What to Buy at Aldi Right Now

Seasoned Aldi shoppers know that despite the store's small footprint, there are always plenty of worthwhile new buys hitting the shelves, making no two trips to this ultra-efficient, ultra-low-price German grocery alike. Along with a few perennially great buys, here are some of our favorite finds at Aldi right now.

Related: What to Buy at Whole Foods Right Now

Prices and availability are subject to change.

Price: $3.79
The Super Bowl may be over, but we're sure you'll find plenty of excuses to gather your friends and snack on these indulgent specialty dips.

Price: $1.19
Not that you need an excuse to pick up this perennial favorite, but February is National Hot Breakfast Month. They're also  just as tasty — and much cheaper — than Eggos.

Price: $4
These whimsical specialty cheeses may seem like something you'd find at Trader Joe's, but believe it: You're still at Aldi. Choose from Gin and Rhubarb, Raspberries and White Chocolate, or Mature Cheddar.

Price: $3.49
This seasonal addition to Aldi's freezer section is the ultimate winter comfort food. Available in beef and four cheese, it gets the nod from the Aldi Reviewer as an impressive stand-in for similar restaurant appetizers at a much friendlier price.

Price: $5
Say it with us now: Awwwwww. Aldi's frozen pizzas are a good value any day of the week, but your cheese-loving Valentine will have an especially hard time resisting this heart-shaped pie with mozzarella, white cheddar, provolone, parmesan, and romano.

Price: $8
This leaner, higher-protein alternative to beef is part of Aldi's Never Any! Label, which means it's free of antibiotics, added hormones, or artificial ingredients.

Price: $2.19
Your Super Bowl guests are gone, so you can get out the good snacks again, no sharing required. These high-brow chips come in two flavors: aged cheddar and black pepper or roasted garlic and sea salt.

Price: $1.49
One of Aldi shoppers' favorite products of 2019, these fruit pouches made without artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives are ideal lunch-box fillers no matter how old you are.

Price: $3.49
Chocolate is one of Aldi's best buys all year round, so you know these decadent truffles will satisfy your Valentine just as well as far pricier treats. 

Price: $2
This corn and oat cereal made with real peanut butter appeals to the inner child in all of us, and it got surprisingly good reviews when it first popped up at Aldi in the fall. Grab it while you can, regardless of whether there are kids in your house (or simply kids at heart).

Price: $3
Aldi continues to add to its selection of grab-and-go refrigerated foods, and these lunchbox-friendly cups of hummus are another customer favorite.

Price: $9
This recent addition to Aldi's already-impressive alcohol selection would be an indulgent way to celebrate Valentine's Day. Add it to coffee, drink it on the rocks, or use it to create a sweet new cocktail.

Price: $10.49
Tired of spending big on White Claw? Aldi's new hard seltzer comes in similar flavors and has the same alcohol content (5%), but a 12-pack is about $4 cheaper than the name brand.

Price: $5.29
Chinese New Year celebrations have ended, but we don't need a holiday to keep this dinner staple in our freezer. It even beats out Trader Joe's much-loved version in a reviewer taste test.

Price: $14
Whether you want to impress your Valentine or simply live it up for a night, Aldi is your destination for all things lobster right now. Also in the frozen-food aisles in some locations: wild-caught Maine lobsters, both cooked and raw.

Price: $3
Trying to eat more mindfully in the new year? These veggie burgers, a customer favorite from 2019, are among Aldi's surprisingly decent selection of healthy eats.

Price: $1.39
February is National Canned Food Month, so what better time to try out this hearty soup? For any soup-isn't-a-meal naysayers, it packs in 6 grams of protein a serving but just 160 calories.

Price: $4
This limited-time find is an indulgent dish for seafood lovers to snap up every time it hits Aldi's freezer section. Pair it with a creamy sauce, a salad, and some garlic bread, and you'll have all the makings of a tasty cold-weather dinner.

Price: $3
We get it, we get it: You're trying to be good in the new year. Did we mention these new-to-Aldi treats are gluten-free, paleo, and vegan? Choose from salted caramel, chocolate chip, or double chocolate chip.

Price: $3
Healthy Aldi strikes again, this time with a new organic pasta made not from wheat, but black beans. That makes it safe for the gluten-free crowd. You'll also get an impressive 19 grams of protein from every serving.

Price: $2.78
No, you haven't gone to Whole Foods by mistake. This fermented, tangy, yogurt-like drink is packed with probiotics that can help promote a healthy digestive system and is available in several flavors.

Price: $3
These low-calorie, high-protein frozen desserts, sure to satisfy all the Halo Top ice cream lovers out there, should be on your grocery list ahead of National Frozen Food Month in March. Choose from chocolate, vanilla, or mint chip.

Price: $3.69
Winter can be a rough time for fruit lovers, but February is peak grapefruit season, and Aldi gives you 5 pounds at this price. Also a particularly good bet in February: other citrus, including oranges.

Price: $3
When so much fruit is out of season, mandarin oranges are a reliable way to fill lunch boxes and bellies in need of a healthy snack. A 3-pound bag is a buck cheaper at Aldi than Kroger, too.

Price: $2.69
Aldi shoppers just can't get enough of this flavored carbonated water, and they also can't get enough of the lower price compared with the name brands.

Price: $2.49
Of all the dietary drags that are hard to curb, sodium might be the hardest. These new blends in a variety of flavors will help take your food to the next level without the added punch of salt.