I asked Aldi Australia shoppers their 'must-buy' item before I went for the first time. Here's what they told me
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Australians have spilled the reasons they keep going back to Aldi – and it's not just for the great prices.
A recent Reddit thread has exploded with hundreds of comments from loyal shoppers revealing the one Aldi product they swear by, with many admitting they'll change their entire shopping routine just to make sure they don't miss out.
The conversation started after a first-time shopper admitted they were about to step foot inside the supermarket for the very first time and asked locals for their non-negotiables.
The comments were flooded with recommendations, secret dupes and cult favourites, with some fans even joking they wanted to gatekeep their top picks so they stop selling out.
If there was one product that united shoppers, it was Aldi's Cocolicious Chocolate Coconut drink ($2.99), which had multiple fans openly admitting they panic-bought cartons whenever it's in stock.
'I lowkey want to spread anti-chocolate coconut drink sentiments so that they stop selling out,' wrote one keen fan.
For caffeine devotees, Aldi's Lazzio Coffee Beans ($17.99) came up again and again rivalling the big brands with the medium roast variety proving a crowd favourite.
'Lazzio medium roast is the go,' one shopper wrote simply, while others praised the value-for-money beans as tasting far more expensive than their price tag suggests.
A recent Redditthread has exploded with hundreds of comments from loyal shoppers revealing the one Aldi product they swear by, with many admitting they'll change their entire shopping routine just to make sure they don't miss out
The two products that united shoppers were Aldi's Cocolicious Chocolate Coconut drink ($2.99) and Lazzio Coffee Beans ($17.99)
The Kapiti range drew some of the most enthusiastic praise too, especially the White Chocolate and Raspberry Ice Cream ($7.99, pictured)
'I have tried so many supermarket coffee products, but I always come back to Lazzio which is literally one third of the price.'
Alcafé's Instant Coffee ($4.99) also earned repeated mentions for being surprisingly smooth for an instant option, which is a rare compliment in Australia's coffee-snob culture.
The Kapiti range drew some of the most enthusiastic praise too, especially in the dairy aisle.
'Smoked Havarti Kapiti cheese is my all-time favourite,' one fan wrote of the $7.99 favourite, while another passionately defended the brand's quality.
'Kapiti is an NZ brand, so the cow byproducts are infinitely better than Australia's. Kapiti ice cream is next level too!'
The White Chocolate and Raspberry Ice Cream ($7.99) was singled out as a must-try, with shoppers warning it disappears quickly once word gets out.
Aldi's freezer section also proved to be a goldmine for fans chasing comfort food without the premium price tag.
'The Cheese and Spinach Spanakopita in the frozen section is a must!' one commenter insisted of the popular snack which is just $8.89.
Aldi's freezer section proved to be a goldmine for fans chasing comfort food without the premium price tag, naming the Cheese and Spinach Spanakopita ($8.89) and Roti Bread ($3.99) their go-to's
Other notable mentions from the freezer aisle were the Chunky Sous Vide Beef Pies ($6.49) and Frozen Margarita Pizza ($6.49) – which received eight individual mentions throughout
While another shopper revealed their favourite hidden dupe was the Chunky Sous Vide Beef Pies ($6.49), which both look and tastes the same, if not better, than Herbert Adams alternative sold at Coles and Woolworths.
Multiple commenters praised the Frozen Rotis ($3.99) as another great find, as well as Aldi's Frozen Margarita Pizza ($6.49) – which received eight individual mentions throughout.
Meat in all its forms also earned rave reviews, with shoppers praising the $7 rump steaks, $3.99 Wagyu beef burger patties and the range of cured meats as 'some of the best they've ever tasted'.
Aldi shoppers also raved about the meat selection, hailing the $7 rump steaks, $3.99 Wagyu beef burger patties and cured meats as ‘some of the best they’ve ever tasted’
What makes you go out of your way for an Aldi product, and do you think it's really worth the hype?
Comment nowWhile Aldi is known for packaged bargains, some shoppers also insisted its fresh fruit selection is seriously underrated, especially their variety of strawberries.
'Seriously they are the sweetest most delicious strawberries I've ever had. They're the ones in the little cardboard punnet. I get them every time I go to Aldi,' a fan wrote.
And some lesser-known finds like Aldi's Stem Ginger Cookies ($2.69), Mediterranean Style Spinach dip ($2.49) and Spreadable Goats Cheese ($4.49), were all marked as 'so cheap and tasty' by many when it came to their quality.
Beyond the food, shoppers bonded over the popular store's famously no-frills atmosphere and hidden gems in their infamous middle aisles.
