10 Amazing Items To Get From Aldi Now Before Summer

What makes certain Aldi grocery items amazing enough to buy now, ahead of the summer months? For this piece, GOBankingRates considered each item’s unique appeal and limited-edition offerings, shelf life (ideally you can freeze it or store it in the pantry now) and cost since saving money is always top of mind. 

Get your shopping list ready. Here are 10 amazing items to shop for now, ahead of summer at Aldi.

• Price: $2.19

Level up your summer dipping game with Park Street Deli’s pickle flavored hummus.

Each eight-ounce container has enough flavorful hummus packed inside to dip your favorite crackers, veggies, naan and more in for a delicious burst of flavor in every bite.

• Price: $3.29

Big summer grilling plans mean keeping a bottle of Burman’s gold BBQ sauce handy. This tangy and rich sauce features a blend of savory spices, vinegar and sweetness to pair with burgers and hot dogs. 

• Price: $2.75

Shake up your summer pasta prep with a Reggano elote pasta salad kit. Each kit comes with cavatappi pasta with corn, parmesan cheese and guajillo chili lime seasoning that’s easy to prepare, serve and enjoy.

• Price: $8.79

Fans of smashburgers will be excited to see it’s cheaper to buy an eight-count box of Cattlemen’s Ranch smashed beef burgers at Aldi than it would be to shop for similar offerings at big-box retailers. 

Walmart, for example, carries the Holten’s Chop House smashed burgers for $10.48 per package. That’s close to $2 more than Aldi’s pricing. 

• Price: $9.89

The summer season calls for whipping up sandwiches with zesty Kirkwood Mexi Cali style chicken patties.

Each six-count package contains gourmet chicken patties made with red onion, pepperjack cheese, roasted red peppers, jalapeno peppers, cilantro, spices and olive oil. 

• Price: $4.99

SuckerPunch spicy bread ‘n better (not a typo) pickles are made with an 11-spice blend and competitively priced for their 24-fluid ounce jars. Top on your favorite summer main course like burgers, with sides or enjoy as a snack.

• Price: $2.75

Park Street Deli’s limited edition chipotle peach salsa combines the very best of summer’s most vibrant fruit and vegetable flavors in a savory salsa. Keep a container handy if you’re hosting guests or heading to a summer potluck for an inexpensive crowd-pleasing dip.

• Price: $3.09

What makes Clancy’s honey barbecue ridged potato chips an amazing summer buy is how cheap they are compared to name brands. A 12.5-ounce bag from Aldi retails for $3.09 while the same sized Lay’s BBQ chips are $5.89 at Target.

• Price: $3.85

Stash a box of PurAqua classic freezie pops in the freezer for the kiddos (and adults) this summer as a cool, delicious snack. Each box contains 10 pops in blueberry pomegranate, strawberry lemon and mango orange flavors.

• Price: $3.98

Add a few cases of WATERLOO sparkling water in black cherry flavor to your Aldi shopping cart. 

At less than $4 for an eight-pack, this means you’re paying about 50 cents per can which is a fantastic value. Sip on its own, mix to make cocktails or mocktails or add ice cream to make a sweet black cherry float.

Editor’s note: Prices and availability are accurate as of May 16, 2025, and are subject to change.