Things to look out for in Lidl and Aldi

[Brainaddict]

I noticed that Lidl managed to delay prices rises longer than the other supermarkets but I've really noticed them kick in over the last couple of months. No blame to them, I'm glad they managed to delay it, but I feel sad when I see, e.g. the price of their cheeses and their better coffees. The feeling of it being a bargain has lessened, basically because nowhere is cheap now.

 

[Brainaddict]

Mind you, a trip around Sainsburys feels like being repeatedly kicked in the face by the prices. So I shouldn't complain about Lidl.

 

[Stig]

I burn incense in the flat, not for ambience, but to chase out the bechamel walls.

 

[RubyToogood]

I noticed that Lidl managed to delay prices rises longer than the other supermarkets but I've really noticed them kick in over the last couple of months. No blame to them, I'm glad they managed to delay it, but I feel sad when I see, e.g. the price of their cheeses and their better coffees. The feeling of it being a bargain has lessened, basically because nowhere is cheap now.

What would you say are their better coffees?

 

[DaveCinzano]

What would you say are their better coffees?

I'd say all their coffees are pretty rank

 

[Brainaddict]

What would you say are their better coffees?

The ones that say their origin - Colombian, Kenyan etc. They still aren't amazing coffees but better than the 'Italian' and 'French'.

 

[maomao]

I'm also going to pop back and see if there's any of the bechamel in cartons leftover from Italian week. I tried it in a lasagne and it's great, bit of a gamechanger.

I use it for macaroni cheese, just heat it and chuck cheese in. Ridiculously tasty. I got three on Saturday, used one at the weekend and got two more yesterday.

 

[RubyToogood]

I use it for macaroni cheese, just heat it and chuck cheese in. Ridiculously tasty. I got three on Saturday, used one at the weekend and got two more yesterday.

Yes, I've just made cauliflower cheese with it. I actually think it's much better than any bechamel I've ever made myself.

 

[DaveCinzano]

The ones that say their origin - Colombian, Kenyan etc. They still aren't amazing coffees but better than the 'Italian' and 'French'.

Well, this is fucking horrible

 

[littlebabyjesus]

The ones that say their origin - Colombian, Kenyan etc. They still aren't amazing coffees but better than the 'Italian' and 'French'.

I used to buy their French coffee. I thought it was was fine, and it was £1.09. It's now £1.89.

I've noticed generally that the cheapest ranges are the ones that have gone up the most. I see something I want that has gone up in price pretty much every time I go there.

 

[Boudicca]

Well, this is fucking horrible

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This actually my coffee of choice, so it really depends on how you like your coffee RubyToogood

 

[Elpenor]

Think I buy either the more expensive Guatemalan or Colombian coffee in either Aldi or Lidl. It seems ok

 

[Brainaddict]

I mostly get the Colombian coffee. Or used to. I'm now getting the French coffee to save money.

 

[klang]

Gold over here. It's not nice but reminds me of my childhood

 

[Saunders]

I think their French roast, like all other supermarkets, is the one consistently nice flavoured one, and lidls is nearly a pound cheaper than Sainsbury’s

 

[Chz]

This actually my coffee of choice, so it really depends on how you like your coffee RubyToogood

Everyone is different. Some people like half-robusta mud to get them going. I only get to have one coffee a day, so I go with the 30 gbp a kilo nonsense. I don't think there's much coffee that's "bad", it's just a question of who it'll appeal to.

 

[Elpenor]

I mostly get the Colombian coffee. Or used to. I'm now getting the French coffee to save money.

I think their French roast, like all other supermarkets, is the one consistently nice flavoured one, and lidls is nearly a pound cheaper than Sainsbury’s

Gone for the French roast in Aldi today to give it a whirl

 

[Elpenor]

This is a decent cobra style beer in Aldi


I’ve also enjoyed this Swiss Pinot which is about a tenner


And this Lebanese red which is £9


Both in the wooden baskets not the main display.

I don’t tend to buy the cheaper wine as I’d rather drink what I perceive to be better and more interesting stuff and probably only have it once a month or so. There was a nice burgundy too that I’ve had some of but not seen it of late

 

[izz]

Found a cheese bake dip thing from Lidl, Stilton and fig, absolutely lush, if I'd been served it in a restaurant I'd be well impressed

 

[Mogden]

Not an object to look for but something to look out for. Been to Aldi today and saw Garner's pickled onions. My favourite, I thought, and cheaper than everywhere else. But then I noticed the jar was smaller. Checked Tesco online and the jar size at Aldi was indeed smaller. Hmm. Then the same with Geeta's mango chutney. They're pulling the old pound shop trick. Shrinkflation to make it look better value.

 

[jimbarkanoodle]

Aldi's previously good value 100ml tube of Colgate toothpaste costing 98p, recently shrunk to 75ml. You really notice it too! Still 98p but 25% less.

 

[gentlegreen]

Aldi are down to their rough Côtes du Rhône (which is probably fine with the right food) ... and French varietals - plus some generic blended "French red wine" on the bottom shelf for £3.29 ...
Luckily I made a special visit for cabbage to grate in my salad and found the last of the screw-top Fitou had been brought to the front of the shop for Easter ... as the only Francophile in the village I felt it my duty to grab as much as I could carry and won't rule-out sneaking back to see if any more appears .....

And they unfortunately (from a calorific POV) have some fairly decent medjoul dates at £3.49 for 500g - perhaps a bit jammy, but I've had far worse...

 

[gentlegreen]

Not an object to look for but something to look out for. Been to Aldi today and saw Garner's pickled onions. My favourite, I thought, and cheaper than everywhere else. But then I noticed the jar was smaller. Checked Tesco online and the jar size at Aldi was indeed smaller. Hmm. Then the same with Geeta's mango chutney. They're pulling the old pound shop trick. Shrinkflation to make it look better value.

Yep I grabbed a jar of Geeta's Mango and it's the size of jar usually reserved for the fancier pickles...

 

[Griff]

Big fan of these ginger shots from Lidl. Not cheap at 99p for a small tin, but give a great little kick. There are also turmeric and ginger ones.

Healthy and lovely.

 

[porp]

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[High Voltage]

Last year I started taking semi regular walks. The daps I was using at the had very thin soles so a new, suitable pair were looked into

I wasn't convinced that I was committed enough to walking to get some proper, read - expensive, shoes so I looked for a more, cost conscious option - hello Aldi

Less than £20 saw a brand new pair of fell style jogging trainers.

My walk is around 1 hour

These shoes went into the bin yesterday having split both sides, on both shoes. They will have been used less than 100 hours. I'm not impressed and no, I don't have the receipt and wouldn't want another pair anyway

 

[The39thStep]

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Big fan of these ginger shots from Lidl. Not cheap at 99p for a small tin, but give a great little kick. There are also turmeric and ginger ones.

Healthy and lovely.

The tumeric ones blow your socks off

 

[Stig]

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Big fan of these ginger shots from Lidl. Not cheap at 99p for a small tin, but give a great little kick. There are also turmeric and ginger ones.

Healthy and lovely.

just bought some of these on your recommendation - wow they're bloody lovely, so thanks for that

 

[savoloysam]

Bought some gorgeous Cumberland sausages from Lidl recently. Amongst the best I have ever had. Can't remember the brand. Seemed like one of their own I think.

 

[jimbarkanoodle]

Had a pretty bleak time in Aldi, Sydenham today. All the self service tills were down due to an I.T fault, leaving 4 traditional tills open, which took an half an hour of queuing to use