Fruits & Veggies in Hempstead, NY

“Very small store, almost like a little corner deli. Has a bit of everything that speaks to Caribbean flavors and foods. Fresh produce and spices used in a lot of island cooking. Three tight fitting aisles, no shopping carts but they have hand baskets. If you have small children either carry them, let them walk, or use an umbrella stroller. A full size stroller won't fit down the aisles. A good portion of the products are obviously hand-packaged. Prices are really good on almost everything! Portions are available in various sizes for most items. Staff was friendly and helpful. For authentic Caribbean cooking this is a good place to start for ingredients.”

“Aldi's always reminds me of a trader Joe's style store. Not a whole bunch of fresh stuff. There's a lot of canned and packaged goods. A lot of ultra processed things. So buyee beware. With that said, it's a great place to go to get your shelf staples and things for the freezer. I get french fries, frozen pizzas, sauces and things of that nature. I also get my salads from there and bread on occasion. I just don't think it's the kind of place you could go for your regular food shopping. It serves as a supplement for me to get some snack style foods or quick to prepare foods. As usual, watch the ingredients and enjoy your food!”