Trader Joe’s

It was a great place to go to. It is exactly like the other Trader Joe’s. You got the beautiful produce section with fresh vegetables and fruits. They have pre-​packaged salads and herbs. I especially love the frozen section of desserts and candies.
I bought a few things like tea tree oil, fluoride free toothpaste, mouthwash, coconut oil and a lot of dark chocolate bars.
Ive been always buying these things everytime I go to Trader Joe’s.
They really have a great variety of chocolate bars. Delicious! I really love the 30% dark chocolate with hazlenuts the most.
This Trader Joe’s was clean and well maintained. The workers are really friendly.

OY! When is the place NOT busy!!! I know that Trader Joe’s is reading this. Please put a Trader Joe’s in MIDTOWN/​DOWNTOWN Sacramento area. Please? Does Trader Joe’s like to create chaos by not having enough stores especially with their ever-​growing customer base? I love Trader Joe’s. Don’t get me wrong. There are good items here old and new worth purchasing but it’s chaotic that I never have a good shopping experience. Way too busy and people can be rude and push others. It makes me not want to go to your stores. I have a few issues. First one is parking. Parking is awful. People park in the little shopping center next door and across the street at CVS Pharmacy just to get into Trader Joe’s. CVS Pharmacy knows that Trader Joe’s uses CVS’ parking. The prices are okay. If you’re one person shopping just for yourself, then it’s good. I like the portions and can cut my bill in half with eating small portions. Trader Joe’s has always been a favorite store of mine but I give it one star because they are doing so well that they could expand. Trader Joe’s was on a news segment (I forget which one.). I believe it was a news-​piece where a guy bought foods from Trader Joe’s in Washington State and then resold the items to another place where Trader Joe’s doesn’t exist (It might’ve been in British Columbia). And he sold the items for a higher price for which consumers were willing to pay because they love Trader Joe’s that much. Here’s the link:
and his own website:
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I am so glad that he won because Trader Joe’s is benefiting from his full price purchases not to mention plugging Trader Joe’s business for free where it may draw up new customers. Trader Joe’s could expand there as well. Go to Canada Trader Joe’s — they love your products there too.

tried to go here 3 times last wee and each time had to hunt through the parking lot like a shark and stalk people who appear to be leaving just to get a parking space. I’ve seen a car accident and two verbal fights (over parking) in the last 2 years. Other than the horrible parking situation, great store and very nice staff.

Everyone knows how incredible Trader Joe’s is. It’s nice to have a grocery store where you can ‘trust the brand’.
What a lot of people probably don’t know is that the morning crew is the best! From what I’ve been told, they are usually the ones in charge of ordering/​stocking each section (apparently they rotated areas too). That means that if you have a question, and you see someone in that area, they will for sure be the expert. It’s like talking to a business owner! The morning crew also tends to be the friendliest, in my opinion.

I love Trader Joe’s! Great variety of quality items. I especially like the marinated meats for grilling. My weakness is everything dark chocolate covered there… dark chocolate covered almonds, mints, peanut butter cups, marshmallows, pretzels…
One downside to this location, the parking lot and the spaces themselves are small.

What can I say, I’ve been shopping at this Trader Joes for over a year and I love it, I come here weekly. For those of you who think it’s expensive, I can tell you with certainty that it is cheaper than Safeway and Raleys. Trader Joes is NOT expensive! It is actually really affordable. The brand is their own and the products are very high quality in my opinion. I am very pleased with 99% of their products.
The customer service is great, they have a sampling area similar to Costco. They even have a great variety of flowers and plants if you need to get a gift for someone. Located in East Sac, very clean and well organized store.
My only complaint is that they don’t have everything like a major supermarket does; for example, a specific ingredient like hoisin sauce or cream of mushroom soup they don’t carry. But I assure you, they have 99% of what you need as far as groceries.
Excellent selection of wine, beer and liquor too. Really love shopping here and you will avoid the hassle of other grocery stores. People that work here actually look like they want to work here. I highly recommend Trader Joes!

Very clean store and friendly staff, just went to grab a few items for a family dinner. Overall I was satisfied with the organization of the store, cleanliness, and no wait time in the lines, I would definitely come to this location again.

This TJ’s would be five stars except for that $@!# parking lot!
If you survive parking, it’s like every other TJ’s I’ve shopped — concise, great products, helpful staff and a great wine guy… in this case, John (think Santa).
Go. Save. Enjoy. Ride your bike there if you can to avoid the parking — it’s that bad.

Love this place! Super friendly and great for people who pack lunches. I love their salads, such good quality ingredients and the prices are lower than what you would pay for the same thing elsewhere.
The only downside here is the parking :/

Rule #1: Don’t Mess With My «Pepper & Poppy Crackers», Mr. Trader Joes!
SITREP
How would feel if you paid for a packaged product, and when you got home, you discovered the very product that you wanted to purchase was NOT in the package?
Well that’s exactly what happened when I bought the Trader Joes «Cracker Assortment» (SKU# 38 981), and the «Pepper & Poppy Water Crackers» («Pepper & Poppy») were NOT in the box.
THE CRIME
* The Package as Advertised:
* What I got instead though:
* The «Pepper & Poppy» that are M.I.A.:
A TALE OF WOE…
To fully appreciate the mental anguish I feel from this doughy fraud, you need to understand my passion for «Pepper & Poppy» — it goes back many years when Trader Joes first sold «Pepper & Poppy» as a single boxed-​package (for far less in cost than the evil «Cracker Assortment»).
IT’S BAD ENOUGH…
…when this cracker is the ONLY Trader Joes cracker that I loved. And not only me. At the time «Pepper & Poppy» literally was flying off the shelves they couldn’t stock enough. But then you see the evil skulduggery at work by the Trader Joe Trolls («TJ-​Trolls») of marketing when they realize, «Hmmmm. You know what? If we want to move more of the less popular sibling-​crackers of «Pepper & Poppy» all we need to do is market the 4-​pack «Cracker Assortment» and REMOVE the single box-​version of «Pepper Poppy».
But what can you do. And you know, it works, because I’m willing to shell out the extra dough to get the assortment of 4 cracker types just so I can get me my «Pepper & Poppy.»
BUT IT GETS NO WORSE…
…when you sell a product that isn’t even the product as advertised. That’s called fraudulent advertising.
PUTTING THINGS IN PERSPECTIVE
I do think it’s important to put things in perspective and attempt some level «proportionality.» For example, For years back in the 90s & 2000s, I loved both the jar & canned varietals of Trader Joes Dolmas. Then one day they *pulled* the jarred variety (and have never sold them since), and soon thereafter also pulled the canned variety. This really torqued me. But I am not going to rate a store on the basis of one product.
HOWEVER, false advertising is another matter — and whether it be intentional or accidental — it’s not cool to dupe people into buying a product as represented, only to find out that it is NOT the product you purchased. A totally different level of «dam, really?».
THE LOWDOWN
Oh. On occasion, I’ll still be dropping into TJs to get my dolmas and Asiago cheese assortments, but it will be less frequent. And I certainly won’t be buying their mislabeled «Cracker Assortment.»

Love all Trader Joes so yes this one will get a good review because it’s up to par in terms of having really good pre-​made food and friendly staff members. The produce is good but a bit more pricey than other places and since it is Sacramento and we are near many local farms the produce could be a wee bit cheaper and tastier (Im specifically referring to the berries and citrus fruits).
But overall its still pretty darn awesome. I love their home mini gardens for getting fresh basil at my home and I also enjoy the fact that they provide seasonal food in their store.

I heart you Trader Joe’s! But the parking here seriously sucks.
My usual staples at TJs are the frozen chicken tikki marsala (best frozen meal I’ve ever had), other frozen Indian foods, frozen steel cut oatmeal, random snacks (cookies, frozen mochi, molten lava cake, more frozen dinners and desserts, etc), and lately the salad makings. I spend most of my time in the freezer section though. The prices here are great and the people are nice. Good times. Just hate the parking.

I would generally give Trader Joe’s 4 stars, but the Folsom Blvd location suffers from a few major problems. Parking is very tight for such a busy location and this location is usually very busy. Also, their selection seems to be limited compared to other stores, and it usually takes a little longer for new items to show up in this location. The store also feels cramped compared to other locations.
Nevertheless, I usually hit up this place several times a month and cannot complain too much. Trader Joe’s is still far better than most grocery stores overall. This is THE best place to stock up for most parties with all sorts of snack foods to impress everyone. Their selection of cheap organic products is also a nice treat for the planet and the pocketbook.
Staff are cool as always, even when it gets rushed. They have all the basics and cold beer in the back if you ask. Also, this is probably the best location for people watching with lots of eye candy for everyone!

Trader joes, Or what some people call TJ!
I love this store from the flowers, the baked goods, fruit/​veggies, pasta… Frozen section, dairy section… wine… Ahh stop me already!
The only down side for me:
Parking lot always gets crazy here, so I park next door @ the ice cream shop & rather walk to TJ.
I enjoy their sampling area, I’ve had several & ended up buying them, taking them home to enjoy. So glad they keep that up.
The workers are always eager to help & give advice on their items.
Today I bought a new coffee for my mom & the gentleman (didn’t get his name), helped me out a lot. He also let me know that TJ guarantees all of their products so in case the ground decaf coffee is too strong I can exchange/​return it. Thumbs up!
Last note: Their flowers… look so beautiful & are very decent priced. I’ve bought so many from them.
What more can I say… I’m glad TJ has been sticking around. I know a lot of people rave about this store.

I love TJ’s. Why? The option of organic fruits, veggies, and poultry. And the proportion are perfect for me! They have a good selection of cheeses as well! Nothing like cheese paired with good bottle of wine. I typically always come here for steel cut (quinoa) oatmeal. Stocked up on 6 boxes today! And founded edamame. Frozen nonetheless but still, I found finally some! The workers are always pleasant and the store is well kept. The only con I would have to say is the parking lot! It’s always hard to find parking because it’s small.

I love this Trader Joe’s the only think I DO NOT like is the PARKING LOT.
This parking lot is small and this store is always packed. I love that the employees are super friendly.
I tend to visit this TJ’s more than the one that is closer to my home because this one is right smack dab in the middle of work and home, and is convenient to stop on my way home.
Even the people that shop here are friendly.
Produce is always fresh, they have an excellent selection of items.
I LOVE their balsamic vinegar, its my favorite!
Trader Joe’s prices are excellent.

I’ve been to a few Trader Joes’ in my lifetime, and this one, by far, is my favorite.
People at this place are super nice and I feel like it’s well laid out. Loads of great products and it’s in the middle of East Sac… One of my favorite neighborhoods in Sacramento.
Things I love to get at Trader Joe’s:
— Turkey meatballs
— Chocolate covered pomegranate seeds
— Chai Latte mix
— Vodka tomato sauce
TJ’s cheese and beer/​wine selection is pretty awesome as well, especially the TJ’s branded stuff. Love!

I go to Trader Joe’s A LOT! When mean «a lot», I mean that I know that the parking lot is small, so I park on nearby streets and walk in vs. going round and round waiting for someone to leave. I also know a number of the helpful staff by name.
Not only is Trader Joe’s a great place for unique groceries, but they are also very helpful when you need to return something that has gone bad or that you just don’t like. No questions asked. Just bring the item and your receipt and BAM… money back. I’ve only done that twice in all the years I’ve been shopping here because I rarely have a problem.
The optimal time to shop here is in the early morning hours. So, come, bring your reusable bag, don’t try to find parking in that tiny lot unless it’s in the morning, and please return your cart to the proper receptacles.

It’s been a long time comin’. I come here practically every day either for my job or for myself. The siren call of Trader Joe’s is irresistible.
Since everyone knows how amazing Trader Joe’s is for all their crazy items (Pumpkin Pie Mochi Ice Cream) to their very well priced items, my staples; ground turkey (2.99lb), bag or dried apricots (3.99), artichokes (4/2.99), and tea bags (1.99) how could you not want to come in try it out? Oh. the crazy parking lot you say? Well… take a deep breath, be patient and wait your turn to pull in to a space. Trust me, it’s worth it. Defiantly don’t park in the huge lot next door without going shopping in one of the stores though, I have seen cars get towed like the sign says. Be warned!
It’s always pretty tidy in here and now that they have the fruits refrigerated, they stay fresher longer. Before the remodel I would have to search through cases of raspberries or blueberries just to make sure I didn’t get a moldy one.
As for the staff, I like how I always see familiar faces but also meet new people from time to time. Celeste is the sweetest and always helpful. I forget his name but the guy with the goatee who either stocks shelves or works in the sample area during PM shift is also really nice and apt to make quick conversation. I’ve had staff members help me pick the best produce and a member once helped me decide what to make for dinner when I was perusing the frozen food section. Thanks guys! Without you, this store wouldn’t be as great!

Crumpets.
Crumpets and turkey bolognese.
Crumpets, turkey bolognese, and Tea Tree Tingle shampoo.
These are three things that I love and can only get at Trader Joe’s. So whenever I find myself in East Sac (like after having early dinner at OneSpeed with hubby, Brian B, and Holly M), I make it a point to pop into Trader Joe’s to pick up the above-​mentioned items, since I can ONLY find them there.
And, like Heidi C and Dat L point out, taking away a star because of the HORRENDOUS parking lot. TJ’s is a victim of its own success in this regard. Luckily, since we’d parked our chariot nearer to OneSpeed that day, we just walked to TJ’s instead, so got spared the headache of stalking a parking spot in said lot. But I digress…
Thanks to Holly, I’ve found a NEW «only at TJ’s» sin… cookie butter. You just have to try it to believe it. You can seriously just eat the stuff right out of the container with a spoon (which they conveniently supply at TJ’s as a way to ENCOURAGE you to do that!). But, do not get the one combined with chocolate, because I did and that’s all I tasted. Normally, not an «inconvenience» to taste chocolate, right? But, with the cookie butter, you gotta have that 100% cookie butter taste. However, let me tell you, that chocolate/​creamy cookie butter atop the warm crumpets? OMG!
Oh, and hubby LOVES the peppermint-​y Tea Tree shampoo and all its tingle-y-ness…I’ll admit I use it now and again just for that peppermint scent and tingle!
Anyway, all I can is say is THANK GOD there’s not a Trader Joe’s anywhere near me in Natomas… I’d be broke! But damn I’d be happy eating crumpets and cookie butter for breakfast and beef ravioli with turkey bolognese sauce for dinner every day :)