Trader Joe’s

Best place to buy groceries in the suburbs! My family has been coming here every week for years. The staff feels like family! Some of the nicest people in the world who are always willing to help. It’s awesome to see the same faces year after year, which shows me that they really take care of their employees and create a great work environment. Groceries are always high quality and fresh at an affordable price.

I will never shop anywhere else! Staff is not just friendly, but over the top attentive and genuinely care about their customers and the experiences that they have in the store. Plus– for someone who is food conscious it is so nice shopping somewhere and not having to feel the need to read food labels! Always clean and always affordable!

Our favorite grocery store in Algonquin (wish we had a WF though). No BS in this store, just groceries. In and out, fast. Staff is super nice, free drinks/​coffee in the back. Love coming here and I hate shopping — if that says anything.

The usual TJ. I remember that I haven’t shopped all that much @ Trader Joe’s, but I thought the couple of other TJ in other cities that I have been to are bigger than this. The veggies are priced at much a higher price than some of the markets around the area, which was surprising and omg — I thought I will get some tomatoes and they did not have any FRESH ones. No kitchen rolls/​tissues as well, really ?? Lotsa frozen stuff which is pretty easy meal.

I love Trader Joe’s. Sure it is a little more expensive than some other chain grocery stores, but it is well worth it for some items. I like to find healthier options here. The premade salads are a favorite item for lunch. I also love the variety of pastas and cheeses. I also never leave without a bottle or two of wine. The staff is super friendly and eager to help you find what you need or might like to try!

I am a huge fan of TJ’s because of their products and customer service. For the most part, their prices are pretty competitive. Some products have been a miss for us, but you can return items if you’re not satisfied. I’ve had some issues with fruit towards the end of the season, but that’s expected. I love that they monitor the check out lines and call for additional cashiers when they see customers waiting. I will always frequent a retailer who practices good customer service.

I have started bringing my 7 year old with me when I go to Trader Joe’s so she can use the little kids shopping cart, otherwise I use the grown up size cart and fill it up with things that I want but really do not need!
I love everything about TJ’s; from the little ad mailer that comes to my house to how clean and organized the store is.
My kids love it too!

I have been in love with this grocery store for quite some time. I go there religiously for their yogurt cups and quinoa and now have to go more frequently because my son loves the yogurt as well. I love their green tea shampoo and conditioner, as well as the fruit and vegetable wash. I have tried a couple of their frozen items like the orange chicken, taquitos, and the vegetable lasagna. I was actually excited to find organic beef hot dogs with no nitrates/​nitrites and are grass fed beef. My son likes hot dogs once in awhile as do I so this is a great thing. I have yet to be disappointed with anything I have purchased. The plantain chips and blue corn/​quinoa tortilla chips are rather tasty and love their preserves. The staff is always super friendly and so helpful. There was one day that they didn’t have the preserve I was looking for and one of the staff went in back to see if they had gotten their delivery yet. Sure some of the items can be a little pricey, but you really do get what you pay for and everything here is excellent quality! Now I just want to try one of their steaks and see how their meats are. Oh I almost forgot, the dog treats are awesome if you want healthy natural treats for your pup that are not made in China and very reasonable on the price. Also my husband and I have gotten a couple bottles of wine from here and they were really good!

It’s a pretty great store. I can’t do all my shopping there obviously but it’s a great way to get some organic vegetables and fruits, as well as healthier choices for snacks. The staff there is great. Everyone is happy and it’s a pleasure to go to a store and ask for help and them actually do it without hesitation. My daughter loves the fact they have a scavenger hunt for a turtle there every time we go.

I love this store! The veggies always fresh with an awesome selection of organics to include meat.

They always had new foods and great new additions up until 2011. since then they only have the same olé selection of brands. Prices are fair and we love the Vegan, GF symbols on all the food. I always get what I come in for except for the rare occasion when they are out of bread or pizza.

A bit too trendy for my blood, but I do like some stuff they have. They have decent wines, and you can get a single bottle of a high end brew you might want to check out.

Love trader joes for their snacks and other assortment of yummy items. I have to tell you DO NOT purchase their pre made salads! They need to step it up! The lettuce is always browning and getting slimey. And they always have the nicest workers there. Thanks trader joes

Stopped shopping here. Bought spoiled meat on two occasions. When I returned it, they didn’t seem to care.

Always been a fan of Trader Joes having first become familiar with the store in Los Angeles, California. I visit the TJ’s in Algonquin at least every two weeks and the staff there is amazing. They are extremely friendly and informative and seem to really love their job. If you don’t like a product you can return it for a full refund.
I buy most of my groceries their. The only drawback is the produce, fruits and veggies don’t seem to last very long and go bad quickly. Maybe it is due to not being fresh or not having any sprays or agents on it to prolong spoiling, I dont know but I would not recommend always relying on the fruits. Everything else is great and I love the Aloe Vera Juice, fresh yogurt, dried fruits and nuts, natural cat treats (for my cat of course– He goes nuts for them!), and much more! I buy their laundry detergents, soaps, and various home products there for a more chemical free or natural approach to my health.
I also enjoy their wines! Yum.

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Trader Joes, how I wish you were closer than you are to me, BUT I will travel every WEEK to visit you and indulge in your healthy, yummy food choices!
Yes, Trader Joes in Algonquin, like all other Trader Joes, is a hipster, organic, food mecca where one can indulge their inner health foodie! :)
The grocery is moderately sized and cozy, but not cramped! Everytime I go there each week, I am greeted with a smile by the staff and asked if I need help.
When you walk into this Trader Joes, you are greeted with a wall of freshly cut flowers and plants to your left, then you enter the breads, fresh produce, and refrigerated section. The shelves are neatly organized, well-​marked with prices and witty banter tags that really catch your eye!
I mainly shop here for their Steamed Lentil product, which is quite awesome as well as for their cage-​free egg whites. I have recently tried their steaks and chicken, which are a lot less expensive than Whole Foods, but just as good! :9
It seems like the staff is always keeping shelves stocked or cleaning. This Trader Joes is VERY CLEAN! The staff is always helpful and helps you out as much as they can. Always dressed in some sort of tropical-​based t-​shirt or hawaiian shirt, the vibe at Trader Joes is a «relaxing, yet fun way to shop for groceries». :)
I love the interesting music choices that flow forth from the speakers. They also make it fun to grocery shop for the kids as they have little kid-​sized carts for your little ones to help you shop. They even have a little game where the kids are asked to find a stuffed turtle around the store. Quite neat!
I love their namebrand items which change from item to item like Trader Jose (for their Mexican foods), and Trader Ming (for their asian fare). They have pretty much anything you’d like in there and it’s mostly organic and/​or healthy for you! :)
Unlike their competitor like Whole Foods, this Aldi-​owned, grocery chain does not have a deli department, seafood department, or meat department. But, that’s not the reason you shop at Trader Joes.
Trader Joes just boasts fresh, unique, healthy food choices in a hip-​relaxed atmosphere. Grocery Shopping need NOT be boring. Nope! Not at Trader Joes!
They keep «mall hours» and are open from 8am to 9pm everyday. T
Totally LOVE Trader Joe’s…you will TOTALLY LOVE it too! :)

LOVE LOVE LOVE Trader Joes. I wish it was closer to me but hey, its at the commons so I can sneak over to a few other stores as well. But seriously, great prices, great food, and excellent customer service.
Its a fun atmosphere to shop in. There is always good music on when I’m there.
Every time you shop here you know you are going to eat well on ALL levels.

Like some of the other posts… I am happy to call trader joes our go to grocery store. Great food selection, pretty good beer selection… orange chicken is fantastic. The BBQ teriyaki chicken is a great meal as well.
The staff is about as good as it gets!

Clean store, friendly and helpful employees, good assortment, and it all taste yummy! Oh and not to mention everything is really cheap! The buyers at Trader Joe’s are banned from buying a lot of foods containing ingredients so there’s a emphasis on sustainability and health.

I seriously adore Trader Joe’s. I go there somewhat regularly, and the employees are always extremely helpful and friendly. I went yesterday for a few things, one of which was hamburger buns, and one of the employees highly recommended the Pretzel rolls. I can’t wait to try them!
A few of my favorite buys at TJ’s are: hummus, rice pudding, frozen fish (halibut), Gyoza frozen pot stickers, Pretzel Thins, Newton’s Folly Granny Smith cider, and virtually any wine you could ever want. And of course, can’t forget about the veggies and fruit — it’s all excellent.