Trader Joe’s

Saturday, June 11, 2016. Great service! I was in line waiting to pay for my items then, a cashier walked up to me and took me to her line to ring me up. I don’t like taking anyone for granted so I would like to thank the cashier «Alina» one more time. For all the grocery stores: Take note of the great customer service Trader Joe’s has to offer.

I bought four bottles of juices last Friday: Heart of Darkness Mango Passionfruit (2), Cherry Cider (1) and Cranberry Juice Cocktail (1). The cranberry juice turned out to be low-​calorie and low-​tasting. YUCK! I’ll just have to look harder next time. As for the other juices, they are still as lovely as I remember. Thankfully, no one else in the house seems to like them. All mine!

I always buy my flowers here. The selection is awesome and extremely fresh so they last longer than most places.
Discovered a couple of new stuff today but also by my regular things like candied pecan, walnut cranberry dressing, bags of salad greens, and variety of fruits.
Today I tried the partially popped popcorn with sea salt and the freezer dried Fuji apples.
If you’re a fan of corn nuts and popcorn, then you’ll be addicted to the partially popcorn. This has a slight bite to it but remains crispy crunchy, with a little butter and sea salt.
The freezer Fuji apples are super sweet sounds great for snacking or even on a salad.
Still bummed out about the discontinuing of my favorite snack, dry crispy green beans. I can find other variations at other markets but Trader Joe’s had the best one!

This is the worse Trader Joes I have been to. It is too small, always understocked, and overcrowded and I never get everything I need as they are always out of something. I have tried shopping in the morning, in the afternoon, it doesn’t matter what time of day I shop here they are always out of stock of something I need. I come here because it is close to work and it is always a waste of my time as I always have to go to another Trader Joes to pick up something I need because I never get everything I need from this location. I have never had this issue at another Trader Joes. I am going to stop shopping at this location and just drive a little further to another Trader Joes even though it is 10 minutes out of my way at least I get everything I need. I might as well since I end up having to go to another store anyway to pick what I couldn’t get at this location.

Great prices, tasty and healthy food, good selection, super friendly service. I shop here all the time and I’ve seriously never run across an unfriendly employee. When my son was young and I’d have him in the ergo or ring sling, an employee would usually offer to help me shop. I never needed the help but I appreciated the offers! I love that the employees have a smile on their face and seem to genuinely love working there. TJ must treat their employees well.
The one thing I hate about trader joes is the narrow aisle. I get so anxious and claustrophobic with how crowded it gets in such tiny spaces. I know this is the style of the store but I have also been to locations that have a more open layout which I much prefer. Also parking can be a pain.
Some favorite items are: Brie cheese, organic cherry tomatoes (best prices around), lavash bread, freezer dried fruit, s’more bites, trader Ming noodle dishes and polenta. Usually can’t get by using trader joes as our only grocery store we shop at for the week but we definitely come here for a few things every week or two.

I shop at this location multiple times a week. I absolutely love their products and the quality of the people there. I always feel looked after and welcomed.

Trader Joe’s is one of those business establishments where it is very hard to review one location as opposed to another as they are all pretty much the same. They all have a staff that is nice and friendly and they each have pretty much the same STUFF. :-)
This one has been around for quite awhile and I have been going here for years-​upon-​years. A few years back they opened a new location closer to me so I don’t go here as much. But, this is a Trader Joe’s. They sell what Trader Joe’s has to sell. So, periodically I do stop in on my way home.
If this location has a downside it is their parking lot which they share with a number of other businesses. It is one of those almost always crowed with crazy driver parking lots. Personally, I avoid this Trader’s for that reason alone. This is no reflection on the store or the staff. You just need to be aware of what you are getting into if you plan to go here.
I could pass along a few parking lot secrets about this location but that would take up too much space. Just be patient.
Overall good business with a nice staff.

We find so many great deals atTJ’s! The place has foods from all over the world. We buy frozen pizza from Italian companies. Cheese from England, France, Italy, and so many other countries.
The produce is fresh with organic and Chemical selections.
They have many choices of healthy snacks for my daughter.
The beer selection makes me smile! Plus the wines and Champagne allows for many great choices. They also carry whiskey and more!
The price point of TJ’s is the lowest for the very good Quality!
I hope they offer PH balanced filtered water in-​store service soon?
But they have very low priced bottle water. But we don’t want to use plastic anymore…

This is not my neck of the neighborhood, but I stopped in for a few things after the Holidays. I parked around the corner because the front looked like it was too busy. When I walked in the store it was already like the que had begun; it was packed. You literally couldn’t walk or go around people. You couldn’t sneak down another aisle to avoid the masses. So slowly we go down the not wide enough aisles. The check out lines were 4 – 5 deep even with all of them open.
There were even 5 people waiting for the coffee samples.
Besides being small, everything else is standard TJs. I actually searched Unilocal for a TJs on Hawthorne and many said it was the preferred So Bay location, might have to give that one a try next time if I’m down there again and need Trader Joeables.

I love this Trader Joes. Love their stuff, staff, and store.
They have beautiful flowers and some seasonal goodies. Like during the fall time they have little bouquets of little pumpkin shaped things on stems. So adorable.
I love their skin care products. The lotion isn’t too heavy and they scrub keeps my skin super smooth. Smells super yummy too!
Now on to the actual food. They have fresh veggies and some amazing pre-​made salads and lunches. Great selection on frozen items and snack. My favorite is the Orange Chicken. So good tossed with the included sauce.
The staff is super helpful. We needed to find chocolate covered potato chips and one of the staff members went though the back and even called other stores to check! (Sadly they do not carry them anymore .-.)
They have delicious samples and fast checkout, but the store can get really crowded after 6pm so beware.
They also have an awesome artist for this store! So make sure to checkout some of the art while you’re there!

If you have ever heard a friend/​stranger talk bad about Trader Joe’s, you should:
A. Find out what planet they are from.
B. Pretend you didn’t hear them and talk about all the good stuff about Trader Joe’s
Or C. Quickly unfriend them, because you don’t need that type of negativity in your life!
Okay but seriously. If I ever met Trader Joe’s, he would be my homie for sure! Cause I know that when I want the goods, Trader Joe’s is going to deliver the quality stuff!
The salads, the frozen foods, the cookie butter. ALL BOMB!
But I gotta say… This parking lot sucks! It’s always so packed!
Never had an issue with the service. The workers are friendly and helpful.
Price: Pricey. But I’ll pay for the better quality.
Will I be back? Hell yeah! Starting to make weekly trips out to Trader Joe’s.

I like Trader Joe’s for consistency. It offers healthy options at reasonable prices.
This one’s by Bed Bath and Beyond, Nijiya, and Little Sheep. There’s plenty of parking. It has a great selection of IPA beer, wine and everything you expect at Trader Joe’s.

I love this trader Joes. It’s relatively close to me. I probably go to this TJ twice a week. Their products are very unique but yet affordable. What I love about this store is that they carry Kosher meat & most specifically we buy the Teva Glat Kosher Rib Eye Steak. It’s to die for!!! We love it so much. Their customer service is phenomenal. I usually call them & ask if they have my kosher rib eye in stock before dropping by since I have 2 babies. When I go there, everyone is very helpful & efficient. There has been many occasions where the eggs I was about to buy were cracked, the cashier noticed it, informed me & they replaced it for me. They are super nice & professional. Love shopping at this TJ :)

Trader Joe’s has become more of a favorite than Ralphs & Albertsons. I am always pleasantly surprised every time I come, as I find great deals and new delicious eats.
Flowers: Whenever I’m in need of flowers for a house warming welcome, graduation or birthday. I head here. They have orchids, bouquets, and separate bundles of specific kinds. You can even purchase fresh herbs, like basil! If you spend a moment searching, there’s always diamonds within the dirt: bouquets that look tasteful, or really fresh flowers.
Trader Joe’s Brand foods: They have done a marvelous job marketing and creating unique flavors from their own brand. Some favorites: Cookie butter, Mango juice, Caramel Popcorn, Cheesecake swirls, Pumpkin cheesecake, chocolate chip cookies and much more. (As you can see I have a sweet tooth)
They have a pretty wide selection of frozen foods too.
The staff are always willing to help, and even if they’re taking inventory– they’re polite to the customers and say «excuse-me’s». If I was standing all day I’d feel pretty tired. But the company’s staff seems so brotherly/​sisterly, that they seem content working there.

I love TJs! Not sure what to buy? No problem… They always have someone giving out samples to give you some ideas on what goes well together.
Lots of organic versions of everything!!!
Pre-​made salads are fantastic for work lunches!!!
The wine selection is extravagant!

I’m all about customer service and this Trader Joe’s delivers that every single time.
This store is located in the Rolling Hills Plaza off of PCH. Yes, it’s a busy plaza– but I’m one of those people that finds the furthest parking spots and walks over to avoid the chaos of busy parking lots. I’ve noticed that if you come here in the early morning or late evenings, the crowds aren’t all that bad. Most TJ’s are small, the aisles are narrow. It’s inevitable– you’ll be bumping into others. It is what it is. Everyone is there for the same reasons: great prices and awesome food finds. I personally don’t buy produce or meat at any TJ’s locations. I do buy nuts, cheese, wines, seasonal goodies and flowers. The pre packaged salads are perfect for a picnic or lunch. My personal favorite is the Broccoli Slaw & Kale Salad with white chicken. The dressing is sweet and spicy– so good!

This is a difficult review for me to write! I love trader joes a lot and used to go twice a week to the one in Redlands when I lived there for four years. I recently moved back to the South Bay & have mixed feelings about this location.
If you ever think about going any time between 6−8pm — don’t. It’s chaos and its also the unfortunate time the employees feel like stocking the racks. It’s like shopping cart gridlock with huge boxes everywhere.
Furthermore, every trip I make there is always at least 2 things on my very short list that is «out» or there’s just no more on the rack. In my last trip: Vegan cheese? Out. Lactaid? Out. Chia seeds? Out.
For the most part, the employees at this location are great, but obviously every store has their bad apple. I picked out a raw broccoli blend, loved it, came back for more 3 days later & didn’t see it on the racks. I ask the young lady stocking the rack if there was more, and she aggressively told me Trader Joes didn’t sell anything like that, rolling her eyes. Funny because I had just bought it three days ago. I tried to explain & she cut me off and said, «listen, we don’t have that» and walked away. Nice
I still love trader joes, but I have been (so sadly) making trips to other grocery stores :(maybe those reasons have something to do with it.

I hate to write this review because Trader Joes is overall a good grocery store but this location is not pleasant if you’re a person of color. I’ve been to at least 10 different Trader Joes and this is the only location with a security guard. I was told it was because there’s been instances of people’s purses being taken. Something like that. Ok I get it add a guard for protection. What I don’t get is that every time I come I here I’m followed around this tiny ass store like a toddler. It’s pathetic. If they do it to me I’m sure they do it to other people of color. I wrote Trader Joes not sure if they will return my complaint. I can no longer visit this location and encourage other people of color to do the same. If I wanted to be followed around I’d get a dog.

Although I get what I want whenever I come to this location, I always get the feeling of inadequacy at end of every shopping. I thought this store is not as stocked and huge as the other locations I always go to. My usual TJ visit would include a quick tour on every isle but this location seems boring. It’s like a long stretch of goods and at the end of the box is the sample booth and coffee corner. That’s it.
Vibe isn’t as lively as the one in Hawthorne. I could tell the big difference. Maybe the overrated and expensive Whole Foods next to it ruined it. Or maybe it’s just me.

(applause) What can you say about TJ’s that hasn’t already been said? This specific location has a GREAT staff! This is a busy store but they do a nice job at keeping the shelves stocked.
TJ’s is easily one of the best markets out there. It has just about everything you could want, despite being a smaller store format. For me, they have just the right amount of choices when it comes to selection. The prices are so good on organic items, you can almost avoid Whole Foods and their inflated prices.
I really like this specific Trader Joe’s.