Jun 23, 2026

8 Cheap Aldi Items That Taste Like Premium Brands

Written by Heather Taylor
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Edited by Brendan McGinley
8 Cheap Aldi Items That Taste Like Premium Brands

Budget shoppers don’t have to shop name brand labels for great taste. Discount supermarket chain Aldi carries a wide variety of groceries that taste just like premium brands but are so much cheaper.

Maybe you’re familiar with the recommended items on this list or about to discover what’s new to you and will become an essential part of your grocery list.

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In any event, these Aldi finds under $5 apiece are a much better deal than their name brand counterparts.

  • Price: $4.29

According to the Reddit shopping community, Savoritz cheddar turtle crackers are cheesier than Goldfish and a certified hit with kids especially.

  • Price: $4.39

Simply Nature seedtastic organic bread has been favorably compared to Dave’s Killer Bread by Aldi shoppers on Reddit. It also costs at least $2 less than the major brand.

  • Price: $3.89 (regularly $4.29)

Swap out pricey bottles of Starbucks iced coffee in favor of Barissimo mocha iced coffee. This brand is currently on sale with a markdown of 9% off its regular price.

  • Price: $2.85

Move over Sabra, because Park Street Deli’s classic hummus gives Aldi shoppers more bang for their buck in every possible way.

It’s cheaper, comes in a 10-ounce container (compared to Sabra’s 8-ounce sizing) and available in a ton of delectable flavors besides classic.

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  • Price: $2.15

Millville crispy rice cereal is the affordable dupe to Rice Krispies and puts several dollars back into shoppers’ pockets.

  • Price: $1.99

A box of Premium saltines can set you back by as much as $3.89 a box at Target. If you’re on a tight budget, it’s a much better idea to grab a box of Savoritz saltines.

  • Price: $1.49 (regularly $1.55)

Looks a lot like Philadelphia cream cheese, doesn’t it? And if that news wasn’t awesome enough, Happy Farms cream cheese is priced cheaper than private label brands from major grocers like Kroger.

  • Price: $1.35

The Cheese Club shells and cheese, aka a Velveeta dupe, is a pantry must for inexpensive dinners.

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Editor’s note: Prices and availability are subject to change.

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Written by
Heather Taylor
Edited by
Brendan McGinley