Aldi Or Lidl! Which do you prefer?

There's not much in it for me but think Lidl has the slight edge but that's only because of a couple of specific products.

I use Lidl because its a short walk away otherwise i think they are quite similar.

We have an Aldi five minutes drive away but we prefer the larger store a couple of miles away. My husband likes the bakery at Lidl but we don’t have a branch close to us as yet. I wish we had a Waitrose but we don’t it’s more expensive but quality is worth paying for.

I prefer Aldi as our local one is a nicer, brighter store than the Lidl, but it doesn’t have a bakery. Both good for chocolate, wine, beer, washing powder and cleaning products.

The fruit and veg are always better at Lidl and you can get fresh baked bread. We have three Aldi’s near us, but the nearest Lidl is miles away☹️.

We use Aldi because it is closer to us than Lidl. Both sons prefer Lidl so we must give it a try.

We have both within walking distance and I have favourite products from both so they each get a look in weekly.
DH prefers Lidl but I expect that's because of the bakery.
Aldi has more choice in my opinion but Lidl has a good rewards app if you shop there regularly.
Swings and roundabouts!

Aldi was the cheapest last year apparently.

I don’t shop in either - well perhaps 3 years ago I went to them both to have a look, and must say the prices are good.

Might have another look - got to find ways of mitigating the cost of living rise somehow.

Lidl for bakery, muesli and cleaning products.
Aldi for nappies.

Just love browsing the 'middle of Lidl' and the Aldi equivalent and I am very lucky to have branches of both near by.

I use both - Aldi a bit more than Lidl as closer. You really have to try a few products in each and see what you like. I find Lidl better for ice cream -'Bourbon vanilla' is the nicest I've come across and I suspect is used by some restaurants!
Beware the middle aisle tho- you can find yourself buying all kinds of things you didn't know you needed!

I prefer Lidl mainly for the fresh bakery section it is a brighter shop than our local Aldi but both are really good for fresh veg and meat both have a really good cheese section.

Try the face creams, makeup and toiletries at either. Those that look like big brands are usually just as good if not better.
Our posh looking hand soap, lotion and diffuser in the bathroom is from Aldi....the only give away is the profusion of barcodes on everything.

I prefer Aldi. The food choices are healthier I think. They always open up another till if there’s a queue, unlike Lidl, and they have a hook on the trolley to put your shopping bags, Lidl have got rid of theirs.

I think Aldi is preferable to Lidl but really I don't use either.

Oh I will have to look for that ice cream farmor15 sounds lovely! Yes I must admit I was caught by that middle aisle and bought a couple of things non food items, very pleased with them

Aldi is nearer and I’ve always found the fruit and veg absolutely fine. Lidl is further and I walk there for seeded wholemeal bread. Generally I prefer Aldi but both are reasonably priced. I still go to Morrisons for dried soup mix and other items not available more locally.

Customer service is far better in our local Aldi. They are very much more efficient at putting on more staff at the tills than Lidl, who always seem much slower at the checkout. The staff are friendly and cheery unlike Lidl staff who tend to be grumpier.

Neither. They are not brilliant for gf!

We don’t have either near us.

I shop twice a week, for milk and top ups, at Aldi as it is just across the road, whereas Lidl is ten minutes walk, uphill on the way back. Prices are good at both, customer service is great at Aldi and their products are good and save me money.
Lidl does have a bakery though.

Definitely Lidl for me, I like the bakery, there is more choice, and the variety of fruit and vegetables is better.

kittylester

Neither. They are not brilliant for gf!

I go to Aldi for all the usual essentials then a very short drive to Morrisons where there are good gf choices.

Lidl is a bit nearer but I prefer Aldi for quality.

PS kittylester have you tried googling ‘accidentally gluten free’, I make a list from there of what is in Lidl before I go, and there’s a surprising number of gf items if you know what to look for?

Lidl, as I don't really know Aldi very well.

Audil0
Can I ask how you’ve just discovered these supermarkets when they’ve been around for a long long time.