Products you only Buy at Aldi (or Woolies/IGA/Coles)

fozzie on 10/09/2017 - 18:29
Last edited 10/09/2017 - 18:44 by 1 other user

What are the products you only buy at Aldi or the other big shops? Reasons can be any, for me it is the quality/price criteria.

I only buy in Aldi : the mayonnaise (in the glass jar) as we don't like any other. The fruit no sugar chewing-gum (packs of 3); chocolate pillows; grated grana cheese. Raspberry and Apple cordial.

Woolworths: cooking salt with iodine. The diced home brand tomato cans are the best compared to other cheap ones, so I'll buy there when I can

Iga:macaroni black and gold (which I think is being discontinued)

Coles: no particular product.

Food & Grocery

Comments

  • silverrat23 on 10/09/2017 - 18:43
    +3

    At Aldi - Eton crackers (akin to Ritz/Jatz).

    Cheaper and tastes just as nice.

    • fozzie on 10/09/2017 - 19:38

      I love those too!

  • Mummy2 on 10/09/2017 - 19:04
    +2

    Woolworths - tinned chickpeas in unsalted water (to use the water to make eggfree /aquafaba meringues). My local IGA and Coles only sell chickpeas in salted water and I never think to look when I'm in Aldi.

    From Aldi the licorice pins that they only seem to get in for Dutch Confectionary events. I've not seen anything similar at other stores.

  • retiredfeline on 10/09/2017 - 19:49
    +1

    Aldi: Wheat biscuits (same as Sanitarium), tinned fruit (Aus produce), soy milk half the time, rolled oats, dried fruit, yogurt, frozen peas, water crackers, soap, shampoo, dark chox.

    Coolies: Patchett's pork pies (getting harder and harder to find stores with it), Preppie or Choke when on special, Sanitarium soy milk half the time, nuts when on special, cultured butter when on special, Lindt dark chox when on special, some fresh produce specials, Opal topups.

  • JimmyF on 10/09/2017 - 19:49

    The diced home brand tomato cans

    Imported crap sadly!

    • fozzie on 10/09/2017 - 19:51

      I'm Italian so for me are the best :)

      • JimmyF on 10/09/2017 - 20:07
        +5

        Well as long as they are the ones from Italy. I've seen 'other' places listed on the tins :/

        I normally pay the extra 20c and buy aussie ones to keep aussies in a job.

        • zappy32 on 10/09/2017 - 23:59

          Unfortunately, the Australian tins are never ripe unlike the Italian ones.

  • justhooked on 10/09/2017 - 19:50
    +4

    Aldi loo paper 3 ply for me 2ply for the kids !!!

  • CheapSticks on 10/09/2017 - 20:01
    +2

    Aldi - Hummus (yummy smooth) Just awesome !

  • ectogammat on 10/09/2017 - 20:08
    +1

    Aldi: chilli chips, protein bars, 3 ply toilet paper, chilli sauce, ice cream sandwiches

  • [Deactivated] on 10/09/2017 - 20:30
    +4

    aldi tiramisu.

  • subywagon on 10/09/2017 - 20:41
    +3

    Woolies - Homebrand vanilla ice cream. Taste great. Coles one is terrible.

    • fozzie on 10/09/2017 - 20:52
      +1

      I'll have to get for my kids

  • Stewardo on 10/09/2017 - 20:46
    +1

    Aldi Titan bars, are like Mars bars used to taste 30 yrs ago

  • AdosHouse on 10/09/2017 - 21:00

    Aldi, easter eggs. They have bloody good chocolate for a bloody good price.

  • mskeggs on 10/09/2017 - 21:06

    Coles fair trade coffee beans at $12/kg beat all other supermarket whole beans, I suspect because they turn over a large volume so the beans are pretty fresh. Not $30kg local roast, but not bad. Woolies whole beans don't seem as good to me, but my Coles is very busy and my woolies isn't, so maybe a stock age thing.

    • dasher86 on 11/09/2017 - 08:08
      +2

      i did a barista course and the instructor said the coles fair trade coffee come from a well known Melbourne roaster, he didn't divulge where from though.

  • casho on 10/09/2017 - 21:35
    +1

    Aldi, Moser dark chocolate

  • Kangal on 10/09/2017 - 21:39

    Aldi: Wholemeal bread, 3L Orange juice, the toothpaste (and tooth brushes), mouth wash, tissues, snow gear, Hass avocados, tiramisu, microwave popcorn, and of course the chocolates.

    Then Reject Shop/Dollar Store: for bibs and bobs
    Kmart/Target: for home ware things
    Coles and Woollies: everything else
    Big W: barely ever get anything, last thing I bought from there were some indoor plants

  • bigbargain on 10/09/2017 - 23:03

    Mint tea bags $1.79 for 40
    Twiggy Sticks: $3 equiv to $15 per kilo
    Cheddar $6 per kilo
    Haloumi - can't remember price but cheap
    Premium bread: $2.25
    Fresh frozen tuna steak: $17.99 per kilo
    Hoki with skin on: $9.99/k (used to do the Basa fillets till I saw how it was farmed)
    Pizza (plain boxed): 3 for $6

    generally avoid fruit and veg as it goes off quickly.

    • fozzie on 10/09/2017 - 23:43

      Is this at Aldi?

  • altomic on 10/09/2017 - 23:43
    +1

    Aldi -
    Pesto
    3 pizzas for $6
    Chickpeas
    Choc mint biscuits
    Vanilla yogurt
    Soy sausages
    Turkish bread
    Red kidney beans
    Pasta
    Tofu
    Pita bread
    Eggs
    Rechargeable batteries
    Tomato sauce
    Pistachios
    Mayonnaise (jar)
    Tissues
    Flour
    Eggs
    Bread
    Corn kernals
    Rice cakes
    Cheese
    Mushrooms
    Rice
    Sugar
    Muesli
    Chips
    Carrots
    Toilet cleaner
    Mi goreng noodles
    Rice bran oil
    Pancake mix
    Baking paper
    Honey
    Corn flour
    Maple syrup
    Aldi "magnums"
    Laundry detergent
    Frozen vegetables
    Cashews
    Brie/Camembert
    Canned tomatoes
    Earbuds
    Vinegar
    Lemon juice
    Frozen gozleme
    Softdrink ( only on pizza night)
    Business shirts (when on clearance)

    I like aldi.

    I won't buy their "yakult". Just doesn't taste good.

  • MathNerd on 11/09/2017 - 00:30
    +2

    Woolies - everything.
    Especially their bakery items. I stay back at work deliberately late sometimes, just so that I can stop by the Woolies on the way home, halfway between work and home. Their bakery items are generally marked down after 6pm or so, so I get all my bread/buns/bacon & cheese rolls then, and use them fairly quickly. My local Coles doesn't do this unfortunately.
    Paying with a 5% discounted WISH eGift card that I obtained from Cashrewards using my Platinum Edge (3pts/$) and I reckon I'm onto a winner here :)

  • lupiter on 11/09/2017 - 08:42

    I generally go through Aldi first and then Woolies (my local Coles is pretty empty).

    Always At Aldi:
    - Tinned flavoured tuna
    - Soda water
    - Wine (for cooking, I don't drink it)
    - Olive oil
    - Long-life juice
    - Icecream

    Always At Woolies:
    - Weetbix
    - Granny smith apples
    - Orange juice (aldi stuff changed this year and is now gross)

    • taurenpally on 11/09/2017 - 09:37

      phew its not just me!!!

      I hope they change the OJ back :(

      • lupiter on 11/09/2017 - 10:03
        +1

        Old OJ was delicious and not too expensive. Now I pay probably 2x as much for good OJ at woolies. :( I hope they change it back too.

  • smux on 11/09/2017 - 09:00

    Aldi: chai latte sachets, coffee pods, random special buys

  • chichi on 11/09/2017 - 09:12

    Aldi toilet paper, goats milk soap and shower gel.

  • yokumoku on 11/09/2017 - 09:19

    Aldi: Choco pillows (Kids love em), flavoured tuna, Chicken Nuggets, Shower gel

    • fozzie on 11/09/2017 - 18:28
      +1

      My kids also love
      Chocolate pillows from Aldi!

  • furys12 on 11/09/2017 - 09:21

    coles - cheese, i dunno i just like the coles brand "vintage" cheese

    woolworths - chicken wings (honey soy etc) because the coles ones are so pumped with water they taste like a soggy biscuit

    aldi - nothing because they don't exist here :(

  • citygal on 11/09/2017 - 09:38

    Aldi - organic honey and soy milk

  • povertytrap on 11/09/2017 - 10:14

    Aldi- their green laundry liquid is amazing.

    • citygal on 12/09/2017 - 00:47

      Yeah, I like their green laundry liquid as well. The green apple favour is great. I like their dish washing liquid too.

      • Mary Poppins on 12/09/2017 - 21:45

        lol… "flavour"… hope you don't drink it? :-o

        • citygal on 12/09/2017 - 21:46
          +1

          i mean smell… should be scent sorry :p

        • Mary Poppins on 12/09/2017 - 21:49

          @citygal: I knew what you meant… just messin' with ya' ;-)

  • elliebargain on 11/09/2017 - 11:09

    Woolworths- their individual flossers. The ones from coles always stab my hand when I use them and also break very easily.

    I know it's bad for the environment but it's the only way I've been able to consistently floss! Still looking for an easy-to use alternative.

    Coles- Camembert cheese and garlic crackers

    • smux on 12/09/2017 - 08:04
      +1

      Yeah how good are those garlic crackers? I prefer the taste of Aldis Brie / Camembert, over Coles brand though. It seems creamier.

      • elliebargain on 12/09/2017 - 10:55
        +1

        The Coles Garlic Crackers are life. Bought the Woolies version a couple of times and they are nowhere near as crispy and tasty.

        Oooh I have yet to try Aldi's Brie/ Camembert, I'll definitely put that on my list!

        I love the fact that the Coles Camembert is rated 4 health stars. I know it could be rubbish but it makes me feel better about enjoying some with a few crackers and a glass of wine before dinner :P

    • Mary Poppins on 12/09/2017 - 21:46
      +1

      Have you tried the Aldi flossers Ellie?

      • elliebargain on 12/09/2017 - 22:00

        I haven't! I don't really go to Aldi that much as it's not close to my house, but there is one on the way home from work- are their flossers good?

        • Mary Poppins on 12/09/2017 - 22:39
          +1

          I can't really compare. I've only ever bought the Aldi ones but couldn't even tell you the cost. They seem ok to me? Hopefully, someone here can help you out?

  • Mister LoLPants on 11/09/2017 - 11:16

    Aldi: Turkish loaf, toasts amazingly
    Tiny Apples, I don't like to buy pre-packed fruit but make an exception here as I cant find tiny apples elsewhere, they are great for little kids as they eat the whole thing, no point in buying 'normal' sized ones and then throw out half an apple each time

    Woolies: The woolies $2 salt and vinegar chips. S&V is my fave and these are old school style, totally disregarding that they are on 2 bucks, these are the best of all brands. some of the others I find too sweet.

  • areustillpretty on 11/09/2017 - 12:03

    Aldi: Freezer bags. The quality is miles better than Colies homebrand's.

  • Word on 11/09/2017 - 12:53

    W TP.

  • pernunz on 11/09/2017 - 13:05
    +1

    Coles: Frozen Berry Mix (Raspberry, Blueberry, Blackberry)

    The Woolworths one includes Strawberries, and they make up a significant proportion of the packet.

  • goosegog on 11/09/2017 - 13:35

    ALDI - everything on shopping list, except for fruit ,veg, & most meat except for their whole chickens which are cheaper than any of the others. Love their biscuits choc,T-bags,toiletries, skin care, cheese, low cholesterol spread,fruit loaf & the list goes on.
    One question though - why has butter shot up in price to $4.85 for 500g? Haven't looked elsewhere lately, but last time I bought it had only just gone up to $3.26- seems a huge hike in price- for what reason?
    COLES- Everything not available in Aldi's such as Wik cooking fat, certain tinned foods, dog food as Aldi's isn't good. Gravy mix powder.
    WOOLLIES- Any specials needed at the time
    SPUDSHED - for most fruit & veg ( that isn't available from our own garden) & meat - theirs is good quality at a good price.
    EGG FARM - for the obvious! $ 6.00 for 2.5 dozen is cheaper than anywhere else.
    IGA - Only for emergencies, when the others are closed.

  • samcro on 11/09/2017 - 18:23
    +2

    Aldi - The choc-coated licorice pieces. And (consequently) the 3 ply toilet paper!

  • Empharand on 11/09/2017 - 18:29

    Aldi
    - Vitamin Juice
    - Cordial
    - Whitening Mouth Wash (Good stuff)
    - Normal Mouth Wash (Blue Mouth Wash)
    - Pasta salad (Tastes a lot better than Coles & Woolies brand)
    - Cup-a-soup
    - Toilet Paper

    Woolies / Coles
    - Everything else

  • fozzie on 11/09/2017 - 18:30

    Unfortunately Iga doesn't have the macaroni black and gold anymore :( What is the cheapest alternative somewhere else.?

  • povertytrap on 13/09/2017 - 10:21

    Aldi cling wrap big size when on special

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