Don't Skip This Aldi Aisle On Your Very First Trip

Getting the lay of the land at a new supermarket can be daunting, especially with that little voice in the back of your head telling you, "Am I really getting the best stuff here?" Aldi is no exception, and with the German supermarket superpower making its way across the USA, there is a constant flow of first-time customers. While there is certainly some fantastic fresh fruit in the produce section you won't want to miss, make sure your premiere Aldi experience doesn't end without a trip to the surprisingly amazing frozen aisle.

Sometimes frozen food gets a bad rep for being low effort, low quality, and low nutritional value. We know that's not always the case, and that you can find plenty of dishes that are both nutritious and delicious ... although scarfing down the decadent chocolate cake imported from Germany isn't too bad either. Some of Aldi's essential items for first-time shoppers are waiting for you behind the freezer door, like frozen mussels in tomato garlic sauce, or their brand of premium ice cream that has all the flavor of Ben & Jerry's at half the price.

There is much to learn about the treats (and tricks) that await in the Aldi's frozen section. While some offerings should be avoided for anyone wanting to stay healthy, you can find some chilly treasures among its shelves. Once you learn the secrets of the frozen aisle, you'll find everything from their fantastic fish fillets to their incredible imitations of Chick-fil-A chicken and McDonald's fries. There's also a handy selection for gluten-free shoppers that rivals any other supermarket chain.

Users on Reddit have a lot to recommend to first-time buyers, particularly in the frozen aisle. One suggests the frozen veggies, frozen onion rings, and frozen tater tots, with the caveat of needing an air fryer for the latter two. Another one notes that the frozen aisle has "so many good items" and that "each week they have new items to try". Even if one of your frozen favorites disappears, there's a new fascination waiting for you on the shelf.