Trader Joe’s

We walked in concerned that everything would be expensive and pricey. I was so pleasantly surprised. GOOD $ 5 wines! Those TJ flatbreads are delicious, we loved the wonton soups, frozen bi bim baps, etc, we cant wait to go back for more. The produce is FRESH and your employees are friendly! I got a free re-​usable bag from a super nice lady! You have met and exceeded my expectations Trader Joes! TL;DR I am addicted to your frozen meals (and your wine).

Love this store. Everything I have gotten from here has been great. Customer service is also really good. Parking can be a pain but I have learned to park in the back area for easy access. Sometimes the lines can be really long but I never had to wait that long.
One time I was there, I had a trader joes employee waiting to check out in front of me. There was an elderly lady in front of him checking out. He noticed that she needed some help. He told me to go ahead of him so he can help her put her groceries to her car. I couldn’t believe how wonderful that was. He wasn’t even on the clock. He started bagging her stuff and putting it in the cart and walked her right out while I was checking out. I didn’t get a chance to look at his name tag, I wish I did.
Great customer service!

I really want to give TJ a higher rating but they are already out of spiral hams for Christmas! My previous 4 visits over the past four months have been frustrating. They are out of basic cheeses they supposedly stock frequently and there have been many other items as well. They cannot keep up with their stock. I think it’s time to take a break from shopping at Trader Joes.

It’s one of my favorite grocery store. There’s a lot of good food that you can buy for a cheap price. I love the desserts and wine area. Cheap! Sweet!
Customer Service is Excellent! The only problem is the parking space.

This trader Joes is very nice. They have lots of room and plenty of great wines. Love their Kurig coffee by Joe’s. The quarto famagio is wonderful

Friendly and well stocked. The customer service here is Top Notch as the staff go above and beyond to ensure that every customer is Happy.
We have shopped this Trader Joes for three years and counting (since moving to NC) and they never cease to amaze me. I had my son Nov.2014 and while shopping in Feb.2015 the staff noticed that the baby was born and presented me with a beautiful bouquet of flowers as a baby gift. I was so excited and appreciative I nearly cried.
The veggies and fruit are priced great and very tasty and fresh. I like the fact that if something isn’t to your liking once you get home you can return it with no issues nor receipt (I try to keep my receipts but it’s good to know if I lost it I would be okay while returning something).
Wine tastings on the weekend are always perfect and we just discovered this weekend that there is a parking lot out back WHO KNEW??! We totally sit in the front lot and wait for a space and the lot was our only disregard about Trader Joes but now knowing that there is a lot out back I think they deserve all 5 stars I’m providing :-)

This is my favorite place to go grocery shopping. There is such a nice variety of foods and you probably won’t be able to find what they sell here at Harris Teeter or another competitor.
Parking here is a pain. It’s always really busy and spaces are kind of tight. I usually park near the Jamba Juice parking spaces!
As for their products (which applies to all stores), TJs has a large selection of pumpkin products for fall. I’ve seen pumpkin cookie butter, pumpkin cereal bars, pancakes & waffles, pie, etc. You will find pumpkin everything here. Also try their freeze dried fruits. A bag of freeze fried strawberries runs for about $ 3.50 but it’s worth it! Last but not least… if you haven’t tried cookie butter, you’re seriously missing out!

Flowers right when you walk in, so if you are looking to get a hostess gift or freshen your floral arrangements at home it makes it very quick and easy to zip in and zip out.
Some favorites of mine – the herb pizza dough balls, mascarpone cheese, cinnamon graham crackers in the clear plastic box, samples of some little nibble in the back, mini cups of coffee and something akin to the siren song that pulls me to the frozen section time and time again!
The staff is always very helpful and when they don’t know where an item is… they help you find it, don’t just point down to an aisle and wish you luck as has happened to me in other grocery stores.
I can’t do all my food shopping at TJs, the choices are limited, but all that I can, I get there.
Parking is ATROCIOUS… they restriped when HT moved out years ago and made more spaces… but lots and LOTS of women who have no idea how to park their oversized SUVs take up two spaces just about every visit… today we saw two different women straddling spots and I wish they’d just left well enough alone with the old striping set up. That is why there isn’t a 5^th star… poor parking really dampens the experience. And yes… I’ve only ever seen women blow it on the parking in this lot. Sure guys do it too, but I can only review what I’ve experienced.

No matter what day you go, go first thing in the morning. Parking isn’t such a pain and you won’t have to throw elbows to get your gourmet trail mix.
They do a good job of looking out for folks with dietary restrictions. I appreciate that — but they used to have little stickers next to the price tags that noted if a product was gluten free or vegan or what have you. They don’t seem to do that anymore at the Midtown location.

I must relay my most recent experience at this Trader Joe’s on April 6, 2015. I came into the store after having just put my dog, Pepper, down at the vet in the same shopping center. I only went in there because I could not bear the thought of going home and not seeing my dog. I was walking around with my sunglasses on because I could not stop crying when one of the associates asked me if I needed help finding anything. When I could not speak, he retreated, but must have said something to the manager. The manager approached me and asked if I was ok. I told her what had happened and she then also retreated, but she returned with a bouquet of flowers and handed them to me and hugged me and said they were on the house. The cashier also hugged me and told me everything would be ok as I was leaving. I did not go into the store to get sympathy from anyone, but I received unbelievable kindness from total strangers.
Trader Joe’s is affordable and I have found their products to be of good quality. They have a good choice of unusual items that have become favorite’s at our house. However, it is the exceptional customer service at this particular store that keeps me coming here from twenty miles away.
You guys have seriously won my loyalty to the end of time.

I am a Trader Joe’s fan, and I am quite partial to this location. The parking is ample and the shelves are well-​stocked in comparison to other locations. The employees are typically friendly and helpful. I say typically because I have run into some odd balls that did not seem happy to be working or to assist.
Trader Joe’s is not a place that I do my shopping for regular, every day groceries, but for specialty items or when guests are over to the house. The produce can be really hit-​or-​miss. I do love the fresh flowers, and the pricing is great for the quality. I also tend to stock up on some of their frozen entrees for quick, easy meals at home. I particularly recommend the kung pao chicken, channa masala, and the spinach and kale pie. I also tend to purchase a lot of wine when I am here because the pricing is again very reasonable. Try the Cocobon for a good red table wine.

Don’t get here often, but when I do, I stock up. Love their «green chicken» (pesto). Home of the two buck chuck = always a great selection of inexpensive wine and beer. The Vino Verde is awesome. Staff is always happy and helpful. The only downside is the parking — especially on weekends. Not much parking for the number of stores here. Otherwise this place just plain rocks. It’s like shopping at a store where a party’s going on. You’d never guess that the same people that own Aldi’s own Trader Joe’s; they’re both so differently themed. Although Aldi’s rocks too!

Small little store with a big attitude, that’s an attitude of fun, excitement and overall willingness to give excellent customer service. I find the atmosphere charming as if I’m at a playground but when it comes to the the selection items it’s all grown up and healthy. The prices are nice especially for the quality you get and many of their items are free of artificial colors, GMO’s and preservatives; now that’s a lot to get excited about. Not too many locations in the Charlotte area but if you get the chance, definitely stop by and stock up on what you need. If you’re a wine drinker then you’ll probably love their Two Buck Chuck, just ask about it and they’ll tell you. I hear it’s great especially for the price.

Amazing service
Affordable groceries
Speciality stuff
Three reasons I love this place !
If you haven’t tried it well that’s a shame!
This grocery store is awesome. The produce is so affordable, the speciality items are awesome and the employees are passionate about helping make your experience the best !

I really like this Trader Joe’s location. Unlike some locations in other cities, there is ample parking to handle the steady stream of customers. Everything is well-​stocked, and the employees are very friendly. TJ’s is never a place where you can do all of your grocery shopping, but it’s perfect for picking up snacks and drinks for a dinner party.

It’s Trader Joe’s!!! If you don’t do at least some of your grocery shopping here you are really missing out. Breads, cheeses, coffee, organic veggies– great quality at surprisingly cheap prices. A little crazy on weekends but everybody seems to be having fun and there is always something neat on sale. Best grocery shopping experience in Charlotte.

Store is great as you would expect. Parking is tough, you can try around back. I avoid Saturday shopping days. Great prizes on cheese and wine of course. The people are funny and nice. Love the fresh flowers

I love Trader Joe’s. The people are friendly. The products are great. The spinach and artichoke dip is out of this world. I always feel hip and cool shopping here.
However.
I have NEVER seen people park so poorly anywhere else in my life. The parking spaces are entirely too small for even a standard size car, not to mention the gigantic SUVs that pull in here. There is a parking lot in the back that I’ve never ventured to, but the signs say that it’s there. I usually just park over by starbucks and walk because trying to park anywhere near the store entrance is a mess. I take pictures of the terrible park jobs and send them to my friends. It’s awful. Beware.
Also, the products that I love from Trader Joe’s — I really LOVE. They taste good, they’re amazing, but there’s only one of them. They don’t have much selection or variety. TJ’s is known for their antibiotic/​hormone free products, and that’s great — but I can never find a bread or milk that I like. So I usually buy my regular TJ’s items, then swing by Harris Teeter on the way home.
4 stars, because they have my heart — but are still inconvenient.

I really do like Trader Joe’s. They have a good product mix, and good quality.
However, this location does not have enough room for South Charlotte. The parking lot is a disaster with the Greenway across the street, and I’m always afraid I’m going to hit someone parking in the lot behind the store.
The isles are really hard to move your way through. Especially at the beginning of the store with the produce and meat. There are always a million people trying to get in. Same goes with the exit. There’s always a huge line of people waiting to check out. The cashiers do a great job at getting people out quickly, and always with a smile.
I know when this location was a Harris Teeter, there was hardly anyone in the parking lot. Now I think they should consider moving, and expanding. It would make everyone happier.

Trader Joe’s has a new loyal customer!
Everything about this visit was outstanding. Customer service here was wonderful I was greeted when I walked in, given tons of great tips and options by the staff and thanked for my business! Now, that kind of treatment will keep me coming back!
There were tons of delicious options to chose but I was especially pleased with all the healthy snack options which come in handy when most of the day you are chained to a desk.
And the wine selection was ahhhmazing! I totally think wine should be it’s own food group! I mean I left with four bottles that I’m looking forward to trying! What can I say… I’m a sucker for wine.
Yes, I concur, parking is a pain and hard to find and the parking lot is tight… but I’m going to just keep circling and hoping for a VIP spot in the front!