Trader Joe’s

Trader Joe’s has the coolest snacks! It’s my go-​to place for candies and cookies. I recently discovered Scandinavian Swimmers (delicious addicting gummy candy). I tried chocolate covered pretzels for the first time and I’m so glad I got the ones from Trader Joe’s.
Great selection of fruit juices! I fell in love with the orange, peach, & mango juice.
The various fresh fruits and salads definitely caught my eye. I almost bought a box of cantaloupe, jicama, and already peeled pomegranate.
Their frozen isle was impressive — from an array of organic pizzas to korean BBQ to sautéed mushrooms.
Boyfriend was really interested in their assortment of odd beers.
We’ll definitely be back!
Because everything is organic here though, the prices can break the bank compared to Target or Safeway, but you get the quality you pay for I suppose.

This is a great store. Good selection, often updated. Friendly service, too.

What an amazing store everything that they carry is always fresh and not expensive, also the staff very friendly and smart. Love this store.

I stopped by Trader’s Joe’s to buy peanut butter… low and behold they have speculous cookie butter. Since they are always out of stock I decided to buy 2 dozen. So here I am @ the checkout counter and the
cashier –asked me“oh are you going to send it?“
Me-​Hmmmm… I said why did you asked me that?
Cashier– oh it’s because there is this lady that bought 100 cases to send it to the Phil?
Me– I am trying hard to hold back and just bite my lips.
Another cashier –are you going to send it to the Phil?
My cashier — oh you really are going to put me in trouble she said to the other cashier.
I am really getting upset and intimidated by their Q’s.
I almost feel like being interrogated. So…
Me– are you asking me this Q’s because I am Asian and of Filipino origin?
Cashier-​She is making all this excuses now. Another cashier– Are you going to send it?
Me– I can tell my face is as red a strawberry now and
am really pissed off.
Me– Are You guys are racially profiling me because I am Asian?
Cashier– Trying to divert my attention“I like your purse, did you get it in Italy. She goes on and on. She
Rang up my purchases thank me and hand me my receipt.
This whole incident was being heard by other customers…
I talked to the manager, I guess my face says it all how upset I am, And I told her so that it’s none of their business whether it’s for my own consumption, gift or whatever it may be.
I am very upset that I feel like am ready to blow. But manage to be civil. I told the manager that I am a public servant and I treat people the way I want to be treated.
This whole experience is totally uncalled for. The manager offered me flowers, Choc. Or TJ’s grocery bag. I thank her and said I can afford to buy it. She gave me all the excuses. but I still feel like I am being singled out because Of my ethnicity. k
I will give Trader’s Joe’s rate of 0 on a scale of 1 – 10.
We live in a very diversed community and I think people should be sensitive to how other’s may feel when making comments.

I remember way back when I thought I wasn’t a Trader Joe’s shopper. Their own brands, produce was mostly pre-​packaged, chatty staff, and who eats that much frozen stuff anyway?
Well, ok, you got me. That kitchen station in the back of the store with all the samples — well played, Trader Joe’s, well played. Thanks to that, I’ve purchased more items off of my list than ever. You’ve saved me when I needed to have a supply of frozen entrees for my family when my whacky schedule prevented me from making home cooked meals. You’ve helped me find every type of nut I need for my *insert trendy kale salad name here* or *insert new holiday baked item here*. I even find myself having friendly conversations with the staff while checking out.
I look forward to my quick excursions to shop your aisles and discover what’s on that fearless flyer that I need in my life. Thank you for filling that void I had in my grocery shopping that I didn’t know existed. Oh, and keep those $ 0.19 bananas. Deal of the century right there!
My only complaint is how you break my heart every now and then by getting me hooked on a particular item, and then removing it forever as if it never existed. That’s harsh. Give me back my crustless quiches and mini chicken tamalitos!

It would warm my heart if TJ’s would enforce the 12 items or less policy. Just a bit of a drag to have two items and get stuck behind two full grocery carts in the fewer line. Happens a bit too often.

Great location, convenient parking in the back, and most of all OUTSTANDING customer service! I’m horrible at finding stuff in grocery stores and the whole TJ crew is always happy to help :)
They are generous with their samples and so kid friendly– help your child find the airplane and they’ll give you a lollipop (or a cookie if you’re lucky!)

My Wife loves this Place. I dont have anything bad to say about this place. Employee’s are great and knowledgeable. Plenty of parking.

Here’s a tip for Carissa K. and her boys should you ever find yourself in Trader Joe’s wanting to play the scavenger hunt game. When you’re at Trader Joe’s looking for that elusive toy for the scanveger hunt, be reminded that every TJ’s has a different toy, with a different degree of difficulty.
This time I was looking for a plane. The «TJ plane.»
After getting numerous refills of their sample coffee, I was beginning to get jittery and a little annoyed that I couldn’t find the plane in this small, almost apartment sized Trader Joes.
Then one of the staff approached me, asking «Can I help you find something?»
«Um yeah,» I said sheepishly, «I’m looking for the Trader Joe’s airplane.»
«You mean the one for kids?» she asked. «Is your kid looking for it?»
I looked away from her, since I didn’t want to look into her in the eyes when I told her I didn’t have kids, and I was just looking for myself to pass the time as I waited for my friend to finish shopping.
She laughed and said, «I’ve never had an adult ask me about the plane before.»
«I know,» I said. «One day I hope to grow up.»
She laughed again, and told me to look up.
And there hanging above the ceiling was the airplane I’d been searching for.
She told me that they don’t hide it in the shelves because kids steal it, so instead they hang it in the air so kids can point to it and get the stickers.
It never occurred to me to look up!
«Do you want some stickers,» she asked me, still laughing.
«No thanks,» I said. But, I will grab another sample cup of your fine coffee,” I said smiling.

Layout is standard. Location is convenient. However, they’re not always stocked with white tilapia!
NEED MOAR TILAPIAAAAA

I’m a forever fan of TJs.
This location is great. Fully stocked. Clean.
Layout is standard. I was able to get in and out.
Favorite neighborhood grocery store!

Every time I go to trader Joes in Millbrae I get in and out fast and the clerks are always friendly and responsive to my needs. I suspect they are all trained to understand the importance to community and connecting with individuals who with they connect every day.
For some reason I feel Trader Joes researches carefully who they hire. The products are always organized well and they are readily available. Great prices for trail mix and peanuts.
I’ll be back. I dont mind driving a ways to get there.

Five stars for Stephanie. She always provides great customer service. Even when she’s bombarded by many people at once, she remains calm, cool and collected. She is very good at listening to customer questions and providing solutions.
Two stars for produce. Throughout the years the produce, packaged salads and pre-​packaged refrigerated items have gone downhill fast. I don’t even bother buying these once terrific items here anymore. Even when I look through the assortment, there never seems to be fresh, non soggy, non putrid looking salads. The selection is great but why bother if when I get home the chicken salad is moldy and the brussel sprouts are brown?
This place is great if you’re having a party. Awesome selection of flowers and junk food. But if you’re looking for real food this place seems to be getting worse. It’s taken me a long time to write this review because I have such a love/​hate relationship with this location. Service is great 99% of the time, flowers 100% great, junk food 100% great. But it aggravates me when I buy organic chicken or produce for dinner and when I get home and open it I discover it’s inedible. Why are you keeping organic chicken on the shelves when the expiration date says yesterday?
My position in writing this review is in hopes of calling these issues to management’s attention.
Management: please evaluate suspect items and take them off your shelves. When I brought a moldy item to the attention of a manager last week, she scolded me for not saving the moldy item AND packaging to bring it in to show her. EVEN THOUGH, I had a receipt, she was annoyed that I didn’t also save, store and bring in the moldy item to prove my claim. Are you kidding me??? That is disgusting. And it’s also NOT good customer service. A receipt alone should be sufficient.
This location was once paramount to all others. Please try to reclaim your title. I miss the old, reliable Trader Joes.

Since moving to Burlingame I’ve been at a loss where to shop for groceries. I miss my Piedmont Grocery with their imported snacks, wide selection of cheese, high quality meat, organic selections, the list goes on and on. I just can’t seem to find anything like it around here. Feeling unsatisfied with where I’ve been grocery shopping lately, I started coming here.
Parking can be a disaster at this location. Broadway Ave is a busy street as it’s the downtown of Millbrae. There’s a Pet Food Express, Safeway, 24 Hr Fitness, Starbucks and others so expect pedestrians jaywalking and cars driving slow looking for parking.
As for the store itself, its smaller compared to other TJs I’ve been to. The employees are helpful and friendly. I bought a bag of avocados and when I opened one the next day, it was bruised and almost completely black inside. I checked the others and found they were all like that. I took the bag back to TJ and they let me take another bag home, no questions asked. The store is clean and lots of staff on the floor to assist you if you have any questions.
You can find most basic ingredients here. They do have quite a selection of pre-​made food you can just pop in the oven and pretend to your date that you cooked it yourself. Make sure you grab a Cookie Butter ice cream for dessert. Your date will instantly fall in love with you. This stuff is ridiculous!
My go to store for grocery shopping from now on.

I don’t think I will ever find a mediocre Trader Joe’s! There is not enough good things to say about this grocery store chain and this location is no exception. Very well stocked and maintained. Even when its busy, it’s not difficult to navigate through. The customer service is always helpful and you get a great value for what you buy. My only criticism, if even, is that I can’t get some of the big name brands here as well. Don’t get me wrong, the TJ brand is very good but there are a couple items that others do better. Overall, I really like this TJ location and if you prefer good quality food and/​or snacks, then this is a great place to shop!

Has some unique things to buy!

Trader Joes and I have been together for quite some time now. We’ve had to do long distance before but it was worth it. TJs has been with me through my thick and thin years. When I went vegan, and then vegetarian, and then pescatarian for various girls, Trader Joes was there. When I gave up red meat, then carbs, then candy and sugary drinks for various diets, Trader Joes was there. When my social circles went from house parties with cheap booze and chips to dinner parties with fancy wines and cheeses, Trader Joes was there. After a long day at work and I’m tired and hungry, I trust that Trader Joes has dinner ready for me. Sure, I’ve changed neighborhoods, but TJs just kept following me around, or maybe… I just couldn’t stay away. I don’t even know. All I know is that we’ve grown old together, and if I could do it all over, I wouldn’t change a thing.

Yo! TJs, Are you reading my reviews or something? Why do you keep increasing the prices of my favorite items? :(do you even care about my feelings???
I mean I understand that prices of merchandise increases, but the 50−100% percentage increase on some items does not make sense.
So I love TJ’s turkey bacon. It’s uncured and delicious. A pack of regular turkey bacon: $ 3.49 now. A pack of the same TJs brand *peppered* turkey bacon: $ 2.99 still. Same ounces. How does that make sense? I mean that’s an extra ingredient for less money! (Ps don’t get the peppered Turkey Bacon it’s not really peppered and it’s super sweet no me gusta)
Yes, it’s only a $ 0.50 difference, but this is happening throughout many of my favorite items. Wines, champagne, beef/​turkey jerky, mac and cheese, deli meats, cheeses. Is this your way of trying to get me to buy more green healthy shit? It’s kind of working.
I would blame it on the CA drought, but many unpopular items have decreased in price.
Still better than Safeway but.
TJs dontchu ever for a second get to thinkin. that you’re irreplaceable!

Trader Joe’s is always full of friendly people!
The Millbrae location is located right where Kohl’s used to be. There’s a few parking spots outside and across the street and then there’s a parking lot also so parking isn’t really much of an issue here.
The good things about Trader Joe’s is that they have free coffee in the back. They also give free samples of whatever they’re willing to sample on that day and a bathroom located in the back. Maybe that’s nothing to you, but my mom is thankfully for those things. :)
Everything is pretty much easy to find in here, but if you’re having difficulties then just asked one of the many workers that are around the store. I know that I’ve been asked if I needed help a bunch of times which is nice and appreciated.
They usually have a good amount of cash registers opened so lines tend to go fast unless you come here on a super busy day. And there is one lane that is for items of 15 or less so use that if you’re in a hurry and have only a few items.
Overall, yeah. I’m a fan of Trader Joe’s. Why wouldn’t I be? They have Speculoo’s Cookie Butter here!. and now in ice cream form! Boo yah.

Dear Trader Joe (if that’s even your real name),
I know everyone and their mother loves you, but I gotta keep it 100 and be straight with you: Your hummus tastes like sand and the other day when I came by and you were not only out of bananas, but also had a crazy customer accost me about where the f*ck the bananas were, well, it pissed me off.
For a couple of reasons actually.
#1. Because I really wanted bananas. It was basically the only thing I’d planned on getting here, but because you were out and I forgot how much your hummus blows, I ended up buying 2 tins of that and a butt-​load of cheese that I do not need. I do NOT need the cheese, sir.
#2. Because I’m pretty sure the lady who accosted me thought I worked here because I just happened to be wearing a button-​down semi-​hawaiian-​y print shirt.
Okay, okay, that second one is my bad. I wore the Trader Joe’s equivalent of the mark of the beast and as a person who’s shopped many a time at Target wearing khaki pants and a red shirt, I should have known better, but I forgot and this was kind of an on-​the-​whim sort of stop when I was jonesin’ for some bananas… but we all know how that worked out.
I guess I was more annoyed that it was my day off and yet somehow I was getting yelled at buy a woman for being out of 29-​cents a pound bananas, when I also wanted to yell at someone about TJs being out of bananas.
You normally keep your jam so tight, TJ. Let’s try to keep on top of that ‘nana situation going forward, k?
Beyond that, this Trader Joe’s wasn’t nearly as hectic as I thought it was going to be given all the other shopping interactions I’ve had at other grocers in the peninsula. For one, the parking lot here isn’t a total mess, so that was very much appreciated.
They had my favorite chocolate bar stocked (until I bought them all out, suckers!) and they had a ridic good and affordably-​priced selection of all that cheese that I do not need, but spent all my allotted grocery money for the month on.