Aldi's 15 Best Brunch Finds Worth Picking Up On Your Next Visit

Having the right ingredients stocked in your kitchen can help weekend brunches become that much more enjoyable. Whether you're planning to host a group of friends or need an easy meal to recover from a late night out, Aldi offers an assortment of items that can make meal prep swift. From Aldi's baked goods to frozen finds, we've combed social platforms and customer reviews to scout some of the best brunch items presently available in the store.

Note that Aldi displays can change and stock can vary according to location, so keeping an eye out for some of these products on your next trip can leave you ready for the next planned or impromptu brunch party. Classic breakfast staples and ready-to-heat lunch options can help you put together brunch spreads with little work, and drinks that are ready to pour can keep guests satisfied while you're plating foods to serve. Like some Aldi fans, you may find yourself heading back for a restock faster than you had expected. 

Store-bought breakfast egg bites are well worth keeping in the freezer, and packages of Park Street Deli Bacon & Gruyère Sous-Vide Egg Bites are a hit among Aldi customers, even drawing comparisons to Starbucks' version. Made with free-range eggs and uncured bacon, these gluten-free servings offer 20 grams of protein.  The pre-cooked pieces can be heated up in the microwave, and some fans use the air fryer for an extra crispy result. 

Purchase Park Street Deli Bacon & Gruyère Sous-Vide Egg Bites for $6.59.

Aldi's Specially Selected All Butter Croissants landed on our list of popular chain grocery store croissants for good reason. Made with real butter, these pieces are ready to eat as-is, heated up, or spread with jam. On Reddit, Aldi customers describe them as "probably the best supermarket croissants I've ever had." Pack toasted croissants with various fillings to make sandwiches or plate out of the package with eggs. 

Purchase Specially Selected All Butter Croissants for under $4.

Oh Me, Oh My! Orange Mimosa helps make serving mimosas to a crowd easy. With the twist of a cap, you can be pouring a pre-mixed recipe of crisp wine and real orange juice into glasses with minimal effort. "I am not a drinker but I like it," wrote an Aldi shopper on Facebook, while another said on YouTube, "I'm hooked on the orange." Add a piece of fruit to garnish and serve.

Purchase Oh Me, Oh My! Orange Mimosa for around $8.

Breakfast Best Double Cinnamon French Toast Sticks landed near the top of our ranking of French toast sticks, and fans gush about the taste online. "10/10 would recommend," wrote one Redditor. Pieces can be heated in the microwave for a fast breakfast item or paired with bacon for a more filling plate. One Aldi customer serves the soldiers with vanilla ice cream.

Purchase Breakfast Best Double Cinnamon French Toast Sticks for around $3.50.

Raised in Norway without antibiotics, Aldi's Specially Selected Cold Smoked Salmon can be a satisfying addition to brunch spreads and be used in a number of recipes to accommodate a range of brunch-time preferences. From eggs Benedict to open-faced sandwiches, this staple is an easy decision to add to any shopping cart.

Purchase Specially Selected Cold Smoked Salmon for $4.39.

Instead of worrying about nailing a homemade asiago bagel recipe before the first guest arrives, just take a shortcut that's still delicious. Aldi's Specially Selected Asiago Cheese Bagels provide a flavorful option to bulk up brunch menus. Aldi shoppers call them an "all-time favorite" on Facebook and a "must try" on Reddit, noting that the bagels are ideal to make delicious breakfast sandwiches.

Purchase Specially Selected Asiago Cheese Bagels for $4.65.

You won't need to second-guess buying this thick-cut bacon, as Appleton Farms Hickory Smoked Gourmet Thick Sliced Bacon has been lauded by Aldi shoppers on Instagram. You may find different flavors stocked in the store, as maple flavored and peppercorn varieties have been gobbled up by customers, but you can count on the item as a reliable buy.

Purchase Appleton Farms Hickory Smoked Gourmet Thick Sliced Bacon for around $7.

It is possible to get a Starbucks Iced Latte into your hands without having to leave the house, and Aldi makes it affordable to do so. Customers are thrilled to find large 40-ounce jugs in the store, and the name-brand product is a sure hit among friends at your next brunch bonanza. Simply pour over ice and serve, no barista training required. 

Purchase Starbucks Vanilla Latte Iced Coffee for around $6.

Several of Aldi's treats have made it onto our list of store-bought frozen chocolate-covered fruits. Customers rave about Aldi's Double Coated Strawberries in White & Milk Chocolate, with one buyer on Facebook urging other shoppers to run to Aldi for the treat. "I almost ate the whole bag," confessed a customer on Facebook. Open the bag and enjoy, but proceed with caution if your self-control is blunted.

Purchase Aldi's Double Coated Strawberries in White & Milk Chocolate for $6.05.

Found on our list of frozen breakfast items at Aldi to consider, Breakfast Best Protein Buttermilk & Vanilla Waffles are made with whole wheat and sweetened with vanilla. The taste of the convenient brunch time staple has been compared to a McGriddle by one shopper on Instagram. Top pieces with fruit, yogurt, protein granola, or a quick drizzle of your favorite maple syrup. 

Purchase Breakfast Best Protein Buttermilk & Vanilla Waffles for $3.95.

While there are plenty of hard cider brands out there, Wicked Grove's Hard Cider Variety Pack gives thirsty brunch goers a selection of flavors to sample with one purchase. "The Pearsecco is BOMB," wrote a fan on Facebook. If you're looking to fill out drink options beyond mimosas and coffees, this is an easy way to do so. 

Purchase Wicked Grove Hard Cider Brunch Variety Pack for $17.75.

If you're looking for a dessert that actually tastes homemade, Deutsche Kuche Frangipane Tarts are a solid bet. "It's got just the right amount of sweetness," wrote a pleased Aldi shopper on Facebook. You may find different flavors stocked at the store, but pick one or more up if you spot them, as these tarts can disappear from displays depending on seasons and availability.

Purchase Deutsche Kuche Frangipane Tarts for around $4.

Not only does Specially Selected's Mini Chocolate Chip Brioche Swirl make a fine addition to brunch, but leftovers can be used to make divine bread pudding. Chances are slim, however, as one shopper on Reddit noted, "These brioche swirls are addicting AF!" Some customers place pieces in the air fryer to serve with vanilla ice cream, while others microwave and coat them with Irish butter. "I'm on my way now to buy every pack I can find to freeze," wrote a fan on Facebook. 

Purchase Specially Selected Mini Chocolate Chip Brioche Swirl for $4.39.

We listed Park Street Deli Cheddar & Broccoli Quiche as one of the best Aldi prepared foods to buy. Made with sharp and mild cheddar cheeses and broccoli florets, the ready-made eat is a quick and reliable savory option to carry to the brunch table that will be filling and feel like a luxurious touch — sans all the work that goes into making a quiche by hand.

Purchase Park Street Deli Cheddar & Broccoli Quiche for $10.45.

Among the many variations of baklava, Specially Selected Assorted Baklava offers an assortment to try, and even skeptical Aldi shoppers are convinced. "It isn't something I would typically try or buy," admitted a customer on Facebook, "All I can say is ... Yummy!" These flaky pastries are sweetened with honey and simple syrup and provide an easy complement to hot cups of coffee and tea. 

Purchase Specially Selected Assorted Baklava for $7.15.