Trader Joe’s

I think this location is my favorite. I love the idea of starting with the cheese section up front and then working my way back to produce and meat. I seem to be able to find things easier here than at the Falls Church location.

I go every week and every week I have a great experience! I just wish products didn’t go so quickly.

Amazing service from employees. everyone was cheerful and friendly which made for a positive grocery shopping experience. From the moment i pulled in the parking garage attendant put a smile on my face. Patrice the cashier was delightful.

Seriously, how does one live without a Trader Joe’s nearby? This review is just as much about the chain as it is the location! Great wine at affordable prices! Unique snacks and other food stuffs! High-​quality products that won’t break the bank! And always a nice variety of things, including new products just about every month.
The one thing I will say — and this is probably for all TJ’s in general — is that once an item is gone, it’s gone. They often have seasonal products, so once they are sold out, you won’t be seeing them again until, hopefully that next season. Also, TJ’s just seems to stop carrying certain things. So I guess they regularly discontinue items. I was so sad when I couldn’t buy this great white wine anymore that was a pretty regular staple.
This Old Town location is super convenient and nicely located on the far end of the area. Parking can be at a premium, especially on busy days. But, I’ve never really had a problem and they validate the garage, so you can park inside for free.
The staff here are always super friendly and very helpful. I feel like they really enjoy where they work! This location often has wine/​beer and some food tastings, so you can try before you buy. I’ve found the staff to be very knowledgeable about the wine actually and quite able to point me in the right direction with some nice suggestions.

I really like this particular store for several different reasons. First the parking garage is free for 90 minutes. It is very busy but in a nice area. They have had free samples both of the two times I have been there. As you know, it is a Trader Joes’ so they have a wide selection of groceries. Also, they are reasonably priced. This store is a must see for any trip to DC.

The blokes here will bend backwards for you. They’re friendly and make an effort to know you.
What you get here is what you come to expect from Trader Joe’s. There are samples and coffee in the back, food is reasonably priced, and the employees know the store like the back of their hand.
My main gripe here is the parking. The lot gets crowded often, and it takes a few circles to find a spot. The store also tends to get crowded. My last visit ended with 20m in the queue — at least I got a free cookie out of it.

I really like this store and find the staff friendly and helpful. I am not shy about returning an item if I need to and I still get treated kindly.
Sadly they (all TJ’s) no longer carry the delicious pretzel challah. It was my fav. I purchase the goat cheese here, no coup or sale just a fair price. If I’m going out for Asia food I buy the moochies here to have for dessert afterwards, and all the flavors are good (sweet). Spices are a good deal too as is the rice & chocolate pudding. I usual get a package of arugula and Persian cucumbers. In inclement weather it’s easy to park underground and stay dry.

It was Sat. They had a wine sampling that I really missed. Some trader joes around here don’t have. I should go to this one more often. It was packed tho. It’s bigger. Parking lot is next door.

Who doesn’t love Trader Joe’s? Everything is priced right at their best quality. So many delicious cookies and pies and cheese and frozen meat and beer and wine and flowers… Everything you’re looking for at their best! I buy stuff here and send it to my family in the Philippines because they really enjoy their goodies especially the cookie butter. I just wish I live next to one:)

Believe the hype– this location is one million times better than Bailey’s Crossroads, although I have yet to try the Clarendon location so I cannot compare it to that. What I can say is this location has fresher produce than Bailey’s and more of a variety of options too. They are always doing beer and wine samples and their selection is much larger as well. I sampled a double IPA that was on sale and ended up purchasing two bottles for later in the week because it was so delicious. Staff is typically friendly at every TJ but the past two or three times I’ve gone to Bailey’s there is this real jerk working who can’t seem to be bothered to answer any questions and when questioned about something on the food he was handing out as a sample, his response was «I don’t know». This locations staff has always been more than helpful and the lady giving samples of the delicious uncured pastrami sandwiches with melted mozzarella on rye took the time to suggest other bread options that they offer that would make a good pressed sandwich when we were none to thrilled with a whole loaf of rye. This location validates parking and is larger so I don’t find it to be so claustrophobic. This location and Bailey’s are about equal distance from me but I think I will find myself at this location far more than the other.

I like this grocery store. They have fresh veges and lots of vegetarian food. I like their prepackaged salads and fruit. Parking here is validated. It can get crowded during the weekend.

Great location and fast checkout at this TDs! I just came in quickly to grab a bunch of tulips for a friend and was in and out of there in a few minutes. I have yet to have a bad experience at this chain and this location did not disappoint!

First time i ever went to a Trader Joe’s was in Clarendon introduced to me by someone. Ever since i don’t shop anywhere else. I love their variety and uniqueness, most of their products come from farms and not mainstream name brand products.
The staff is always working hard and super friendly, they work 10 times harder than any other grocery store and always with a smile on their face. Their prices are great compared to most stores and considering that they have amazing products.
I feel like they have more healthy choices available and all their food is geared towards that and thus attracts such customers. They have a enclosed parking garage to park your car which is free upto 90 minutes so you don’t have to go through the hassle of finding street parking.
They usually have samples laid out for you to try of new items before you buy. Their produce and cheeses are always fresh and clean. The only downside is the long lines at the checkout but they try to be quick and efficient without compromising customer service.
I wish they were open past 9pm on weekdays, if you have a late work schedule, then you either have to rush to get there or wait for the weekend.
Other than that there is nothing but good things to say about Trader Joe’s, they sure have made a loyal customer out of me. I will certainly be back for more goodies!

I ran to Trader Joe’s late with a desperate need to get flowers because I had pissed off my girlfriend pretty bad. Just as I arrived, I saw that it was closed… I was pretty bad in a hurry to find any flowers at 10 at night. I was about to walk off when one of the clerks out front asked me what I needed, I told him I was in a bad need of flowers cause of lady issues. He said I got you no problem, took me into the store, let me pick out like a couple of the bouquets. Worked out really great with the girlfriend.
Now I’m gonna call this location Trader Bro’s. Thanks for being so helpful, bro

VERY friendly staff! Everyone was helpful and found everything I needed. I like how this Trader Joes is a little bigger in the back section or beer/​wine/​fruits& veggies, gets crowded and this is a space area!:) Everything was clean, they were very busy so it’s nice to know they keep up well.
The downside… the parking garage. Parking was over $ 5 and we were in the store for less then 30 min! Next time we’ll find a space on the street and walk a block!

This place rocks. Such a gem.
The staff is attentive and friendly and littered with spunk.
Although this location gets busy (I would not recommend a Saturday afternoon) you can get in there at non-​peak times and have a fantastic experience. The prices on wine and beer are substantially lower than their traditional-grocer’s equivalent… and the produce is always fresh and stocked.
I have to offer a disclaimer: I’m the type of person who likes as few choices as possible. I love that I don’t have to agonize over what size or what brand of (insert product) on the shelves… there is usually 1 or 2 choices for each item. Coffee, of course, offers a little more selection… but if you narrow down to what you specifically are looking for (medium-​roast beans, for example) you’ll find that there are only 1 or 2 choices.
Side note: Ethiopian Shade Grown (Fair-​Trade) Coffee is the best coffee that I have ever tasted in my life.
Parking is validated and my Ridgeline truck even fits in the garage.
I would give it 8 stars if I could.

Absolutely love this place! I mean, I love all TJs that I’ve been to, but this one honestly takes the cake. I came here the first week I moved to the area. I didn’t know where anything was, and just stumbled across this TJs to get some groceries. After a bit of trouble trying to locate the entrance (they have a bunch of doors, but majority of them are locked/​emergency exits only), I finally got in. I was blown away by how helpful the workers are here. Not just about the products, but we asked about the local scene and got some honest answers from the locals of Old Town. My boyfriend and I are now on first name basis with a few of them and will sometimes just stop by to say hi if we’re in the area.
Everything here is competitively priced. And you know that everything you buy from TJs will be delicious. But if you’re hesitant, feel free to sample something. They have samples out all the time, but if you want to try something they don’t have out, ask someone. They’ll open up a box/​bag/​whatever of it and give you a taste right there. There has never been anything here that I haven’t thoroughly enjoyed. Disclaimer: I’ve only ever tried their food products, not their beauty/​health products, so I can’t say anything about those.
Despite the long lines, the cashiers are competent and good at their jobs. They are efficient without rushing you. They can hold a conversation while bagging your groceries and make it a great experience.
They have free parking in the garage, as long as you get your card validated in the machine outside. You don’t even need to purchase anything to get it validated!

Is a review even necessary? It’s Trader Joe’s! It’s autumn right now, so Pumpkin everything! What more could I ask for? But, really, this Trader Joe’s has some of the nicest, most helpful employees. Always asking if I need help or going out of their way to show me where something is. The crowd that frequents this location is also very easy to get along with. I do advise not to visit during after work hours… it gets pretty crazy.

Whenever I hanker for something strange and unique, I make my way to Trader Joe’s for safari of the gourmet variety. This isn’t your average shopping trip, my friend, for I am on the hunt for such big game as honey goat cheese, artisan breads, and cool juices that only seem to be found on the shelves of Trader Joe’s.
Of course, just as Big Game Hunters ventured to the Dark Continent in quest of the Big Five, I step into Trader Joe’s with a list of items in mind, but more than often I see a strange and wondrous trophy that I simply must have:
Frozen Egg Rolls?, why yes I think I will.
Sunflower Seed Butter?, Yummy doesn’t begin to describe how tasty you are.
Pumpkin Pita Chips… And Grandma said pumpkin was just for pie and beer.
Trader Joe’s Reusable Bag… Look, Ma, now I am shopping with style.
Yes, it is always the perfect hunt at Trader Joe’s, and the only thing that takes off a star from the experience is the numerous number of yuppies and hipsters who flock to this gourmet grocery store like thirsty wildebeest to a Serengeti watering-​hole. Clutching their pumpkin-​spiced ale and hoarding a cart load of reasonably priced wine, these bourgeois shoppers are an obstacle that must be endured. They stampede toward every checkout counter, and they always, but always gum up the works with a thousand questions about wines or some other nibble bit in their overflowing cart, ugh
Well, no matter, like ever skilled Big Game Hunter who must face hungry hungry hippos or venomous snakes, I have braved such dangers as the Trader Joe’s elite to come out on the other side, to sit by the fire and admire my trophies of honey goat cheese and frozen lamb vindaloos. And thus, I raise my glass of Trader Joe’s Cherry Cider to another safari well done.

What a helpful staff they have! When I first walked in, two people came up to me and asked me what I was looking for so kudos to the customer service here. I haven’t been to this location in a long time. I came here early in the morning around 8am right after my chiro appt. to get these Speculoos candy bars my sister wanted so that I can hand off to someone to deliver to her in Hawaii. Being a chocolate whore… or fiend, I sought my way to get these cookie dough stuffed bars she wanted. Oh yea, I confess: I wanted to try them too (They are ok).
STICK TO THE PLAN, DON’T DEVIATE
Of course along the way, like little red riding good I get into trouble and start looking at the freezer section to see what’s new and I came upon these bacon wrapped scallops. Before I know it, my mind was racing and I could literally imagine the smell and the taste of these. Oh, and it was wrapped with nitrate free bacon-​BONUS! Sounds healthier to me, so I snapped these up and these chicken lollipops that reminded me of Cava Mezze started calling my name, so I grabbed them and finally these Spicy Shrimp Bao buns started waving to me and it all went downhill from there. Isn’t it funny how you come for one thing and then all of sudden, everything jumps out at you and your constantly tempted, teased and tortured until you give in. Plus, the prices sure don’t make it easier.
NONTRADITIONAL BREAKFAST
Long story short, I went home, cooked the scallops wrapped in bacon in my Nuwave oven. Then I proceed to zap the shrimp bao buns in the microwave while the scallops were cooking. Overall, these were the most amazing bacon wrapped store bought scallops ever. That crispy bacon on the outside was just delicious. The filling of the shrimp bao buns was ok, but the bun was very soft. Anyway, after eating these two, I thought to myself ‘man, this sure beats my protein shake any day ’ BUT I better go to the gym later to work these calories off!