Aldi is more than your average grocery store, offering incredibly popular foods at bargain
prices. So it's no surprise that some of Aldi's favorite signature items have spawned cult
followings of devoted fans. Grab your shopping bags, these are the Aldi cult favorites that
you don't want to miss.
Everyone knows about how great Trader Joe's frozen section is. But did you realize that
there are some gems in the frozen section at Aldi too? Among the frozen produce, you
will find the glorious bag of sweet, juicy, frozen fruits known as the Paradise Fruit
Blend, which Delish lists as the number one Aldi cult favorite item.
If you're like a lot of people, there's no way you could use up this wide variety of
fruits if you purchased them fresh. This fruit blend allows you to have the perfect combination
of fruits at home for smoothies that are truly to die for.
Everyone needs something nice, hearty, and comforting every now and then. And that's
exactly why you have to turn to the Priano Pumpkin and Sage Ravioli.
If you love pasta make sure you buy more than one package at a time. You'll love the flavor
of slow-roasted pumpkin mixed with five cheeses.
Once you experience one seasonal ravioli product at Aldi, you may have a hankering for more.
Luckily, you can also grab some Priano Butternut Squash Ravioli while you're there as well.
With adulthood comes a slew of responsibilities, stresses, harsh realities about everyday existence.
At least we get to drink alcohol, though.
For those who want to combine the nostalgia for their childhood summers and still embrace
the few joys of being a fully functioning adult, Aldi's Claffey's Frozen Cocktails Popsicles
are a gift from the gods. You get six different flavors in every box, and they all boast a
six percent ABV.
So if you want to feel nostalgic the next time you head to the pool, pack some Fla-Vor-Ice
for the kids and include these cult favorite cocktail popsicles for yourself.
This Aldi cult favorite is so popular it landed itself a feature in Cosmopolitan. And it makes
sense because this Mimosa Wine is out of this world.
"Wines from Aldi, are pure, they're different and they're outstanding."
At just $9 for a bottle, it's the perfect thing to contribute to your next at-home brunch.
Why buy champagne and orange juice when you could just have the two combined for you already?
Apparently, lots of Aldi shoppers agree, as this has been an ultra-popular find at the
budget store, which can feel a little fancier thanks to this delicious combination. Cosmo
went on to rave about the bottle that has made all of our deepest brunch dreams come
true, making sure to mention the eight percent ABV in the drink as one of its highlights.
Everyone knows about the Everything But the Bagel Seasoning you can find at Trader Joe's.
But you may not know about its cousin, the equally delicious Who Needs the Bagel? Seasoning
you'll find at Aldi. And since the Trader Joe's version has a cult following of its
own, it just makes sense that Aldi fans would jump on the bandwagon as well.
Wondering what to use this seasoning with? Aisle of Shame has some great ideas for you,
including green beans or roast salmon and that's just the start of the possibilities.
If you know your way around the Aldi universe, then you've undoubtedly heard all about the
famous "red bag" chicken. Granted, that's not the actual name of the product, but you
can easily spot this frozen bag of chicken from across the store if you know just the
right color to look for.
According to Today, the product even has its own Facebook group, which definitely catapults
red bag chicken into total cult status territory.
If you're looking for chicken that tastes amazing and can be prepared in a flash, the
red bag chicken is the way to go. Maybe pick up an extra one the next time you take a trip
to Aldi.
You may not expect a place like Aldi to have products that are downright luxurious, but
that's only if you've never purchased their brioche buns before.
Luckily, these buns are what's known as a regular buy at Aldi, which means they're always
stocked. No worries about these bad boys disappearing for a season while you pine for their return.
You won't get sick of them either, as they can go with many types of dishes.
Aldi Reviewer did the dirty work for us here and attempted to explain how and why the buns
have attained cult status:
"If you're looking to bring a little more upscale vibe to your burger or sandwich, these
brioche buns are the real deal. They taste great both toasted and as-is."
Okay, you can't actually buy real Girl Scout Cookies at your local Aldi.
"Why can't you just buy them in a supermarket? Why are they only available once a year through
some weird organization?"
But if you're looking for the closest thing to the original, you have to check out Benton's
cookies at Aldi. Benton's offers a lot of different flavors, but you won't believe how
close some of them are to tasting like authentic Girl Scout Cookies.
First of all, Thin Mint lovers rejoice: Benton's got you covered. Just pick up their Fudge
Mint Cookies, and you'll be taken back to the days when you first got the chance to
experience the sweet taste of the signature treat of the scouts. Samoas are also among
the most popular Girl Scout Cookie flavors, and Benton's Caramel Coconut Fudge Cookies
are pretty much identical.
We decline to admit whether we are, in fact, eating these out of the package right now.
Some Aldi cult favorites are always on the shelves of our local Aldi store, while others
are there on a less permanent basis. And sometimes, when they're gone, it makes us miss them even
more. One such product is Clancy's Cinnamon Apple Straws. They're popular for a reason.
They're light and crisp, but they're not like chips. Instead, they're sweet and perfectly
flavored for fall. It basically tastes like autumn in a bag.
But unfortunately, desperate customers have scoured the shelves at times to find the stores
of these glorious cinnamon apple straws completely depleted. That's why one Redditor took to
the platform to express their distress and find out when and where they could get some
more.
Whenever they do come back in stock, you should make sure you fill up your cart. After all,
how do you know when you're going to see them again?
Look, we all love a good glass of wine. But unless you're a wine expert, which, you're
probably not, you most likely don't want to fork out a ton of money just to get your sip
on. Well, luckily, if that's your MO, Aldi's got you covered. That's because you can stock
up on their insanely popular Winking Owl Wine while you're there.
The little winking owl logo gives it away that you're about to pop open a bottle of
the good stuff. And at a low price point of around $3, you know you're not going to get
a better deal than that unless you head to Trader Joe's for their Two-Buck Chuck. There
are several different varieties of Winking Owl Wine available at Aldi stores, but you
won't see the same ones at every location, so you should be willing to shop around a
little bit if you want to find the right one. And while you're at it, why not stock up on
others just to compare and be safe?
Wondering which one to get? If you want the most popular option with the best reviews,
try the Shiraz. Many different publications all claim that it's a fantastic wine for the
price, though to be honest, they're all excellent.
If we're going to have a discussion about the Aldi products that can claim cult status,
we definitely can't leave Choceur Milk Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups off the list. Why? Because
this might just be the most popular sweet treat you can find at your local Aldi.
You may have thought you couldn't get a better peanut butter cup than the famous Reese's,
but some Aldi customers have to disagree. According to Delish,
"What sets these cups apart from any other is the ratio of peanut butter to chocolate.
Aldi devotees seem to love the peanut butter filling more than a Reese's cup, calling it
creamier and more delicious."
All the deliciousness of Reese's with the added benefit of creamier peanut butter? Count
us in.
You may not think you can get any fancy wine at Aldi, but you're wrong. Enter Aldi's Cotes
de Provence Rose.
Don't worry, you're not going to have to pay a ton. In fact, this stuff comes in at just
$8 a bottle.
"Great, I'd like your $8 dollar-est bottle of wine please."
And that's just one of the reasons why it has attained a cult-like status in the hardcore
Aldi community.
It also tastes great - so much so that the store sold out of this wine super-fast in
both 2017 and 2018 when it first came onto the U.S. market.
Even if you're trying to reduce your carb intake, you can still enjoy every single bite
of the Zero Net Carbs Wheat Bread that you'll find at Aldi.
Not only does this product have an Aldi cult following, it also has a keto following that
sings its praises.
Look, if you're not into the whole keto or low-carb thing, you may not see what all the
fuss is about. But for those who are desperate for a tasty keto option, it makes sense that
we'd all flock to this Aldi cult favorite.
The Happy Farms String Cheese you'll find at Aldi is definitely a favorite amongst a
wide variety of buyers who love a little dairy in their lives. You'll immediately get some
childhood nostalgia when you break open a package of Happy Farms String Cheese.
Stash them in the fridge for when you're hungry for a quick snack that's just a little bit
entertaining to eat.
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