Trader Joe’s

As busy as you’d expect it to be on a Sunday afternoon, but I still had a pleasant shopping experience. All the employees I encountered were kind, I’m happy with the quality of my produce, and you can’t beat their prices. especially compared to Whole Foods! You probably won’t be able to grab everything on your list here, that’s my only complaint. All things considered, absolutely worth the visit, even when it’s crowded.

As a So. California native I was thrilled when Trader Joe’s finally made it’s way to AVL! There are certain items you can only find at TJ’s and you can’t beat their prices. Not super thrilled with quality of produce here but love everything else.
We have been long time fans of TJ’s and shopping with them for about 20yrs. The staff is always friendly and engaging and actually appear to love working there. Ample parking too. We are so happy to have TJ’s in NC!

Trader Joe, you must’ve been a popular guy. I dig your stores.
Every time I walk into a Trader Joe’s a get that tingly, excited feeling like I’m about to open a Christmas present, but it’s actually just me buying groceries. Delectable, fun, somewhat healthy groceries. No real surprise other than the seasonal goodies they may have on rotation that I had forgotten about from last year.
Trader Joe’s unfortunately doesn’t have everything I need on one big grocery trip. Their produce section is nice, but not too extensive. Sometimes I need vegetables they aren’t carrying at that time. But that’s okay. Otherwise it’s freakin’ awesome. Their packaging design is awesome. Their workers are nice and awesome. Everything is bright and fresh and affordable. It’s a treat to go shopping here.
I always find something new to try that looks tantalizing and yummy. Like chocolate covered cookies. Or ginger snaps. Or microwavable indian fare. Or VEGAN stuffed turkey for Thanksgiving. What. I know. You don’t neeeeed them… but given the special chance and seeing how affordable they are, why not?
Coming here I know I can get somewhat healthy, organic fare as well. And, even though they have many sweet temptations, shopping here allows me to generally buy healthier products.

We go here every week to save big money over the big box grocery stores in town. There are limitations for sure (produce, meat, toiletries) but you can get the gist of your shopping done at about half the price. It gets a little busy so try to avoid the key shopping hours on the weekends (like saturday and sunday afternoon). Also worth mentioning, the service! It’s amazing! At a regular grocery store you get some canned «how are you and do you have your shopping card today» then they go back to looking like they’re ready to kill themselves. Here the cashiers ask about your weekend and what you’re up to and any cool plans… it’s like you’re hanging out in your living room and buying groceries. I can’t get over how sincerely friendly and outgoing the cashiers are.

I had planned my trip to TJs for a couple of weeks. After reading all the rave reviews, I knew I was destined for goodness.
Honestly, I was in awe of everything. Though the space wasn’t quite as large as I had envisioned, there was absolutely nothing disappointing about this joint.
The items at TJs are unique. Hands down! Whoever thought of Cookie Butter? Pure genius I tell ya. Blue Cheese and roasted pecan dip? Hello, I love you. Brie Cheese with wild mushrooms, get outta here. This doesn’t begin to skim the surface. And of course the Beer and wine selection was awesome. Nevah, have I seen so many scrumptious goodies in one place.
The staff was extremely friendly and knew their stuff. Everyone we encountered had a smile and answer. I can’t wait to go back!
My only hope is that TJs will open up a joint here. It’s Bristol Baby! Come on!

This location is pretty consistent, with cleanliness, adequate maneuvering room, and especially, really good service that makes me feel like the staff already know me. I didn’t get this feeling at theTJ’s I frequented in Boston.
The main reasons I try to avoid this chain, are the corporate feeling, and the surprisingly limited selections. For example, they have lots of pet snacks and chews, but no rawhide, a staple for dog accessories.
What keeps me returning, besides the service and location, is the esoteric items like dark chocolate peanut butter cups, and the reasonable/​good prices on them, 99 cents for a bag of 12 or so, in this case. But I feel more at home shopping in Earth Fare or Greenlife. It may be an illusion, but hey, it’s MY illusion.

I love this store. Fresh fennel bulbs are you kidding me!!! And the cheese array… to die for. If you are a value shopper like me there are things to definitely get here and some things to stay away from. But one lovely treat I do like to get for myself from jere. mflowers! Great selections!

The Trader Joe’s in Asheville has been a godsend. The food is priced reasonably, delicious and always fresh, and well stocked. The staff is very friendly, and helpful if you’re looking to locate an item or process a return. If possible, it’s good to avoid peak hours; not because of checkout, which is always very well staffed, but because of parking and moving throughout the store, which is relatively compact.
After the first time I went, I haven’t done grocery shopping anywhere else. Couldn’t recommend more highly.

Love this store. Can’t wait until they open the one by me. Workers at this store are VERY friendly.

I love a Trader Joe’s and this is a nice one in a convenient location. I can back up the reviewer who stated that they are all about stocking — this store is filled with busy bees who are happy to help you find what you are looking for. Great service, well stocked, would come back any time!

This is one of my favorite grocery stores. It’s actually tied with Earthfare and Wholefoods. I love their variety of organic food and the workers are ALWAYS smiling. This place is awesome and you cannot find better prices for healthy and mostly organic groceries.

Does anyone even remember what life was like before Trader Joe’s arrived in Asheville?
Did anyone else have to plan full days of driving down to Greenville, or Charlotte, and picking up weeks worth of groceries? Oh the pain! The suffering!
When TJ’s opened its doors here in Asheville I let out a sigh of relief. Finally staples like Sweet and Spicy Pecans, frozen pizza’s imported from Italy, and totally affordable olive oil were close at hand.
I feel like I’m getting off track here… Trader Joe’s share the same stock no matter where you are, so let’s talk about what makes Asheville’s Trader Joe’s an A+ Trader Joe’s.
First and foremost it’s the most well staffed TJ’s I’ve ever been to. TJ’s employees are notoriously happy, but the crew members that staff Asheville’s TJ’s are downright elated. It makes shopping here a pleasure. It’s nice to be surrounded by happy smiling people who are working to make sure that each and every customer is happy.
They’re animals when it comes to stocking and facing, even if they’re out of an item, there are no blank spaces on the shelf. Great presentation, the only problem being that sometimes I fear that an item that isn’t present may be discontinued, or perhaps I just dreamed it up.
The store is also impeccably clean.
Another nice touch is the fact that their registers are always well manned. I’ve never seen a time when there was a line four or five people deep unless every register was open and the store was slammed.
I have nothing but love for Trader Joe’s, and they’ve quickly become an inseparable part of Asheville.

I really like Trader Joes. They are my preferred grocery store. Unfortunately they are often sold out or have items not in stock at all very often. I usually go to Trader Joes first, and then what ever they don’t have I pick up at the local chain grocery store afterwards. They are great for low cost organic options. The biggest thing they run out of or don’t stock regularly are produce items.
Their prices are really very fair, and their staff is always friendly and helpful.
The crowds can get a little chaotic, especially on the weekend. Take a Xanax or do some meditation before you go.
The parking lot is WAY too small for the amount of business they draw. There have been several weekends I skipped shopping there altogether, because after 2 laps around the parking lot there were still no available spaces.
Their in store brands are very good on some items, better than national name brands. Others I can do with out. For example their in house pesto is so salty, it’s inedible to me. But their Almond milk, cheese and packaged deli meet options are great.
Definitely give them a try.
I’ve heard people go crazy for their $ 2.99 wine, but it is $ 2.99 for a reason, just saying.

These people know what they are doing! And it is so nice to have a Joe’s here finally! Lots of customer traffic at times but that only proves how good this place is. Reasonable prices, great service. #awesome-​sauce

I usually don’t review stores — but this TJ’s has got to be one of the best I’ve been in — the aisles are wide and you can take your time perusing all the great products without the jostling that normally takes place in tinier, city-TJ’s. And, they have an AMAZING wine department. TJ’s Asheville has it right, at least for this passing through traveler.

Trader Joe’s has my favorite yogurt and pumpkin chips, so stopped in here before the ride home. A fine selection of comestibles, and helpful and attentive staff. Only complaint — if driving in, it could provide an easier entryway. And maybe a few more food offerings. But overall, top notch.

Love Trader Joes and seriously haven’t encountered employees that are happier to be at work. The food is great and the prices very reasonable.
The only complaint I have is it’s hard to turn into right off of Merrimon and the parking lot! It is always so full that you usually have to find parking at Harris teeter. People act like animals driving through there too! A month ago I walked back out to the parking lot to find that my rental car had been hit and the person had left without leaving a note. So I had to pay for the rental damage out of pocket :(Unfortunately TJs didn’t have camera footage of their parking lot.

Trader Joes has something everyone falls in love with… and you can’t get it anywhere else. For me, its the frozen veggie dumplings, the roasted red pepper tomato soup, and the mediteranean hummus.
Hard to get in and out of this store as the city let them put it right on Merrimon Ave between Greelife (Wholefoods) and Harris Teeter. REALLY???

Huge hype disappointing result!
Just like Aldi in Germany no wonder they belong to them! No local stuff at all !
Hardly anything that’s not wrapped in plastic!
Almost all the stuff is actually the Trader Joe brand that means long way shipping what makes it (at least for me) less organic!
This is also the reason the stuff is so cheap they buy in huge amounts and (again just like Aldi) can dictate the prices of the people that produce their products.
The people that work there are super friendly and the non GMO policy is for sure a plus, the prices of course too but nothing else.

Any Trader Joe’s is a good Trader Joe’s…and the Asheville location is no exception. They have a great selection of affordable everything: produce, fruit, cheeses, WINE, BEER, dairy, meat (really just good for chicken or pork) and every necessary household item you could need like cleaners, toilet paper, shampoos and soaps.
The staff here is also great. They are always good for a conversation while checking out or browsing through the store.
The parking lot can be VERY full… so plan on a bit of a walk to the front door if you have to park far away (even consider parking at Harris Teeter).
Remember that they produce their own products, so don’t go looking for Prego, Kraft or other known brands. Chances are, you’ll like their brand better anyway.