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Reddit Shoppers Hail Lidl Own-Brand 'Hidden Gems,' With Cottage Cheese Drawing Top Praise

A viral Reddit thread highlighted shoppers' favorite Lidl own-brand finds based on personal anecdotes.

Overview

  • The discussion attracted hundreds of upvotes and comments as users compared value and quality across chains.
  • Shoppers singled out Greek yoghurt, frozen cherries, £5 fragrances, and Deluxe hand-cooked crisps, with some noting Lidl’s Turkish yoghurt had been stopped.
  • One commenter described Lidl’s cottage cheese as the best option across all supermarkets.
  • Reports recap Lidl’s roots as a German discounter and note an 8.1% UK grocery market share in June 2025.
  • A separate Reddit post drew attention to a playful claim that a 'dog playing piano' appears in the Lidl logo.