Trader Joe’s

Trader Joe is big all over the west and it made it to everywhere but KC area, now it’s here and the place is busy all the time, the only time to shop here is in the morning time, the staff is very friendly and nice too, they demo different items to for u to try and if u like it but it, .19 bananas I like getting

Trader Joes have yet to disappoint me. They continue to keep their prices low as they over great organic goods all over the store! My fav items here are their: mango gummy bears, almond spread (like peanut butter but better), gluten free breads, tea, dog treats, facial cleansers, and so much more!!! Every time I go in here I spend about $ 120-​$ 150 and take all the wonderful goods home to enjoy! I eat it all up in a month and then crave the need to travel to KC and visit TJ’s again soon! But honestly I only make it out here like twice a year at most since KC is not exactly a easy drive to make up and back in a day all the time. Gotta justify the gas to get there as well. In the end every time I do visit I come home happy. The employees are super nice and helpful also, if you call in advance they will even store the goods you asked for till you are there, assuming you will be there in a few days. Best organic store one could visit!

I struggled between 3 and 4 star ratings but opted for the latter since I did enjoy shopping here. I’ve been a TJ’s cookie cocoa swirl fan for a long time now and bought it crazy priced on Amazon until I realized Trader Joe’s had stores in the KC metro area where I can get it cheaply. If I lived in the area I wouldn’t do a ton of grocery shopping here. So many frozen prepared foods that are just sad versions of things my husband and I cook from scratch. If I were in a different phase of life, single and pressed for time to create fresh meals, I’d probably LOVE this store though. I find their selection on some things surprisingly limited (most notably spices, cereal, and teas). Produce is a decent selection but some items very overpriced. Great unique and affordable options in a few areas like cheese, jam, and dried fruits and treats. Trader Joe’s is a fun place to shop but I think there are a variety of other stores that do everything TJ’s does, better. It does remind me of a trendier cousin to Aldi. On our first visit they were doing samples of sweet tea (eww!?) and mozzarella sticks with organic marinara. Very odd.

I usually prefer the other location, across state line. The Leawood location always seems to be packed with shoppers, and no alcohol sold here either. Great costumer service and well stocked items. I love the macarons that they sell in the freezer section.

I’ve only been to a Trader Joe’s once and it was while out of town so I didn’t buy anything. I buy myself flowers every week and this place had an excellent selection and better prices than my options in Lawrence so I picked some up. They lasted a week and 4 days. Their selection is interesting. I agree with the other person who said it is Whole Foods meets Aldi (did you know Aldi and Trader Joe’s have the same parent company?) If I lived closer I would shop here for some of the more pre-​made meal stuff and ready to eat things that they have in their freezer section.

Despite not selling alcohol, this location is a convenient and well-​stocked TJ’s location. Being a west coast transplant, I waited forever for a KC debut and have not been disappointed. I make the drive from Lee’s Summit (please open a store on the MO side) to stock on my favorite goodies: delicious fresh meats like the filet minon roast, frozen fish (try the gluten free breaded halibut), wonderful section of frozen Indian cuisine, a kick-​butt collection of individually wrapped coffee pods (about $ 9 for 20 assorted pods), a great cheese section… I could go on…
Basically Trader Joe’s carries their own line (with the exception of a few random brands). I am rarely disappointed with the food. You can stock up on oats, flour, spices, oils/​vinegar, honey, and other basics OR you can stock up on random goodies like dark chocolate covered almonds with sea salt (one of my favs). TJ’s has an impressive candy selection (located above the frozen food), a wide variety of reasonably priced coffee and teas, AND awesome produce. If you randomly need a greeting card of any type — hit TJ’s…only $.99!

Great selection and friendly staff. I love the coffee and hot food sample, too. Minus one star for not selling alcohol, but definitely worth the drive and in a fun location with other cool shops to browse.

I am on the Trader Joe’s bandwagon for sure! I think that is evident by the fact that I have to drive approx 45 minutes just to get to the nearest TJ location.
I love the fact that the employees seem to truly enjoy their jobs! They are always so friendly and helpful. Which is reflected onto the customers, as they all seem to be in a slightly better mood as well (as apposed to other grocery stores).
I love the easy layout of the store as well; items are placed near their complementary condiments and toppings etc. the baguette bread is placed near the spreadable cheese and slices meats for cheese boards.
I especially love their frozen meal section; so handy for busy carpool sports nights.
Their fruits and veggies are always so fresh and tasty. They have several varieties that are already cut and chopped for easy meal preparation.
There isn’t one thing I have ever purchased from TJ that we haven’t enjoyed, sure some things more than others (but that’s true anywhere you go).
Of all of the health food stores we have available to us in KC, Trader Joes is definitely my favorite!

I really love Trader Joe’s. I used live in between 2 locations in Vegas, but now I am a 2 hour drive from this one. Eric R. lured me to drive him to the airport by bringing up the fact that I ran out of my favorite TJ’s frozen turkey meatballs. Of course, this was not the only reason to drive my darling other half to the airport, but it partially worked.
There are some things from here that I always have on hand (like said meatballs) or try to keep extra when they are seasonal (like the pear cinnamon cider) but when I go this far for groceries with my cooler and ice packs on hand, I also go for the delicious vanilla bean fat free Greek yogurt, many of the wonderful freeze dried fruits and nut mixes (especially the Thai lime and chile), and hard-​to-​find things like roasted peeled chestnuts.
There are always samples, the service is great, and the prices are right. Another favorite I recommend trying is breasola — it is cured beef in style of prosciutto but for non-​pork eaters like me, it is wonderful. Pair it with the cave-​aged gruyère, arugula, and rustic roll for an amazing panini!

Probably should be a 5 star rating, but as others have stated, its like ²⁄₃ of a full grocery store. Would love this place to be the one-​stop shop it could be, but we still need to go to other g-​stores for some of the basics. Oh well, I can;t have everything, and TJ’s can’t have all five of my stars.

I don’t cook, so grocery stores aren’t my thing. I just come here for frozen meals (to eat for lunch while at work), prepackaged foods, and CHEESE, glorious CHEESE.
Right now, I’m hooked on TJ’s Creamy Toscano Cheese Soaked in Syrah. You MUST try this cheese. I also tried the black pepper crusted toscano. Good, but I like the one soaked in syrah more. The white stilton with apricots is fab too.
And that’s all I have to say about that.

I don’t get America’s obsession with Trader Joe’s. Seriously, I think I need someone to explain it to me. The store is clean, the selection is limited, the food is, well, food. It is not especially special food. The staff is overly friendly, so in these days of limited customer service in retail establishments that IS something special.
Don’t get me wrong, I don’t hate Joe, I just don’t understand him.
Will I go back? Probably once every six months or so. It’s relatively close to me and it’s fairly quick for a pop-​in/​pop-​out to pick up something small.

This was my first visit to a Trader Joe’s. I couldn’t see what all the hype was all about. Sure, it was an OK little store, but it was crowded and I really didn’t find anything there that I couldn’t live without or find in any other store.

I’m loving Trader Joes. I actually spend less money buying healthy organic food than I do at regular groceries buying crap. They have this stuff called Cookie Butter. It’s like crack in a jar. You can spread it on anything, brownies, cupcakes, other cookies. I just got out of rehab for it but I feel a relapse coming on.
I will say the produce can be hit and miss. Check it before buying, because I’ve been burned a few times buying already bad berries. Organic which means you should eat it immediately, because it’s going to go bad quickly. I keep finding this out the hard way because I’m used to GMO fruit that lasts for months. I think Trader Joes doesn’t carry the same snottiness that other organic markets seem to have. I can show up wearing the same clothes I passed out in and nobody notices.

One word description for Trader Joe’s? MEH!
I have heard numerous people talk Trader Joe’s up. They have a great selection, they said. Their prices are fabulous, they said. Their organic selection is top notch, they said. People are so friendly there, they said.
Hmm. This was my first experience with Trader Joe’s and I didn’t find one of those statements to be true. Maybe change the name to Trender Aldi’s because that’s exactly the impression I left with. This place was tiny and crammed full of uptight people with superiority complex’s. Their organic fruits/​vegetables (non frozen) selection was minimal at best. Their boxed/​packaged products were crammed full of salts/​preservatives. The store layout is exactly like Aldi’s. Everything, everywhere. Aisle’s were tiny and cramped.
I only interacted with one worker there. That was the cashier and she was an older lady and was a real sweet heart. The majority of the shoppers were real pieces of work. Oblivious to their surroundings. Rude and unfriendly. There were multiple people in the aisles blocking the way just standing there talking on their phones. It seriously made me want to drop the peppers I had picked up and just bail on this whole experience but I held fast.
The only thing I spotted that I thought was a «deal» was their hemp protein. Was a pound container for only $ 10. I grabbed the chocolate kind and gave it a whirl when I got home. Not impressed one bit. The price difference went right along with the taste difference.
I read through many of the other reviews before I wrote my own and I feel very out of the loop. What these people have experienced is vastly different than what I did. I may try the larger location in Missouri sometime but I will not be returning to this place. It’s just not worth it. This is NOT a health food store. I would choose Whole Foods over this place any day. Prices on most of the produce are the same or even cheaper there. You guys are getting finagled by the trend. If you want a great healthy alternative grocery store that wont break the bank, give Natural Grocers on Metcalf a whirl. That’s the best advice I can give.

With a sister living in California singing the praises of TJ’s, I’ve was anxiously awaiting the opening of a location in the Metro. Thankfully we have two to choose from although the Leawood location is TJ-​Lite — no beer or two buck chuck like it’s Missouri cousin at Ward Parkway Mall.
Food is always good quality, prices are cheap, staff are friendly. This is everything you could ask for in a grocery store, right? Fresh fruit and veggies look and taste great, prepared (refrigerated) meals are high quality, and they pack a ton of options into a tiny space.
TJ’s looks like Aldi on the inside but that’s where the comparisons end.

Five + stars for products and employees. 0 for Johnson County entitleds that make my experience a stroke waiting to happen.
I have been here a couple of times now, and each time, I have come away with a cart full of deliciousness that I certainly can’t find at HyVee but for about as much money as I would spend for the same amount of food elsewhere. Today I picked up spicy hummus and pita chips for a steal, frozen falafel, crab stuffed flounder, edamame crab rangoon, mandarin chicken in bulk, organic peanut butter doggy cookies, and other amazing stuff. I feel like a kid when I get home because I want to taste a little bit of each new item! They also have regular items such as fresh fruits and veggies, milk, and bread, but I think those are actually more expensive (19 cents for one banana?).
Employees are extremely professional, friendly, and helpful.
Watch out for parking and rude patrons. And that is all!

When I very first encountered TJ’s I was at a loss as to why so many people are such big fans. But a friend counseled to just give it a try, pick one item from each aisle that looks neat and make it an adventure. Now I’m an addict. You’ll end up finding great things that you won’t be able to find anywhere else and you too will soon be planning trips here regularly!
This would be a completely 5 star experience if the store carried about 20% more products. I’m a one-​stop shopping kind of gal, and I can never get everything on my list here. Also, do your price comparisons, while most things are really good deal, just be careful!
Grocery: try the nuts and trail mixes, the baking items, the pasta sauces. Keep looking up as you walk through the store and randomly try a few snack items like chocolate covered nuts, caramel wafers, jo-​jos…
Cheeses: I buy ALL my cheese here. Its always fresh and I can’t find better prices anywhere. They also carry my very favorite: Cotswold! (Cheddar with onions and chives in it, it makes a really amazing grilled cheese on sourdough!)
Breads: Did I mention you can buy sourdough? And baguettes that aren’t half bad too.
Produce: I love the arugula, I can usually find a nice avocado or two and I actually prefer to buy produce items at a «per item» price.
Dairy: their TJ brand greek yogurt is great, their milk is well priced and good quality.
Frozen: Some of my very favorites are the potstickers, the edamame, the chocolate croissants, the quiches, the mushroom turnovers… I could really go on and on, try the pad thai bowls, the lemongrass chicken stix, the mochi, the mini pizzas, the frozen fish… Makes a girls head spin!

I must admit., I was a bit intimidated to come to this store. All the folklore, how would I know what to buy, would I be cool enough, would they be able to tell that I was a TJ Virgin? Well, I’ve been 4 times and now I feel like a veteran. Our family even has certain «staples» that we get from TJ’s.
So, what IS Trader Joe’s? It is a specialty grocery store. Most people would not be able to buy all of their groceries here. However, there are some great things that I have discovered that are relatively inexpensive. Also, my daughter is a vegetarian and they have MANY vegetarian options which are all cheaper than Whole Foods.
So, what have I found?
* Flower bouquets for $ 3.99
* Roasted Red Pepper Hummus $ 2.99
* Orange Mandarin Chicken 4.99
* Orange Mandarin Chicken-​less 2.99
* Meat-​less Meat balls 3.99
* Frozen fruit medleys 2.99
* Canister of Steel Cut Oatmeal 2.49
* Frozen steel cut oatmeal-​2 servings 1.69
* 3 pack of organic Romaine Hearts 2.79
* Honey Wheat Pretzel sticks 1.99
* Salsa — all kinds, spicy black bean dip and queso cheese dip
* Shelled edamame 2.69
* And, the best waffle cut potato chips ever. These are like crack. We don’t buy them anymore. Only special occasions for these.
* and much more
Every time I go, I find more things. Also, even though their milk is not as cheap as Sam’s club, it is less than the grocery store.
It is crowded. It’s a small store, and people are browsing, so even with a list, it is not a quick trip inside the store. However, there is ALWAYS a worker around to ask the location of a product or if they carry a product. Also, the checkout lines go really fast.
I really love Trader Joe’s. I see why it is legendary. It is inexpensive, healthy (mostly) food. What they do, they do well.

I have been so excited for the opening of TJ’s after moving back here from Portland where I had two stores within 10 minutes of where I lived. I finally made my way over here on Saturday because I was craving a few things I know they carry but haven’t been able to find anywhere else.
After finding a parking space behind La Bodega (I feel bad for all of the businesses who had to deal with having nowhere for their patrons to park this weekend) I headed in with a list of items I couldn’t wait to grab.
First on the list… Lavosh. It’s a cracker bread but the TJ’s Lavosh isn’t crispy — perfect for pizza. I asked someone who kindly told me that they don’t carry that product in the midwest. Then I looked for eggplant hummous. No luck. Oh well. I did find a few other items I’ve been missing for the past few months.
It’s a small store, but small is definitely better than nothing. The staff we all very kind and helpful and amazingly the checkout line we were in moved very quickly.
Welcome to Kansas, Trader Joe’s!