Trader Joe’s

Came here with a friend the other day and wow this tiny store is busy! Got my sweet tooth staples and walked out with 5 pints of the soy creamer… why don’t they make this in a larger size? Who cares… I can drink coffee and tea again! Huzzah!
Check out stand person was friendly and affable. Total smile on her face.
Beware the older women and couples who can’t navigate carts to save their lives… leaving them smack dab in the middle of the small aisles and being totally clueless that people need to pass.
Other than the older folk who have TJ’s as their ‘big day out’, this place is a winner!

Every Trader Joes have some of the same issues like crowded parking lots and aisles, because everyone loves Trader Joes! I grew up in California going to Trader Joe’s but what I love most about this one is the people. The workers are quick, friendly and very tentative. We just moved to the area not long ago, we have been going to this Trader Joes about once every 2 weeks now, always during a busy time it seems, and some of the cashiers tell us that they remember us and then they proceed to sincerely ask how we are doing. It’s wonderful in the midst of the hustle. I love it.

This is a great place to find a unique variety of items not found in your regular grocery store. What I really like about this place is that I can find a number of items that I like to take to work for lunches. The frozen microwaveable Indian meal options are great. I’ve tried a lot of different brands and hated them. These actually are flavorful, filling and even though they range from $ 2.99−3.99 it’s still less than what I would pay if I ate from work cafeteria or went out to eat. I really like the variety and the prices at trader joes and only recently discovered they existed.
This store isn’t huge but has a decent variety of items (I recommend buying produce elsewhere). Staff are friendly and often have samples available to try.

.500 is a pretty solid batting average. If a hitter goes 3-​for-​6 at the plate, that’s a great performance! But when it comes to grocery shopping, 50% doesn’t cut it…
During my first trip to the Lynnwood TJ’s, I carried a shopping list of six items, ready to make some white chicken chili. While walking around the store, I noticed how vacant many of the shelves were, holes where cans should be, empty racks everywhere. Oddly, this was one of the worst stocked stores I’ve ever been in.
I walked out with only 3 of my 6 needed items. No soup for me…

Typical busy store location. One of the smaller stores and the aisles can get pretty dang hard to navigate.
Do like the wide selection of items to choose from.
We only shop here occasionally. The prices are a bit high, but you do get great quality.

Why oh Why oh Why can’t Trader Joe’s become international and grace Canada with it’s eclectic and affordable and delicious food choices? I miss this store the most and have never found anything close to it here in Alberta. Food from all over the world — they work with the providers to create their own name products that just can’t be beat. Selection varies by popularity and there’s always something new to try. There’s usually someone cooking something scrumptious in the back, or at the very least, there will be samples of new items out for you to try. Wonderful produce, cheeses, meats, snacks — the biggest selection of «trail mix» combinations I’ve ever seen, including some with ginger (love it!) Great staff always ready to help out.
(Parking can be a pain, but it’s well worth it)

Trader Joe’s, let me count the way I love thee?
1 — Your name sake items rock
2 — Your trail mixes are da bomb
3 — Your fresh fruit is sublime
4 — Your cut flowers can’t be beat
5 — You are next door to Half Price Book Store
6 — Your staff are always friendly
7 — You sell naturally flavoured GINGER products
8 — You sell SIRACHA flavoured treats! GET IN MY TUMMY NOW :-)
My only complaint? You’re not in Canada, yet!
Can you hurry up and get here so I can visit you more than once or twice a year?
Signed,
Your devoted and seriously homesick Seattleite transplanted to Edmonton, AB.

I just had to write this review. Every time I’m here or any trader joes, I’m treated like a king. I never had a rude employee, they were, and are always very friendly and helpful. I’m very impressed by all trader joes.

I love TJ’s. Yes, Yes, I am biased… Despite what folks think (or may say), TJ’ is very affordable. I love the frozen food variety available and the «Adult Beverage» selection is very eclectic. I am not a fan of Two Buck-​Chuck, but they have so many wines and spirits that are affordably priced and offer some variety that is not available at Costco or the regular ‘ol grocery store. There are some staples that can be found here and the quality of the produce is very good. I really love flowers and have to hold myself back every time as the floral quality is fantastic and the cut flowers last so long. I can always find what I am looking for and the staff are amazingly helpful. Parking is tight, so don’t bring the Hummer or the Suburban. The parking lot is shared with a dollar store, and a couple of other shops and it is a small lot. So be courteous and patient.

I can’t get enough of this place. I love So many things from here and I come here every week. The staff is very nice and are always helpful when I need help with something or a question. I eat pretty well and always find fruits that I really like such as organic apples and bananas, packaged fruits and veggies. I find anything and everything I might like. The best time to come here is very early in the morning. Otherwise, parking is always full.
If I have bought something I’m not happy about, I can return it and get my money back or exchange for something else.

The staff here is super friendly all the time and helpful whenever I ask questions about unusual products they carry.

I don’t quite understand the thrill many people get over Trader Joe’s. In my opinion, TJ’s is a tiny, cram-​packed store that offers the same products you can buy elsewhere, but with slightly different packaging, labels, and higher prices. What exactly is the draw?
A tiny canister of «salt from France» tastes the same as $.99 salt made in the U.S., but comes with a $ 3.99 price tag and cute packaging.

This Trader Joe’s is small. Has lots of parking area. The store itself was packed on the day I went so I felt alot of stuff was out of stock. But there was plenty of cashiers so it wasn’t a long wait to get rung up

What can I say — it’s a trader joes. Nothing too exciting about this one that makes me jump up and down. The parking lot blows though. It’s always packed (yet again all TJ’s parking lots are…) but I will say that they are quick with the check out lanes.

This location is awesome, just as many other reviewers have said! The staff are super friendly and remember you after a few visits. They are knowledgeable and happy to help you find what you want.
This store can get cramped though, since it is fairly small compared to most grocers. They provide nearly everything you would need to make Breakfast, Lunch, or Dinner with snacks in between. The easy-​to-​make foods they sample constantly is a testimony to the idea that enjoyable food shouldn’t’t be bad for you nor should it be hard to prepare nor cost an arm and a leg.
Trader Joe’s is affordable, friendly, fast, fantastic, fabulous… well you get the point!
Always fresh produce and/​or flowers outside the front door and inside to the right as you walk in. Fresh dried fruits and nuts are also available with a wide variety of choices.
Their private label stuff is also as good as it gets comparing it to national branded stuff. It is sometimes much better! Give them a try, you’ll be surprised!
The only thing that detracts is the pan handler that always hang out around this end of the strip mall. Some are nice and some just expect you to have pity. No more live music players. =[

TJs — how do I love thee? Let me count the ways: 1) you have good-​for-​you food at great prices. 2) you have super-​cool staff who knows their stuff and listens to my grumbling when you happen to be out of my favorite whatever (and they help me reach stuff). 3) you are always willing to help me with my need for a free lil’ coffee shot. 4) your 2 buck (now $ 3) Chuck is a pretty darn decent wine. 5) you make trying new things so easy and fun. I try to avoid you on weekends (especially Sundays), though. Not that I’m anti-​social, just like to breathe my own air for the most part. And… I heard your expanding soon?! Can’t wait!

TJ makes grocery shopping fun! I love that it carries everything I’m looking for in a confined space. I don’t like getting lost in huge grocery stores. Their prices are also not bad. The frozen foods section is my favorite, especially the Indian food. I always get the chicken tikka, butter chicken and samosas for lunch. I also like their dumplings and pretty much all the breakfast items they carry (waffles, hash browns, etc.)
There’s a good selection of teas, and a huge selection of dips that you can only find at TJ.
Parking lot is always busy but I’ve never not been able to find parking.
Almost forgot to mention how great their employees are. If I ask where to find something, they go get it for me and if an item is not on the shelves they go check if they carry it in the back without me needing to ask.

This isn’t the Lynnwood I usually go to but it’s layout makes it easy to find everything. I sampled their coffee and peppermint chocolate cake which was really tasty considering I’m not a huge peppermint fan.
The staff was friendly as always and we came out with a big haul of groceries!

I am in love with Trader Joe’s, pure and simple. my kids always love trying their samples and getting a treat for locating the hidden stuffed toy animal in the store, and I always get great customer service here; not every staff member has to be super cheery, but it’s always been a good shopping experience for me. I kind of prefer to be left alone to peruse unless I have a question anyway.
If you see an item that you are curious about trying, just ask and they will open up a package for you to try! (I discovered their dried persimmons were addictive). On top of having such a great variety of foods, the prices are great. I have a few staple items that I will only get from TJ’s, from their Organic Red Pepper Tomato soup, Shredded Lite 4 cheese blend, $ 1.99 Dark Chocolate (Seal salt and caramel, caramel and coconut) bars, and great prices on frozen seafood. :)
If you have the time, check out their Daily Flyer with recipe ideas or their online site.

I don’t really go to this location since they opened one in Ballard but I was here recently and realised that I had never reviewed them in the first place!
Employees can be hit and miss, I’ve encountered super-​friendly people here and other times, employees that seem terse when bothered with a question. The aisles are well-​stocked and clean. I’ve never encountered a lengthy check out experience. When the queues back up, cashiers almost always call for back-​up which arrives relatively quickly.
The entrance to this parking lot on the south side is ALWAYS busy. I don’t care what time of day you try to attempt it, you’ll be waiting for some unit of time. There’s a Half Price Book right next door so the parking is usually full. Do yourself a favour and just park further in the lot.