The Game-Changing Aldi Feature You’re Probably Missing Out On
If Marry Poppins’ bag were a grocery store, it would probably be Aldi. The German-owned discount grocery chain has nearly 2,500 locations across the U.S., and each one contains almost everything you can imagine, from well-priced produce and pantry goods, of course, to seasonal home decor, patio furniture, three-wick candles, glassware, and so much more.
Many shoppers are familiar with the Aldi weekly ad, known as Aldi Finds, which spotlights a smattering of new and noteworthy products each week that people often run to the store to check out. Whether you’re an Aldi novice or have been shopping there for years, though, there is one store feature that many are missing out on: Aldi has its own shopping website, which they launched back in 2023.
Powered by Instacart, the online shopping feature allows you to click through the site, add anything to your cart, and either schedule a curbside pickup or a delivery from your nearest Aldi. (You can also shop Aldi’s selection directly through the Instacart app.) That does mean you need to live within a certain distance of the store, but you can check if you’re within a serviceable area by entering your address on the grocery delivery section of the website.
Although a large portion of the grocery chain’s online inventory is, understandably, groceries, the site offers other shopping sections like toys, sports & outdoor activities, personal care & beauty, and — you guessed it — home and decor.
The home and decor section offers home staples like area rugs, dishware, sheet sets, and throw blankets, all of which often retail for less than $20. Holiday decor lovers can also shop Aldi’s ever-changing selection of seasonal gems, from $5 fabric pumpkins in the fall to $13 flower-shaped tiered trays for springtime. It’s also an unexpectedly excellent source for pieces of furniture perfect for small-space living, like this cute bar cart, a sherpa ottoman with hidden storage, this handy drawer organizer (and other organizers galore).
If you have an outdoor space, don’t miss out on Aldi’s patio furniture, either. From a wooden potting bench for $40 to a chic tray-top table for $10, you can furnish your yard on a budget.
Ready to start shopping? Simply head to Aldi’s new website and create an account if you haven’t already by entering your name, e-mail address, zip code, and phone number. From there, you can order groceries, home furnishings, and more, which you can either pick up curbside at your local Aldi or schedule for home delivery.
Even if you don’t live around the block from an Aldi, chances are you may still be able to use their home delivery feature. To check, simply visit the Aldi website, click on delivery, and type in your zip code. Next? Fill up your cart and prepare to fill your home with fresh groceries and decor in an instant.