A Lidl grocery store will open next month on Belair Road in northeast Baltimore where the former Bi-Rate Supermarket once stood.
Nearly six years have passed since Bi-Rate closed for good in January 2021, following 57 years in business. Lidl demolished the former supermarket and built a new store in its place, but the building has sat empty.
Now, Lidl has announced its store at 5950 Belair Road will open Dec. 16 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 7:40 a.m.
The grocery store will be open daily from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. – two hours longer than the next-closest option for fresh foods, the Aldi at the Gardenville Shopping Center in Frankford, which is open 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
“Opening this store gives us the wonderful opportunity to serve Baltimore shoppers with top-tier quality at unbeatable prices,” said Jassine Ouali, Chief Customer Officer at Lidl US. “Customers are looking for genuine value without having to compromise on freshness or taste, and that is exactly what this store delivers. From our in-store bakery and daily essentials to our rotating weekly surprises, we look forward to welcoming the entire community through our doors.”
Lidl sells fresh fruits, vegetables, meats, pantry items, and freshly baked breads and pastries, including a $0.49 butter croissant.
The store will also sell home essentials, kitchen gadgets, apparel, and seasonal items.
Customers can download the free Lidl Plus app to earn points and access exclusive coupons.
