Lidl Supermarkets

[Dashing Bob S]

I've perhaps led a somewhat sheltered life but I've never ventured into one of those establishments. I've heard mixed reports ranging from the preserve of low-lifes, jakeys and cheapskates to a great place for bargains and basic quality goods at non rip-off prices.

Any views?

[Gatecrasher]

depends on what you buy, the grape juice is the best iv tasted :agree:

some of the stuff is rank though

[Sergey]

I have a Lidl fairly local to me and I use it a couple of times a month for my main shopping.

Most of their products are OK and their frozen goods are excellent value.

For the record. I do some work with an Irish meat group, Kepak, who supply both Lidl and Tesco with their fresh beef and pork produce. You will buy exactly the same cuts at Tesco as you will in Lidl, except Lidl are probably 30% cheaper.

[Dashing Bob S]

I have a Lidl fairly local to me and I use it a couple of times a month for my main shopping.

Most of their products are OK and their frozen goods are excellent value.

For the record. I do some work with an Irish meat group, Kepak, who supply both Lidl and Tesco with their fresh beef and pork produce. You will buy exactly the same cuts at Tesco as you will in Lidl, except Lidl are probably 30% cheaper.

Yes, have heard they do decent frozen lobster. I shall get down there with my Harvey Nicks Food Hall bag, so that I don't frighten the Merchiston neighbours going home.

[Jay]

The fruit is cheap and usually good quality and the fruit juice is much cheaper. My kids love nectar. The meat is nice too.

[IWasThere2016]

I've perhaps led a somewhat sheltered life but I've never ventured into one of those establishments. I've heard mixed reports ranging from the preserve of low-lifes, jakeys and cheapskates to a great place for bargains and basic quality goods at non rip-off prices.

Any views?

Bob - they do very good cheeses, excellent anti-pasti and chocolate :agree:

[Sergey]

Bob - they do very good cheeses, excellent anti-pasti and chocolate :agree:

I concur.

I usually buy a couple of jars of their white asparagus spears and their mixed mushroom anti-pasti.

Their Gorgonzola is decent, too (add that to the aforementioned ingredients for a tasty :top markslunch).

[Chez]

Not as good as Tesco or Morrison's IMHO

[blaikie]

The mini jaffa cakes are excellent :top marks

[Riordans Boots]

Ciabatta bread rolls are delicious :yum yum:

[Kaiser_Sauzee]

I would like to go on the record as saying that their Cream of Vegetable cup-soups are the best in the world.

[eringobragh1875]

There coleslaw is top drawer. Yet to taste better

[LiverpoolHibs]

Lidl is class. Cheap as chips and good quality so long as you you have half a brain about what and what not to buy. And ithas undoubtedly the most entertaining customers in the entire supermarket world.

[Peevemor]

I go to Lidl about once a month to get stuff I can't find elsewhere. We've done our weekly shopping there a couple of times for the sake having a change, but wouldn't do it 2 weeks running as we'd probably end up buying/eating exactly the same things.

[hibee_girl]

Their fruit is great quality at very good prices :agree:

They do have some good ice cream too :greengrin

[Tazio]

If you want a fold up gazebo or garden hose in mid December you can't beat them.

[Last Minute]

Try the Lasagna it's brill:thumbsup:

[LancsHibs]

Lidl or Aldi?? whats the difference, who's best??

[Peevemor]

Lidl or Aldi?? whats the difference, who's best??

There's an Aldi here that I've been to once. I lasted about 2 minutes and I won't be going back.

Simply awful.

[RoslinInstHibby]

There's an Aldi here that I've been to once. I lasted about 2 minutes and I won't be going back.

Simply awful.


aldi is terrible however, they do sell killie pies:agree: superb only £1.10 each!

[Baldy Foghorn]

Lidl or Aldi?? whats the difference, who's best??


Lidl and Aldi are set to merge in Scotland apparently....

To be called Laldi....

[Chez]

Lidl and Aldi are set to merge in Scotland apparently....

To be called Laldi....

:tee hee:

[Phil D. Rolls]

As a single person, I prefer Lidl and Aldi. That is because they have a much smaller range than the big boys, and I am not overwhelmed by choice. Also I feel like I am getting much better value for money, in terms of price (low) and quality (better than supermarket own brand).

You also get quirky things that the likes of Tesco don't stock (or if they do at twice the price). Lidl do excellent antipasti both in jars and fresh, at half the price of what the bigger chains do. Pesto is half the price, feta cheese is half the price, pizzas are half the price etc etc

Actually, I'm a bit concerned at how popular Lidl is becoming so please ignore what I have said. The food is crap, the labels are all in foreign and they don't take Scottish pound notes.

[(((Fergus)))]

I've perhaps led a somewhat sheltered life but I've never ventured into one of those establishments. I've heard mixed reports ranging from the preserve of low-lifes, jakeys and cheapskates to a great place for bargains and basic quality goods at non rip-off prices.

Any views?

I am all of these and I think the place is terrible.

[Phil D. Rolls]

Lidl and Aldi are set to merge in Scotland apparently....

To be called Laldi....

That's PC gone mad!

[--------]

If you want a fold up gazebo or garden hose in mid December you can't beat them.


Yup. If you go in regularly and keep your eyes open you can get some real bargains in hardware/electrical and stuff.

Fruit and veg can be variable in my experience, but the tinned/frozen foods are fine, as are the fruit juices and cheeses and cooked meats - and a lot cheaper.

The thing is you have to think about what you're buying in Lidl - you can't just go round in a brain-dead coma filling your trolley like you can in Tesco or Morrisons.

And IMO Tesco's fruit and veg is worse than Lidl's.

Mind you, that's Coatbridge, and in Coatbridge deep-fried pizza counts as a salad.

[Riordans Boots]

They are selling houses now ...


http://edinburghnews.scotsman.com/topstories/Cheapest-new-flats-in-Scotland.5144484.jp

[Mike777]

Cheap Houses?

[Phil D. Rolls]

Cheap Houses?

I think you should be paid a lot more than £63,000 to live in Prestonpans!

Have I got this right?:confused:

[hibiedude]

Lidl or Aldi?? whats the difference, who's best??

To be honest both are on par with Tesco's in my opinion, but Tesco's do more buy one get one FREE offer's :greengrin