“I don't post a lot of work stuff, but I have to say that generally speaking working with food vendors is a royal pain!
However, there is a major exception and that is Bix Produce. They are AMAZING!!! Every restaurant that has them gets a representative that is assigned to help them, like a personal concierge. Those people seem to be extraordinarily gifted at customer service and have a knack for overall likability. The lady at my last restaurant
(Michelle) was nothing short of extraordinary. The gentleman that is now my representative (Doug) in my new position showed up to introduce himself before we had even opened our doors for customers. Since then he has helped me out a few times as I have learned to navigate an ordering system that is quite different than what I was used to before and been so pleasant every step of the way.
They have also been extremely responsive and proactive with any issues that have arisen with orders. On more than one occasion I have gotten text messages from my representative telling me that something was missing on my order before I had even had a chance to check for myself. Usually they would start by apologizing and saying that if we needed it that day they would have it out on a truck as soon as possible. If we didn't need it that day we were able to just order it for the next day and they would give us a credit back.
Honestly, there is no company that I would recommend more highly for anyone going into any type of professional food service that requires any sort of produce.”
“I frequent this location because the staff is very friendly and I know the layout of the store. I like the new Planet Fitness and the Pink Flower eggrolls, also in the mall.”
“We've shopped at Aldi for a few years now. Good selection of just about everything and priced a little lower than others. I like the meat and cheese options”
“I made huge a huge mistake in the Aldi ?⁉️? but they smoothly handled the issue and never embarrassed me ? I super appreciate that. Love their service and kindness! Thank you”
“Very good deal with the parking lot is always full and I actually was backed into no cameras in the parking lot so be careful where you park people don't know how to drive”
“We like this store, a lot. I would give it a 5, but, the bakery, isnt accommodating. The employees are great. The bakery items are great. The policy's aren't. I asked to buy a variety of muffins that weren't pre packaged, they said they couldn't do that. I asked to buy just two of one type of muffin. They couldn't do that, had to be the four pack. Kowalski, Lund's Byerleys, Hy-Vee, all will sell you any amount of anything. Jerry's needs to be more accommodating.”
8:30AM - 8PM
750 Wildwood Rd, Mahtomedi
Fruits And Veggies
“I really like the curbside pick up. It's so much more dependable than delivery (which in my case, had never been delivered 2x now). My pickup, scheduled for today, monday, July 22nd, has it pouring down rain when I pulled up. Yet those 2 boys came rushing out with my bags and got them in the car quickly and without any problems. I just wish they were allowed to accept tips, especially on a day like today. Thank you Mahtomedi Aldi's curbside loaders, y'all are awesome! This is sunshine by the way.”
“I'm a regular customer at ALDI, mainly because of their competitive pricing. Unfortunately this ALDI didn't have my favorite chocolate, but there's always an alternative.”
“This place was so fun to explore. The fruits and veggies gave off that freshness feel. Never got a whole jackfruit before here. It was a very sticky adventure. The sales section was great for those on a budget. Trying different random fruit each time I go there. Learned the difference in the popular dragon fruits. Oh… and spices like turmeric and cinnamon are so much more cheaper here. An adventure every time I’ve been there.”
“I love the place. I have to disagree with the people who say the meet of produce goes bad quickly, that is just not true. I have used meat up to the use by date, and never had a problem. I cannot say that about meat I bought at other stores, unfortunately. The prices on some items are half what they are on sale at Cubs, and I cannot taste a difference. If anything, their stuff is fresher, because most of it is turned over daily. If you are looking to save money on groceries, and you hate coupons (I do!), then this is the best place to buy all your staples.”
“Great local grocery store with an excellent deli of Southeast Asian food (bahn mi, kapoon soup, purple rice and sausages, etc.)A lot of fresh produce, meat, seafood, and a lot of Asian food and products”
“Even though the parking is tight and there are just a couple of cashiers, I love coming here for the great prices & quality! When I order groceries online from Aldi, this store always has someone to shop & bring it out to me super quickly! I love that convenience!”
“Excellent selection of hard to find produce and incredibly reasonable prices. Grocery items are a bit limited, but perfectly sufficient for most Hmong cooking. I know often Muslims (my family included) go to Asian markets to look for halal items from Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, etc. There isn't too much of that here aside from some instant noodles and condiment sauces. That being said, it's worth going just for the fruits and veggies. I went wearing a traditional thobe, and sometimes that can cause store employees and shoppers to give rude glares, but that wasn't the case here. Staff was respectable and shoppers were friendly. I would recommend this store to Muslims, as Hmong people use a lot of the same fresh produce we use for Desi, Arabic, African, and SE Asian food.”
“Good place to get some cheaper items but doesn't have enough people working so expect to wait in line awhile/ don't forget to bring your bags if you're planning on buying a lot ?”
9AM - 8PM
2481 7th St W, St Paul
Fruits And Veggies
“If you do not know how Aldis works you won’t have a good experience because it’s not like your traditional grocery. But this is a decent aldis and I can usually find what I’m looking for and more for a reasonable price. My only qualm is the long checkout lines with one or two cashiers but the cashiers are quick and they will call another associates to open a line. But other than that I enjoy my experience at aldi”
“I have gotten nuts from them a few years now. Their products are always top quality. I am snacking on the chocolate toffee almonds right now. So good! Previously I've tried the cashews and mixed nuts, also great.”
7:30AM - 3PM
744 Vandalia St, St Paul
Fruits And Veggies
“I currently work here. There is a lot of great organic produce. Consider getting a buying club together like some folks do in order to make bulk purchases! Maybe I'll see ya around at the Will Call dock.”
“We’ve been members for as long as I can remember. Great small co-op with excellent local selections. They’ve done a lot over the past few years to stock products that are price-accessible, though overall the selections are a little on the expensive side. The deli section never disappoints. The staff are always friendly and attentive.(The Hungarian mushroom soup was the best, but they haven’t had it for a couple years now!)”
“Great experience. The store was well stocked and easy to navigate, and I found everything I needed in one trip. The checkout person was especially bubbly and friendly, which made the experience even better.”