Aldi Pizza (type, price, quality, etc.)
Pizza is one of those simple and uncomplicated foods that are ubiquitous in the American diet. While the quality of supermarket pizza can range from top-notch to junk, there’s no denying the convenience of being able to pick up some pizza while grocery shopping.
Aldi already has pizza as part of their inventory, but you might be surprised at how many different varieties they have and how many different diet types they have. Let’s see the types, how much they cost, whether they work and more!
Aldi Pizza
The vast majority of pizzas sold by Aldi are part of their Mama Cozzi line of Italian food. Here, they’ve gone one better and called it the Mama Cozzi Pizza Kitchen line, as if to highlight the breadth of selection. Seriously, for a store with only 4,000 different items, 1,000 of them have to be pizza!
Read on to find out more about the types of pizza Aldi sells, the best and worst pizzas, and why Aldi pizza is so cheap!
Types of Pizzas Aldi Sells
- frozen shell – In the great tradition of cheap grocery store frozen pizza, Aldi sells frozen thin-crust pizza in cheese, four-cheese, pepperoni, three-meat, and supreme options for just $2.19. I very much doubt you can find frozen pizza at this price in any other supermarket. These thin shells are not huge, but they can comfortably feed two or three extra sides.
- Frozen Rising Crust – Taking it up a notch are frozen puff pastry options in cheese, supreme, and three meats. For that extra thick crust, you’ll pay $2.75—still not bad, since you’re not spending $3 for more carbs.
- Freezing Pie Crust – To save money on an expensive Pizza Hut order, try the cheese-stuffed crust with pepperoni or triple meat. I couldn’t find the actual in-store price, but Instacart lists it as $6.39, which means it’s probably less than $6.
- Frozen Organic – If organic is your favourite, you won’t be left out of Aldi’s pizza aisle. Simply Nature’s two organic options, 3-cheese and Margherita, cost $3.99 for a roughly 12.5-ounce pizza.
- frozen gluten-free – Aldi even has gluten-free coverage, so if a member of your family has a gluten intolerance, you don’t have to travel elsewhere. liveGfree label cheese or pepperoni pizzas are $5.29 each.
- Frozen Cauliflower Skins – Frozen cauliflower crust pizzas come in four different topping types, including three cheeses, margherita cheese, roasted vegetables, and unmarinated pepperoni, and are great for low-carb eaters, with prices ranging from $4.99 to $6.79 wait.
- Refrigerated Cauliflower Skins – The refrigerated cauliflower crust pizza is a great option for vegetarians or the low-carb crowd, and comes in a 12-inch ready-to-eat grill with pepperoni and veggies for less than $7.
- Refrigerate and Bake – Take & Bakes has the widest assortment, including 16-inch Five Cheese, Sausage and Pepperoni, Pepperoni, Large Meat, Chicken, Bacon and Ranch, Supreme, and 12-inch Ultimate Meat. None of this costs more than $6, and it’s packed full of toppings!
- Refrigerated Bread – In addition to round refrigerated pizzas, Aldi also sells flatbreads (rectangular) that include Southwestern, pepperoni and mozzarella for under $4.50.
- French bread – Fans of Stouffer’s famous baguette pizza will love Aldi’s version, which has deluxe (topping toppings) and extra cheese. I couldn’t find an in-store price for this, but it’s $2.49 on Instacart.
- Pizza Snacks – The brand name version is Totino’s Pizza Rolls, and Aldi sells these pizza-adjacent snacks, which include pepperoni and combos, for $2.59 for a 20-ounce bag or $5.49 for a 45-ounce bag.
- Aldi Discovery – Aldi being Aldi, offers dozens of different pizzas as part of its Aldi Finds range. These may come in the form of Mama Cozzi, Specially Selected, liveGfree or even Simply Nature, which vary in price.
Currently, Aldi does not appear to have a vegetarian pizza option as all of their pizzas contain cheese.
Also, adjacent to pizza but not enough to make this list, Aldi sells refrigerated breadsticks.
Is Aldi’s pizza good?
While the thin-crust frozen pizza is super affordable, critics have criticized its flavor, or lack thereof, citing tasteless toppings and sparse toppings as grounds for passing.
I’ve had these super pizzas many times when I need a quick dinner, and while they’re not great, I don’t think they’re any worse than other supermarket frozen pizzas I’ve had.
That said, for a few bucks more, you can get a $5 Hot N Ready from Little Caesar’s, but ultimately if you’re buying cheap pizza from Aldi, you should know what price point you’re getting there, not the luxury smell.
The same reviewer who judged the thin-crust pizza went on to recommend that shoppers try Take & Bakes from the refrigerated section.
To be honest, I’ve had a few and while they did taste better than thin crust, they didn’t have the flavor I was looking for. They were good, but not outstanding, and I don’t think they lived up to the promise of how delicious they looked, especially when baked.
(Also, since they’re refrigerated, you’ll have to eat Take & Bakes within a few days at most, and frozen pizzas have a shelf life of months.)
My personal favorite, though, is from the Specially Selected line—a French Recipe Bistro-style pizza with crème fraîche and salty bacon. This pizza is delicious, full of flavor that the Mama Cozzi brand sometimes lacks.
What’s the best pizza at Aldi?
I think the best pizza you can buy at Aldi is their specialty or Aldi Finds frozen pizza. My experience is that these are the most consistently delicious, quality pies the store has to offer.
You can’t go wrong with French recipes bistro style, which I’ve already mentioned, as well as one of their newer entries into the pizza line, Mama Cozzi’s Pizza Kitchen Cuban Style. Both are bolder and tastier than their traditional counterparts.
What’s the worst Aldi pizza?
This may surprise some, but traditional Take & Bakes are the most disappointing, both in appearance and taste.
Hear me out: If you’re paying $2 for a frozen pizza, are your expectations really that high? Probably not.
If you’re paying $4-6 at Aldi for a larger refrigerated pizza that looks fresh (and comes nicely packaged), you’re expecting pizza quality from the oven. That’s not what you get at all, if you ask me.
Is Aldi pizza cheap?
No doubt, as you can see in my breakdown of the pizzas Aldi sells, Aldi pizza is super cheap, even for the specialty pies.
Their thin-crust frozen pizzas are just $2.19, Simply Nature organic pizzas are $3.99, and Wegmans brand organic pizzas are $5.49. Likewise, Wegman’s gluten-free pizza is $6.49, while Aldi’s liveGfree pizza is more than a dollar cheaper.
Does Aldi sell cauliflower pizza?
Aldi sells refrigerated cauliflower crust and frozen pizzas.
Chilled Cauliflower Crust Pizza, formally known as Mama Cozzi’s Pizza Kitchen 12-inch cauliflower crust deli pizza, in cheese or vegetable flavors, for $6.79.
There are four frozen types: three cheeses, uncured pepperoni, roasted vegetables, and margaritas. Prices for these products range from $4.99 to $6.79.
Keto fans, sorry, but these pizzas are not the best choice for your diet. They’re still too high in carbs, with 24 grams of carbs per serving of frozen pizza (unless you have a half-cheat day, 24 grams can ruin a regular eating day).
However, gluten-free dieters rejoice! Both types of cauliflower pizza are gluten-free to accommodate your special dietary needs.
What’s the best way to cook Aldi’s pizza?
I have found that the best way to cook Aldi pizza is in the oven. Sometimes, the most prominent and direct approach is still the best approach.
It’s important not to let the frozen pizza defrost too much first; otherwise, it’s a mess to put on the grill (they’re sitting directly on the grill to cook, not on the pan). If the frozen crusts get too hot/soft, they’ll get soggy and sticky that they won’t slide onto the rack.
They can also sag as they cook, so that the topping — or worse, the cheese — falls to the bottom of the oven and burns. Avoid confusion!
Here’s an idea for reheating leftovers, though: If you’re slicing to reheat, pop them in the air fryer at 400 degrees for a minute or two. It brings pizza back to life and is just as good if not better than before!
Does Aldi sell pizza crust and dough?
Aldi has a small selection of pizza crusts to choose from. These include mini pizza crusts, which are sold in packs of three, and three seasoning packets. They come in raw and thin varieties and cost about $3.
Unfortunately, Aldi does not sell ready made pizza dough (frozen or refrigerated). While you can use their crescent dough as a pizza base, the round dough bags you can find at other grocery stores aren’t available at Aldi.
Also, if you want to add toppings to your thin-crust pizza, be aware that Aldi has been spotty when it comes to stocking regular pepperoni and turkey pepperoni.
If you’d like to find out more about shopping at Aldi, you can check out our related posts on who makes Aldi products, where Aldi milk comes from and Aldi red bag chicken.
in conclusion
Aldi pizza might not always be the best, but you’ll probably get the lowest prices of any grocery store when it comes to their thin-crust frozen offerings.
On the other hand, this supermarket has some really good ‘gourmet’ style flatbreads that will blow your mind.
The best thing about Aldi’s pizza selection is that they’re so affordable, no matter which pizza you’re shopping for, it’s worth a try.
