Trader Joe’s

This TJ’s is far larger than the one on Boylston (for good reason), and includes wine. Other than that, they’re more or less the same. Personally, I think that in Boston TJ’s is much more worth it to buy your groceries at than Shaws and very often, Stop and Shop, if you want quality groceries.

Giant, bright, spacious TJ’s — well-​stocked, friendly staff, solid wine selection. Lovely staff helped me select gouda and a triple crème brie while on the go, snagged a tasty sauv blanc ftw. LOVE this location even if I live closer to the Back Bay/​Boylston TJ’s — lucky Coolidge Corner residents!!!

Yay!!! Very happy that I found one that is close to home. Love the products they carry and the prices can’t be beat. I load up on affordable produce and booze whenever I come in (BTW…skip the 2 buck Chuck… just buy decent wine for a few dollars more.). I’ve also found that items like olive oil and balsamic vinegar prices and quality can’t be beat. My only complaint is that it’s over loved, making parking and getting in and out of the store rather frustrating and difficult at times.

Oh Trader Joe, how do I love thee? Let me count the ways! Cheap wine: checked; fresh, quality produce: checked; lovely cut-​flower bouquets for $ 3.99: checked. And did I mention cheap wine? I mean, how can one resist the temptation of their vast wine selection unless you: a. don’t drink or b. don’t want your future children to have fetal alcohol syndrome. Heck, with genuine Red Bordeaux at $ 4.99 a bottle you might as well pick up drinking. Having smart children is overrated anyway.
I love their quirky, colorful and constanting changing products. The seasonal items are proudly piled up at the front or strategically placed throughout the store to maximize their chances of ending up in an unsuspecting shopper’s basket. The clever and wacky product names often make me laugh out loud. This is the only grocery store where window shopping is even a thing.
In the heart of Boston, Trader Joe is a foodie haven for the rich and poor alike, where whole foods are enriched with global flavors without an ostentatious façade. It has the power to soothe the soul of even the most uptight and anal-​retentive shoppers, namely those with self-​proclaimed gluten sensitivity. And you thought the ceiling-​high piles of bananas at the checkout line was a coincidence? I beg to differ

I love everything about Trader Joe’s… Except for their milk. It spoils days before it is supposed to! I am currently sick from drinking milk that went bad, even though my own refrigerator is at a proper temperature (I check frequently), and even though the milk had an expiration date 5 days from now! I won’t be buying milk here ever again. I’ll pay higher prices to get it from stores who properly refrigerate their product.

I love Trader Joe’s, and I really like that this one has such a vast liquor collection, but I have to give it one star because I always get put into really awkward situations with employees.
Multiple times I have had somebody comment on what I was buying in a rather insulting way. Pointing out when I have an unhealthy basket, or generally making me feel uncomfortable about my food choices. Not cool.
I am on crutches, and today while shopping an employee with no other interaction with me said behind me «skateboard accident?» I turned, confused and thinking maybe he was talking to someone else. He repeated himself. I have many reasons for not wanting to talk about my injury and I am very sensitive about strangers bringing it up. Turning my injury into some sort of ill-​placed joke was uncalled for.
Thanks for usually finding a way to make me feel judged and insulted, Trader Joe’s Brookline.

wide variety of wine. Wines are reasonable and there are reliable staff to ask about good wine.
many frozen sweets are there to wait for you, which are so sophisticated.
A shame point is there are only few meat and fish.

Inexpensive, fresh, and unique are the three words that always come into mind when I think of Trader Joes. You may find $ 2.99 Charles Shaw wine, Himalayan truffle salt (one of the greatest inventions ever in the history of man kind), seasonal peppermint chocolate covered pretzels, peanut butter and jelly yogurt, and pumpkin ice cream. The produce section is so fresh with either pre-​diced packages or looking like they’re fresh out of a farmer’s truck. This location has a pretty good small selection of wines and beers on the left right when you walk in. Make sure you stop by the free sample station near the produce section.
All of the associates are helpful and nice. They always provide great recommendations on new products to try.

A solid Trader Joe’s location. Great products, usually at a very solid price. It’s well worth considering which side you enter from (Beacon Street or Longwood Ave.) Fortunately I almost never drive there, as the parking lot (on Longwood Ave) is a nightmare, which incompetent Brookline Police stand there and kind of yell at traffic at.
Bike parking is best right in front on Beacon, as well as on the Longwood side.
Inside can be cramped, but the staff are always happy to walk you to whatever you need.
The registers on the Longwood side can have long lines, but are best if you have a lot of items. The short lanes on the Beacon Ave side are great for 5 – 10 items.
On balance, for affordable vegan food products, and a nice beer, wine, and coffee selection, this is a great Trader Joe’s location. Just try to not drive there (as is generally the case for the whole Coolidge Corner area.)

Generally, a good place to shop. The quality of products is high and they have alcoholic beverages. HOWEVER, there are two things that really annoy me:
1. Unlike most other supermarkets, Trader Joe’ doesn’t show unit prices on the labels, making it very hard to efficiently compare prices.
2. All of the cooled shelves, fridges and freezers are permanently open, which is a huge waste of energy! That’s especially strange for a place that tries to market itself as environmentally friendly! Ever heard of global warming?

Very nice grocery store on beacon street, right off the Coolidge corner stop on the green line’s c train. The store is well set up, generally well stocked, and has good prices. The staff is friendly and helpful. Overall, a great little TJ’s– I’m glad it’s in Coolidge corner!

TJs is my favorite grocery store that I have ever been to. The prices are reasonable, the produce is fresh, and they have some amazing TJ-​only items. I love their «just the clusters» cereal (like honey oats and clusters but without the late) and their honey Greek yogurt. The frozen food section is also amazing — I’ve tried their pizza, chicken tikka masala, and dumplings and they have all turned out well upon reheating in the frying pan, microwave, or oven.
This location has alcohol — both the store brand 3 buck chuck and a variety of other cheap beers and wines. You can get a bottle of wine that isn’t obviously 3 buck chuck for $ 5 – 7, which is a steal. They also normally have a wine tasting and a food sampling section going on when they are open.
Even though this location is in a busy area, it almost never gets overwhelmingly crowded and the check out lines move fast. My favorite place to grocery shop!

Staff is really nice and always friendly, that’s what I love about tj’s. I wish this store (and the parking!) were bigger! Otherwise, great selection, love that they offer samples, and of course, cheap beer and wine– what ese could you ask for?
This place is pretty much always packed. Oh and one bad parker kind of ruins the rest of ‘em.

Trader Joe’s is by far my favorite grocery store. Prices are great, they have a sufficient variety of the essentials, and many different little treats. The only danger in going is that sometimes the inexpensive little exotic treats add up and my grocery bill is much higher than I had planned for.

I still don’t really get the appeal of trader joes. I think the novelty Is in their trader joes brand packaged goods, but I rarely buy those types of foods. When it comes to produce, it’s a hit or miss I feel. Do I need my vegetables precut and in a plastic bag? I still prefer the usual model of a grocery store and prefer having a seafood and meat department. The prices are reasonable though. The free samples are fun and the workers are all very kind and good. I come here often as it is the closest grocery store to me. Some days the lines are ridiculously long especially during the holidays.

Dayum! Never thought I’d leave a review for a Trader Joe’s, but this holiday season I have been slain.
I have been a long time fan of Trader Joe’s off-​beat and inexpensive items. A box of cereal for $ 1.99? Sign me up! Edamame already cooked and microwave ready? Yes please. The produce section leaves something to be desired, but if you’re careful you really can do all of your grocery shopping at Trader Joe’s and let bygones be bygones. They even sell beer, wine, and liquor, which is a rarity for Massachusetts grocery stores. What more can you reasonably want.
All of those things merited the four star review that I never felt motivated to write. But now, for the first time ever, I have discovered the Trader Joe’s holiday cookies — and there is that extra star.
The Candy Cane Joe Joes and the white chocolate fudge dipped gingerbread men, the maple cookies, you name it… a roommate of mine bought some of their seasonal winter cookies to share, and my mind is blown. The candy cane joe joes are like lighter fluffier mint oreos with little chunks of crunchy peppermint; the gingerbread cookies are spicy and sweet at the same time; the maple leafs are rich and tasty.
Give me a choice between a bag of potato chips and a box of cookies, and I’ll take the potato chips most days — just not seasonal cookie time at Trader Joe’s. I will be stocking up for the year to come; hopefully I’ll be able to exercise the self restraint that will make them last through the summer.

Trader joes must really be my favorite place to shop from. I’m often teased by my family that I must be a stock holder the way I brag about how good this store is. I go back almost 28 years shopping at trader joes. With this little history put aside, what I love most of all at these stores are the price and the customer service! They are the best with keeping their customers satisfied. No questions asked for a refund. I like the fact that all the products that they sell has been packaged for trader joes. I think another requirement here is for the staff must be cheerful and friendly. I do love this about all the many different trader joes I go in!
They have a section where they have samples. It’s great to be able to taste a product before purchase or promote one!
This location just like most other ones was nicely organized, pretty clean and well stocked. I always my tofu from here!

I loooooove this Trader Joe’s. I’ll even got as far as saying it’s my favorite. Great wine and beer selection, nice produce and a thorough selection of dry good staples, sauces and fun stuff, too.
The location is fantastic and convenient. It’s also clean, well-​stocked and super organized. As usual, the staff is incredibly friendly and helpful. I often wonder what it is TJ’s dies for their employees that motivates such exceptional service.
Great place to get your everyday items and a few interesting ones, as well!

This particular location has terrible parking, crowded beyond belief with a tiny free lot.
The inside of the store is busy enough to train the Patriots. They do sell beer and wine,
which is a plus. The actual store is quite tiny by California TJ standards. I only go here
when I have to.

I LOVE TJ’s!!!
I always come here to get my groceries because they have the most interesting selections. However, the only thing they might not excel in is there produce and deli meats since it’s all prepackaged – you should probably get any produce and deli meat at StopnShop since it’s cheaper and the quality is about the same, if not better, than TJ’s. However, they have so many unique meal options that are quick and easy to do at home! I personally love their Mandarin Orange Chicken because of how simple it is to make and how good it tastes too! And let’s be real, who doesn’t love orange chicken?
This TJ’s is super busy though, especially on weekends, so if you’re driving there then prepare to fight for some parking since the lot isn’t that big, but there is some free street parking close by!

Oh trader joes — always slammed packed, like cart to cart packed! Definitely the store to go to if you want whole foods type items and some unique items! I’ve tried some weird but tasty things from here! Prices can be a little bit up there, but for the quality of the food you’re buying, it’s worth the price. They have a huge wine selection. And sometimes you can hit up the free samples!

Trader Joe’s at Coolidge Corner: your neighborhood source for rotten-​on-​the-​shelf produce and lackluster customer service.
I’m a big fan of Trader Joe’s as a company. I do almost all my shopping there, but this location regularly puts out moldy and rotten produce, and their employees seem miserable compared to the Memorial Drive or Fresh Pond locations. The store «captain,» Chuck, is rude to his employees, and some customers, in front of other customers. Trader Joe’s has an open return policy, but the managers here make you feel like an inconvenience for bringing back a package of spoiled food.
I always try to go to another location when I can, even though I live a half mile from here. The redeeming quality is that some employees remain friendly, and they have a good selection of beer, wine, and spirits.

Dear «Traders» as I call you, I don’t think I could love you anymore! I don’t shop anywhere else for my fruits /​veggies and grocery goods! I finally found a default grocery market that I’m 100% pleased with (Thank God Bc I was in between stop and shop, Shaws in back bay, whole foods and even save a lot)
I will start w the fact that most food here is without chemicals and all the corn syrups that cause cancer as previous people have said, yet it’s not overly priced like whole foods! My boy once told me he bought a bag of food at whole foods and it cost him $ 100 –_​–
So Traders is awesome they’re never overpriced and their prices STAY CONSISTENT! no need for sales or carrying around a stupid savings card!
I will Also say part of the great shoping experience is the employees!!! Someone told me they get paid like $ 14 per hr plus benefits! Not bad for not needing a degree, So it’s no wonder why everyone is always super happy and glowing there lol. But seriously these people are so nice and helpful, it really make my (much annoyed and loathed) need to go out and shop for food actually enjoyable! I always leave w a Pleasent experience!!!
Also they have samples of the best food! I love love love the samples! Never had this at stop & shop so I can really appreciate that Traders is willing to spend their $$ to give these samples. Honestly I’ve bought a lot of new food as a result of trying these samples so they’re doing somethn right!;)
Parking is available, the carts of compact the aisles never feel cramped. And it’s in Brookline so Yeah you will encounter your booji customers, but ive never had an issue, and hey if its in Brookline it means theyre catering to high end clientele so yeah the experience overall is much better than your local grocery shops in Boston!!!

Best trader joes I’ve been too! But I could be biased since it’s the closest one to me. From what I heard from one of the employees there, it’s the biggest one and gets to most people since there is parking. Definitely way bigger and has more stuff than the one in Back Bay Area. Parking might be a headache during peak times, but generally waiting max 5 min, you can find a spot and be in and out. They are very efficient and quick with check out lanes. And the employees are very helpful with assisting you.
Trader Joes definitely doesn’t have some stuff that Shaws would have. Like I tried looking for corn starch there and couldn’t find it. But overall, I love TJs! Every time I go there I end up leaving with something that I definitely didn’t need, but really wanted to try.

There once was a Trader named Joe.
Food’s great and prices are low.
No partially hydrogenated oils
No high fructose corn syrup– I’m loyal.
Good groceries are something they know.

Free samples and two buck chuck, that’s why we all love Trader Joe’s right? Well good thing the one in Coolidge corner has both!
Not only is it spacious, this Trader Joe’s also has a large liquor section which is always a plus. Right next to the wine is the huge cheese and bread isle followed by an assortment of fresh vegetables and freezer meals.
There are also checkout counters on both ends of the store which means the lines are always short.
Finally, the location is perfect by being right in between the 66 bus and the C line.

The fact that they have a pack of 12 assorted macarons for just $ 4.99 totally elevated them in my book. How did I miss this before? I usually try to stick with eating desserts only when I’m out and never stock goodies in the house, but was checking out the ice cream section. Holy French dessert heaven! They’re actually pretty good and while on the smaller side (probably a good thing), most of the flavors rock.
This location gets super busy, so try to shop in the morning if you can! They always have fresh produce stocked and amazing products in general with reasonable prices. And again, I’m obsessed with quinoa bread. I still wish they would expand their spice section, but glad that what they have is much cheaper than the Stop and Shop down the street!
I love how accessible this location is, too. It’s right off the Coolidge Corner T stop and there are two parking lots.
One of my favorite stores.

Go to Trader Joe’s for all your quick meal needs!
What you will find:
Fresh everyday produce
Cheap alcohol
Delicious frozen meals
Ready to eat snacks… perfect for movies or roadtrips
Lots of cheese
What you won’t find:
That off-​beat produce you need for a special recipe
That particular spice you need for a special recipe
That specific brand you like of something or other
A deli/​bakery/​fishery/​etc

I’ve been to Trader Joe’s in Dallas and now Boston!
I love their mints, cereal, water, and chocolate (but that’s all I’ve tried) I don’t drink, but my brothers and friends have been raving about their blueberry ale so I’ll suggest that as well to everyone out there.
There prices are competitive to what I’m use to at home at least.
The staff is friendly, one lady was helping me sample the different types of milk near closing time. So if she ever reads this she know who she is and I’d like to say thank you one more time!