh I am sorry that you had a bad experience there! My Aldi is great, love shopping there 😊

[@Eileen3007]

Oh my, that was an experience, my head would have gone Sophie! Tell David to buy you a nice pair of teacher sandals for Christmas!🤣🤣🤣🤣 luv Eileen xx

[@courtneylou2718]

"They really need someone on check out four. They keep asking." 😂😂

[@allyoopopp]

If you put cheap wine in a blender it's supposed to aerate it and make it taste better.

[@toluawoyinfa]

Yeah this was stressful I could feel it through my phone screen 😅 Waitrose for the win!

[@mariaigdalino5226]

Sophie if you have Dunnes store nearby, give it a try. I find their selection better at least here in Ireland.

[@mindingpeople]

I love these kinds of video's with you and David! Please keep doing them! My experience with Aldi is that it is very quiet most of the time, but honestly this was bad.

[@reneehampton7665]

Our meats and veggies at Aldi in the US are not behind enclosed glass. I think yours keep them fresher. That’s a big Aldi store with much more items.

[@cherylbaker4290]

Sophie sluming it in aldi lol she loves waitrose darling

[@ceciliabrown3301]

That looked like very stressful experience. 🙄🙈 Never been to Aldi but Lidl and that was enough for me. Half of the food I had bought ended up in the bin as I didn't like the taste of it. However, if you go to Lidl in Europe the quality of food is much better but that's because food in Europe is better in many respects 😂

[@caterinawilliams998]

Hi Sophie, i think this kind of comparative videos are incredibly useful in the current cost of cost of living crisis climate... And to get an idea about the various shopping options regardless...i m shopping at waitrose. I m not good at shopping in supermarket, i feel overwhelmed and anxious, if the supermarket is so loud as it seems from your video i could necer spend more than 5 min in it

[@sharonpalmer8844]

Hi I currently have to drive 25 mins to go to an Aldi and then there’s another 10 mins further on and non of those two are like the one you visited both like the Lidl you visited and liked it. I think it was the wrong store/ time etc as that did sound horrific and I personally wouldn’t have stayed as long as you did so well done to you both. Teachers sandals 👡 😂😂 made me giggle 🙊

[@rmdebora]

My husband is a teacher and he sometimes wears the sandals 😂😂😂😂with white socks 😊

[@rushie72]

i love a good ole shopping haul, groceries in other countries is cool. seeing what you have to what I get in Australia. ALdi just opened up where I live.

[@llnut4775]

I use Aldi as a supplemental store, I have to go to a larger grocery store for certain items for sure.

[@dkayok]

I live in Oklahoma. Here Aldi is a very small store. There is no loud speaker, you can get in and out quickly. There is a checkout person who is super fast (no self checkout available); you put your items on the belt and they are quickly swept thru and into a basket which you take to the side and bag your own stuff. I don't eat meat so no comment on that, produce seems ok, often there are nice European cheeses, their organic brands are good. I can get staples like organic milk and such at much lower prices than elsewhere. It is a very quiet store & overall a nice experience. Also, it's a store where you put a quarter into a slot to unlock the shopping basket to take it into the store & you get it back after. Often people exchange their quarter and basket in the parking lot to save the trouble or you may find a basket with the quarter already in it that someone has left for the next person. Or you may help someone out who doesn't have a quarter handy. It seems like a small thing, but provides some nice human contact and smiles. The opposite of your experience; it's a relief to go there and avoid the much larger stores where you have to walk all over and often are forced to use the self service checkout.

[@gillsargisson8863]

These videos are so interesting. You are 100 percent right about the noise levels being terribly high. Mind you, I try and avoid our local Spar & Co-op at school leaving time as the parents and young children descend on them and the shouting, screaming and running all round bumping in to us is horrid and the parents just let them 😱.

[@gillsargisson8863]

P.S. There was an article in the news a couple of days ago stating that Lidl & Aldi’s sun cream came out best in recent tests. Apparently some high end brands fell short and were found to have lower spf protection than they advertised, whilst Lidl & Aldi spf creams gave better protection.

[@S0.3]

How did i miss this 😂 from the title i take it your experience was as expected 🍿

[@S0.3]

I'm going to seem like a snob after my previous Aldi comment but Asda is like a pound shop for food imo 😅.. look forward to your views xx

[@_introvertlife3692]

This is the first video of yours that somewhat rubbed me the wrong way… Comparing waitrose to aldi is like chanel to zara or something like it 😬 Yeah it is loud in there because a lot of people buy in those cheaper shops because life is just freaking expensive.. And the weird isle is the highlight of a lot of people because the non food isles changes about 2 times a week and they offer great things to affordable prices..

[@Jenn888]

Holy moly! That place was so loud, and I agree with you, total overstimulation. I haven't been to a supermarket in years - I usually send my husband or get stuff delivered - and I am glad I don't have to deal with that kind of noise and confusion. I will say that 99p for a jar of sauce is amazing! Even with the CAD conversion, we would never get anything that cheap here.

[@omradiant]

David is cracking me up. Those ugly shoes will white socks.😂

[@evamin24_63]

So am i, early today. We have aldi in the US but they have great xmas pudding, but they don't sell it over here, so i have to get it on the uk. Aldi is a German company...🎉Ev

[@LookNowbySophieShohet]

Hello Ev! I hope you're feeling better? The food we bought from Aldi was ok, but not as good as Lidl. Lidl is brilliant! Hugs and have a great weekend :) xx

[@angelahampson391]

Really loved this content for its comedic element have both of you considered a podcast show ? The chemistry is fantastic ❤

[@mnicolechic]

I reside in California. We have an Aldi in my city. It is much smaller, but it is so peaceful and quiet. You can here a pin drop..lol

[@reneeromano1179]

My slogan for Aldi is 'keeping people fat for less' purely because of the large about of junk food and processed food that is much cheaper than other supermarkets. Im in Australia so our expensive supermarkets are Coles and Woolworths.

[@asunbeam5479]

it doesn't sound like you're a snob, just that you are easily overwhelmed! I don't cope well with overstimulation either so I usually go grocery shopping at wegmans at 10 or 11 pm lol very quiet

[@robinspencer9611]

In Hawaii that will buy you a box of cereal!😄

[@kimberleymcintosh1171]

I could not imagine Sophie in ASDA 😂😂.

[@janetrichards6370]

It’s not snobbish , I only watched , and it was painful! And I also have a cat named Jesse who is named after postman pat’s cat who she looks like

[@svatisingh1]

I adore Lidl and M&S (M&S for some veg and some meats). Loved your take on Aldi - for some reason, which I can't even pinpoint actually, Aldi just doesn't vibe with me.

[@patriciateague8677]

Your Aldi is much better stocked than my neighborhood one in Wisconsin. I prefer certain name brands for somethings so I definitely can't get everything there. Their breads and cheese/dips/salads are what I enjoy most. But I go very rarely.😊

[@andreapirringer7008]

Thank you. Very interesting. We have Aldi and Lidl here, but I use to go to Norma. Maybe Norma is not available in your Country.

[@Katt858]

David is absolutely class! 😂 I hate food shopping in general but I do find that some of the clientele in Waitrose near me quite rude.

[@adastra5214]

I am super disturbed by noise and I run opposite direction with these kind of noise, at a point of the video I moved forward till you got in your car as the noise I was stressing me. I avoid Aldi as well, the constant beeping and loud noises drive me crazy.

[@holdengreenlaw3004]

Usually mine stay in their LOEWE case in the car. But that's just me.

[@spoiltsassygirl2592]

What is a flat peach 🍑 😂 Loving this new Chanel, been a quiet watcher for years but the flat peach got me 😂 I don’t think you come off snobby at all. Aldi IS weird but I love it here in Australia. Looks exactly the same. you can’t do a full shop there. We have other supermarkets in the same spot so it’s easy to shop around. Wld love to see more day trips, countryside, pubs, things to do other than shopping. Really enjoy your content 💖

[@Alex-nx8mp]

❤❤❤ love your channel 😊 Thank you so very much for sharing 😊

[@user-se4bg9bp1b]

Oh dear Sophie you found the loudest Aldi ever, ours is always bedlam because it’s always so busy, so I always wear headphones when I go in. There are fewer Aldi’s that Lidl stores so Aldi tends to get busier. I’m surprised you found Lidl cheaper because in past surveys they have been cheaper than Lidl, maybe it’s changed. The things you put up with for us. 🤣🙌🏽⭐️

[@raychul33]

This Aldi is so quiet compared to the one near me. I refuse to go in as it overwhelms me too and everyone from the estate it’s on seem to be in there lol. Ours is a right mess, half empty and barely any staff ever. We also don’t have the self checkouts so have to wait 2 years to get served and then launch everything quickly into the trolly as it’s scanned 😂 Id rather pay slightly more and not want to smash my head in instore haha

[@seabreeze4559]

I think they do skincare dupes? like the caviar cream

[@Bazibishop]

In hospital atm. You and Davids vlogs cheer me up ❤

[@LookNowbySophieShohet]

I really hope you're ok lovely? I am so sorry to hear you're in hospital, I wish you a speedy recovery xx

[@Bazibishop]

@@LookNowbySophieShohet I’m just getting treatment for my bipolar disorder. I’m leaving Wednesday Australia time. So I’ll be out Tuesday night uk time. Love you Sophie!

[@DarasDish]

Hey sophie, im loving this new channel. Its so informative and accessible. Thank you! Could you do some food or grocery shopping at harrods and compare it to waitrose or ms food?

[@shannonrolfes5171]

Why is it that people without children are always followed by screaming children in a store!?! David - I call them Jesus sandals.

[@annestancil7214]

I totally agree with David that it’s not worth it to shop in an unpleasant environment. I, too get sensory overload very easily, and sometimes it’s just not worth it. I see people wearing earbuds shopping a lot, which I used to think was rude, but they are probably trying to have a more pleasant experience!

[@theduchessofmearns]

My local Aldi is nothing like that thankfully ! Shame about your experience.

[@bubblemummy1]

My one is lovely. It depends on the management and clientele!

[@katcankan7129]

​@@bubblemummy1 My local Aldi is lovely too, but it's so much smaller than this one 💜

[@elainekay1665]

Think it depends on which Aldi you go to and time of the day. My M&S is crammed whenever I go in. I don’t think I’d class this Aldi experience as ‘hell’ End of the day it’s what is within people’s budget. The middle isle. Yes can be a very random selection. There are also some great bargains to be had. You could also walk through harrods and think “who would wear that” imo 😂

[@bubblemummy1]

The Aldi’s in my city vary alot, it definitely depends on the management. Luckily the one closer to me is lovely. Our Waitrose is not great, my hubby works there, but it's right next to our railway station so full of people with suitcases, and it had a terrible problem with druggies unfortunately and rough sleepers that use the loos in Waitrose to take drugs.

[@rebeccaminns9172]

Haha teacher sandals. That store sounded horrendous. My local Aldi is lovely.

[@ticobailey8747]

Same experience, but ended up leaving as it was loud and chaotic, which is a shame really

[@sacha3910]

I shop at Fortnums and Aldi, love both for different reasons. Often Fortnums is more unpleasant than Aldi if you are there at the wrong time. It may attract a wealthier audience, but they are no better behaved than a toddler having a tantrum at Aldi (and you should expect one group to know better!)

[@hermeslover340]

Supermarket shopping is stressful as it is . Those noises omg get me out of there !!

[@suzannehall5200]

I have never been to Aldi. There’s two within 10kms of my house but they are both in shopping malls and you can’t park close. Pushing a full shopping trolley for like half a kilometre isn’t my idea of a good time. I am not surprised by your experience. In Australia they have the reputation of being cheap but very much not a pleasant experience. I know people who do shop there but they only do so because it’s cheaper than our big supermarkets. I have a bad back and find grocery shopping very difficult so I get most of my groceries delivered. It’s a really good service. Then all I have to do is go to my local butcher and green grocerer.

[@rougenior]

Man they must have heaps of supermarkets in the uk we only have Cole’s and Woolworths and Aldi in Australia 🇦🇺 also £1uk = $2AUD also UK pound is worth twice as much as Aussie dollar

[@melriddell]

I have to say, I'm the same as you regarding noisy chaotic shops! I can't stand it and rush to get out. Definitely prefer a quiet, calm grocery shop! I've been to a few different Aldi stores, mostly in Australia, and they can be quite different to each other. Some better than others, and not all are overwhelming like this. Still, not my favourite place to shop.

[@missGigi14]

feel the same in Aldi. I'm far from rich ,but ths noises there and frezzing cold put me off from this shop. Love Lidl tho,fresh bread;and their deluxe section is always nice

[@sams3015]

The weird thing about Aldi is there is too versions: there is a Aldi Nord and Aldi Sud that are separate companies and operate in different countries

[@tanyajanuszko6958]

hmm - security tags on meat? says a lot.

[@erikab8408]

You are not a snob. In the US, Aldis is not considered a great grocery store. It is usually a place people head for cheap food made by generic brands, so the atmosphere varies from store to store. No one should feel shamed for shopping where they like and avoiding places they don't like.

[@nw7517]

i think you guys came on a bad day lol aldi is usually fabulous