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Aldi is known for its premise as a discount grocery store, but any regular Aldi shopper knows there are still some things that aren’t necessarily the best deal. On the other hand, the store has a bunch of products that are such a good deal, they’ve reached go-to status for frugal shoppers.

1. Chicken Breast

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If chicken breasts are part of your regular grocery get, you probably experience some pricing whiplash — unless you’re an Aldi shopper. While other grocery stores have considerable fluctuations in the pricing of their chicken breasts, Aldi keeps things more consistent, right around $2.50 a pound for family packs of boneless skinless chicken breasts.

2. Heavy Whipping Cream

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Heavy whipping cream is one of the most random high points of shopping at Aldi. In recent years, this stuff is about $6 at grocery giants, but at Aldi, it’s often half the price. 

3. Eggs

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Aldi prides itself on having cheap egg prices, and shoppers attest to it by getting their eggs there. 

4. Milk

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Milk is another product that Aldi touts as having the lowest prices on. Grabbing a gallon at Aldi is typically more affordable than purchasing it from another grocery store.

5. Paper Plates

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We typically stick to Costco when it comes to purchasing paper plates, but in a pinch, we (and the rest of our frugal friends) can count on Aldi to have affordable prices on paper plates.

6. Chips

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Frugal Aldi fanatics love the store’s chip selection. They have solid flavors (especially the ones in their seasonal rotations) and consistently low prices. 

7. Produce

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Produce is usually more affordable at Aldi than at other grocery giants. From strawberries and apples to carrots and celery, Aldi shoppers stock up on their fruits and veggies.

8. Shredded Cheese

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Is there a more affordable place to purchase shredded cheese than Aldi? It’s one of the store’s highlights.

9. Feta Cheese

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We are professional frugal shoppers, and we feel entirely confident saying that feta cheese is Aldi’s best kept secret. The place has the cheapest feta without compromising quality.

10. Buns

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Aldi’s got buns, hun. And cheapskates everywhere have them on their Aldi list if a cookout is in the meal plan.

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Meet the Writer

Rachel is a Michigan-based writer who has dabbled in a variety of subject matter throughout her career. As a mom of multiple young children, she tries to maintain a sustainable lifestyle for her family. She grows vegetables in her garden, gets her meat in bulk from local farmers, and cans fruits and vegetables with friends. Her kids have plenty of hand-me-downs in their closets, but her husband jokes that before long, they might need to invest in a new driveway thanks to the frequent visits from delivery trucks dropping off online purchases (she can’t pass up a good deal, after all). You can reach her at [email protected].