Aldi Or Lidl! Which do you prefer?

I use Aldi more because it's very close but I prefer Lidl. The bakery is very good and they seem to have better vegetables. Lidl's Italian weeks are usually very good with cheeses and salamis that are usually hard to find. When I went in yesterday they had bottles of Vin Santo for £12.99 and they were bigger than usual!

I prefer whichever is closer. In my case, it's Aldi, five minutes away whereas Lidl would involve driving six miles. If I happen to be anywhere near Lidl, I do drop in to see what they have on offer.

I prefer less choice.
A casserole pack, containing the whole lot is enough to make up my mind.

Aldi do click and collect and you can order special buys online and get delivery.
Both Aldi and Lidl champion British products.
As for choice, they might only have 2 choices of an item but they are usually as good, if not better, than leading brands. Not so much time spent dithering over which is best value.

Lincslass

I like Aldi, first visit was when I went to stay with family in Germany, and it’s their local supermarket. Was very disappointed on first visit to U.K. one though, when they first opened, no sign of German wine, ? found that very strange.

Perhaps they did market research first; I'm not sure if German wines are as popular in the UK as they once were.

Poppyred

Calendargirl

Neither in our small market town. Both are a half hour drive away, so shop in Tesco.

No idea how much cheaper they are than Tesco.

35% cheaper they reckon.

Tesco do do Aldi matches on some items.

Tesco claims to price match a range of goods with Aldi

Yes, they do. Have to say am still surprised how much some of them cost though.

I like Aldi, first visit was when I went to stay with family in Germany, and it’s their local supermarket. Was very disappointed on first visit to U.K. one though, when they first opened, no sign of German wine, ? found that very strange.

Poppyred

Calendargirl

Neither in our small market town. Both are a half hour drive away, so shop in Tesco.

No idea how much cheaper they are than Tesco.

35% cheaper they reckon.

Tesco claims to price match a range of goods with Aldi.

Calendargirl

Neither in our small market town. Both are a half hour drive away, so shop in Tesco.

No idea how much cheaper they are than Tesco.

35% cheaper they reckon.

Sandelf I bought a sewing machine too as well as a new smart TV before Christmas, and computer. All have 3 year no quibble guarantee and have been very pleased with these big buys.

We don't get to either very often as they're a drive away in opposite directions.
We go more often to Lidl but a new Aldi opened and seemed very good (they sell delicious Welsh yogurt).

Of course, they're not always cheaper because of their middle aisles!

Neither in our small market town. Both are a half hour drive away, so shop in Tesco.

No idea how much cheaper they are than Tesco.

We have nothing within walking distance except a very tired Coop. The nearest Lidl is a 20 min. drive away and I love a good old rummage there. DH loved the apple turnovers but they seem not to do them anymore. I buy the low GI bread.

Really?
I never knew that.
It's a shame I don't partake.

I'm sure I read somewhere that one of them was trialling delivery in certain areas.

Aldi deliver wine MissA.

We have both within walking distance and I love them both. We have a brand new large Lidl. They probably have the edge due to the bakery. Also you can buy loose fruit and veg. Not everything is pre packed. Both shops have started to sell branded goods too.

If only they would deliver!

We have 2 Aldis nearby. I’ve shopped in both and say every time “ never again”. May be good prices but not enough choice for me I’m afraid.

Same here Chewbacca and I find a lot more choice in Aldi.

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Well in 1 direction we have both Aldi and Lidl and in the other just Aldi.

I much prefer Aldi meat than Asda, did a beef stew buying the meat from both supermarkets and the beef from Asda was like old boots.

I have heard good feedback from Lidl but only bobbed in for a few bits and bobs.

Forgot to mention the flowers! Aldi's flowers are generally very good, very reasonably priced and last for ages. I bought a mixed bunch (£6.99) three weeks ago. I've thrown out a few dead ones but still have enough to fill a small vase.

I do most of my weekly shop at Aldi and prefer it to Lidl. The staff at our local Aldi are always extremely pleasant. Even though they whizz you through the checkout they still find the time to smile and offer help if needed.
I love the aisle of dreams,the"wonky"fruit and veg and the fish ( 2 seabass fillets for £2.69!) Apparently, the layout is the same in every Aldi store so even if you've never visited a particular store before you will still know where everything is.

Usually Aldi, though we have both. Food is good quality, I can get a full shop there and like the middle aisles . They pay theirstaff more than most and close over Christmas/ nye and other bank holidays.