Trader Joe’s

This store is substandard. I don’t understand how it can have 4.5 stars. Major problems:
1. The food is OLD. I bought packaged vegetables that I literally had to throw away when I got home. Three days ago I bought a package of cherry tomatoes and found that most of them had wrinkled skin. This is just one example. Many of the items have expiration dates on the following day (others have commented on this). Several times I bought frozen entrees and found that the content had «shifted». In other words, whatever was in there had moved around. This is a sign that the item was defrosted and frozen again. This has happened MORE THAN ONCE, in fact, several times. There is a very long ONE star comment by a customer who goes into details about this problem.
2. They are constantly out of at least one of two of the items that I need. Two weeks ago I visited the store 4 (four) times to get soy ice cream. There are only two flavors and the flavor I usually get was all gone. As I said, I went in there 3 times for the same items a few days apart. Finally, on the 4^th visit, the items (Cherry Chocolate Chip flavor) was there. Today I went back and AGAIN, they are out of the same item. How inept can you be? Again, this is just one example. I could cite dozens of examples like this.
3. They are very inconsistent in what they sell. If you find one item you particularly like, you had better stock up because you can be sure that item will be discontinued. Examples: Vegetarian Chili– Gone! Organic Black Bean Soup — Gone! Organic Split Pea Soup — Gone!
These are just the most recent ones. When you talk to the employees and this incudes the managers, they have no idea what is going on and they look at you as to say «Why do you really need that?» Al least with Safeway or Lucky, I know what I am going to find when I walk in the store.
4. Some of the employees are nice, but I never found a manager who had anything but contempt for my concerns. You would expect them to say «I am sorry» or something along those lines. Not only they do not apologize, but they look at you like you are an imposition on their time.
I thought that with the opening of Sprouts this store would have improved. It actually got worse.

Trader Joe’s is the my love affair. It’s a must see once a week especially TJ at this location. I stroll the aisle with a smiley face enjoying different picks of the fresh cut flowers along with all the organic vegetables and fruits selection. Today my love affair even gave me a taste of gluten free bread ohhh my happiness exudes me. I adore how clean Trader Joe is and I always see him working extra hard to stock all the inventories. I can’t leave this love affair without a few bags of Plaintain chips and gluten free macaroons. At check out I’m sad to leave this love affair but the workers always find a way to chatter it up with me and make my experience even more pleasurable. It’s alway exciting to know that they are always willing and excited to assist you to your car if needed.

The staff is great, the location is good as well. However, I am tired of how old all their food is. I have to check every item for expiration and it’s usually within a day or two of the current day (my family can’t eat an entire loaf of bread in 24 hours). I’ve recently had parmesan cheese turning green after one week and a chicken pie tasting curdled and sour that still had 1 week left till expiration. I don’t trust this place anymore.

Everyone who works here is always helpful. I’ve come in looking pretty ragged after a work-​out and other times dressed to the 9’s! Either way, however I’ve looked, I’m always treated respectfully and with kindness.
A young man, early June birthday, helped me the other day with locating some corn bread mix. He was fast, funny and he’s also a surfer like my husband! I called the store manager to let them know how grateful I was for his help as I was in a rush and needed to find things quickly.
Convenient location, lines move quickly and always pretty well stocked up.

I buy my cookie butter here, and my flat bread and cheeses ;). They used to have my pesto dip here but never seen it for the longest time. Good place to buy organic food and great location .
Easy access from mission road or just take El Camino real (from Daly City).

If this store wasn’t so close to me and all the deals they have, I would not frequent this store, which validates why I will not be going back because of the clerk who bagged my grocery yesterday and his two comments he made that still lingers with me, even today a day later. He needs to either attend customer service classes or keep his comments to himself because this is what he said, (you may think I’m overly sensitive), but hey, he did not need to say anything! 1. A laundry bag? To pack groceries in, and 2. Did you see that it’s a Costco bag? Very bad. As for the cashier, she did not make any comments when her clerk who bagged did

I always love going to trader joes and this one is just the same as the rest! I find everything I need and I love that all the workers (like cashiers) try to make some sort of conversation with you while they ring up your items.
The only thing I was disappointed about was the lack of tofu available. They only had two different tofu to choose from where as other locations I’ve seen up to 5. Nonetheless, I still keep coming back because of the atmosphere and easiness of buying groceries.

Twenty-​five check ins and counting, haha! Obviously my regular grocery store. Always get organic bananas, fresh berries, baby spinach, celery, carrots, bread, cheese. and lots more! Trader Joe’s is our go to get quick items when we don’t have time to go to Whole Foods.

One of the few locations of Tj’s that does not give me anxiety. This location is large, well stocked, well staffed and parking is not a problem. Sure beats the Stonestown, San Carlos, & Milbrae locations!

Super friendly staff. very knowledgeable about wines. well more than I am at least. Love the salami sticks and pita crackers (the wheat are the best) more bang for your buck as far as wines go than Bevmo

I like coming to this location. It is smaller than most but it is has everything that I need. I am very particular as far as what I shop for my grocery. Their shelves are usually fully stocked and well maintained.
They usually don’t move their products around. I like it that way because it doesn’t take me long to do my shopping since I know where everything are. There’s nothing worse than walking around aimlessly in a grocery store trying to find what you need.
It’s usually not as crowded as the Westlake or the Stonestown locations.
They do have their own parking lot. You just have to have patience getting in and out of it during the rush crowd.
Staff here are pretty nice as do other locations.
Overall a solid 4 stars.

Here’s an interesting fact for you.
This Trader Joe’s has rotating animals for their kids scavneger hunt.
The animal at the moment is a bunny called «Bun Bun.» So find him to collect your stickers.
This TJ’s is smaller than other ones but the staff is friendly and helpful.
Go before 5pm to beat the nighttime crowd.
Oh, and if it’s hot outside they’ll usually put cold brewed coffee out instead if the regular hot coffee!

We love Trader Joe’s where we live and we love Trader Joe’s when we go on vacation. While on vacation to San Francisco we stayed in nearby Brisbane in an Air bnb property with a small kitchen. So great to discover this TJ’s nearby to pick up some groceries and eat in for part of our meals and save a little cash for having fun in the City by the Bay. Clean store, friendly staff, peppy music, great products, easy parking, close to Bart and the freeway.
Thanks again, Trader Joe’s!

This Trader Joe’s is good! It had everything we needed and the employees were nice.
They have all the usual items other Trader Joe’s carries. I love all of their items from their salads to their ice cream and candies! Nice and consistent quality at all Trader Joe’s keeps me coming back!

I rarely review any places I go, but I cant help but to write this one.
I just wanted to thank the staff lady, sorry for not getting your name, for insisted on paying for my wife’s grocery when she forgot to bring money/​credit card on her work purse. You helped her out without any second thoughts and even tried to refused taking the money back. Thank You so much! My wife are extremely grateful to have encountered you. Hope to see you again when we shop there in the future.

This was my favorite go to for FRESH groceries.. now the produce is wilted, molded, expired. A few of us complained… nothing. No -«I’m sorry.» Just, if produce doesn’t sell fast enough, it goes bad… really?
And I keep returning… same thing AGAIN. I really loved your grapes… your heirloom tomatoes, mushrooms, basil… but you didn’t take care of them.
Guess I’m not the only one to say it but I have to break up with you Joe. I’ve been seeing Sprouts.

This place totally rocks!
Not only is it a Trader Joe’s, but the people here are incredibly helpful and friendly. There’s never a dumb question, and anytime I am looking for something, instead of telling me what isle to look down, they will walk with me and show me exactly what I am looking for.
The workers seem to truly enjoy working here and it is a great environment to find great products at great prices surrounded by great people.
Rating grocery stores and such are not really my thing, but with the positive attitude of the employees, it’s hard not to want to let everyone know what a great place this is…
This place probably deserves 6 stars, but Unilocal is limited in it’s ratings, so 5 stars it is.
Happy Shopping!

Whichever Trader Joe’s I enter, and I’ve entered many a plenty… I always come out super happy. The folks are really helpful, and the goods are plentiful, not to mention very easy on your wallet. There’s so much wonderful cute packages of veggies, fruits, proteins, salads, and other foods, that’s easy to make. It’s a great place especially if you don’t have all the time to prep your meals and cook them with lots of effort. Sometimes, I’m just really tired, and I need a speedy convenient way to feed my folks, without feeling guilty of giving them something that’s crap for their lovely tum tums.
The sample area always has delicious fare to munch on, as you shop their clean well organized shelves. The cashiers are always plentiful, so even during their peak hours, you don’t have to wait too long to check out. I like the fact that near the door, they offer utensils that are covered, rather than being bare naked.
They even have a sweet flower corner, where you can arrange your own creation, or just pick what they created. It’s all up to you. The prices are decent, as always.
They even have organic fruits and veggies that aren’t overpriced, and which I usually stock up on, because my folks and I love to munch on such good yummy food during our mini breaks at home. We eat together, and feel refreshed and quenched.
Love ya, Trader Joe’s! Keep up with the wonderful smiles and great products! :)

The stock is usually plentiful and staff is friendly. The parking lot is my only complaint, but that is a minimal issue. :)
Great neighborhood grocery store!

Tip: If you are looking for cookie butter, not too worry! They never sell out. Ask an associate to get it for you, they are stored behind the counter. They do this from preventing crazies like me from buying a ton. =) j/​k — You can only buy up to 3 jars.
I am a regular and religious shopper at Trader Joe’s — this location is my favorite. Parking is a bit tight, but it is the easiest to get in and out of. They have the friendliest staff and they always have stock.