Trader Joe’s

One of my favorite Trader Joe’s I’ve been to. Larger than most with a great selection including beer wine and even hard liquor. As always super friendly attentive helpful staff in case you need anything. Got to love Trader Joes.

Love love love trader joes. Everything is a great price and I love everything I buy. It’s high quality, delicious and the customer service is outstanding. The people here are so nice and friendly, and always willing to help you out. They give out great samples, from which I’ve gotten a couple of meal ideas from. They have raw ingredients or well prepared meals that aren’t expensive at all. This is my favorite grocery store of all time.

Came here on a Saturday night so I’m glad I didn’t have to deal with parking. Having being alcohol deprived in weeks, came here thirstier than a (insert dirty joke here). I stood at the alcohol section for a good 5 minutes. They carry a nice few select brands. Came here specfically for a chocolate porter and a fruit lambic drink.
It’s the only time I’ve ever been inside a Trader Joe’s. Thanks for giving me a good buzz that night.

Every Trader Joes I visit seems remarkably, and pleasently the same.
The same friendly, helpful staff. The same great selection of wines and beers. The same great cheeses, vegitables and other foods. The same great prices.
There is something to be said for consistancy, I think!

I’m not a huge Trader Joe’s fan because most of the customers are pretty pretentious, but this one was conveniently located within a short walking distance from my hotel for a late night snack. Most of the customers in the store enforced the reputation and the selection seemed very limited, but it was very clean inside and some items seemed reasonably priced.
I wouldn’t recommend the sushi platters because they were very plain and most of the wraps and salads looked pretty unappetizing, but the fresh fruit and trail mixes looked good; plus they had a couple of decent microbrews which after a few made me not care what the snacks tasted like.

DON’T BUY THEIR BRAND ALMOND BUTTER. It is so thin and runny you need to use a spoon to get it onto the bread. As with all products they want to monopolize, TJ initially sold a good brand at a good price, then phased it out with their own exclusive substitute. If profit is the motive, then fewer almonds and more oil might accomplish that — except that runny, watery almond butter takes twice as long to use up so they’re selling half as many jars!

This is the best Trader Joe’s in SB/​Goleta. It is slightly more spacious in the produce section than other locations. Also it’s easiest to get a parking spot here and the lines aren’t as bad. I find that the parking lots for our TJ’s are worse than those of many other cities, however.
Bags are 10 cents each.

I love TJs! That being said, I have found that some of the staff here are more interested in joking around and conversing with each other than talking with customers. More than once I’ve come up to the cashier, was greeted, and then the conversation between employees continued through my entire checkout.
And the parking lot sucks. Seriously bad – skinny spots, easily backed up, a line to exit. Ugh.
That being said, there are so many TJ products I love that I willingly endure trips to TJs to stock up on Inner Peas, veggies, fruit, and juice. I won’t even get into the candy selection – yum! I bought some cheesecake brownie bites for a couple of friends and they didn’t last two days!
Rating: 3 stars A-​OK.

They say Disneyland is the happiest place on earth. And for a child of 7 years, that may be true. But for adults, Disneyland is Hell on earth. The happiest place on earth is Trader Joe’s.
Seriously, try this: Go to Ralph’s first and wander around the store. Depressing right? The employees look as though their souls have been ripped out of their poor diseased bodies and every aisle is filled with Kraft cheese such and such and high fructose so and so.
Then, when you’re about to slit your wrists from how depressing Ralph’s is, walk up the street (or drive if you’re wearing heels) to Trader Joe’s. It’s a wonderland.
Firstly, Trader Joe’s produce is a germaphobe’s dream. Most of it is wrapped in plastic so I don’t even have to think about the grubby hands that may have been groping my lettuce.
Since slavery is illegal, I’m fairly certain the employees are there voluntarily and they all seem very happy to be there. Almost too happy. It makes me suspicious. They are helpful when suggesting a wine to serve with the Trader Giotto’s brand pasta sauce and surprisingly knowledgeable about the history of the Speculoos biscuit cookie.
And have I mentioned how good looking some of the employees are? Unlike Ralph’s where the employees appear to be missing a chromosome, some of Trader Joe’s employees may or may not have stepped out of the pages of a gently used catalog. Not necessarily an Abercrombie catalog, but a catalog nonetheless. It may sound like I’m a perverted middle-​aged spinster (and I won’t deny that I am), but I have often found myself just putting things in my cart without looking at what I was buying simply because I was distracted by a six-​foot-​two dark haired clerk stocking a shelf with almond butter. Only to discover later, after returning home, that I have no need for seven bags of coconut sugar.
Since I’m always looking on the bright side, what would a review be without a little constructive criticism? So here goes: Trader Joe’s stopped carrying that orange scented air freshener spray. You know, the kind that is made with real orange essence and leaves your bathroom smelling fresh after you-​know-​who has had a little whoopsie in the you-​know-​what? I’ve resorted to using matches again which only leaves the bathroom smelling like one of those burning bags of dog feces the horrible neighborhood children occasionally leave on my porch.
My point is: Shop at Trader Joe’s. Ralph’s is just too depressing.

The wife and I decided to give this place a visit during our mini-​vaca to Santa Barbara this past January. We were in need of a few provisions and it was close to our hotel so we figured. why not?
The location itself is a bit of a challenge to find since its situated in a way that kind of straddles two streets. The parking is also a bit of an adventure too when it’s busy.
This being said, however, we were pleasantly surprised. Our local TJ’s is in Redlands and I think I prefer this location for a couple reasons.
First of all — the aisles are wider than our local location. You don’t have to fight and elbow your way past other shoppers here while perusing the lanes.
And the other shippers here seemed far more polite and less harried! It didn’t feel like we were in a jungle here. At our local TJ it seems like the other shoppers are so flippant inconsiderate that you leave just shaking your head. Here we left with our goods and a pleasant smile on our faces.
Great selection of everything you expect at a Trader Joe’s and the place was super clean. Employees were also friendly and helpful!
Four solid stars here. Can’t wait to come back and explore more!

This TJ’s is amazing. My bag broke here after I paid for groceries and there was a glass bottle of tea that shattered. 4 employees came up to me and patted my back and told me not to worry. The manager there was so nice and helpful and got rid of my ruined bag of groceries and gave me a brand new Trader Joes reusable bag with brand new groceries. Everyone was extremely nice and never made me feel embarrassed or silly. The manager also offered me a piece of chocolate.
Shop at this TJ’s for incredible customer service, which tends to hold true at all locations. What great people, thanks again everyone!

The parking lot is a nightmare, every time!!!
Yet, once inside this place is always stocked, sample coffee hot, and a bunch if smiling faces. I am always amazed at the options and new offerings. You can get a quick meal or bunch of ingredients for a feast.
Plus, the price is right!!! Araceli and Ryan are always helpful.

I will never shop here again. They charge for bags!!! I will now be shopping only at the goleta Trader Joes because they do not charge for bags. Incredible. First trader joes has gotten rid of most of their baggers so we end up bagging ourselves, and ontop of that they charge you for the bags!!! And where does the money go? To some environmental clean up act? No. To some beach clean up law? No. According to the checker it goes straight to trader joes pocket. I have been told that all of santa barbara city is now doing this. So please send all your business to goleta and boycott.

I nicknamed this place Trader Lovely’s because it is the best place to shop for quality foods at a reasonable price. Products and staff are almost always a 5-​star with an occasional product rating slightly lower. Overall this place is the bomb and I could not live in Saint Babs without it. It is our stable grocery store for most of our food items! Staff is highly trained and always friendly. More places need to learn from your training model as employees seem to be very happy. I only hope this will not be compromised in the corporate arena – cause without them, it would not be the bustling place it is!!! Keep prices fair as possible and the patrons will always continue to exceed your expectations.

What a wonderful experience this salon was today. The staff couldn’t have been more hospitable and friendly. Then to see that they also carry Wella so it was a win win day!

This TJ’s has everything well stocked and organized.
However, the parking is really a nightmare here. Try to do street parking if you can.

Une enseigne classique. Un peu plus chère que les grandes surfaces habituelles car c’est bio mais ils ont une très grande diversité de produits. Jamais déçu à TJs

My favorite Trader Joe’s in SB. Parking is a pain but it’s nothing you can’t get used to.
Out of the three S.B. area locations this one seems to have the freshest produce and widest selection. The cashiers are always fun and nice to talk to and there is a really good energy in the store.
I’d give 5 stars but some of the fruits and veggies don’t stay as fresh as they should and I’ve heard other people complain about this as well. I recommend you check your produce really carefully before taking it home. Yes, I know I said they have the freshest but what I’m really trying to say is the produce tends to last a tiny bit longer than from the other locations.
But as always, it’s nice to get a cart-​full of food and a couple of bottles of wine for under $ 70.00.

Parking here: NIGHTMARE!
Other than that, this TJ’s is super great. Generous flower section at the entrance to the store, and overall the store is decent size and does have a vast selection of everything. I really enjoy how they always have great samples in this location. Coffee, cheese, food, snacks, and cakes all greet you as you sample new products you did not even know existed. I wish they would bring back the frying cheese it was sooooo bad but ohhhh soooo delicious!

LoveLoveLove TJs!
PARKING: Lot, plenty of spaces!
Please open one right next to USC campus TJs. With your selection of cheeses, artisan bread, and fresh produce, who could go wrong here? I came with my friends to pick up picnic supplies before we headed out to Shoreline Park. Who knew that TJs offered plastic utensils! Their mango green tea was delicious (I almost finished the entire bottle myself), and we especially loved their salami. Yum-​o!

Warning! U must have patience when it comes to parking here but then again that’s at every Trader Joe’s isn’t it? Nonetheless it’s still my favorite place to shop at! What’s not to like?
Did you know if you purchase anything here that you aren’t happy with you can return it? Yep even if it’s food. So save that receipt!