Aldi Fans Warn Against These 8 Purchases In 2025
1. Produce
Aldi may have highly affordable produce—but it's important to consider the quality. Some customers complain that Aldi's fruit and veggies go bad too quickly. Take the bananas, for example. According to one Redditor, "They are green when I buy them and brown the next day." Another person complained of the opposite scenario: "Mine stayed green for 2 whole weeks and I tried peeling one and it was like trying to pry bark off a tree." Maybe we're just better off getting our fruit elsewhere.
2. Sugar-Free Coffee Creamer
Everyone likes their coffee a little bit different. If you don't prefer it black but are trying to watch your sugar intake and avoid unhealthy ingredients, you may opt for sugar-free creamer. But shoppers warn that you may want to get it somewhere besides Aldi. "I would’ve paid to see my own face when I took that first sip," one Redditor wrote. Many comments echoed this sentiment. "That stuff is nasty," wrote one person, with another confirming: "Absolutely awful."
4. Lobster Mac & Cheese
Frozen macaroni and cheese can oftentimes be a real treat. (Shout-out to Trader Joe's!) But when you add lobster to the mix, it shouldn't come as a surprise that it can be hit or miss. After all, microwavable seafood isn't necessarily the most appetizing thing around. However, Reddit users had some strong feelings about Alid's Lobster Mac and Cheese. "This one is seriously disgusting," wrote one person—and many comments backed them up. "Just trust me that it is the most disgusting food I've ever smelled or eaten," someone agreed. Another wrote: "This is my, hands down, number one answer. Even if I don't really like a food, I still tend to eat it, as to not waste it. This went directly into the trash."
5. Kitty Litter
There's no denying that not all kitty litter brands are created equal. While Aldi may offer cheap options with their Heart to Tail Scoopable brand, this is one item that you'll definitely want to consider the quality of. And according to Aldi Reviewer, the money you'll save isn't worth the quality it lacks. As they note, the "liquid waste doesn’t always clump well." We'll spend a little more money to get the job done more effectively.
6. Toothbrushes
It's not a bad idea to save money on personal care essentials like toothbrushes by opting for generic brands. And no one does affordable generic brands quite like Aldi. However, according to The Krazy Coupon Lady, there's an even more affordable option you may want to take advantage of. As it turns out, you can buy toothbrushes in bulk from Amazon. This will ultimately save you a good amount of money when compared to Aldi's prices.
7. Deodorant
Speaking of essentials, here's another item we all need. While you may be tempted to throw a stick (or a few) into your cart on your next Aldi trip, you may want to think twice. Believe it or not, there are cheaper options out there that will keep you smelling fresh. That's because Aldi only carries name brand deodorant—no generic options in sight. Stock up elsewhere to save a few bucks.
8. Ziploc Bags
This one seems like it's hard to mess up, but according to Aldi customers, this is one of those instances where the brand name is worth the extra couple dollars. "Do NOT buy their version of Ziploc bags," one person commented. "I have never gotten a good seal." The last thing you want is a bag of stale chips or a dried out sandwich. Or worse, spilled pretzels or goldfish all over your bag. There's plenty of other things to save a couple extra bucks on at Aldi. Splurge here!
The Bottom Line
While many Aldi products fulfill or surpass our hopes, the eight mentioned above reportedly lack in terms of quality, taste, or longevity. Nonetheless, the chain offers a wide array of other items that receive high praise and are currently very popular, continuing to attract more acclaim as the new year draws near.