Trader Joe’s

Is it weird that I’m thinking about moving because this closed?
Does anyone know if TJ’s is coming back? Is it coming back!!! Nooooooooooooo.

..“I hate to turn up out of the blue uninvited but I couldn’t stay away I couldn’t fight it, I had hoped you’d see my face and that you be reminded that for me… it isn’t over.”
Never mind that there are many stores close by, there will always be a special place in my heart for this trader joe’s. Even when I no longer forget that it is closed. Sometimes it lasts with groceries, but sometimes it hurts instead.

I gotta say this trader joes is the worst I’ve been too. It’s not my usual store but I thought I would get my shopping done while I wait for my son to get out of school. The staff was not friendly at all. Very unhappy with the service. Next time I think I’ll just wait and go to my usual trader joes.

I love this location and I’m so sad to see it go.
The neighborhood won’t be the same!

One of the greatest Trader Joe’s in the area. The people that work there are always friendly and nice. And there is huge parking in front of it. Even at its busiest you can find a parking spot quickly. Whereas in other locations you are circling for hours or there are only six spots and sixty cars fighting for it. Now for the bad news. This Trader Joe’s is closing on August 31, 2013. It’s my understanding that its not Trader Joe’s doing as they don’t have a say in it. Whoever owns the lot is selling or they plan on building some monstrosity on the lot that will create even more unbearable traffic congestion.

I absolutely love this location. The lot is huge and you don’t have the stress of the lot and crowds that the La Brea location has. This is an older TJ’s in a dilapidated plaza, but don’t let it fool ya. It’s still the same TJ’s inside with very awesome employees.
So, if you have had it with the La Brea location, check this one out. It’s not very far away at all.

Hmmm. ya know this is a hard one. lol more of a 3.5
I like it. it has certain things i like. i mostly love the meat section and some of the premades.
The store is clean and the service is very nice and helpful so thats a big plus and the lot is huge to park in… yay for parking in LA!

I love this Trader Joe’s location more than life itself. Why? I will happily illustrate through my key points below:
1) huge parking lot in front– I never have any issues finding a spot (completely unheard of in this area)
2) the friendliest people in the world work there– some of them have even started recognizing me because I’m here so often (not sure if this is sweet or pathetic on my part)
2.5) Not only are the people working here incredibly nice, but they also are really knowledgeable about their products and give great tips about things to get at the store. One recommended getting the larger Orange Juice as it was a much better deal for me (only a dollar or two more than the little one), someone else suggested the Trader Joe’s Vintage Ale (one of my new favorite purchases), someone else recommended the frozen Almond Croissants (to die for) etc.
3) Amazing prices and food selection– this is definitely the place to go if you want amazing, healthy food at an unbeatable price (even my cat will now only eat Trader Joe’s cat food and she’s a tough critic)
4) Organized and clean with creative decorations that match the Hollywood scene
It doesn’t get much better than this Ladies and Gentleman!

You cannot beat the prices! I’m always amazed by how far $ 50 will get you at this place. This Trader Joe’s has a HUGE parking lot, which is why it’s my favorite.
Remember to bring your own bags (otherwise it’s 10 cents a bag) or don’t give the staff a hard time if you forget them!

This is my favorite Trader Joes location, not just because its only a 5 minute walk away from my home. I feel that this TJ’s is the least crowded and has a lot more down to earth types that shop here.
Once in a while, someone will walk into the store with their yoga mat while dressed in 2 feet of fabric (all the while, you wonder why they didn’t leave their yoga gear in their car when you had just seen them at the Whole Foods 15 minutes earlier… Doing yoga in front of the store where people eat. True story.) But, other than that… Most of the people that shop here seem to be interested in buying food instead of showing off ;)
What else can I say about Trader Joes?
Organic
Fresh
Delicious
and Inexpensive
I can buy tons of food at TJ’s for $ 25… Buying the same amount at Ralphs would cost me nearly double. No joke.
I do 99% of my grocery shopping here. Enough said.

Trader Joe’s is my favorite grocery store, hands down. Healthy food choices at reasonable prices. At first, I didn’t think this TJ’s was much different than your average one, but the other day, I visited another location and realized why I love my local store the most. Before you even walk into the place, you notice that there’s a parking lot. With available spaces. And parking is free! Even during the busiest of times, there are spots in the lot.
Inside, the contents of the store are no different than at other locations, but what sets this one apart is their impeccable labeling of everything. I noticed this in the wine section, specifically, when I was looking for a particular selection of vino at another TJ’s and had to walk around looking at the bottles’ labels rather than the signs above the aisles. My TJ’s has all the proper labels, taking the guessing work out of finding your favorite grape. This definitely isn’t something I expect out of a store, but the fact that this location has it is a total bonus and has spoiled me beyond the point of no return.
The staff is also friendly, knowledgeable and helpful. That, on top of their readily-​available samples, fine array of flowers and eastern European fare really elevate this store to be my favorite TJ’s around.

Nicely laid out, not terribly crowded, helpful, more-​knowledgeable clerks than at some other TJs — I like this one.
Parking is atypically not a problem for TJ’s, either. Decent lot.

Best Trader Joe’s in town!
All the goodies that force me to make a desperate come back to the chain with much roomier isles and without the horrific parking situation.
I did not know this location existed until I drove past it on Sunday on my way to WeHo. I thought, oh! I should make a quick grocery run on the way back, why not? Turned out, this Trader Joe’s location is better than others in the area (Silverlake, Fairfax and third, and Hollywood).
Too bad I typically don’t get out of my downtown bubble, hence the minus one star. We need a Trader Joe’s in downtown!
Oh, staff? Friendly and nice!

Great location. Friendly staff. What can i say? Its a traders joe.
This location have both celebs and weirdos.

Fantastic Trader Joe’s Location!!!
My most favorite thing about this location is the parking! I can’t believe the amount of parking for being on Santa Monica Blvd and you don’t have to deal with validations or meters.
The store is nice and large. The workers are friendly. This place is a definite thumbs up!

Going to this Trader Joe is like checking out the guys that shop there. Some are exquisite finds and some are just… Blah. I like shopping at Trader Joes since they offer a good selection in produce, nuts, meats etc. I enjoy their beverage selection as they offer items that other grocery stores do not.
I used to love coming to this TJ because the workers were friendly. I recall that the workers would smile and greet me while I strolled down the isles and at the check out. Now, I barely receive a «hello». WTF?
It’s unfortunate that their customer service has declined and is not at par as their items.
I like the new location on Vine. See me there.

Ah, the men in my life. There’s Ralph, my stand-​by, go-​to, (almost) always able to satisfy me. There’s Jon, my quirky Mexican buddy. There’s Dub (W.F. — you know who I mean), who I visit when I wanna be spoiled, or when no one else can tickle my fancy.
Then there’s good old Joe. Ah, yes, Joe, I can always count on you. You never change, and though you may not be able to sate my every need, I know what to expect from you. I always feel at home in your arms — whether it be in WeHo, West LA, Sacto, you’re the same through and through. I swing by with no makeup on, hair down, clothes askew, and you, with your fresh produce, your low prices, your rows and rows of Clif bars and semi-​healthy carbohydrate-​laden goodies, you treat me like a princess. And in this fast-​paced, ass-​kicking, ruff-​and-​tumble world of Hollywood, you keep me grounded, Joey-​boy.
What else can I say? I love ya like a skinny girl loves sugar-​free cake — which I believe you stock…

I love Trader Joe’s. I do prefer this location over the one on La Brea and 3^rd. I like this location because there is more aisle space. Since LA is all about timed and limited parking, this Trader Joe’s has a big and free parking lot. It’s easier for me to take my time and get what I want with ease. I like how the cashier aisle names are inspired by food and classic stars including Elvis Parsley, Marinara Monroe, and Bread Astaire.
Trader Joe’s sells good quality products for great prices. They just have wonderful store brand products ranging from sun dried tomatoes to frozen macarons. Shopping at Trader Joe’s is like shopping at Target. I have a list of things to buy, but my purchase is double or tripled of what I intended because a new product or seasonal produce caught my attention.
Grocery shopping at Trader Joe’s never seems like a chore or a bore, but I look forward to shopping here more and more.

Pretty much what you’d expect from any other Trader Joe’s. Good prices, they seem to always have everything in stock, and the staff is pretty friendly and helpful. Parking is almost never an issue considering its location, and it’s just a great alternative to the more expensive markets nearby (Gelson’s, Bristol Farms, etc).
Quick tip: Don’t even try the tofurkey sausages unless you’re a die hard vegetarian/​vegan.

Yay, I’m a fan but I don’t go out of my way to shop this TJ’s. Over dinner last night (and a shared bottle of wine), I promised to take my neighbor shopping today. I feared she’s say here. She did.
The lot is dicey. Although she remembered her handicapped placard, all disabled spaces were taken. I strategically squeezed my Volvo S-​80 into the equivalent of a compact space due to surrounding SUV’s not parking between the lines. With my good planning, we were close to the check out exit! Remember to turn in your side mirrors and get your parking ticket validated — one hour free.
While she shopped, I browsed to the tune of $ 78. My absolute foodie find was Korean Shingo Pears, a box of four for $ 7.99. This thin skinned, crisp fruit is in season NOW and MUST be enjoyed. A simple dessert paired with TJ’s Pecan Pralines, espresso and Grappa. Yes!
From the wine guy, to the cashiers and the associate who assisted us with loading up the car our experience was helpful, efficient and friendly! That’s the TJ’s way. Wouldn’t you, if you could, just love to buy stock in this company?