Trader Joe’s

I had given my baby sitter my debit card the day before to pick up a prescription for my daughter, and forgot to put it back in my wallet. So I show up at trader Joe’s, and get to the checkout, and oof. No money.
But trader Joe’s accepts Google Wallet and all that, so I have my spouse text me the card numbers (from another state because he’s out of town!) But meanwhile my kids are losing their minds.
However, Team Trader Joe’s stepped in, dancing, singing, giving my kids snacks, being truly kinder than one could ever hope for and more thoughtful than anyone could expect. Thank you, Melleana and the other woman at the check out. So. Kind. You are wonderful people.
Picture posted with permission.

Love Trader Joe’s and I go there at least once a week. Seems lately though that the store doesn’t stay well stocked. I thought it was because of the holidays, but the holidays are over. I went there today and ended up walking out. No shredded carrots, no split peas, and I was told the arborio rice was discontinued. Why? Seems to me this would be a popular item. Butter was 4.89 a pound so I ended up at Costco and got 4 pounds for 9.99. Big difference. Anyway, I do love the products and the flowers are beautiful and reasonable, but lately too many items are out of stock. Not that this will stop me from going.

They’re simply the best! Been going here at least once or twice a week since they opened. The staff have a comfortable, friendly connection to the customers. The seasonal items are terrific, from the pumpkin Kringle to the beautiful tiny pine trees!

Besides knowing everything I buy from here will be delicious, the real reason I drive 35 minutes to go grocery shopping here is the amazing customer service. All the employees smile, greet you, offer help while you are shopping and checking out. Items I always buy here include: chocolate covered preztels, curry sauces, frozen chicken tenderloins, cambozola cheese, and the seasonal pancake mixes (gluten-​free pumpkin is Ah-​Maze-​Ing). I highly recommend stocking up on chocolates and other seasonal fare for gift giving once November rolls around. I seriously regretted not buying more boxes of Belgian chocolate last year.

This place is clean, the staff is nice, the parking lot is plentiful and easy to get in and out of, and depending on what you are looking for the prices are great. I have been going to trader joe’s in West Hartford for about a year now and Milford being closer/​quicker to home keeps me coming back. It is also not as crowded as West Hartford. I always grab the almond meal and almond milk from there. The trader Joe’s brand of almond milk seems to be the only one around now that offers unsweetened plain almond milk (the rest only do unsweetened vanilla). Almond meal and cashew meal is very affordable there. I have not much of their food yet outside the realm of what I already know, but as I do I will be sure to write about it. If you are in the area or looking for great deals on organic foods, Trader Joe’s in Milford is definitely worth a look.

Anyone who knows me, knows I’m a HUGE TJs fan! This is a smaller store compared to some of the others I have gone to, but its well stocked and the employees are very friendly. The one main bummer I have about this store, TJs can’t really do anything about… they don’t sell wine. THE HORROR. It has come to my attention that CT is one of those states that keeps the wine separate, and this makes me sad. TJs was ALWAYS my go to for inexpensive decent wine. Yes, I’m whining (pun intended). but it makes me sad. Otherwise, they have decent prices for produce and it seems to generally be of better quality that the other grocery stores I have found in the area. TJs is probably going to be my go-​to grocery store while I’m living in New Haven.
Pro-​tip: if you like dark chocolate try the TJs pound plus bar (I like it with almonds), its to die for! I literally crave this chocolate.

This is my favorite grocery store. I buy the majority of my food here. The prices are reasonable and they have lots of low sodium, low fat, and «reduced guilt» options. The organic selection has been growing too.
My favorite items include: cheddar cheese with caramelized onions, many of their salads, mango pineapple salsa, grilled chicken, frozen Mac and cheese, frozen bambino pepperoni pizzas, frozen shells with brie and asparagus, honey roasted pumpkin ravioli, peanut butter filled pretzels with no salt, organic blue corn tortilla chips, reduced guilt chunky guacamole, and the organic probiotic smoothies, and their organic, fair trade, shade grown coffees. Yum!
Finally, the staff here are really friendly and helpful. When it is crowded, they open up every register and keep the lines manageable. I recommend shopping after work or during a weekday, as weekends can be a little hectic.

As I write this review I realize I have found my salvation. I will no longer need to have to cook every single day. Why did I not bother checking this place out months ago when I moved here. In a way I am happy I didn’t because I probably would’ve been bored of it by now. Pre-​made meals… they are everywhere. In the fridge, in the freezers, galore. I’m enjoying the TJ’s mac & cheese bites with a nice cold beer as I write this and I think about my fridge and freezer stocked with things for this week making my life a million times easier. Words cannot describe.
Yes, they live up to the hype. I was browsing the salad area when I heard someone say «hey how are you?» and I thought it was someone talking to someone else until I heard it repeated so I turned around. It was one of the employees saying hello making sure I didn’t need anything. Later I turned by the dessert freezer aisle (I don’t remember what else they sell on that aise, I just remember the desserts (chocolate lava cakes, crème brûlée, I need to stop)). Anyways another employee looks at me and says «hi, how are u?» They made me feel like a friend, not just some random shopper on a busy Saturday.
I kept reading everywhere about how good the Cookie Butter is so I made it a mission to find this spread. It was on the top shelf and they only had about 5 left out of reach. I asked one of the employees to help me grab one and they came over and did it with such kindness. Seriously, these people are amazing.
So 5 stars for all you guys working at TJ’s. You made the impossible happen: make me enjoy grocery shopping.

Trader joe’s wins me over every time with their excellent customer service! I was on the hunt for some cinnamon cheese (warning, this is addicting cheese) and one of their employees noticed me searching for it. He told me that he would check in the back and a couple minutes later came back and asked if I wanted the good news or the bad news first. I asked for the bad news and he said that they didn’t have it in stock, but it would be back in October. While this is a small exchange, it’s moments like these that make Trader Joe’s really stand out. I will be back again, not just for their excellent fruit, produce, and frozen foods, but also for their outstanding customer service.

One shop that I will truly miss when I move back to the uk will be Trader Joes! It has a very chilled out vibe. The staff are always phenomenally helpful and they have reasonably priced food. My only complaint is that their out of season fruit isn’t always at its best.

I come back here because of the staff. They’re all so friendly and helpful! Of course their fresh produce, cheese and bread keep me coming back too! Always great presentation here and I always like taste testing their new product. Buy their chocolate croissants in the frozen section along with the fromage fungi tartlettes.

This isn’t my favorite Trader Joe’s location, but it’s the only location even somewhat convenient to me and it does the job. It’s quite small in comparison to other TJ’s I’ve shopped at, and at no fault of this location their produce sucks and they don’t sell Two Buck Chuck. I say this is at no fault of their own because TJ’s is notorious for having lackluster produce, and CT state laws prevent them from selling wine in grocery stores. For such a liberal state we’re awfully slow moving on our archaic liquor laws. Oh well, at least I can finally buy beer on a Sunday. baby steps!
Anyway. That aside, the staff at this location is far superior to other grocers in the area which makes coming here a pleasure. Due to the size of the store, the lack of TJ’s in the area, and their awesome products, this store can get packed. Unfortunately, it’s six of one half dozen the other when it comes to prime shopping hours here. If you wait for off peak hours, they’ll be out of a lot of products, if you shop during peak hours, bring a Xanax. If at all possible, I try to stick to shopping here on weekdays. Regardless of the craziness of this store, their staff still remains friendly and helpful, almost ad nauseum. The positive attitudes they keep are incredible, TJ’s hiring team is seriously good at doing their thang.
Now onto non-​location specifics — their food is awesome! And the prices are absolutely unbeatable for the quality of the product. I’m talking taste wise and ingredient wise. This is the only store I’ll willingly eat frozen premade foods from, their food is that good. I personally recommend the olive tapenade (the fresh stuff in the fridge, not the spread in the jar), the jalapeño stuffed olives, and the peanut butter filled chocolate covered pretzels (!!!). I could go on for days about their products, you get the point. I always pick up some flowers when I get here, they’re a great price and who doesn’t love fresh flowers?

I don’t do the bulk of my grocery shopping at TJs, but I do get some specialty items and snacks here. Hello cookie butter & jalapeño stuffed green olives! This location certainly suits it’s purpose — lay out is easy enough, staff is friendly. Avoid the weekends, like any other grocery store.
I enjoy fresh flowers, and TJs has some of the best prices for really great bouquets. They seem to have really fresh lavender as well. I always buy some when I stop in.
My only gripe is there are no carriage caddy things, you know to put your carriage away. The worst people in the world, leave their carriage in the middle of parking lots — but TJs almost forces you. I really can’t leave my infant in the car while I walk back to the store to put the carriage back. So leaving requires an extra trip with a 15lb baby in a car seat for me. It’s just annoying but doesn’t take away from the quality of the staff or products. Likely a cause of the low rent plaza they’re in.

Good selection and prices are low for some things– love their packaged veggies and cheap canned goods. You can find meat and products from nitrate-​free, no-​antibiotic peppered bacon to pre-​seasoned chicken, as well as frozen meats and fish (wild caught options). I like balancing out my weekly groceries with Trader Joe’s, Stop&Shop and Whole Foods. TJ’s is clutch I can get when I need something tasty, healthy and fast that I can toss together when I’m super busy, and there are plenty of little to non-​processed options.

Really solid Trader Joe’s. People are incredibly friendly/​helpful, and the store (unlike other TJs) doesn’t ever feel too packed. It’s nice to not have to wait in line to pay for more than 5 minutes.
Only complaint would be that some of their stock (particularly in produce) tends to run low, but overall this is a great spot.

Anytime I eat a frozen meal it is never great. Normally just ok. I recently had a frozen dinner from Trader Joes (Chicken Tikka Masala) and I found it to be great. It is the closest thing to buying it at an Indian restaurant. The flavor is awesome you won’t be disappointed. Yes as always for a frozen dinner the portion is a little small but well worth it. Let me know if you have tried it and agree or disagree.

I LOVE TJ’s! Walking into the store you see their beautiful selection of fresh flowers and produce.
Their selection of to-​go lunch options is delicious. Recent finds– spicy california roll, buffalo style chicken wrap and cranberry chicken salad. Random new find– strawberry bars. tasty and quick toss into your bag on your way out the door =)
Nice selection of beers that I feel like is a new addition =)

I love Trader Joe’s because it has what I call «novelty foods» and a friendly vibe. Seriously, I feel like the employees love working there and I like being in such a tiny store with happy people. Some things are really cheap here-​the Ezekiel bread, vitamin E oil, calcium/​magnesium supplements, almond butter, sesame oil, spices, single beers are about $ 1.50/ea, and their own brand of natural toothpaste. The frozen food selection is great. The produce selection is standard yet small. The prepared foods are awesome-I’m all about their hummus and tabbouleh. You can get your weekly groceries here or a cheap lunch. You can get salt & pepper Mexican style chocolate or chocolate covered potato chips. They have a lot of weird I-​must-​have-​that food that I end up buying for no reason other than it sounds like a great idea.
Last words: they have fresh flowers here, you can make your own 6 pack for cheap, you’ll find the majority of prices lower than Stop & Shop or Whole Foods, the avocados always seem to be super under ripe, and the bread seems to expire soon after I buy it (freeze the bread and throw the avocados in a paper bag.)

A great Trader Joe’s location especially in terms of layout. The layout is nice and easy for me to look through and find things. However on my last visit the store was out of many things I wanted or didn’t carry them. No Whole Wheat buns other than some expensive brand (4.99) that didn’t look appetizing. A lot of the pre-​made food was out of stock but they had a sign up that they had some kind of delivery issue so they were out of those products. Also no organic apples (not much organic fruit at all it seemed).
Staff was friendly though and store was clean, I’ll have to hit this location up more often!
My favs:
— Tempura Chicken (not healthy but SO yummy)
— Three Layer Hummus
— Frozen Falafel (I make my own pits or sometimes just have them with Tahini)
— Crumbled Goat Cheese (I find a way to put this on everything)
— Cocoa Almond Spread
— Honey Apple Butter (pair it with the Cocoa /​Almond butter w/​bananas on toasted bread and you have the most AMAZING sandwich ever)
I also like to buy Organic romaine hearts here as they are cheaper than everywhere else at $ 2.99.

Another store I wish we had in Colorado. Great selection of cheese fresh produce and great Trader Joe’s brand products.
Every time I am here I make sure to get my Trader Joe’s shopping bags. These bags really hold a lot and often I’m stopped in my own grocery store to ask if there’s a Trader Joe’s in Colorado. Sadly the nearest 1 is a New Mexico.