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Aldi Or Lidl! Which do you prefer?

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Audi10 Fri 04-Feb-22 09:09:04

Having just discovered these supermarkets I know ( where have I been? ) I’d love to hear gransnet opinions, I’ve only been to Lidl and must say the bakery was to die for, so pleased with the other items I bought too, next stop Aldi

Grannynannywanny Thu 03-Mar-22 21:34:56

Audi10 here’s a song to introduce you to the joys of Lidl and Aldi.

The ballad of Lidl and Aldi…

youtu.be/cL7jyXCQ2Zc

Marmite32 Thu 03-Mar-22 21:38:35

I know that song too and was going to post the link.
you beat me to it Grahnynanny grin.

Harris27 Thu 03-Mar-22 21:42:00

Shopped at both and aldi wins hands down. There’s so much more choice and it’s more organised than Lidl. I think Lidl is ok and the bakery good but not really a fan of it.

Grannynannywanny Thu 03-Mar-22 21:50:49

Marmite32 ?

watermeadow Fri 04-Mar-22 18:37:00

Aren’t you lucky if you have the choice? There’s a Lidl 15 miles away and I’ve never seen an Aldi. I don’t drive and can only shop in Waitrose, which I love but it’s very expensive.

bevisp1 Sun 06-Mar-22 19:15:07

I either shop in Lidl’s or Aldi, I like to swop about a bit, whereas I think Aldi’s fruit & veg is much fresher and has best before dates on, whereas Lidl’s don’t and somehow doesn’t last as long.

Mamardoit Sun 06-Mar-22 20:43:48

I go to Aldi because we have one close by and another very close to where we mind our DGC. A trip to Aldi is somewhere to go with the baby when it's too wet and muddy for the park.

I have been to a Lidl and did like the bakery. It is close to our local university. DH wasn't keen because it was full of students. He is a grumpy old man at times.

LizzyG Mon 07-Mar-22 13:12:19

Aldi for me. I cannot fault their products. Own brand chocolate and their icecream are the best ever. Delicious.
One problem i do have though is that the staff are constantly chatting away on their headpieces to other staff members. I actually raised this with their customer services and they said they would speak to the area manager but nothing has changed. I find it very rude especially when you hear them speak and naturally assume its you they're speaking to only to discover it is their weekend plans they are discussing with the person on the next till!!!!!! Management should really have a word......

GillT57 Mon 07-Mar-22 14:13:15

we use both. Lidl has a lovely bakery, but other than that, there is little difference. I agree about Aldi chocolate, their huge bar of fruit and nut at less than £1 is excellent.