Trader Joe’s

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Although I do the majority of my grocery shopping at Whole Foods, I like Trader Joes as an alternative because they offer many similar products at much cheaper prices. They also offer products that are much different than what you might find at Whole Foods. Same low price! I absolutely love shopping at this Trader Joes location. The quality of the products and the décor make for a pleasurable shopping experience. Store employees are always eager to help if you need it. So you may ask, why not five stars? Well, the one unfortunate downside to this particular location is that they don’t have a fresh meat/​deli/​seafood department. I’m usually a little hesitant to purchase pre-​packaged meats and seafood. Otherwise, this store is the bees knees!

The store has great item selection
Great prices
Amazing customer service
BUT the flowers are a very POOR quality
bought mini roses for my mother yesterday and
found them all DEAD this morning.
Very disappointed

This review is long overdue… Trader Joe’s absolutely gets 5 stars all the way around– great prices, great service, and great selections!
My favorite and most recommended items:
*Their produce– always fresh and great quality!
*The already steamed (and peeled) lentils, brussels sprouts, and baby beets found in the produce section
*The mega crunchy salad with a bite (boxed individual salad-​comes with cilantro dressing)
*Trader Joe’s Kale and Hemp seed bagged salad (comes with parmesan, dates, almonds, and a lemon vinegarette dressing)
*The spinach, kale, and Greek yogurt dip
*Freeze-​dried strawberries and mangoes
*Dried apricots– (Trader Joe’s is the last store I can find that actually carries real California (slab) dried apricots– not the mediterranean ones that are fake, gross, and too sweet! You can tell a dried apricot is real when you can see where the pit was!!)
*Kettle popcorn
*Fig butter
*Smoked Gouda cheese
*All their cheese– prices are unreal
*Spinach tortellini and Lobster ravioli-​prices are so ridiculous
*Mini ‘Hold the cone’ ice cream cones
*Gone bananas-​chocolate covered frozen banana slices!
*Best tasting apple juice juice boxes
*Super cheap coconut water
*Wild smoked salmon
*Almond flour-​LESS than half the cost of Publix’s
*Ezekiel bread-​also less than half the cost of most places
*Great frozen breaded chicken fingers
*Frozen Mac n cheese
*Dark Chocolate crisps
If you still haven’t been to Trader Joe’s. Run, don’t walk here!
Also, if you happen to buy something that you don’t like-​or just change your mind about-​everything is returnable, no questions asked!

Such a great place to get some specialty groceries. Everyone that works here is very friendly. Great greeting cards, olive oils, cheese, produce and alcohol. Can get a little bit crowded and congested at times

I have been a Trader Joe’s fan since I first went to the Trade Joe’s by my mom’s house in Maryland many years ago, for over a decade I have been hoping for Trader Joe’s to finally open in SFL, and finally my wishes have been heard and have come true!
TJ’s will not replace Publix for me for my regular shopping, however it is a much better alternative for me on items like fresh pastas/​raviolis, regular produce, cheeses, crackers, pastries, and wines. Not only do they offer a large selection of organic goods, but it’s also a fraction of the cost from what you would normally pay at Whole Foods.
The only reason it’s not 5 stars for me is that they have a limited variety of produce, they have regular stuff like carrots, lettuce, celery, potatoes, bananas, apples. I prepare a lot of veggie and fruit juice using my juice processor and I like to get different variety of greens like rainbow chard, turmeric, golden beets, cucumbers, kohlrabi, and others, all which I am yet to find at TJ’s. Overall, Service is very friendly. I am very happy we finally have TJ’s in SFL!

What can I say that hasn’t be said… «I drank the Trader Joe’s kook aid» so far everything I’ve tried by their brand has impressed me. Incredibly reasonable prices with a interesting selection, the staff is friendly and they unload your carts (nice touch)! It’s a pleasure shopping there!

I’m not quite sure if any other place in my mind deserves a 5 star review more than Trader Joe’s. I fell in love with TJ’s (yeah, we’re tight like that) when living in California. As a recent college grad on a budget and special diet needs as a vegetarian, this find was pure bliss.
I love the ambiance of all TJ’s; each store has a nautical theme and whimsical graphic art with a local flair. The crew members are passionate about their work and it translates into amazing customer service. Insider tip: They always have a sample station where they offer items to try, but did you know you can ask to try anything in the store and they will happily oblige? Yes, please!
They keep it real. All of their private label foods are natural, free of artificial colors, flavors, and preservatives. They also have a great selection of meat alternatives and organic foods. Now, I’m a huge fan of their chocolates (chocolate covered espresso beans or cranberries are my favs) so not everything is «healthy» and tough choices are to be had.
They have all the staples like milk, bread, and eggs that would rival prices at ANY supermarket chain. Try their speciality cheeses (like 1,000 day Gouda) and their frozen lunches (my new fav is organic pesto tortellini) are the best! Also, their wine and beer selection is amazing and the crew members will happily help if you want any info on pairings or tastes. And yes, the two buck chuck is not to be missed. Also, they a huge snacks section, including chips, nuts and trail mixes that are delicious! The honey sesame cashews and sweet potato tortilla chips are tops to me.
I could go on and on, but if you have made it this far in the review, just go already. What are you waiting for? :)

What can you say that alreadt hasn’t been said? The supermarket is the perfect size with everything a t your fingertips. These guys have it so down pat. Easy to get around the place, staff is knowledgeable, friendly and helpful. Coupons aren’t necessary because everything is a good deal. My favorite thing in this place are the rain crisps or the fig crisps. Only trader joe has them and they are amazing plain or with some of their aged cheddar.
I might sound like a commercial, but I have been waiting years for them to come east and the have finally invaded Florida and the quality is the same as their other stores out west. Great locations and easy to get to from anywhere. More than oddities, just great food.

What can I say, I love Trader Joes! There are so many things that I can get here that I can’t get elsewhere. I love their fresh fruits and veggies section including their organic items. I can walk out of here with three full bags of groceries for $ 60!
But I digress because they are more than just food… Some very fine wine and beers that they produce plus many other brands. Then there is the frozen section which varies between healthy and terribly unhealthy in the options.
I can keep singing the praises since they have one by my office and home but bottom line is that TJ rules!!!

This place is so-​so. Maybe my expectations were too high or maybe I was just turned off by trying to find the actual building it’s located in. First off, I found Trader Joe’s to be much like a stripped down Fresh Market or Whole Foods. It seemed like TJ was lacking in selection and strangely small. Usually when I go to stores like this, I expect a good bit more and this place just didn’t deliver.
One of the more frustrating things is that the location ia listed as being on Federal. Hwy, when actually, it is located on 8^th st. If you are searching for this place, turn on 8^th in between Anthony’s and Dunkin Donuts and TJ will be on the left.
I will say that TJ is a great place to go to pick up fresh veggies but as another reviewer (Max) noted here before, you need to check all of the expiration dates on packages here as sometimes they are a bit lax on shelf rotation.
The staff here are as friendly and helpful as can be and are more than willing to help you out.

I love you trader joes! non gmo, organic AMAZING EVERYTHING. way better than whole foods for half the price. can we please open up davie and fort lauderdale like yesterday?
thanks! :-)

Located at a stated address of 855 S. Federal Highway but back towards the rear, not facing Federal Highway, in a new «Oh how Boca can we be» structure of Modern Mediterranean architectural design, you’ll find one of the newer Trader Joe’s. It’ll be crowded, always is, packed with escaped consumer refugees from nearby Publix, those avoiding the financial stresses of a Whole Foods shopping experience and a certain cult of Trader Joe’s fans from around the area. Parking, can be nightmarish but once inside with the super friendly Hawaiian shirt clad crew and captain (Joe’s terminology for his store staff and manager) a grocery shopper’s paradise. Unlike other grocery stores, though very commercial, it not only has a neighborhood shopping character about it but a certain unique only to Trader Joe’s culture. In fact I recall back in 1979 when Joe Coulombe sold his Trader Joe’s chain, I recall the buyer Theo Albrecht saying words to the effect that he paid for the «culture» not stores though Joe countered by saying he sold the stores but retained the «culture,» being set of unique marketing concepts he continued to use as its CEO until his retirement in 1988 and in later marketing endeavors like those with Cost Plus and True Religion line of clothing.
What I really love about shopping at Trader Joe’s are its unique not to be found elsewhere in house brand selections and rock bottom bargain prices. I don’t think there is a store around that offers a better selection of what are really quality wines at reasonable prices or better, more unique cheese choices than Trader Joe’s.
I’ve been to a number of Trader Joe’s around the country including a few of the original Pronto Market conversions in LA, and have to say that this particular Trader Joe’s, though it has a certain Boca taint about it, is indeed one the very best. Five Stars.

Okay, I’m officially in love with a grocery store.
This is the first time I’ve ever been to a Trader Joe’s, so I had no idea what to expect. When we walked in, the first thing I smelled was cinnamon and the first thing I saw were beautiful bunches of flowers. I thought the $ 12 price was not at all bad for the size and variety of the blossoms. The whole place was clean, bright and cheerful.
We started with the fresh produce. I was really surprised to find Honeycrisp apples (my favorite) for $ 5 for a 3 lb. bag, instead of the $ 3/​Lb. from Target and Publix. Granted, the apples were not mammoth like the others, but that’s not necessarily a bad thing. I generally don’t need an apple the size of a grapefruit. In general, the prices on the produce were average or better than anywhere else, and they goods were certainly fresher. Most of them were organic, which is always a good thing.
We stopped by the sample station where we tried some really good scalloped potatoes. After that we had some Honeycrisp apple cider, which was cold, sweet and delicious.
Moving on, there were so many interesting things in every department that I can’t really begin to describe it. I was intrigued by the low cal. eggnog. I’m not sure that’s legal, but I may have to try it before the holidays are over. There were many holiday items, like pumpkin bread pudding and specialty cakes and pies. I was also delighted to find real tamales! I love tamales but it’s so hard to find the real thing in FL. We’re looking forward to having those for dinner tonight.
We stopped at the wine and discovered that they have their own label for $ 3 a bottle. We were wondering out loud if the were any good. There was a guy standing there that said they were very good. When we went back later, another customer told us the same thing, without us even saying a word. My husband just tried the Shiraz and said he was amazed at how much he liked it.
In spite of it being fairly busy, the checkout process was great. Our checker was fast and friendly. They could use a bit more room in the parking lot, but this is definitely as good as a grocery store gets.

People rave about Trader Joe’s, and I had been in the past in New York, but that was before I was living on my own and doing a lot of grocery shopping, I was just a college student living on snacks and sandwiches, so my thoughts on it back then are much different than they are now.
I decided to stop in a this Trader Joe’s late on a Saturday afternoon a few weeks after it opened. I was hoping that since it was approaching dinner time the normal Saturday rush would have slowed down a little, and I was probably right, but the store and the parking lot was still somewhat of a zoo. I didn’t have trouble finding a spot, but it was in the back farther away from the store. I will never understand why people fight for parking spots to walk fifty feet less… we all need to walk a little more.
I grabbed a cart and entered the store. I became a little annoyed by the people everywhere, but it may have been partially my fault as since it was my first time here I didn’t really have a plan and was darting from aisle to aisle. A few things stood out here as great options. They had a nice cheese section, and in terms of frozen veggies they had a few more unique frozen items (I found a mix of grilled frozen eggplant and zucchini I was very excited about). They also had pizza dough (even in whole wheat) at much cheaper prices than Publix.
My main reason I can’t really say I’m a fan of Trader Joe’s, and I’m only sticking with three stars is that there is no way I could do my regular grocery shopping here. Their produce section just isn’t large enough, and although they have a lot of unique items, basic items are more lacking. Also most things are pre packaged and/​or pre prepared leading to extra preservatives and all that stuff I make an effort to avoid. Yes, I know all groceries stores carry that sort of crap, but I feel like Trader Joe’s in more of a snack store than anything else.
I will say that the prices in general are good though, and the staff was very friendly. Despite the store being a little busy and stressful there was no wait at the checkout. I would probably head back to Trader Joe’s if I had a party coming up and needed a lot of snack type items at a good price, but in terms of my weekly grocery shopping, I’ll stick to my regulars.

Finally in Boca and glad it is here! Why? Here are my top five favorite products from TJ’s:
1. Mission St Beer: so darn good and cheap.
2. 2 Buck Chuck: so darn good and cheap.
3. TJ’s Orange Chicken: so darn good and cheap.
4. Palak Paneer: This Indian spinach and cheese dish is so darn good and cheap.
5. Everyday Seasoning: literally used everyday and you guessed it.
These are only the tip of the iceberg. If you are hosting a party, this is a «must go» to place. They have so many delicious appetizers, cheeses etc that are also reasonably priced. In addition, it is a pleasure to shop here. The people who work here are really nice and knowledgable about their inventory and products. The only hassle is the parking, but come here during the week (if you can) and you can avoid most of it.

Let me start by saying that I’m not going to deny it: shopping at Trader Joe’s is not just an errand, but an experience. There’s just so much various stuff here that you won’t find at any run-​of-​the-​mill grocery store. I haven’t been to one of these stores in a few years, and a friend wanted me to come check it out with her since this location recently opened, and overall I was impressed. They’ve got a decent selection of a million different things, legitimately reasonable prices, friendly staff, a nice and clean layout, what more could you ask for?
Only drawbacks are that parking can be a challenge if they’re busy, and the store is not the easiest to find as it is situated around a bend/​behind some buildings (as opposed to being streetfront). But those are minor things to overlook considering everything else Trader Joe’s has going for it.

I’ve been a Trader Joes customer for many, many years and was very pleased to see TJ’s opening several locations in South Florida. As a teenager, I would read the Fearless Flyer newsletter for fun and marvel at all the exotic items they sourced for their stores.
Trader Joes hits the sweet spot between supermarket and specialty shop. The island theme has been toned down quite a bit from my former local shops in South Pasadena and Pasadena, but it’s comforting to see that everyone is still a «crew member» and that some attempt is being made to keep the Tahitiana alive.
As always, great service by the crew, who are always intent on learning all there is to know about the things they stock. They had very impressive knowledge for a store that has been open such a short time.
Check out the roasted, unsalted almonds. Where else can you get those, and at such a great price.

Are there GMOs or is it really organic? Bless the activists patrolling our food sources; we try hard to buy local organics when we can, and I have no social viewpoint to impart as to why or why not to shop here — we just enjoy going to Trader Joes over shopping at Aldi *wink*or a grocer like save a lot.
And its waaaaaaaay cheaper than the big rip-​off chain grocers (THEY must be joking) and DRUM ROLL PLEASE we are waaaaaaaay more motivated to eat all what we buy from TJ’s before it goes bad in the fridge or on the shelf.
The customer service and store cleanliness is amazing, like a happy-​to-​see-​you mom and pop place. Side note someone in the store hinted to us that {big scared chain grocer} reps had been coming in every day since they opened silently checking them out… Lol.

I think I’m in love.
We’ve heard about Trader Joe’s for years… it was one of those stores that had a cult-​like following, gaining an almost mythical reputation along the way. It was kind-​of like In-​N-​Out Burger… just one of those things I never thought would step foot in Florida. Well, In-​N-​Out looks like it’s staying put (that’s good news for my waistline), but Trader Joe’s has finally graced us with its presence.
After visiting the Miami location a few months ago, I made a beeline here for some of the great discoveries I’d previously made… a prime example: their «Trader Joe’s Contemplates Inner Peas.» They are crispy green pea bites that are reminiscent of cheese puffs without the cheese. Now, I don’t like green peas one bit, but these are delicious. While I question how much of their nutritional value has been decimated do to their preparation this way, I still want to convince myself that they’re healthy for you since they, at some point, were regular green peas. Just let me believe this, okay?
They have a large frozen section with unique options you won’t find in a regular grocery store. As someone who lives alone and finds it rather annoying to cook recipes that are always made for 2 – 4 people, these are a wonderful option and provide a nice alternative to the oh-​so-​boring Lean Cuisines. They also frequently have tastings of their food… the day I visited, they were sampling turkey meatballs in a masala simmering sauce. The sauce was good enough that I nabbed one of the jars they had on display. You could also try their ice cream, and their pomegranate limeade. That was some yummy stuff. Oh, and their aisle with soaps and shampoos smells AMAZING. Their tea tree tingle shampoo is fantastic… after using it for the first time, I had an awesome hair day as a result ;)
The only area they could improve on would be to offer more than one motorized cart for disabled shoppers. We had to wait for an older gentleman to finish using the cart before my mom could use it. We tried in vain to just use her transport chair while shopping, but it was woefully inefficient. I mean, it’s Boca, you know there’s going to be more than one older and/​or disabled person needing a cart at a time.
Now, can you do all of your grocery shopping here? Probably not. It’s a fairly small store, and they most likely won’t have everything you will need. But I’d probably make a point to shop here first, then hit up Publix for any other stuff afterward. The quality here is awesome. I’ve really liked almost everything I’ve tried (the exception being the Organic Brown Rice Marshmallow Treats… just trust me, they aren’t good).
All in all, Trader Joe’s is a welcome sight in South Florida. This location isn’t exactly near me, but it’s the closest I’ve got until they decide to put down some roots in North Broward. Until then, I’m certain I’ll be a regular here :)