Trader Joe’s

Still fans but need to pass along some tips.
Greeting cards are a bargain. You can get 3 – 4 for the price you’d pay for one Hallmark card (and I’m talking the cheap Shoebox cards, not the $ 6 holiday cards). I buy ahead and keep for occasions like birthday, sympathy, thanks, etc.
Don’t buy anything chocolate cake related from fresh or frozen section. They are dry as a desert and while I know you CAN take an empty box back and get your money back, I just feel weird doing it. Fool me once… and all that jazz.
Produce and flowers don’t last long. Where flowers are concerned, I’m talking a few days max.
Be VERY CAREFUL with their new organic bags of frozen chicken. While I appreciate organic, the $ 5.99 price tag looks just like the one next to it that isn’t organic. The organic ones are PER POUND. So that bag of chicken you’re used to grabbing for $ 6.00 with now be a $ 16+ shocker at the register. Thankfully I caught it before sticking it in the cart but just in case you don’t.
Yes, they still discontinue favorites. Take pics of ingredients on your favorite stuff so when it’s discontinued you can attempt to recreate it.

I adore this area. It is a little trecherous in the parking lot and surrounding place occasionally, but after you get inside, it is amazing. Amazing products and prices are quite great. What I really adore is the friendly staff. Unlike other cashiers that appear worried that you are in their line. Adore the cheeses, nuts, prepared foods like gazpacho, hummus, tabouli.

Why did I ever give this Trader Joe’s 4 stars? It’s 5 stars all the way.
What really prompted me to write an upgrade today is how consistently stellar the customer service is here. I’ve been coming here for over 10 years, and they get it right every time. The people are always kind and helpful — even when they’re tired, overworked, and (surely!) sick of answering the same questions over and over again. Trader Joe’s must treat them pretty well for the staff to always have a smile and a never-​ending desire to help the customers.
Other than the service, there’s a whole lot of other stuff I’m loving too:
+The cheese selection is spectacular and right-​priced.
+They have every type of bread you can imagine, including a few gf options!
+Sometimes the produce is picked over, but I swear this has gotten better in the last couple of years. I can find high-​quality items at great prices — such as avocados, dates, heirloom tomatoes, and seasonal fruits. The huge selection of bagged lettuces and greens are also convenient and well-​priced.
+I love the dairy section too — it’s good quality and really affordable. It’s the cheapest price on Kerrygold grassfed butter in the city!
+I love, love, love the frozen foods at TJ’s. From pre-​made meals and desserts to frozen veggies to meat and fish — this is where the best quality and values are.
+THE. SNACKS.
+The large assortment and clear identification of gluten-​free items. This a lifesaver for me.
+The fresh flowers are beautiful, cheap, and will last for at least a week.
I do like to supplement my shopping with trips to Mosley’s for fresh meat and farmers markets for produce — but for when life gets crazy, I adore TJ’s for being an excellent one-​stop shop.

Love Trader Joes, can’t stand most of the people that shop there. Talk about pretentious!
Anyway, they’ve got a great selection of fruits, veggies, nuts (I always come for the walnuts and shelled pistachios), and really, anything. If you’re into eating organic, vegetarian or just cleaner then Trader Joe’s is definitely for you. I prefer them to Whole Foods/​Paycheck, but I don’t know how anyone does ALL their grocery shopping here. I like to pair things here with items I’ve purchased from Kroger, Giant Eagle, etc.
Beware of the awful parking lot. Unless you get there super early it’s near impossible to find someplace to park. If you’re just getting a couple things I recommend parking in a nearby garage. You’ll be all day waiting for someone to move.

Parking is a nightmare! But isn’t most TJ’s quite infamous for their horrible parking? It’s an obstacle you must take to enjoy the glory that is Trader Joes.
This location is always busy when I come around, but the aisles are wide so that you’re not bumping shoulders with everyone you pass by. I like that they open up as much registers as they can to get you in & out as quickly as possible. I was in a line of maybe 3 – 4 people ahead of me and another cashier called me over almost instantly. All staff is courteous & friendly.

LOVE this place.
My boss gives us a basket from here for Christmas every year and I loved the trail mix and crackers that were in it so much I decided to take my happy butt on down to Trader Joe’s to see everything they have to offer.
Their store is extremely clean and they have LOTS of specialty foods to pick from. I was surprised at how affordable the food was. Quite honestly, most of it was cheaper than Kroger.
My daughter and I had a blast going up and down every aisle looking everything they have to offer. Everyone from the employees to the other shoppers were very nice.
BTW my husband LOVES tamales but I never buy them because I think they are absolutely disgusting. I found some here at this store and he said they were delicious.
We will becoming regulars!!!

Trader Joe’s best attribute is the pricing. The down side at this location is the parking is really bad and the store is very small. Many times that I’ve been there there are so many people in the store you can’t move around without banging into someone. Also if you are looking for a good deli this is NOT the place.

I have been going to this Trader Joes for years now. The selection of cheeses, wines, and now meats are worth the trip. They even have a pretty decent frozen aisle.
The prices are always very competitive .
And the staff always goes way above and beyond. (2 bells!!)

Everything from the food to the customer service has been top-​notch here! I always get elated when I find myself walking into this store.
The physical store space is not huge. But, this sparks a small smile on my face: a much more intimate setting than the big grocery chains. Thus, naturally, they have to be selective of what they sell (they can’t just sell everything, not enough room). A little of this, a little of that. I’ve had questions about products, and every time they strive to give you the best answer.
The employees here have checkout down to a fluffing science! They’re all about efficiency with a smile. If you forget your own bags, you get sturdy paper. Awesomsauce: p

Incredible staff, always handing out samples to try new products. Super helpful. I love that they have mini carts for kids, that makes my grocery shopping much more enjoyable. Love their Kona Coffee, but it is very pricey. Their Steel Cut Oats, Instant Columbia Coffee, Sweet & Savory Trailmix, French Fries, are all some of my favorite products. Veggies/​fruits prices are great!

Although the Sawmill store is my go-​to due to location, I have shopped at this store a few times when I am in the area. There is a parking lot right in front with a cart corral so it’s pretty easy in and out, depending on how busy Easton itself is. I’m a huge fan of TJ’s, so what else can I say except it’s a great store. The clerks are always helpful and are happy to show you where something is if you ask. Yesterday, our checkout guy was so cool and genuinely flattered when I told him he looks like Dustin Hoffman (he really does and my daughter agreed).

Trader Joe’s is awesome. Everyone already knows that. I love getting their prepared frozen foods and their snacks. I also like getting wine here.
Its at Easton so you have to deal with traffic and crowds if you come at the wrong time, but there is an adjacent free parking lot (which is often full).

Trader Joe’s is one of those places that you keep going back to because it makes you feel good. They dont have as much of selection as traditional grocery stores do but they have everything that you need. New shoppers make sure to really look & compare prices. If you do you’ll realize that TJ’s costs less then GE and Kroger and you get much healthier food!
TJ’s sells everything from cold cuts & side dishes to chips & dip, to ceral & coffee, and even pet food & greeting cards. They just dont stock their shelves so heavy so it appears to have less stuff.
Recently expanded, this TJ’s is one of my favorites! They sell wine & beer, specialty sodas (like their root beer around Christmas!), the freshest fruits and veggies, and things you just cant find anywhere else (like their cookie butter). They even have a whole line of TJ’s brand products that knock their competitors out of the water! I’ve come to trust store brand products thanks to TJ’s and I’ve been able to save a TON of money by shopping here.
All of these reasons could have easily won me over but the reason I dont shop anywhere else is because of the TJ guarantee. Not only do they refuse to sell GMO’s but they wont even make a partner ship with any seller then uses GMO’s so you know you’re getting real food! I love that I can trust where I shop and not have to over think what I’m buying! Trader Joe’s give me the ease of mind to know that anything I buy will be healthy for my family and GMO free! They also have a money back guarantee so feel free to shop at your hearts content and try something new! Whatever you regret buying or simply just didn’t enjoy… just go back in and tell them and you’ll get your money back, no questions asked.
Cards $ 1.99
Spices $ 1.99 (all spices, with a few exceptions)
Organic peanut butter $ 2.49
Lettuce (3 pack romaine) $ 1.89
TJ’s chocolate layered ganache cake $ 6
Tj’s fresh bagels $ 2.49 for 6
Gallon whole milk $ 2.89
Dozen eggs $ 1.89

Trader Joe’s is my jaaaaaaaaam.
Great prices. Really good products. Amazing customer service and policies. I really have gotten to where I can’t live without Trader Joe’s in my life.
Did you know that, if you have an issue with something (like you get some tomatoes that go moldy immediately, or you buy something and it’s gross), you can just tell them next time you’re there and they will refund it or replace it? MAGIC
Things I have to go to TJ’s for include, but aren’t limited to:
fig spread (think Fig Newtons without the gross cookie part)
feta cheese (cheap and it tastes good)
cookie butter (holy crap)
tortellini and ravioli (makin’ dinner so fast)
red AND YELLOW roasted peppers in a jar (wut)
pita chips
fair trade coffee for like $ 7
soyrizo for $ 1.99
grass-​fed yogurt (because Snowville is delicious but also costs many dollars)
tahini sauce (so lemon, much taste)
The cashiers are always way friendly, too. The way they unpack my cart for me instead of me awkwardly trying to do it in a tiny, cramped aisle makes me want to do a dance every time.
My sole recommendation: try not to go in the evening, because it gets busy and a lot of people who shop there live to get in your way.

First time here and I really liked it. There are so many things that you can’t find at your usual grocery store and many more healthy options. Prices were reasonable as well. Can’t wait to try the items we purchased!

Very good Trader Joe’s location. Trader Joe’s has a lot of things you can’t pick up at Kroger or Walmart, but unlike a lot of similar stores the prices are not outrageous.
Frozen food section is awesome with a ton of pre-​made meals that actually taste good. They have a lot of unique, delicious, and healthy packaged products including awesome coffees, cookies, and numerous snacks. The meat selection is very good and the cheese/​dairy selection is amazing and very well priced. You can find a lot of interesting items too such as buffalo burgers, soy-​chorizo, and various cheeses. The produce section was decent as well in my experience, and the alcohol section seemed fairly large at least in size but I can’t accurately comment on selection.
On top of the good selection of high quality products for good prices, every worker I’ve encountered at Trader Joe’s has been super friendly and helpful. Overall I would definitely recommend if you’re looking for high quality and/​or unique products without paying an arm and a leg.

Trader Joe’s is such a strong 4.5 rating I decided to round up to 5 because the customer service is stellar. While I’ve had more than my fair share of produce blunders, the staff is always very apologetic and provide replacements without delay.
I love the amount of organic bagged produce options TJ’s provides. I know, that sounds weird but in my area many grocery stores only provide a couple of options and it’s usually just Granny Smith apples and oranges. Here we get apple variations, pears, limes, lemons, garlic, potatoes, onions. The list goes on and on!
TJ’S packs much punch into their space, making great use of their square footage. The cheese section is fun, the wine section never lacks for options and I appreciate the consistency in product flow placement. It’s relatively easy to find most items and I enjoy walking the entire store each visit for new goodies to try.
I’ve had many the great conversation with staff members and always leave with a smile on my face. What better way is there to shop!

I love trader joe’s. Hands down my favorite national-​chain place to get groceries. I fell in love with in when living in Tucson where there are trader joe’s everywhere. I was so happy to find that one of the two only trader joe’s in columbus is within 2 miles from where I live. I probably come here at least twice a week. The staff are incredibly friendly (seems to be a nation-​wide thing).
The produce here is almost always fresh. You can get cheap but decent drinks.
I love greeting cards. I buy a box of costco assorted greeting cards yearly. So I’m excited that trader joe’s seems to have started expanding their greeting card collection. They are all 99 cents, and are original designs printed on recycled paper with soy ink.
They only carry their own brand (plus a few random brands). The selection is limited to the more «healthy» stuff. So you won’t be able to find for example, cream of mushroom soup or sweet condensed milk.
My favorite section is actually the freezer section. They have a lot of pre-​prepped food, and they are all delicious. You really can’t go wrong with their pre-​made frozen entrees. I’m Asian, lived in different countries in Asian for half of my life, and I do buy Asian dumplings from trader joe’s. I like them better than the ones from the Asian markets around town. You can tell how popular their orange chicken is because it takes up 4X the space as regular items.
Like all trader joe’s, the meat can get pricey, even for the non-​organic ones.
Plus it’s a great place to get flowers. To keep the cost down, they only carry seasonal flowers. But they always have roses as far as I can remember.

Trader Joe’s makes me experience virulent heart-​eyes.
What Trader Joe’s does right, man… they really do right. Frozen foods, snack foods and basically anything that can be Trader Joe’s brand is so tasty and (more importantly) so reasonably priced. I can buy so many yummy groceries without really feeling the heat on my wallet.
This location in particular is great because the people are all so ridiculously friendly. When they ask «How’s your day?» I genuinely feel like it’s a friend who actually wants to make sure I’m having a good day.
Trader Joe’s is just the right size, filled with loving people and tasty goods.

I remember the days (ie just 2 months ago) when going on a business trip meant eating at all the fine restaurants, especially since my meals are reimbursed. That’s not the case for my most recent trip to C-​Bus. I found comfort in the fact that Trader Joe’s is located less than a quarter mile from my hotel room. This TJ’s is like the others, small and busy. But this TJ’S has to be one of the busiest that I’ve been to. Grocery shopping goal was chicken breast, rice cakes, broccoli, and non-​fat Greek yogurt. I just needed enough to last 2 days or 12 meals. Mission accomplished since I was able to find everything on my list and for a very very busy TJ’s, was in and out quick.
Overall, always a fan of Trader Joe’s. I’m an even bigger fan when the store is close to my hotel, convenient, and the check out is quick. By the way, the food here is healthy without a hefty price tag. Peace Out!