Aldi Confirms 18 New Stores Across Florida – See the Full List & Opening Dates

If you’re in Florida and love a good grocery bargain, Aldi just made your week. The fan-favorite discount chain, often called “better than Trader Joe’s” by loyal shoppers, is opening 18 brand-new stores across the Sunshine State, with the first one opening in just a few days.

This is part of Aldi’s record-breaking 2025 expansion, which includes 225 new stores across the U.S., its most aggressive growth year yet.

First Stop: Ocala, Florida, Opening June 5

One of the first new Florida stores is opening in Ocala on Thursday, June 5. And Aldi is kicking things off with serious perks:

• Free gift bags with Aldi fan favorites for the first 100 shoppers
• A chance to win a $500 gift card through the weekend
• Deep discounts on grocery staples right from Day 1

Matt Thon, Aldi’s regional VP, says the goal is simple: “We want to give customers the best products at the lowest prices of any national grocer.”

Where Are the 18 New Aldi Stores Opening in Florida?

Here’s the confirmed list of new Aldi stores launching across Florida in 2025:

• Arcadia – 1737 East Oak St.
• Aventura – 20417 Biscayne Boulevard
• Boynton Beach – 8855 Boynton Beach Blvd., Suite 310
• Bushnell – 1122 North Main Street
• Crystal River – 1651 Southeast US Highway 19
• Deerfield Beach – 301 W Sample Road
• Fleming Island – 1545 County Road 220
• Fort Lauderdale – 941 Southwest 24th Street
• Jensen Beach – 1105 NE Jensen Beach Blvd
• Lake Wales – 1860 State Road 60 East
• Lehigh Acres – 61 Bell Boulevard North
• Lutz – 18407 US Highway 41
• Melbourne – 961 E. Eau Gallie Blvd.
• Ocala – 184 Marion Oaks Blvd.
• Orlando – 1403 South Hiawassee Road
• St. Cloud – 3318 Canoe Creek Road
• Tampa – 15692 North Dale Mabry Highway
• The Villages – 820 Old Camp Road
• Westlake – 5062 Seminole Pratt Whitney Road

Several of these are converted Winn-Dixie locations, part of Aldi’s broader acquisition of 220 Winn-Dixie and Harveys Supermarkets, a transformation that’s expected to be complete by 2027.

Why Florida?

Florida is central to Aldi’s expansion strategy. Of the 400 stores Aldi acquired from Southeastern Grocers, nearly 75% are located in Florida.

Aldi CEO Jason Hart explained it clearly: “With the acquisition of Winn-Dixie and Harveys Supermarkets, Aldi will serve even more communities in the Southeast, bringing us closer to customers in a region where we’ve already seen massive demand.”

Translation: Florida wants Aldi, and Aldi is delivering.

Aldi vs. Trader Joe’s? Fans Have Opinions

Even as Aldi scales, fan loyalty is going nowhere. Some even say Aldi is better than Trader Joe’s. On Facebook, one shopper wrote:

“Unpopular opinion: Aldi is better than Trader Joe’s! Ok, bye!”

Others chimed in saying Trader Joe’s feels too chaotic, and Aldi’s layout and flower section are easier to navigate. It’s the kind of grocery debate we love to see.

PAA (People Also Ask)

When is Aldi opening new stores in Florida?

Starting June 5, 2025, with stores rolling out throughout the year in cities like Tampa, Fort Lauderdale, and Orlando.

Is Aldi taking over Winn-Dixie stores?

Yes. Aldi acquired 400+ Winn-Dixie and Harveys stores and is converting many of them into Aldi-format stores, especially across the Southeast.

Why is Aldi so cheap?

Aldi cuts costs with a no-frills layout, minimal staff, private-label products, and coin-operated carts, passing those savings to customers.

Will Aldi open more stores in the U.S. after Florida?

Absolutely. The company plans to open 225 stores nationwide in 2025, the largest expansion year in Aldi U.S. history.

If you live in Florida, keep an eye out for a brand-new Aldi opening near you. Between rock-bottom prices, cleaner layouts, and customer giveaways, the grocery store scene just got a lot more interesting.