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| - I noticed this location was placed in the immediate area of its German competitor, Aldi's. So, I'm assuming their mindset is kinda like "If you like Aldi's, you'll love Lidl", right? As an avid Aldi's shopper, I had instantly started drawing comparisons and differences between the two. I went to this store on a Sunday afternoon. The grocery crowd was moderately, but pleasantly, light. The building seems bigger and much more airy in than our local Aldi's...plenty of natural light, which I love. They have a bakery that sells your typical goods, such as pastries and various types of bread. You can even slice your own fresh loaf there!
They carry the same types of items like Aldi's. But, they do cater to more adventurous palettes (Fish soup, anyone? What about baked snails? lol). The produce section is....um, okay...typical selection...I bought a bag Gala apples for 1.99 and while they weren't in bad shape, they were kinda tasteless. They carry various personal and household goods (clothes, shoes, tools, etc) just like Aldi's. However, their selection is much bigger than their competitor. They even had a miter saw for 99.00. The beer and wine is larger as well. You don't pay for cart usage, but you do have to bag your own groceries. I didn't see a big price difference, just more items in stock. It's not enough to completely draw me away from Aldi's. But, it's enough to have me peak in for items Aldi's might not carry.
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