11 Best New Foods Aldi's Dropped So Far In 2025

Who doesn't love making a new food discovery during a routine trip to Aldi's? Spying new snacks, sussing out tempting dinner dishes, discovering decadent adds to the desert selections — there's practically no shopper who can't take delight in wandering the aisles in search of creative releases from the chain's specialty brands. And though it's not even half over, 2025 is already a banner year for exceptional items to toss into your cart.

Which of this year's new releases have made the most impact on the Aldi shopping public so far? There's a banquet of cart-fillers that run the gamut from cheesy, deep-fried appetizers and Asian and Italian dinner fixings to exciting sweets infused with a healthy dash of international inspiration. And with alcohol-free cocktail mixers, protein-rich crackers, and zesty dips on the menu, you have the makings of a deluxe sampling session on your next trip to Aldi. The best part? Every item adheres to the chain's philosophy of creative culinary finds listed at prices that are equally delicious.

Not to be confused with hummus, which is plenty garlicky in its own right, Park Street Deli garlic dips are a zestier prospect that puts the robust essence of the popular bulb front and center. Released in January with flavors like buffalo, roasted red pepper, and original, the garlic gets to stand on its own as the base seasoning, serving up a bold flavor that makes a proper spread for sandwiches and wraps, as well as being a mighty fine decoration for your favorite chips and crackers.

TikTokers were all too eager to show off their uses for these sensational dips, recommending them as toppings for bagels and vegetables. It's easy to imagine them as salad dressings as well, with a little oil and vinegar mixed in. With an 8-ounce tub priced at $2.69 or so, you can grab one of each flavor to figure out which you like best before figuring out your own uses around the kitchen. When all else fails, trying them on pretty much any savory food on the menu is sure to lead to creative results.

Your party platter gets a whole lot more festive with a box of Appetitos Breaded Cheese Curds on hand to make things more savory. It's a bar bite favorite you can keep in your freezer for last-minute get-togethers or movie night snacks. Aldi sprang these crispy treats in January ahead of Super Bowl season to make sure shoppers were able to add them to the tailgating fun. The banner on the box lets everyone know there's real Wisconsin cheese inside every nugget, a feel-good approach that supports the American dairy industry and showcases the fact that actual cheese curds are hidden beneath the crunchy breading.

One reviewer crowed about how much their family loved the curds, while another pointed out that these frozen snack-etizers do great in an air fryer and can be paired with a dipping sauce for a more deluxe experience. A 15-ounce box ringing up at $4.40 or so sounds more than fair for bite-size breaded cheese that can spruce up an evening of drinks with friends, as easily as it can get your kids around the table for game night. These fast-casual specialties don't take a ton of trouble to prepare, adding to their appeal.

With Season's Choice Chili Lime Waffle Fries, the home fry game gets a major upgrade. It would be enticing enough for Aldi to include waffle fries among its line-up of crispy frozen potatoes ready to hit the oven or the fryer. But adding tangy heat to the situation is an inspired move that gets your burger side dish or snack time nibble into some seriously delicious territory. Try finding a flavor combination like this in an Ore-Ida or Checkers & Rally's bag.

These tasty treats joined the freezer case in January, ready to lend a little sizzle and snap to your dining plans at a cool $4 or so per bag. Customers who jumped in as early adopters call out how nicely the fries cook up in an air fryer, making them a healthier alternative to your usual potato crisps. However you prefer to apply heat to your chili lime waffle fries, the possibilities for sidestepping homemade fries in favor of a pre-seasoned frozen product provide convenience and affordability from a retailer known for prioritizing this favorable combination.

If you've never swirled your pretzel bites through a sweet dip instead of the usual cheese or mustard, Park Street Deli Sweet Pretzel Bites with Dulce de Leche Dip is on the scene to correct the oversight. February saw these alluring treats become part of the Aldi catalog, adding even more sugar to an already-indulgent Valentine shopping season. Park Street Deli seldom disappoints when it comes to dips, and expanding the collection to include a creamy caramel version only gives the label more leverage when it comes to customers deciding how to spend their grocery money.

Avid Aldi reviewers took to Facebook to describe the fluffy texture of the pretzel bites — even when prepared in a microwave, which is notorious for turning bread items into rubbery chunks. There was praise for the sauce too, which captures a caramel and cream cheese essence that's decadent without being overly sweet. These bite-sized nuggets sound like an ideal snack that can be doled out a few at a time for a single eater to enjoy or dumped onto a plate and shared with friends and family, no special occasion required.

Having ready-to-cook gnocchi as part of your home dining plans is one thing, but having a sublime pre-sauced selection like Priano Sorrentina Gnocchi easily brings delicious Italian dumplings to your home menu. The March release schedule included this gourmet refrigerated pack, offering a substitute for your usual spaghetti or penne dinner, thanks to a creamy tomato sauce and cubes of cheese strewn about the doughy gnocchi. The 16-ounce bag provides two to three servings and rings up at around $4.

Reviewers have joyously proclaimed their intentions to purchase packages of Priano Sorrentina Gnocchi in multiples. Home cooks drew parallels between this gnocchi and a similar selection from Trader Joe's, pointing out that the Aldi version is saucier and needs a little pepper to come into its own, while another cook jazzed up their package with feta, heavy cream, and onions. Overall, it's a proper meal as is and holds up to whatever ideas you might have for bringing a handcrafted touch to the finished product.

Aldi's Sundae Shoppe label regularly serves up sweet new notions for the ice cream lover to indulge in. As of April, one of the most exciting introductions is an ice cream sandwich that pays tribute to the spicy cinnamon spirit of classic churros. Rather than re-creating yet another nostalgic goodie from the ice cream truck menu, Aldi gets a little more playful by using churro-style cookies that look like snickerdoodles to cradle a generous slice of salted caramel ice cream. It's a fun mix of flavors with the potential for knocking the sugar out of your usual frozen treat options, arriving just in time for the summer warm-up.

Grabbing a box to have at your disposal as the thermometer climbs sounds like an imperative, judging by early word from customers who've tried these sandwiches out. One Aldi patron placed them among the best ice cream sandwiches they've had, while several shoppers proudly shared that they'd eaten the whole box. At four sandwiches for $5, it's an experience you can easily replicate without feeling like you've compromised your hard-won frugality!

With Mama Cozzi on the case, Aldi shoppers can always count on creative frozen pizzas that take their cues from the gourmet side of the menu. In April, the chain dropped the latest in the signature label's collection, a roasted vegetable pie seasoned with tangy balsamic that challenges delivery pizza to step up its game. Count on the combination of zucchini, spinach, and peppers spread over mozzarella and goat cheese with a drizzle of balsamic to become a new favorite when pizza night circles around.

With so much goodness piled on, it isn't difficult to imagine how the incredible aroma of this Aldi product will fill your kitchen as your pie bakes. It's so good that one Reddit user declared it was the best frozen pizza, period. It's also one of the prettiest pizzas you can serve, with a colorful scattering of various vegetables adding hues like edible abstract art. Considering the number of frozen pizza options filling up the cases in the greater grocery sphere, it's a high bar Aldi sets among its best new items for 2025 — which means you should be sure to get this phenomenal Aldi frozen pizza while you can.

High-protein snackers have a friend in Savoritz Cassava and Chickpea Crackers, the perfect box to include in your Aldi friendly cookout spreads or summer hangout charcuterie displays. The crisps were released as part of January's new items, an addition to Aldi's selection of premium crackers that use alternative ingredients for gluten-free eaters. Reviewers who tried them were sure to point out that these crackers beat the almond flour Savoritz crackers, a plus for anyone on the lookout for a new treat to sample.

The simplicity of these crackers makes them an appealing canvas for your fancier occasions. Adorned with nothing but sea salt, they're as ready for scooping up premium dips as they are to be enjoyed in their naked yet flavorful state. The fact that they're gluten free means you can incorporate them into a spread for a crowd, without having to add a gluten warning. Even if it's not guaranteed that you'll need them, at $2.99 a box it's worth stocking up while you're on the premises. Add a few boxes to your shopping list as must-haves for your first Aldi trip if you're new to shopping at the chain; if you're an old pro, add a few more just in case they fly off the shelves before you return.

Aldi makes it easier for the zero-proof drinker to enjoy a juicy sip without a drop of liquor in the mix, thanks to Nature's Nectar Assorted Mocktail Mixers. More than just juices disguised as faux cocktails, these bottles capture the essence of well-known mixology recipes, making it easy for at-home bartenders to twist the cap and pour something special. As potentially one of the most delicious Aldi finds introduced in May, they're a tasty introduction to the world of craft drinks that don't depend on alcohol for a flavorful kick.

Nature's Nectar lines up a pair of mouthwatering options: Lime Margarita, a succulent swirl of tangy citrus that boasts no artificial flavors or colors, and Strawberry Guava Mojito, a tropical twist of a sipper that takes your cocktail options in a sweeter direction. Imagine serving these mixers poolside or at your next neighborhood cookout, giving teetotalers and younger guests a chance to join in on the good times. 

TikTok users were excited to find them with the bottled juices in the refrigerator case, priced at $2.99 per bottle. Facebook users also noted the use of real sugar instead of corn syrup, a boon for anyone avoiding the questionable sweetener. Of course, you can always doctor Nature's Nectar and include a little rum or tequila to add extra spirit to the party and make these mixers into actual cocktails. But isn't it nice to have the choice?

There's practically no flavor that popcorn can't take on beautifully, a concept that Clancy's Kansas City-Style BBQ Popcorn sets out to prove. As one of the best new Aldi releases for May 2025, this bag is a must-have for crunchy snackers who need a refresh on their popcorn options. Considering a 6-ounce bag is only $2.19, purchasing Clancy's kernels sprinkled with spicy-sweet seasoning is a no-brainer. It's also a given that pairing this bag with Clancy's Dill Pickle Popcorn can turn your simple snack moments into a popcorn party.

I'm a diehard popcorn fan, practically living off of flavored kernels on a daily basis. Hearing that a brand like Clancy's that does such wonderful things with its potato chip re-creations has added sweet and smoky barbecue dust to fluffy popcorn was enough to get my snack-loving taste buds in a frenzy. With YouTube reviewers calling out the smoky sweetness with a kick, and Instagram influencers showing off Aldi's dedicated summer barbecue display featuring bags of Clancy's new corn, it's time to put this one on the radar and stock up before the popcorn crowd gets word and clears the shelves.

There can be quite a bit of confusion between which Aldi items are brand new and which items are making an annual or seasonal return. Even in new release guides and features scattered around the Internet, the overlap makes it difficult to discern which products are making their debut on shelves, so I turned to reviews and comments from previous years. A detailed search revealed items that look to be new for 2025 but actually existed in prior years. I was also able to use round-ups published by Mashed from the beginning of the year, compiled by writers who've been keeping monthly tabs on incoming stock.

Once I knew which items were truly new, I reviewed online chatter to see which were raved about by consumers who had picked them up early and given them a try. Thankfully, there are plenty of taste-testers who are willing to avow their love of all things Aldi, sharing their opinions with readers on sites like Reddit and food review blogs. Several commenters also called out the availability of these new releases, which seems to be fleeting, possibly due to overwhelming popularity. There's no guarantee that items released in January will still be around in May, as Aldi tends to make special releases throughout the year to keep shoppers on their toes. It's best to check your location's online listing before heading in to see what's in stock.