Trader Joe’s

Back to Trader Joe’s for weekend shopping. What a delight to access fresh vegetables and fruits in the dead of winter. The staff are friendly and outgoing. The store always surprises with new items. Shopping at Trader Joe’s makes packing a lunch for work during the week easy and lunch a delight.

This grocery store is always so crazy ass busy. Everyone likes Trader Joes but if you are just going in here to get one thing then it can be a pain in the butt to get in and out. It seems like I only come here maybe once every two months to stock up on a few things that I can’t get at other places. One thing that I really don’t like buying here are vegetables or produce. I don’t like how they will bundle things up and you are forced to buy several vegetables when all you need is one item.

Let me start by saying I absolutely loved our South Hill Trader Joe’s! The staff – awesome! Trendy! Eclectic! Items, different! Love, Love, Love! Organic! Keurig price and taste of coffee – wicked-​awesome! However, HUGE concerns below:
I have noticed on the last few occasions of shopping that dated salad bags (meaning expiring the next day), half n half with only a week or so left before expiration (usually expiration is about a month in regular stores), mango’s, rock hard or semi-​soft and rotten by the time they are soft-​ish (the last three I purchased), and the issue that prompted this low review: I went shopping on January 5^th and purchased a TJ loaf of Tuscan Pane bread. On the 9^th I had my first sandwich from the loaf – and later that night got really queasy, sick, yucky tummy issue and… you know.
On the 10^th, (just 5 days later) I pulled the loaf out, wanting to just have some toast from still feeling sick and the loaf was COVERED in mold. I am assuming that since I did not see mold the day before, that my opening up the bag allowed the mold, air to breathe and it popped up over night like crazy. Really, really gross.
I looked all over the bag for the expiration date and like usual, it is located on/​underneath side of the little plastic clip that holds the bag shut – the date? Expired on the 7^th – only 2 days after I bought it and made me sick on the 9^th, completely moldy on the 10^th. – All in all, the loaf was edible for about one to two days. It shouldn’t have even been on the shelf for sale.
After the bread-​fail, I cut open my not-​too-​soft TJ mango and noticed a film on the inside – my third failure of mango purchases, with the previous two being brown inside the same or next day of purchasing, in the last month.
I am VERY concerned that items are dated so late in the store – I am concerned that produce is not checking the ripe fruit for rot and I am VERY concerned that they are selling bread that is making people sick and salad that is also dated a day away from expiration.
I also agree with one of the reviews on the frozen food – not really the same as pictured and I have tried a lot of their frozen items because my diet is so limited… however, I don’t think I will be purchasing any dairy or lettuce or bread there anymore and PLEASE be sure and check your dates on all of your food!!!

Oh TJ’s, never disappoints. Sure some Seasonal favorites sprout wings and literally fly off the shelves no sooner then they are placed there. So after years of requesting to get a TJ’s in Spokane it is with great anticipation we watch and wait for the second one to spring up. I go to Trader Joe’s for specific items usually. Some times I am just drawn there, the atmosphere makes me happy. And the best times are when one of my adult daughters requests/​suggests we go. Fresh, healthy foods, scrumptious Seasonal special treats, delicious breads, colorful fresh cut bouquets and even fresh growing herbs. The most personable, product educated associates. That is what Trader Joe’s is to me.

I LOVE Trader Joe’s. They always have some of the freshest veggies around at decent prices and a good selection. When kiwi was no longer around in 3 other grocery stores, they had it! They have a ton of healthy options and make it where you arent tempted to throw all the sugary stuff you pass in standard grocery stores in your cart. I do wish they had a little more variety of items like I have to get my pet stuff elsewhere and wish they had a larger variety of drinks. But LOVE their frozen food section. They also have a lot of tasty to go foods like salads and wraps. Not to mention, always a friendly associate checking you out. If you haven’t checked out TJ’s, make sure to stop in!

My favorite grocery store. Good prices, good quality, always clean, staff is very friendly. A lot of their items can only be found at Trader Joes and they are worth the 45 minute drive for me.

I love the variety of products of TJ. Great selection of cheeses, coffee, treats, wine and beer. They’re always fully stocked and have great sales. The staff is always welcoming and friendly. I frequent this store about 3 – 4 times a month.

Any time my wife and I are on the South Hill this is a must stop for us. They have a very, very wide variety of produce, including many Items that can only be found here! There is so much to love about this store, the specialty foods, the wine, the staff. Their prices are unbeatable too! On your first trip prepare to be amazed, there is so much to look at and try.

Wish we had one in Montana. This is the closest one to where I live and I would shop here exclusively if I could. What’s not to love about healthyish, fresh, and interesting food that is also cheap?! Liquor and wine are cheap too. Samples are given out frequently. Many of their foods and groceries are inspiring. Love em!

i am a huge fan of trader joes. its my favorite grocery store for some things. cheese, awesome. veggies and fruits… some things not all. snacks. awesome. mostly. shampoo and laundry soap love. love love. bakery, love the seed bread and sourdough boules. and babka and a lot of things. charcuterie… yay. carrot juice. eggs butter, smokes salmon and trout. all these things and more.
however. i am highly frustrated with the freezer section and outside of the trader mings line and the desserts i would suggest ignoring that aisle altogether. (except the cookies are there and so are the cheddar rockets) the freezer section is the reason this place doesnt get five stars. i have tried and tried and just keep getting dissapointed and sometimes grossed out and almost always surprised that the product looks nothing like the picture.

We need this store in TRI CITIES, WA. Typical layout comparable to the Kirkland, WA store. Always looking for good deals in purchasing wine, cheese, olive oil and cooking sauces.

Love Trader Joe’s. If you go to other grocery stores you will then understand why this store is so awesome. The selection and price for organic and or Kosher food is tops in Spokane. The people are super friendly and helpful and the kids love looking for Sassy to get a treat which keeps them focused from getting into trouble :] Their return policy is exceptional as well as the Trader Joe’s brands.
If I could add a few suggestions to get 5 stars it would be this: Add kosher creamer options for the coffee samples. Also the ordering could be managed a little better. I get that people buy things out sometimes but that is not an excuse if it happens all the time because the inventory levels could be raise a bit to compensate. There are many times I go there and the things I need are out. I almost plan on it every time which makes me buy more when I see it is in. That is just inventory management. It is a waste to have customers let down consistently when you have everything else going for you. Also once in a while we have to return produce that isn’t good. Other than that I think it is easily the best grocery store overall in town with Rosauers in the Valley being number 2.

Well, if you read my review of the Trader Joe’s in St. Louis, you find I have a love/​hate relationship with them. This one lowers the bar a bit more. I don’t know if it’s in a less than desirable part of town, or if Spokane in general is a bit more… grungy than St. Louis, but this place took my love/​hate relationship and dropped it a step to a tolerate/​hate relationship. I will try to avoid this location if I ever move to this area, but I don’t see myself ever living in Washington.

I can’t believe it’s taken me up until last year to start shopping here. I’ve always been hesitant to come here because when you hear organic you see $$$. It wasn’t until I read a Buzzfeed article online raving about Trader Joe’s and their prices that I finally decided to try this place out.
I am now in love with Trader Joe’s and am also so mad that I didn’t start coming here sooner! This place is amazing! Prices are incredibly reasonable and I even find things to be cheaper than Fred Meyer, which is where I typically buy my groceries. The store is clean and the staff is always friendly and willing to show me where products are. In the Buzzfeed article, I read that you can ask them to sample anything in the store and they will open it for you to try. However, I haven’t got it in me to try something like that.
They really need to have more in the area (specifically Spokane Valley) because if they had one near me, I would only buy my groceries here. But till that dream, hopefully, comes true one day, I’ll just have to look forward to coming here whenever I’m in the area.

I love trader joes there are certain items that I only go to to tj and this being the only one in spokane I am really glad they have it! Great service, usually very crowded but plenty of cashiers to check out and great parking lot.

I love Trader Joe’s. That’s my review.

You cannot go wrong with a trader joes. Quite small in comparison to many other grocery stores, but somehow have quite the variety of packaged and fresh food.
They have flowers, alcohol, organic fresh and canned options. Different kinds of eggs, milk, CHEESE, greens, nuts, frozen foods, etc. Yeah this place is great.
They have a sample booth and always have one item to eat and a coffee to try. Clean place, the cashiers and baggers are very friendly and very helpful. And prices? Gold! This my go to spot for most of my grocery shopping. Check it out maybe it’ll be yours too

I’ve been in Spokane for 2 years now. Why haven’t I found this place :(I love it. It’s not as big as the ones we have in California BUT It’s descent. Staff is great and they do. amgreat job keeping this place clean.
Just so you know — they do food tasting and wine tasting here. (I don’t drink but the food… YES).
Selections and choices are. always great.
Btw — free parking.

It’s a smaller TJ’s but well tended! Love seeing what’s cooking at the back sample table! Located in a popular strip mall with a JoAnn Fabrics and a Petco at the far side of the parking lot, Parking often requires a bit of patience but worth it for all the fantastic finds you’ll find inside the store. Excellent quality, organic produce at more than reasonable prices, gluten free meats and snacks, great selection of frozen entrees, sides, and desserts! There’s even salads, sandwiches, and heat to eat selections. Very cordial and helpful staff. I love shopping here!

I have never been to others so all I know us of this one. If you have never been, go during the week when its not crazy busy and packed full of people. Its the kind of store that has you wandering around looking at all the tasty interesting foods. Fresh flowers in the front next to their unique range of prepackaged foods. The frozen section is huge with everything from Asian foods to frozen deserts. Friendly staff! Can be very crowded and hard to shop when its busy.