Trader Joe’s

I look forward to shopping at Trader Joe’s whenever I can. I love treating myself to special cheese and interesting flavor combinations. TJ’s has helped me up my lunch game. I no longer dread making dinner or lunch with boring ingredients, since TJ’s helps me buy something new to try almost every month. I love how they regularly introduce new varieties of awesome products, for example: everything cookie butter!
Some of my favorite items are the frozen mac and cheese, spinach and artichoke dip, pork gyoza, soyaki sauce, carrot and cabbage slaw, pretzel slims, ghost pepper chips, garlic & herb pizza dough, english cheddar & caramelized onion cheese… I could go on and on…
Definitely give TJ’s a try if you are needing some umph or variety in your grocery shopping. The prices are nice and the ingredients lists are short. I also like how TJ’s items are quick to make– definitely helpful when you are short on time or have a short lunch break.

I LOVE trader joes. Warwick is a bit out of the way for me, but I still constantly make the trip at least once a month. Can’t beat some of the prices, and the ever changing new items. And guess what, if you don’t like something, just being back the container and you will get store credit! It took me a few years to actually return an item, I didn’t want to be «that girl» but it was no hassle at all. If only there was more parking and another location.

When I first moved to Rhode Island, I made it a point to find all my favorite stores in the area. As I mapped one place after another, I realized that I was forgetting one place: Trader Joe’s. So I walked over to my new neighbors and asked, «where is your nearest Trader Joe’s? I really need to pick up some cheap awesome food!» Ok the last part I didn’t say but I did ask. And was I flat out told that there was no Trader Joe’s here. We have 2 Whole Foods a block away from each other on the east side of Providence and we have no Trader Joe’s? I don’t believe it. «Oh, well it’s in Warwick. No one goes there. It’s too far.» Rhode Islanders.
3 years later, I myself have yet to go to Trader Joe’s where I frequented every week in Virginia. I finally made an effort to go down there only because I had to pick up a package at the Fedex store and it wasn’t ready yet. This little store (and boy is it little compared to most other places) is situated within a strip mall area. I guess in Rhode Island you’re not allowed to sell wine in now alcohol stores which is a pity because well, that is half the store. The produce was there but not nearly as varied as some of the other larger stores I have seen. Being the only TJ in Rhode Island, you would expect it to be THE place to go. I was a little underwhelmed.
They were otherwise the store you remember with all its cheap awesome foods, snacks, free samples and what not. Cashiers with Hawaiian T’s and all the reusable bags that you can buy.
Plenty of parking but in the early evenings, you’ll be battling with all the other people trying to come here to do their shopping. I see why now people stay on the east side to do their grocery shopping. It’s too far, too much hassle. I still come periodically for my vanilla flavoring which I think is by far the best that can be found at a commercial store.

Great shopping… although I have to drive from S Kingstown. wish it was closer!

Excellent service, recommendations and daily samplings (you always want to buy it!!) Staff is always friendly and helpful! This is a small store so sometimes they run out of products you may have on your list but if you pop in to impulse buy and treat yourself, you’ll find LOTS of delicious items in every category. Pretty flowers, too!

Usually a really pleasant experience at this location– everyone is extremely friendly and helpful, store is clean, and there’s hardly ever a line. This location is a tad smaller than other TJ’s so they may not necessarily carry all the items you expect or that you need (just in case, there’s a Price Rite and Target not too far away). Docking a star because it’s somewhat inconvenient to have to stop by multiple grocery stores to get everything on your list.
A note– on a few especially busy occasions (the last Sunday of a holiday, the day before school/​work starts up again), this store has been quite chaotic and understocked/​understaffed. All said, Trader Joe’s remains one of my favorite places to shop!

I do love this Trader Joe’s for it’s super convenience to my house and it’s friendly staff! If you are from outside of RI or have been to Trader Joe’s in other states, this location would appear very small. I’ve been to Trader Joe’s in MA and CA, they have a much more robust selection and carry alcohol, which grocery stores in RI are not licensed to sell unfortunately.
However, if you are looking to pick up some quick frozen meal options to keep in the freezer, dry goods, stock your pantry and even produce this is a great little stop. I have not been able to get my full shopping list accomplished when coming here but do have a few staples I like to pick up or like I said if in need of a quick throw together dinner this is my go to. For example, grab already chopped asparagus, mushrooms and onions, a package of truffle ravioli and pesto sauce you have a full family dinner for around $ 10! Perfect!

As a former Bostonian, I was thrilled when I saw traders opening here. It’s not as big as other stores, and they don’t sell wine, but it has a great variety and staff is wonderful

Trader Joe’s decision makers: please put one somewhere in Northern RI (cough Smithfield cough) we are overrun with Dave’s and Stop & Shop, and although they technically do suffice for shopping needs, they simply do not live up to the high bar you have set. You are the Willy Wonka of the grocery world. You have these magical items that I can’t seem to find anywhere else… people, if you have not tried any of the below, please do… now!
— Quince paste — yes, this looks and tastes as fancy as it sounds. Put it on a cracker with cheese. Thank me later.
— Cookie butter — this is the thing I make everyone try who hasn’t before. This is the «let me change your life» item.
— Veggie Masala burgers — this is essentially a burger made of the insides of a samosa. I tend to make a breakfast sandwich of this, a fried egg and some cheese. NOM.
— Chicken potstickers — these are quick and easy! Fry them up or steam them and get some slammin ponzu sauce while you are at it.
And there are just so many more! Your freezer section is like the treasure room in «The Mummy» (I say the same for your candy section as well… you’ve won the peanut butter cup game)
Some other perks — affordable chocolate coconut water… it’s the Zico brand that’s normally about 3 bucks anywhere else and you sell it for 2. Doggy Glucosamine & Chondroitin along with human vitamins as well. Great flowers!
So if you live in RI and have not yet experienced Trader Joe’s, please go beyond your 5 mile radius, fight that Bald Hill Rd. traffic and enjoy all the interesting edible treasures!

I love Trader Joe’s, like a fat kid loves cake. This store is nowhere near my house, but I force a trip a few times a year, just because of the prices and selection. Not all of their products are GMO free, not all are organic, but the quality of all of the items in my usual rotation is solid. I love the frozen food selection, especially the chicken pot stickers. The plastic bins of cookies, like chocolate dipped, chocolate chip, are freaking delightful. I can’t endorse the prepared foods, as regardless of the source, they always taste, well, mass produced. Skip em. The fish selection, while small, is always tasty, and the baby bok choy makes my day.
I love their peanut butter alternative selections, and in that same vein, the Biscoff cookie butter spread is priced very well, and will turn you diabetic if you aren’t mindful.
The drawback to this location is that it’s not a large store, and people like to stop, mid-​aisle, and block the egress. It’s hard to not go all bumper car on them. The parking lot is a bit nutty, but, not enough of an issue to keep me away for too long.
So, go! Just not when I’m there — dashing down the aisles, fingering the produce and frozen goods.

I love this place for sure — the produce is fresh, the frozen food section has amazing selection, and the cheese shop is just fabulous. A wall dedicated to nuts/​dried fruits and another for chocolate? Yes please. Prices are amazing and the staff are beyond friendly.
Here’s the thing — the meat section leaves a lot to be desired. Also, being in RI, there is no alcohol. Boo to the hoo. Sometimes I travel to Mass just to get this feature. It’s just too bad.

I love this place. samples before you buy. So you know what it taste like. Some of the product I can’t find any place else. Love them.

Love the TJ brand items, prices and the ‘limited number of ingredients’ in their products. Just what you need, none of the filler. Some of my favorites: coastal cheddar, double cream brie, rosemary crackers, frozen organic strawberries, almond milk. This list is long. Produce seems to be improving as time goes by and the store is always busy.
The staff are friendly and helpful. Not a one-​stop shop but I get most of my goods here first and go to a larger store for the rest.

I want to thank the TJs Warwick staff, particularly Linda and Paul, for helping me out on Sat. morning of 7÷11÷15. While placing my groceries in my car trunk, I accidentally locked my keys in. My cell phone was also in the car. Linda got the AAA service number for me and let me use the store phone. As she was leaving her shift, she even offered to pick up my wife who was stranded at another location a couple miles away because of this! We didnt need to do that but the offer was really nice. Paul also came out to the parking lot later to inform me that AAA had called back and was enroute. AAA got the car open and I was on my way; that’s their job. But it was the TJs employees who went above and beyond in assisting me. And they were just nice and friendly and helpful the whole time.

I stopped here to pick up a few items. I was very impressed with there produce and how clean the store is. The blackberries were huge!!!
I’d go back just for them!
It’s smaller than the whole foods but still has a great selection of organically grown produce.
It’s worth the 30 minute drive.

As far as Trader Joe’s goes, this place is large, but still seems to be perpetually understocked for reasons beyond me. Of course, RI and their rules on liquor are perplexing, but at least this place does its share of unique holiday cider and drinks. The pre-​made meals are legendary, and their frozen fruits and ice cream sandwiches are some of the best, not to mention healthiest. My favorites are the flower and plant selections, and the wide variety of TJ brand cereals and breads that are incomparable.
Please bring back the frozen mangos, I miss you so much!

A Trader Joe’s where you do not have to wait in line to check out! Yes, the check out line is not 30 minutes long! While this may sound ludicrous, if you have ever been to a Trader Joe’s in NYC, you will know what I am talking about.
This is your basic Trader Joe’s, a bit on the smaller side. However, I never have trouble finding a parking spot or fresh produce or any frozen product I am looking to purchase. The store is clean and again not packed with other customers. They have a great flower selection. Why not 5 stars? They could keep things better stocked. There has been numerous times I have been there and found what I needed out of stock or in the process of being stocked.

I love this TJ’s.
One time I got home and realized I had been charged for 40 lemons instead of 4. I called and they told me to come over to the desk next time I was in and they’d fix it. They did and it was no big deal! The staff and manager were so great.
Also, the store is always super clean and I never wait in line to check out.

Awesome grocery store! Healthy, organic, all their trade name so you cannot beat the prices. I love coming here for my grocery staples. Sure, I occasionally have to go to Stop n Shop because they don’t have a particular item, but it’s well worth all the other delicious, wholesome, and sometimes hard to find ingredients I get at TJ’s.
The customer service is outstanding. Everyone is super friendly and laid back and you feel welcome.
Great fresh produce, some from local farmers which is a nice touch.
Plenty of vegan options, which is nice for me.

This Trader Joe’s is located off a large intersection, in a busy plaza. TJ’s has easily become my favorite stop for all my weekly healthy food needs.
It’s a moderate sized grocer with reasonably priced organic products that don’t have you sacrificing on quality or forking over your whole wallet.
Because of its modest size, I mostly stop by here to grab a few of my favorite food staples. Although they do have a wide range of: dairy, meat, grains, produce and frozen-​foods. So it’s pretty easy to get your whole weeks worth of food shopping done in one stop.
What I like about Trader Joe’s is their beautiful floral section upon entry and their large ethnic foods section. I love that I can find roasted seaweed chips, frozen wontons, and pre-​packaged saag paneer here!