7 Surprising Gifts for People Who Are Obsessed with Aldi

Patty Catalano
Patty CatalanoFood Editor at The Kitchn
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updated May 11, 2022
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It’s a jarring realization when you come to terms with the fact that you’ve got a favorite burner of the stove (come on, you’ve seen the meme) or a drawer organizer that brings you joy. So the path to adulthood is complete when your weekly grocery shopping trip evolves from a mundane chore to an obsession. Aldi, that understated and quirky grocer, has quite the following, and I’m sure there’s a disciple among your friends and family. If you’re searching for a gift this season for someone who ends every sentence with, “Can you believe it’s from Aldi?” you’ve come to the right place.

Here are seven surprising gifts to give your quarter-toting, bargain-seeking friend.

1. Quarter Keeper Keychain

Every successful Aldi shopping trip starts with a quarter. Give your secret Santa a special place to keep her Aldi Quarter — a handmade little holder that clips right onto a keychain. We also love this one that looks like a shopping cart and these understated, monogrammable leather ones.

Buy: Quarter Keeper Keychain, $6.50 at Etsy

2. Matte Coupe Serving Bowl

If your special friend always tosses dinner salads with Aldi’s Specialty Selected dressings or happens to rave about the Southwestern Salad Kit, she’ll need a beautiful serving bowl to use in 2020. Throw in a bagged salad or a bottle of dressing to round out the gift.

Buy: Matte Coupe Serving Bowl, $35 at Williams Sonoma

3. Walnut Canister

Is your friend’s favorite pastime finding generic dupes for their favorite brand-name foods? Give them a sleek walnut canister to decant their delectables and nobody will be the wiser.

Buy: Walnut Canister, from $40 at Williams Sonoma

4. Bialetti Pizza Chopper

When Friday night pizza comes from Mama Cozzi and not a delivery driver, your friend has officially become an Aldi obsessive! Help her toss that rickety pizza wheel in favor of a stainless steel pizza chopper.

Buy: Bialetti Pizza Chopper, $17 at Williams Sonoma

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5. Cuisinart 8-Bottle Wine Cellar

Aldi is famous for their affordable wine selection, so your budget-minded buddy probably can’t help but buy a bottle at every turn. Give them a place to store their stash with this electric wine refrigerator.

Buy: Cuisinart 8-Bottle Wine Cellar, $170 at Walmart

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6. The Hollow — Cherry Cutting Board

It’s a revelation to new shoppers, but Aldi aficionados know that the cheese and charcuterie choices can’t be beat. Give your special someone a place to display cured meats and creamy cheeses with this handmade cherrywood cutting board.

Buy: The Hollow — Cherry Cutting Board, $35 at Etsy

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7. Swiss Fondue Set

We say that chocolate should be the first thing you buy from Aldi, and your spending-savvy secret Santa probably agrees. Pair this fondue set with some Choceur or Moser Roth chocolates for a sweet and thoughtful gift.

Buy: VonChef Swiss Fondue Set, $40

It’s the holiday season, which means it’s time to do some gift shopping! We’re sharing our favorite picks for anyone on your list — check out all of our gift guides here!