Aldi is one of the most beloved grocery chains out there, thanks to their great deals and high-quality products. However, with so many items on the shelves, it’s only natural that a few of them will fall flat—and it always helps to get a warning from fellow superfans so that you know exactly what to avoid when perusing the grocery aisles in order to save yourself from disappointment.
That’s where the Aldi subreddit comes in. Here, Aldi lovers discuss the best and worst items the store has to offer. One helpful post asked the question: What are some foods you stay away from at Aldi? Comments certainly delivered with some great advice on what to avoid, from sugar-free coffee creamer to unpredictable produce. Find a few of the most disappointing products below.
1. Sugar-Free Coffee Creamer
Everyone likes their coffee a little bit different. If you don't prefer it black but are trying to watch your sugar intake and avoid unhealthy ingredients, you may opt for sugar-free creamer. But shoppers warn that you may want to get it somewhere besides Aldi. "I would’ve paid to see my own face when I took that first sip," one Redditor wrote.
Many comments echoed this sentiment. "That stuff is nasty," wrote one person, with another confirming: "Absolutely awful." Noted!
2. Pizza Snacks
Ah, pizza rolls. If you have a craving for something cheesy, you're simply too lazy to cook up a real meal, or you're scrambling for a late-night snack, they're always a good choice—except, apparently, when it comes to Aldi's brand. "Even drunk me had to throw them in the trash," one comment reads.
It seems many feel the same way. "Repulsive," says one reply.
Some people think it's a brand-wide issue, claiming that the frozen pizzas are also poor quality: "Some about that Mama Costi’s brand has terrible sauce."
3. Lobster Mac and Cheese
Frozen macaroni and cheese can oftentimes be a real treat. (Shout-out to Trader Joe's!) But when you add lobster to the mix, it shouldn't come as a surprise that it can be hit or miss. After all, microwavable seafood isn't necessarily the most appetizing thing around. However, Reddit users had some strong feelings about Alid's Lobster Mac and Cheese. "This one is seriously disgusting," wrote one person—and many comments backed them up.
"Just trust me that it is the most disgusting food I've ever smelled or eaten," someone agreed.
Another wrote: "This is my, hands down, number one answer. Even if I don't really like a food, I still tend to eat it, as to not waste it. This went directly into the trash." Noted!
4. Cream cheese
Sometimes it takes everything in us not to eat cream cheese by the spoonful. But according to Reddit users, Aldi's cream cheese isn't the best choice. One comment claimed that "Their cream cheese is comically bad," while another person wrote: "The cream cheese has the flavor and consistency of drywall mud. Avoid at all cost." However, this one is up for debate; a few people said they enjoyed the cream cheese, and several comments jumped to defend the whipped variety, in particular.
5. Bananas
Produce can really be hit or miss. Whenever you throw fruit into your grocery cart, you're taking a gamble: will it be rotten tomorrow? Will it ever even ripen at all? This seems to be the case with Aldi bananas, in particular. "They are green when I buy them and brown the next day," one comment says.
Another person complained of the opposite scenario: "Mine stayed green for 2 whole weeks and I tried peeling one and it was like trying to pry bark off a tree." Maybe we're just better off getting our bananas elsewhere.
6. Confetti Brownies
Who doesn't love those delicious Cosmic Brownies? Like many of our favorite snacks, Aldi carries their own version of this classic treat—but shoppers complain that it really misses the mark, especially compared to the real thing. "Their knock off version of cosmic brownies were the biggest disappointment in my entire life," one shopper lamented. "These tasted so foul. I wish I could sue for someone making something so disgusting." Sad!
Of course, at the end of the day, there are a plethora of delicious, affordable items at Aldi. All in all, the good things about this beloved grocery chain outweigh the bad ones. But not every product can be a homerun. So next time you're making a grocery run at Aldi, consider doing yourself a favor and leaving these items on the shelves.
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