You can’t beat Aldi when it comes to grocery shopping. The supermarket chain’s low prices on everyday essentials help shoppers save money while discovering niche buys you won’t find anywhere else. (Oh yes, we’ve got their legendary cranberry white cheddar cheese on this roundup!)
To help you streamline grocery lists, GOBankingRates did a deep dive into a few Reddit boards to find the best and most affordable must-haves under $20 apiece to buy from Aldi. Take a look at these 21 fan favorites and don’t forget to explore Aldi’s 13 new arrivals.
Moser Roth Dark Chocolate 85% Cocoa Chocolate Bar
- Price: $3.65
We’re kicking off this roundup with Moser Roth’s chocolate bars.
Pretty much all varieties are beloved by Aldi shoppers, but the dark chocolate 85% cocoa chocolate bar gets a special shout out for doubling as a sweet treat and great baking ingredient.
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Emporium Selection Cheddar Parmesan Cheese
- Price: $3.95
Swing by the cheese section next to get a few blocks of cheese. Emporium Selection’s cheddar parmesan cheese is competitively priced and comes highly recommended for adding into mac and cheese bakes.
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Emporium Selection Cranberry White Cheddar Cheese
- Price: $3.09
Looking to get out of your comfort zone and try a fancier cheese? Aldi shoppers swear by Emporium Selection’s cranberry white cheddar cheese for its incredible taste at such an inexpensive price.
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Goldhen Pasture Raised Large Brown Eggs
- Price: $4.35 (regularly $5.35)
If your weekly grocery list always has eggs on it, make sure you’re buying Goldhen’s pasture raised large brown eggs.
When egg prices spike, a dozen eggs from this brand are often some of the cheapest to buy. Speaking of, Aldi shoppers save 9% on these eggs at their limited-time discount pricing.
Lacura Deep Moisture Body Wash
- Price: $4.09
Redditor and Aldi shopper butter_cakes recommends buying Lacura deep moisture body wash as a cheaper dupe to the Dove brand.
“No other store brand has been able to get the scent and feel quite right, except for Aldi. It’s way less expensive too,” they wrote on Reddit.
Friendly Farms Whole Milk
- Price: $2.95
Look to the Friendly Farms brand for the best value on one gallon of milk. Other varieties include 1% and 2% milk with one-gallon sizes starting at $3.55 apiece.
Specially Selected Bronze Cut Pasta
- Price: $2.75
We’ve previously highlighted bronze cut pasta as a must-buy at Aldi since this type of pasta allows for more sauces to stick to it.
Stock up on cavatappi, fusilloni and penne ritorte pasta noodles from the in-house Specially Selected brand for $2.975per box.
Large Avocado
- Price: $0.75 each
Compared to Smart & Final, where large avocados are $1.99 each, Aldi shoppers win the avocado supermarket war for the biggest savings.
Simply Nature Frozen Broccoli
- Price: $2.39
Buying Simply Nature frozen broccoli is a win-win for wallets everywhere. It’s inexpensive, tastes great according to Aldi shoppers and has a longer shelf life than fresh broccoli since any leftovers can be frozen.
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Kirkwood White Meat Chicken Nuggets
- Price: $5.89
Keep a bag of Kirkwood white meat chicken nuggets in the freezer to feed the family on busy nights.
These nuggets have been complimented for their good taste and overall value while acting as the eternal crowd-pleasing, easy dinner. (Pro tip: add a side of Simply Nature broccoli to get in your greens.)
Specially Selected Sliced Sourdough Round
- Price: $3.65
Specially Selected’s sliced sourdough round is cheaper than other in-house brand store prices without sacrificing sheer quantity or flavor.
Huntington Home 3 Wick Scented Candle
- Price: $5.49
Curious about the Huntington Home line of scented candles? Splurge on the 3-wick candle style in the gardenia scent. (In the know, Aldi shoppers swear it’s their favorite.)
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PurAqua Belle Vie Sparkling Flavored Water (12-Pack)
- Price: $4.85
PurAqua Belle Vie’s sparkling flavored water is a must-buy for regular Aldi shoppers. You can find 12-packs in blackberry, lemon and strawberry flavors, the latter of which is generally not always available from other sparkling water brands.
Friendly Farms Nonfat Plain Greek Yogurt
- Price: $3.29
You get plenty of bang for your buck buying Friendly Farms nonfat plain Greek yogurt. Each 32-ounce container has plenty of yogurt to cook with or snack on.
Clancy’s Pub Style Seasoned Pretzels
- Price: $1.99
You can’t go wrong shopping for Clancy’s brand chips or seasoned pub pretzels. At $1.99 per bag, they’re a terrific value and easy to stock up on for upcoming parties and celebrations.
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Dakota’s Pride Beans
- Price: $0.65 – $0.95
Load up the pantry with Dakota’s Pride canned beans. Each 15.5-ounce can range in price from $0.65 to $0.95, depending on the legumes you’re buying, but they’re under $1, which is good news for your bank account.
Burman’s Tomato Ketchup
- Price: $1.95
According to Aldi shoppers via Reddit, Burman’s tomato ketchup is as good as the Heinz brand while being a fraction of the cost.
Simply Nature Organic Garlic Hummus
- Price: $2.85
Pair the Clancy’s pub style seasoned pretzels with Simply Nature’s organic garlic hummus for under $5 snacks everyone will want to dig into.
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Countryside Creamery Pure Irish Butter
- Price: $4.39
Like eggs and milk, Countryside Creamery’s pure Irish butter is a must-have weekly Aldi shopping staple — and it costs a little less than popular name brands like Kerrygold.
Bananas
- Price: $0.15/0.33 per lb.
Just a side note that Aldi’s bananas tend to average at 0.33 pounds, or $0.46 per pound, according to the website’s fine print. That being said, they’re a steal for less than 50 cents.
Benton’s Mini Alphabet Cookies
- Price: $3.65
Kids and adults alike love Benton’s mini alphabet cookies. Every box comes with 12 individually packaged bags to add to school lunches or have on hand for easy snacks.
Editor’s note: Prices and availability are accurate as of January 28, 2026, and are subject to change.
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