I live in the UK and buy my family's groceries at Aldi, the country's cheapest supermarket. Come shopping with me.

• I love a deal so I shop for my family once a month at Aldi, the cheapest grocery store in the UK.

• Each time I go to Aldi, the store packs a lot of bargains and eye-catching items into its aisles.

• The Aldi near me has a decent produce section, premade meal options, and more. 

As a dad and a shopper on a budget, I go to Aldi to grab groceries and essentials for my family about once a month.

I love that the international German-founded store has weekly sales and items produced here in the UK. Plus it's the cheapest supermarket in the UK, according to an analysis conducted by Which? that compared the prices of groceries at the country's biggest chains.

Here's a look at what it's like to shop at my local Aldi in the UK.

I made sure to grab a shopping cart before I entered the store.

Before I entered the store I grabbed a shopping cart, which I accessed by inserting a £1 coin into the slot. I've also figured out that a 1 euro coin will unlock the carts.

The Aldi I went to had two separate double doorways for entry and exit. I saw a traffic-light system above the entryway, a remnant of stricter COVID-19 measures to monitor how many shoppers are in the store.

As I walked inside, I noticed the aisles seemed dimly lit.

The Aldi aisles were a touch more dimly lit than other UK supermarkets I've been to.

According to The Telegraph, Aldi isn't turning on all of its lights in stores to reduce energy bills. Whatever helps reduce the till total, I say.

The snack section also immediately caught my eye.

Once I entered, I was greeted by the snack section stocked with an abundance of chips, tortillas, popcorn, Pringles, and Stackers, a cheaper Pringles alternative. There were also lighter options, like lentil and root-vegetable chips.

The candy aisle was located behind the snack section.

The candy section was stocked with a selection of well-known chocolate brands, like Moser Roth, and some cheaper alternatives, such as Choceur.

Next, I headed to the produce section, which was quite full.

The produce section offered what you'd expect, such as grapes, nectarines, blueberries, and mixed salads. It seemed pretty well-stocked.

I found some exotic choices and an abundance of citrus.

I noticed a lot of what I consider to be exotic fruit like pomegranates, mangoes, and kiwi, options you might not find in smaller UK supermarkets.

Aldi was also heavily stocked on citrus fruit. Due to Brexit's effect on the supply chain, there's a shortage of produce like tomatoes and peppers. I wondered if the abundance of citrus fruit was trying to cover up a shortage of other items.

This Aldi had its own area for produce that was a part of the Super 6 deal.

Every week, Aldi heavily discounts six types of fruits and vegetables for its Super 6 deal. This week, the Super 6 deal included sweet corn, pineapples, and apples.

After the produce, I looked at meat.

There were lots of choices in the meat section, including pork joints, ground beef, lamb chops, and bacon. I could also choose from prepared meals, like chicken meal kits, crispy duck and pancake boxes, and racks of marinated ribs.

I also noticed limited amounts of premium meat items, like Wagyu tomahawk steak and bone-in beef joints. With a few exceptions, such items are generally here today and gone the next week. In my mind, the day I go shopping is my best chance to purchase them.

Fresh herbs were available to purchase, too.

I also had a solid selection of fresh herb plants to choose from, including basil and parsley. They're often cheaper than the dried bottled varieties and usually have much more flavor.

Aldi also had a bunch of potted plants for sale.

Aldi often has plants and flowers for sale. The store had a decent variety of them, including dracaenas and leopard lilies.

The cheese section was pretty big.

We're big into our cheese in the UK. Aldi has a large selection of British and European cheese.

From red Leicester, Italian Parmigiano, and Greek feta to extra-mature cheddar, there's a mouthwatering selection for cheese fans like myself. There was also a mix of crumbles, slices, shreds, and blocks.

I passed by other refrigerated and frozen areas with tons of other products, like premade meals and yogurt, too.

I eventually found myself in the middle of the store.

The central aisles of Aldi were stocked with what I considered to be a treasure trove of bargains, useful items, and random things I didn't even know I needed.

On this day, the shelves were stocked with things like Chinese curry sauce, Indian seasoning mixes, and vegetable soup.

I also found a limited stock of special food items.

I noticed some specialty items as I made my way around the store.

The Specially Selected giant brioche hot-cross bun and the Bakedin bottled chocolate brownie mix caught my eye so I thought I'd give both a try. Special items such as these tend to be limited edition, so it's best to buy them when you find them if you want to try them.

Aldi also tends to have some quick meal options in stock whenever I go.

I picked up Ready Set Cook wrap kits in flavors like Southern-fried BBQ, peri peri, and chapatti to spice up dinnertime. The easy kits come with almost everything you need to prepare a meal.

Aldi tends to have a decent selection of premade ingredients and sauces.

Aldi has some regular seasonings and sauces and some of the offerings switch out.

I was brought up on Asian cuisine so I especially like to use its Yo! sauce packets to cut out a lot of the prep work.

The home goods section was stocked with seasonal items.

One of the nonfood sections of Aldi was stocked with gardening and outdoor products. I found a selection of solar lanterns, birdhouses, flowering baskets, and gardening hoses.

These sections tend to change with the seasons and sometimes also include holiday decorations, blankets, home decor, and candles.

Discounts could be found throughout the store.

At one point, I almost bought a Gardenline portable patio heater because it had a fairly sizeable discount.

Even though the heater was marked down to £49.99 from its original £59.99 price, I decided to pass on it.

At my store, there are four manned checkouts to ring customers up and eight self-checkout areas.

I love that my Aldi has a super responsive staff that quickly deals with queues and jumps on extra tills when needed. I never have to wait too long to get service.

My Aldi also has eight self-service tills you can go to and be out in a flash.

In my experience, the self-scanners at Aldi sometimes require a bit of troubleshooting.

Self-service is usually quick and easy but getting the system to recognize lightweight products is sometimes annoying. It often requires intervention from an employee when I use self-checkout.

Overall, I usually have a pleasant shopping experience at Aldi.

Though our regular supermarket is Lidl for its solid rewards program, I enjoy stopping in Aldi around once a month to see what it has.

I think the budget supermarket has an excellent selection of fruit and vegetables, including its Super 6 deals. Compared to Lidl, it tends to regularly carry more luxurious yet affordable meat like tomahawk steaks and Wagyu burgers.

I also love that it's been the cheapest UK supermarket for the last 12 months. The UK is still in the midst of a cost-of-living crisis so we want to ensure we're getting the most for our money.

Plus, Aldi's middle aisle is always worth a browse to snag a bargain you never knew you needed.

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