9 Aldi Items You Should Buy in Summer To Maximize Savings

Savvy consumers know that shopping at Aldi is a great way to save money on groceries no matter what season. But certain foods and drinks — like meat, lemonade, chips and more — give you extra bang for your buck during the summer months.

Consider shopping for these nine Aldi items in the summer for the biggest possible savings.

• Price: $7.30 (avg. 1.33 lb/package, $5.49/lb)

GOBankingRates price matched the black angus tavern beef patties sold at Aldi to a similar offering sold by Target’s Good & Gather brand to see which is cheaper. Target shoppers pay $8.99 for the same 1.33-pound package of four patties, which is nearly $1.70 more than Aldi’s pricing.

• Price: $2.09

Stock up on lemonade for your next summer get-together or to beat the heat of the day without worrying about overspending. The Nature’s Nectar brand is generously sized at 64 ounces and competitively priced compared to shopping at traditional supermarkets.

• Price: $1.99

Compared to more expensive name brands like BUSH’S, Aldi shoppers can snag Dakota’s Pride countryside BBQ baked beans for under $2 a can. 

Each can weighs in at 28 ounces — enough for adding to hot dogs or serving up as a summer side dish.

• Price: $3.29

For an affordable, crowd-pleasing dip to pair with vegetables, crackers or chips, it’s worth it to shop the Park Street Deli brand. Their red pepper feta cheese and yogurt dip comes in an 8-ounce container and likely would cost more if bought elsewhere. 

• Price: $4.45

It’s increasingly hard to come by summertime wine that doesn’t cost $10 or more. Pacific Fruit Vineyards sweet peach wine retails for less than $5 per bottle, making it inexpensive to stock up on — whether you’re attending or hosting a summer party or looking for a delicious wine to pair with dinner.

• Price: $2.45

Many popular sliced cheese brands cost $3.50 or more per package. The chipotle cheddar sliced cheese from Emporium Selection stays under $2.50 for 10 slices of cheddar cheese infused with chipotle peppers. 

Save the extra $1 and add a package to your shopping cart to melt on top of burgers or pair with deli sandwiches for a zesty kick.

• Price: $2.09

Potato chips have been creeping up in cost over the last few years, but the Clancy’s brand potato chips sold at Aldi remain easy on budgets. Grab a few bags of the loaded bacon and cheddar flavor for snacks to pack on road trips or serve during backyard BBQs.

• Price: $4.39

Shoppers looking to save money on hot dogs this summer will want to add the Parkview angus beef franks to their shopping list. 

Compared to the Ball Park brand of beef franks that retail for $7.19 at Target, Aldi shoppers shave a couple dollars on their total before heading to checkout.

• Price: $3.85

Add a sweet and smoky flavor to your favorite grilled protein with Burman’s Texas style BBQ sauce. Similar offerings from brands like Famous Dave’s cost $7.26 to purchase online at Walmart. You’ll save a little money without sacrificing great taste.

Editor’s note: Prices and availability are accurate as of May 29, 2025, and are subject to change.