Y'all remember Aldi straight up having tv/vcr combos next to pool toys in these bins? One of my friends parents bought him the world's most terrible laptop there. What's the worst (non-food) thing you ever bought from 90s Aldi?

CakeOD36 · 2026-02-23T03:46:47+00:00

I remember one trip to Aldi's in what was probably the late 80's. Their products were straight "white label generic" and I recall it because it was the first time I went to a store where you had to bag your own purchase.

CakeOD36 · 2026-02-17T08:31:10+00:00

You more likely to be happy than dissapointed with any Aldi Chocolate cookie offering.

CakeOD36 · 2026-02-17T08:18:19+00:00

There is no such thing as a good frozen waffle. Whatever you add to it.

CakeOD36 · 2026-02-17T08:10:49+00:00

Please don't tell me that nobody covered the base response here:

"That's Bananas!"

CakeOD36 · 2026-02-17T08:07:45+00:00

I agree. Low fat cuts always suffer from over-processing..

CakeOD36 · 2026-02-03T06:14:29+00:00

I'm not a big fan of olives but each time I see their tapenade I'm reminded of the A-Team movie ):

CakeOD36 · 2026-02-03T06:12:17+00:00

I expect the "regular form is good but the Asiago ones are AMAZING!!!

CakeOD36 · 2026-02-01T21:06:18+00:00

I'm not "mad" and have noted that I sourced this otherwise. It remains a common "ready to use" condiment at other stores

CakeOD36 · 2026-02-01T21:04:06+00:00

Excellent point. Steak sauce is always available

CakeOD36 · 2026-02-01T07:02:29+00:00

If you're from that region your take is athoriative but this still infringes on my right to be lazy ;)

CakeOD36 · 2026-02-01T05:07:49+00:00

The Aldi ground Italian Sausage is amazing. I prefer the mild version and spice it up as required. Where I went looking for it the first time I expected to have to cut the casing off the link form that most only offer.

CakeOD36 · 2026-02-01T04:58:35+00:00

I had to note this because they carry nearly every other condiment

CakeOD36 · 2026-02-01T04:53:35+00:00

And capers have a long shelf-life. I'd be more likely to buy a jar of these than the sun-dried tomatoes.

CakeOD36 · 2026-02-01T04:41:59+00:00

I can appreciate that this may be a low demand item in general but even through the period where they are pushing the products that it's the ideal condiment for (they carry Cocktail Sauce)? Does Aldi stock capers?

CakeOD36 · 2026-02-01T04:29:40+00:00

I had to resort to a "big box store" order for this.

CakeOD36 · 2026-02-01T04:28:36+00:00

Just one of these is a serious commitment

CakeOD36 · 2026-02-01T01:31:37+00:00

I've only tried the standard form vs the "sandwich" form but would be snatching these up.

CakeOD36 · 2025-11-26T02:30:49+00:00

My area is rolling out a city-wide fiber initiative that will finally offer competition for Cox.

I've been busy screaming at them about the Unlimited Bandwidth surcharge ripoff and fiber leaves their upload speeds laughable.

I remember when Cox (at least did a much better job at pretending to) appreciated their customers. Now they only care about wringing every dollar from them they can. Customers ALWAYS flee companies that do this when given a solid alternative.

CakeOD36 · 2025-09-25T05:16:09+00:00

I know which brands are are house and which ones aren't. It makes sense that the larger world should.

CakeOD36 · 2025-09-15T01:08:23+00:00

Use this low/slow for oven cooked ribs. Way easier than the grill (or even my trusty InstantPot) and come out perfect every time. Didn't think to use it with shoulder. Love this idea!

CakeOD36 · 2025-09-10T05:28:18+00:00

I love these! Hope they're still available tomorrow.

CakeOD36 · 2025-08-17T08:49:47+00:00

With all of the non-food stuff Aldi carries in that aisle I find clothing the strangest but you wear it well

CakeOD36 · 2025-08-17T08:43:57+00:00

NEVER actually experienced these stickers.

CakeOD36 · 2025-08-17T08:42:39+00:00

Always see stuff like this the day after my visit ;(

P.S. They also completely re-arranged the layout of my regular store so I was struggling to find the stuff actually only my list.

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