Aldi
 

Does anyone have info on the progress at the new site?

Still orange cones in the front. Signs are up

How are their baked goods? 15 Aldi Baked Goods, Ranked Worst To Best 15 Aldi Baked Goods, Ranked Worst To Best

Manager at store near me said mid July

Of course, everyone has their own preferences. But I really like their bakery. Especially the triple chocolate crème cake, the croissants, the naan bread, the Italian bread, the brioche hamburger buns, and so much more.

And the prices are about half what you pay in the other stores.

We had the luxury of 3 family owned bakeries up north, store bought is a no.
There isn’t anything baked wise I would buy at Aldi, WD, or Publix. If we eat carbs, whole grain bread from TJ’s or their scones, which a loaf of bread or 4 scones lasts us 4-6 weeks.
We don’t eat much processed food. The sugar alone in Aldi bakery for one item is more than we would eat in a week.

Where will it be located?

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Where the Winn Dixie in Sumter Landing was.

I read an article that Aldi is the worst food chain for meat while Sprouts is the best

I doubt that many Sprouts/Wholefoods type shoppers visit Aldi. Aldi is based on value and convenience.

June 26

There’s actually 2 new locations.
I believe most are talking about the one in Sumter, replacing the WD.
But there is a second one, also replacing a WD, on the south west corner of 48 & 27. The south road entrance to Floridas Turnpike and south of Carters Ave Hardware. Not golf cart accessible, but convenient when in that area.

Totally
 

I’m sure anyone writing that article has an objective. The reason for the article was likely to push a POV . Sprouts is great and so is Aldi.

Correct, but don't tell the Family we're leaving the bubble! For those of us down here near Eastport - and especially those of us in Lake Denham and Dabney - Leesburg is our hidden gem and this coming soon new Aldi (in an former Winn Dixie) is in the same lot as the Seafood Shack, Brooklyn's Pizza, and across the street from a Publix...so since the Publix at Eastport won't be opening this year, if ever, there's a great alternative to spend our retirement outside of the bubble / Family's coffers. :D

I buy milk, eggs, coffee creamer, at Aldi. All are about 2 bucks cheaper than Publix, Winn-Dixie. Then shop the frozen section for different items. Last two weeks had Wisconsin Cheese Curds 5 bucks for box. Great cheddar cheese and not much coating. Aldi employees make on average 5 bucks an hour more than Winn-Dixie, that is for checkout jobs. Publix maybe make a buck more than Dixie. I only know this because I worked at Publix 19 years and my wife worked Dixie. Pay scales clearly posted in break rooms. I know checkout lady at Aldi and they can sit down whole shift. Sometimes they have to stock shelves but that’s it, used to unload trucks but not anymore.

Why the cheap shots?

I’ve seen you mention Disney in other posts, so I’m wondering how you avoid sugar and eat healthy at the Disney parks? I’ve tried with no luck.

Leesburg News has a big article relating to that today.

no date yet according to today's Daily Sun

The Aldi availableity is great. Frozen vegetables are inexpensive and no " stuff" added to them. Fresh produce and other items are good. Grateful we have a few Aldi stores in area. Grateful we can still afford groceries.

We're aldi fans as well. Heard that there will be a July opening. Don't buy the unhealthy items. Be selective and you can use Aldi as an adjunct to your food shopping and save some $$$$.

ALDi now open at LSL
 

Publix
 

According to Don Wiley who usually knows what’s going on, no Publix in Eastport or Middleton. Magnolia Plaza Publix will be crazy busy next sno bird season.

Where is TJ'S ? When you buy bakery items from grocery stores, the ingredients and nutrition are clearly listed on the package. Family owned bakeries -- you don't know what is in the product. There are no family owned bakeries here that I am aware of.

There's a lot of grocery store snobs here, but the Aldi's produce is the same quality as everybody else, but cheaper. Some of the vendor's on Saturday at Brownwood are Aldi secret shoppers.

Yep, avocados are avocados, potatoes are potatoes, celery is celery, etc. There's plenty of good stuff at Aldi's.

Fresh salmon is good, so is frozen, cooked shrimp, many cheeses and dips, ground coffee, crackers, etc.

And yes, unfortunately, one of the downsides to some farmers markets is that some of the produce is grocery store-bought and resold at the markets.

Interesting. He was just recently showing on his live show what very much looked like a supermarket plot, and by process of elimination he deduced it was Publix. This was 2-3 weeks ago though, and building hadn’t begun yet, so it definitely wouldn’t be open for the upcoming winter season. It would make no sense if they never added a large supermarket down there.

Agree. Here in the northern part there are numerous Publix. On 441, there is a Publix in neighboring strip stores. Although I have never clocked the mileage, these two Publix must be about one mile from each other.

There are two family owned bakeries within 30-40 from TV. One does good cookies, breads and some specialty items. We shop TJ’s in Gainesville every 4-6 weeks, Orlando is closer, when we are returning from Disney every 3 weeks.
TJ’s bread will not keep for long for lack of additives and preservatives.

My guess is you have never frequented a family owned bakery, to realize all products such as breads, rolls, cookies, cakes, and gluten free donuts are labeled just as in any grocery. Reason it provides those with food allergies, even though they are non chain, certain product ingredients are mandatory, or the need to keep their customers safe. Our bakeries have label their ingredients over 15 years. However the list is very short, additives and preservatives are not used. All dairy gluten free items are made first to ensure no cross contamination.

We have been using the same bakery since 1960. It’s nice to have the owner know all 4 generations, by first name, and make a special item just for you.

Our granddaughter who is severely lactose intolerant, brought donuts and bread for her visit to us last week. Owner made a new donut for me, double packed separately labeled with ingredients sticker.
He said “hug your grandparents for me”, and when you return I will perfected gluten/dairy free special donut just for you

Went to Aldi's today. I will have to get used to how they do things there. This was the one in Sumter Landing. Had to get a reminder that you need a quarter to get a grocery cart but a few of them had the quarter still in them .


And thanks to the nice person who bought me a Coca-Cola. She seemed to know who I was but I did not want to bring up stuff in a setting like a grocery store. I am assuming she is familiar with Talk of the Villages. I had put it on the conveyor belt on my side with a divider but somehow the cashier put it on the bill of the lady behind me.

Maybe we passed each other, I was there too. I never use the carts, I take in a Trader Joe's reinforced tote bag and load that, check out and reload it after. I've just found it easier for the amount I buy.

I did notice they had some pretty well established brands available like with ice cream products and toilet paper as well as paper hand towels.

I can't believe you consider any chain quality when it comes to meat. They are all trash meat products.

Omaha Steaks are excellent IMHO . You buy them from their company and they come in an ice chest that has dry ice. Very few stores have Omaha Steak quality. There was a small butcher in Oldsmar, Florida that had great meat but I think they went out of business. Think they also had a store in Hudson, Florida. Not sure.


I have not heard of any great meat stores in this area?