Trader Joe’s

Workers super-​impose conversation at check-​out. Many individual workers here guilty of throwing in passive-​aggressively charged back-​door comments toward the customers that shop here, don’t think it could never be you because I see workers treat it all so casually while I observe manager’s being in-​complacent, as if it is a central part of their work-​culture at Trader Joe’s. (i.e., last week from today I was waiting in line at Trader Joe’s a male clerk signals for my immediate attention, away from my position in the waiting line, with an aggressive, over-​dominant hand gesture.) (i.e., Beforehand while I was waiting in-​line I thought I’d kill time waiting reading the labels, analyzing the color scheme’s off food packaging, just moving things along in my day.) Okay, so I’m walking up to the credit card machine just seven-​steps ahead and the male clerk comes to me far left-​field.
«Here it comes.» I think to myself, hearing an immediate under-​tone of zeal coming off this guy’s breathe, «with another one of these Trader Joe’s experiences of super-​imposed, hyper-​penalizing, conversations, aiming for passive-​aggressive remarks if don’t dare to entertain the clerk here… and what happens next he says next in my face, with nothing short of a smug look «Contemplating Life??!»
He was so direct about his choice of words and tone that you could smell the condescending disrespect wafting off his pierced stance, behind the counter, as I was standing right their. His desire was desperate, indeed, for a punch-​line execution, into which where he placed me at the butt of this under-​handed insult. His intention of spoken word was clear. He’s harassing me in the middle of my transaction to pay.
I was immediately turned-​off and felt so misguidedly disrespected that I actually could not help but defend myself, immediately in response, by letting the guy know exactly what he just un-​canned in public.
Lest anyone of us forget here: that I was not greeted, there was no mention of, no exchange of «hello» or «how are you?» (i.e., the rule is customer service, not customer will service you — Seriously everyone? …Get it together…)
Does anybody working here care about customer satisfaction other then their very own. Anybody, I appreciate a sensible check-​out! Look, I am not crazy about participating in wild talk while I purchase or shop. (i.e., not everyone is looking for it!)
Walking in here as a regular, you pick-​up on the sense that you’re food choices are being stalked on, mis-​judged, used to pontificate a personal remark, against silently chosen customers. Beside walking out of the store wanting to sit people down who work here, to look them dead in the eye and ask, «Really, what did I do to you, what’s your problem with me shopping here in complete peace and introversion for just myself?»
I cannot stress enough what an appetite killer it is that everyday I want to get up and feed myself, it now, is having to involve the thought of literally having to cradle the service-clerk’s hubris at check-​out, just to make sure I eat food for today. You guys are essentially starving me because of how brazenly insensitive you people have become working there, watching me shop. It makes me sick to my stomach. Statistically, I come around less just because of.
Namely speaking, It’s now been a week since that day and regular working members of the male and female work force at this location within the last three-​months-​plus time period that have been under my suspicion for this cloak-​and-​dagger treatment toward the people that choose to shop with Trader Joe’s, I will not mention names publicly, have stopped working at this location over the course of this-​one-​week. I found myself in another super-​imposed passive-​aggressive conversation today, by a young female employee which was so pervasive to the shopping experience I came to Trader Joe’s for (i.e., exceptional quality food at value price) that it gave me a grounded understanding that I am possibly not the only victim to this consistent under-​handed treatment and that I should’ve said something along time ago because I’ve been seeing this go on and on and on again.
With the female employee today, I was at check-​out, we weren’t talking about anything, really, just wild conversation that I didn’t want to be apart of yet didn’t want to reject this women publicly so I accidentally get dragged into the clerk’s shameless charisma…
I came to buy some food. I didn’t know what to really tell her, I didn’t think it would cause me an ordeal either, should it really? No. As I was leaving she clamor’s into my ear,
«Take it easy! !!!»
much to loud and crass. What distinctly touched me is how she forcibly intended those specific words into my ear. The message was clear, you wanted to smash my face into it and dig it in there. That was the most aggressively off-​beat remark I’ve heard all day.
At this point the tension is so thick it’s palatable and Trader Joe’s. Mans still got to eat.

There’s nothing really bad to say about this Trader Joe’s or any for that matter. The quality of the food is excellent, the cleanliness is A+, products are always available, customer service is top notch, and there is always a variety of ethnic foods to choose from. It’s all superior to the local grocery markets in the area in my opinion.
I would like to take a minute here to thank this particular Trader Joe’s for hiring exceptionally good looking guys. Every grocery store visit is the same for me in that I always buy the same items around the same time each week. Most people are the same I would imagine. So why not shop at a Trader Joe’s where there’s a new hot guy to ring you up. Just saying.
Quality products and service make this Trader Joe’s a 5 star. Well done, folks.

WE LOVE TJ’S!
This is my favorite location its never too busy and there’s always plenty of parking. There’s also much more space than the Main St location so it doesn’t feel crowded. The staff is always helpful, the store is always clean and stocked. My daughter loves coming here as well they are very kid friendly with their mini shopping carts and activity center.

Love this Trader Joes! It is so convenient for Huntington Harbor people! There is plenty of parking and the staff there is so friendly as well as knowledgable about all their products.

Love the location! The best place to shop hands down! The staff is ALWAYS so helpful and extremely friendly! They are quick to help out with finding things, knowledgeable about their products and offer suggestions. My kids love that they can look for Larry the Lobster and occupies them for a few minutes allowing me more time to get what I need quickly. I have dropped a package of berries and they went all over the floor. They started cleaning up and brought me a new package immediately. I love this place.

It’s really hard to give Trader Joes 3 stars, but I think it’s fitting.
Prices aren’t cheap, with the exception of some things. Sales are pretty good for seasonal type items, and some spices are actually very cheap here.
Produce isn’t that great. I’ve found a lot of it gross at the store, and those that look okay in store doesn’t last very long at home before going bad. Don’t trust the produce here anymore. I now skip it altogether.
Employees are friendly.
Trail mixes are good.
Snack items are plentiful and good!
I pretty much just end up buying some frozen novelty items and whatever yummy juice is on sale.
The store isn’t that big. There is like one aisle with produce, canned stuff, and meats. Then one aisle with frozen stuff. One aisle of cereals, soap, animal food. One aisle with booze and bread. The end!
Doesn’t cut it in my weekly grocery rotation anymore. :(

I feel funny writing a review for a GROCERY store, because they’re generally places I just want to get in and out as fast as possible — because it’s cold with fluorescent lighting and unhappy workers. But this place has the happiest and most helpful staff! They are always smiling, always willing to help, and I NEVER have to wait in line very long at all. If someone see’s you standing in line impatient, they will open a cash register for you, unlike most grocery stores. So awesome. Not to mention all their wine is $ 5 – 6 cheaper than a ralphs or alberstons (my nearby stores). GREAT WINE DEALS!

I love this store! The customer service is excellent and they have a variety of delicious treats and snacks. Their fruit is always fresh and they have a great meat selection at great prices. They also have a great selection of fresh flowers and decorative plants. It is always a pleasure to shop in this store.

Average size Trader Joes. Usually doesn’t carry all the variety of some of the other trader Joes I’ve been too.
In HB I prefer the store on Main Street which has more variety, as well as the one near 18^th street in Costa Mesa, Ca.
I like the chain overall. & if your in this city bring a bag.

I moved to Huntington after living in Long Beach. I used to frequent the TJ’s on 2^nd and PCH and this HB location is a HUGE upgrade! The workers here are so incredibly helpful and happy. I was used to uppity health nuts with bad attitudes and now I have the true local market vibe I knew Trader Joe’s stood for. Without fail, the employees acknowledge me, say hello, and ask if I need help. I am surrounded by an Albertsons, Ralph’s, and Trader Joe’s. There is no competition, this location wins for me every time. I have even converted some of my Long Beach/​Seal Beach friends to this location and they all agree. Worth the commute. But as for me, I’ll travel my 3 block distance for my 5 $ bottle of wine anytime!

HELLLOOOOOO Trader Joes! Where has this location been all my life?!
I’m blown away by how big, clean and awesome this location is. Let’s all be honest here — size really does matter.
Given my experience with some of their other locations — this one blows it all out of the water. I will definitely be coming here more often to get my grocery shopping done as there are plenty of items fully stocked, friendly service and a refrigerated alcohol section — say whattttt?! That’s right ladies, no more wrapping that awesome cheap bottle of wine you snagged for impromptu girls ngiht in a wet paper towel to instant chill in the freezer!
If that doesn’t blow your socks off, the check out lines here are just magical. I have yet to have a wait when I’m ready to check out which means I can get home faster to binge on all the awesome stuff I just scored.
The only thing that can top this would be riding a unicorn back to my car when it’s all over.

Love them! Always eager to help! My favorite grocery store by far. I always save money and their seasonal items are always a hit

Been shopping there many times. So far so good. Their own gallon iced tea is better than Tradewinds brand. Location is awesome and it’s next to an authentic New York pizza place. Parking is very easy if you park in the back. Skip the front parking lot and go to the back lot for an easier time. I didn’t make it 5 because of the customers living in this area. Not against trader Joes. Particularly, older white guys. I have experienced racism here a few times from them in a few years in this strip mall. I don’t know if they are just full of hate or mentally ill. I love all people so don’t trip. So when u go to this shopping center if you are a minority. If it happens, just ignore them. It isn’t worth the attention they seek.

Hard to believe I just shopped at this TJs… still doing double-​takes in the parking lot to be sure where I bought for groceries…
Not one single crew member said «hello», much less said «excuse me» while they rushed their carts of supplies past me, and none even cracked a grin the entire time. To my utter amazement, the food sample preparer failed to do her job of offering me a sample of their special vegan cookies, which is so not Trader Joe’s-like.
I drove 20 miles out of my way expecting to receive the best customer service I’ve ever known, to having one of thee WORST experience ever at a grocery store.
It’s an aweful shame to witness their demise b4 my eyes… but now have a better understanding why so many are leaving the company due to lack of vacation priviledges, etc.
Get it together TRADER JOE’S, or suffer losing another family n friends of customers…

Before going to the Huntington or Sunset beach, this would be a good pit stop to pick up some goods! This TJ is in the Huntington Harbour plaza, next to likes of Red Table, Rita’s Ice, and many other shops. We often come here because we often come this way to Huntington or Newport and it’s along the way when we go on Warner towards PCH.
Inside the store, it’s like any other TJs. That, except for the long lines. You won’t find any lines in the samples area and very short lines in the checkout. Don’t forget, while in Huntington you have to bring your own bags here as it’s one of the cities affected by the ban.
Another difference I noticed around Christmas time is the amount of liquor /​beer they have here. They will carry some special blends /​releases around this time and do a short stack display towards the left side of the store.
There used to be a guy who was always asking for money outside here but I have not seen him for over a year now. (Not that he was bothering anyone).
At the plaza, there is weekly movies for the kids. So I tend to just grab some snacks here and bring a blanket for a simple good time.

Rude clerk and moldy bread. When I got home from Trader Joe on Friday after being shoved out of line by a woman with a bag of chips and a credit card, I found the loafs of Trader Joe multi grain bread to be moldy in the center. The expiration date was June 19 th and that was the day I bought it. More and more I find the Huntington Harbour store to be lacking. Sprouts has it all together so I’m trading up!

Always clean, stocked, and never too crowded. Staff is nice and attentive.
Plenty of parking at this location as well. They also have flowers for a reasonable price.
Other than that, a pretty typical TJ’s. Been coming here for years and they always have what I need.

What can I say that hasn’t been said by some of the other reviews with 4 stars or more. Great variety of products and produce. They also have great quality on their personal brands at a reasonable price.
A great plus is that they rarely have solicitors outside their doors making you feel bad with their polite smile when all you want to do is buy enough food for the week with the budget you have.

My favorite TJ’s location I’ve been to so far. There is a closer location to my home, but this location is always less busy and seems to have more produce options. The layout is awesome and everyone is always so nice and shevles are stocked to the brim.
Healthy options everywhere and even if you would like something not so healthy… they have healthy ingredients. Like the Cinnamon Rolls, Juices, Chocolate, Chocolate Covered JoJo’s and much much more.

Live to eat– and Tj is the place to indulge at. Tasty lamb meatballs provided as samplers