Fruits & Veggies in Lincoln, NE

“So thankful this is my neighborhood grocery. I come often, but have been especially impressed during the covid epidemic. As far as I had observed, staff have been efficient, helpful, present and UPBEAT. This store appears to remain clean and organized despite the situation (and location, tbh) and I feel safe, as this is probably my most frequently visited public space. I am particularly pleased with Becca as I always seem to end up in her checkout lane. Id imagine because she is as efficient as she seems and her lanes move quickly and happily. Even during a rush, Becca remains polite and professional, a feat in this field sometimes. This Russ's location and employee deserves the 5 star rating through and through. I appreciate all the help, attitudes, and safety now more than ever.”

“I love Aldi! Great food and great prices. Doesn't have every single thing you might want, but does a have great variety for it's size and more than makes up for it with prices that are much lower than comparable items at your typical supermarket. The $3 Winking Owl wine is hard to beat for the price and some of the $5 sparkling wine is better than other brands that sell for $10... Mimosas anyone? ??

Sometimes I see people complain about the produce quality, but I've shopped at a lot of different Aldis and many, many other grocery stores in multiple parts of the country and I would say that generally speaking Aldi's is at least comparable to if not better than most typical/major grocery stores in that department (yes, fewer options, but again Aldi consistently has much better prices, so for me it's a no-brainer). I buy bags of Cara Cara oranges, pink lady apples, whole pineapples, mushrooms, heads of broccoli and more typically cheaper than other stores with the exception of a few sales.

The cheese section is one of my favorite parts of the store. ? Good selection and great prices, especially for the Happy Farms brand for common block/shredded cheeses like cheddar, Monterey jack, etc. You may not or may not find Parmigiano Reggiano (they do have a 10-month domestic parmesan that is inexpensive and not bad at all), but you can often score some other unusual and delicious options like manchego, feta, halloumi, specialty cheddars, etc. Selection varies and sometimes they sell out, but there's almost always something new too!

Also, the 'aisle of shame' (AKA the aisle of non-food rotating specialty items AKA Aldi Finds) often has great products for cheaper than you can find elsewhere. I got an inflatable stand-up paddle board for cheaper than Amazon, plus it has a 2-ywar warranty! I've bought tents, rain boots, kitchen items (hotel-style waffle maker, vacuum sealer, ) a potting bench, sometimes for half what similar items would cost. The only downside is that these things often sell out and it's hit or miss from one store to another, so don't show up with your heart set on that one thing you saw in the flyer.

I think that's probably enough for now. ?”

“Aldi is such an amazing store. They provide low-cost groceries with good products. They have green, fresh fruit and veggies. Highly recommend Aldi's to anyone that wants to save money. Just bring a quarter.”