Trader Joe’s

Whenever I go here it is just so crowded.
I’m glad that Tucson has trader joes. I’ve been to similar sized cities that don’t have it. They have such good food and it’s very reasonably priced. The food from here just feels a lot more authentic and real than most other markets.
I would shop here all the time if i were a better cook and didn’t eat out so frequently.

I like all the Trader Joe’s stores in Tucson, and this location is no exception.
But just for the heck of it, I have to share this old memory:
At some point in 2008 or 2009, I was at this Trader Joe’s and I parked in one of the spots furthest from the store which was facing a little desert walking path, I think. So the spot I pulled in to had a shopping cart parked just over the curb because, ya know, lazy people can’t be bothered.
So when I show up, one of the employees of Trader Joe’s (a middle aged woman) comes out to grab the cart and bring it back inside. So I turn off my car, and I sit there and wait so she can grab the cart and get by without my open door getting in her way. She grabs the cart pulls it backward, grinds it against the front driver’s side corner of my car… turns it around so it can pushed rather than pulled and grinds it some more on the way out of the area. I thought the first instance was an accident, but after she turned the cart around and did it again I didn’t know what it was. All the things that normal people would do in that situation like yelling, «Hey, you’re scratching up my car, what the hell is the matter with you?» was beyond me as I was completely caught off guard and unprepared. I didn’t get out of the car and she didn’t attempt an apology or acknowledgment of any sort even though she could clearly see me (maybe?) in the driver’s seat. I wasn’t sure if she was just that much of a klutz (maybe terrible peripheral vision), or if she was taking her anger out on me because she thought that I was the jerk who left the cart there… or maybe she was pissed because I parked right in front of the cart. Who knows? I was in rage mode for about 10 minutes, but then I got over it because it was a 12 year old Nissan Sentra that had already a dent (a grocery cart related dent from the late 90s, I kid you not) and little scratches from over the years. What’s a new battle wound going to matter?
When I actually got in to the store, I saw the same woman working behind the customer service desk and she appeared to be a manager of some sort which made the incident even more confusing. So I just got my groceries and left.
Considering I loved that place for it’s typically kind and laid-​back staff and its awesome store item choices that you couldn’t necessarily get anywhere else (not even at Whole Foods if you were wondering, hippie) it’s fair to still give a high rating. I would take a star off for the slight against my car, but then I wouldn’t have that entertaining story to share. Also, it’s Tucson, so it’s not the craziest thing I’ve ever seen. It’s not even the craziest thing to have happened to my car in the «Old Pueblo».

ita our go to grocery place. always have interesting foods and great choices for a grocery store. they have in my opinion revolutionized what a grocery store means :) love this place for everything except fresh vegetables because it’s more expensive than sprouts.

This Trader Joe’s is nice. The customer service is great and lines aren’t ridiculously long. The store is clean and tidy. Produce I’ve gotten from here has always been great quality. If you’ve never been to TJ’s, it’s a small grocery store for healthier foods, vegan, and vegetarian options. For vegetarians this place is great. For vegans the selection is kind of limited. Especially in their frozen food area. I used to come here when I was vegetarian to get meatless choices, but now that I’ve gone vegan I’ve had more difficult time coming across options. For someone who has depression such as myself, the last place I want to spend my time is in the kitchen cooking. Most of the time, the only time I eat is if I have something pre-​sorted or made prior, such as frozen foods. The store brand is probably your best bet. Most of the store brand items cost less and are still great quality. Come here and try what they have. You’ll fall in love with it’s great food and cozy feel.

Love the plethora of pumpkin goodies that have arrived at Trader Joes for this month. Pumpkin Cheerios and gluten free, pumpkin yogurt, pumpkin rooibus tea, and pumpkin Oreos … Everyone that works there is so friendly and store is clean and like their free samples as well as the scoop from fearless flyer. Why not 5 stars… Well the produce in past 6 months seem to not last over a day or two… Happens with cukes, lettuces, and even cheeses… I check the dates and my frig is cold … So hence the 4 stars

I just love this TJ. It is very clean and the staff is the greatest! I love shopping here.

Every time I visit TJ’s, I leave happy and with a few dollars still in my pocket. The deals are exceptional. The produce is always super fresh and you can tell they receive only the finest foods. The rest of the store is filled with great deals and nutritious foods. If you haven’t shopped here yet, give it a try. You’ll be glad you did.

i love the staff … They are super friendly and nice for the majority. I usually find one checker or staff person who chats me up each time I go. It is nice for me since I live and work alone. Gives the good vibes like the old days of going to a hippie grocery store minus the patchouli oil and the stench of seasoned body order.
For such a small store they stock a huge number of choice. The store brand is a good choice and good price. If you are watching food intake, be sure to read the labels — it is Not health food.
I love their premade salads. I get 2 meals out of them. Be sure to check the expiration date since they might be very close.
I do allow myself a comfort food snack to enjoy now and then … but read the label as those tasty treats can have a pickup truck load of calories.
I am so happy that I can even bike here. It is definitely part of my food shopping.

Trader Joe’s makes eating healthy fun. I enjoy their large selection of healthy alternatives. I walked out with several bags and dinner lined up for the week. My only suggestion would be that I would like them to expand their produce selection. The line to check out is short and their staff are quick.

Yeah, they don’t really need a review — we know they’re awesome. This is my favorite location in the town though so I’m sending them some stars for being great!
I just wanted to share my favorite thing from TJ’s:
1 block of feta ($ 3), one tub of TJ’s greek yogurt ($ 2) — mash the feta into the yogurt, add some dried dill and salt (or not), and dip away with your carrots, cukes, peppers and tomatoes! Their organic tomatoes are actually quite good, and those Persian cucumbers are literally dreamy. The crunch will haunt you.

Do need to say anything really? I mean anyone that goes to TJ goes because they love it. I just feel the need to boost the star rating because they deserve it. The nay sayers, are talking about freshness when everyone knows that a lot of things don’t have preservatives and that’s why we shop here. Check your dates and if you forget and get home and something is spoiled bring it back… or just wash it down with the cheap wine and beer that we all love and in a matter of time… you won’t even care anymore!

I will admit to buying my produce at Sprouts because it is more affordable. However, I do the rest of my shopping at my favorite store of all time. I always find something I had never tried before, which gives us at least one night a week to experience something new for dinner. I just love this store! When I moved recently I was afraid I was not going to enjoy this location as much as I had at my previous neighborhood TJ’s, but I was wrong to fret. The staff has been very welcoming and helpful. I could go on and on, but I think anybody who is reading a review of Trader Joe’s already knows it is THE place to shop! (I don’t think I could ever move to a city that does not have one!!)

This is one of those businesses that I feel I can’t say much that hasn’t been said already…
I guess by my rating you can tell I freakin’ love Trader Joe’s. There’s a plethora of reasons, but the main three are:
— Imported items that excite me (though they can be on the pricey side as you’d expect
— Friendly staff (and not just usually, but EVERY time)
— Healthy stuff that is damn tasty (for those of us that don’t actually care too much about being healthy but enjoy the fact that we can be healthy some of the time despite our best efforts)

This might be my favorite Trader Joe’s ever. Like every Trader Joe’s, it isn’t quiet one stop shopping (at least for me). But on the plus side, the aisle’s at this location seem a little bigger making it easier to navigate. Also, I don’t know if I’ve just gotten lucky, but every time I’ve been here so far, it hasn’t been very crowded.
I could do without the U of A mural on the wall, but I guess its the price I pay for being a Sun Devil in Mildcat country.

Very good Trader Joes location. Come to think of it, what location isn’t?
Always happy here and a loyal customer.

I do love Trader Joes. I can’t get all my grocery shopping done here, but can pick up a variety of fun, healthy options that I can’t get anywhere else.
Fresh meat & fish selection is a bit overpriced, but not as outrageous as Whole Foods.
Cheese selection is amazing and diverse. Very difficult to select just one or two indulgences.
Produce is limited.
Frozen foods… very good to stock up on. Perfect for lunches, fast meals, fast sides etc.
Wine selection… cheap and extensive. I don’t drink wine, so I have to rely on the input of my SO in this department.
Beer is a bit limited — though decent, a bit pricey compared to grocery stores — except for the Trader Jose, and the tallboys.
Now carries hard liquor, at what seems to be decent pricing.
Staff is always kind and clearly enjoy working for Trader Joes. Always have input on the food as they ring it up…“this is amazing… have you tried?”

Driving home and I need to stop at the grocery store, which results in a 30 minute internal debate between sprouts and trader joes. The side of my brain that directs me to trader joes screams the following arguments:
— Cheese section, best ever, always something new and delicious to try. I get FOMO syndrome if I don’t go
— friendliest cashiers, so nice and funny the whole bunch
— fronzen food section (hmmm do I really want to cook tonight??)
— I think TJ’s soy milk is actually my favorite soy brand
— pretty flowers make me happy
— it’s technically closer to my house
— beer section such good beer for better prices
— salsa especial
— dark chocolate soy beans, cherries, Acai, coffebeans, peanut butter cups, etc

I have entered the «bring your own bag» contest almost every week for the past 6 months, but still have not won! Despite that tiny flaw :) I still LOVE Trader Joe’s! The quality of food is always the best, and the crew that works there is mostly friendly, helpful, happy, and hippy! Prices are comparable, and usually better than many grocery stores. I will opt to go here 9 times out of 10, unless I need dental floss or something specific I have to get elsewhere.

It’s all about the cheese! Sure, there’s like a million reasons why TJ’s is awesome, but their cheese selection reigns supreme. Brie, Manchego, Cheddar, Goat, Feta, Bleu, Gouda, Goat Brie, Parmesan, Pecorino, Swiss… you name it. The best part? Pricing is fair my friends. You can keep that cheese drawer stocked without burning a hole in your wallet. While I don’t shop here for everything, cheese is my first choice and if I make it through the cheese section I make sure to stock up on crackers, mixed nuts, and flowers. Hoping a TJ’s will pop-​up downtown.

This is one of the three grocery stores I frequent.
They have a great cheese selection at a very reasonable price. The proscuitto is also cheaper than other places nearby. The whole wheat pizza dough is great. And they now carry San Marzano tomato’s which makes my day.
And usually, more often than not, I can find a great, cheap wine.
I am a very big fan and come back here often.