Trader Joe’s

Wonderful store with a large selection of brands that you can’t always find at other grocer’s. They have a wide variety of cheeses and wine. The workers are always knowledgable and friendly. Their frozen section also have quite a variety of delicious foods, such as green tea mochi ice cream. They also have this cookie butter which tastes just like Teddy Graham’s — perfect for a party.

Ok a cheerleader at work has been preaching to me about how I have stop here ever since they opened so after leaving the Brookfield mall I finally stopped by. It’s only two block from my travel routine and I have driven past them many many times and I have never stopped.
First off this store is small and in a different universe compared to the other chain stores. They have all the very basics and then the world tour starts with items to make meals from all the major food cultures from around the world.
The items that they offer are unique compared other food stores so I can see the appeal here, he’ll I walked away items I don’t usually buy but I hear the quality is top notch. I saw lots of organic items by the way.
To my surprise I bought 5 items of uniqueness and I went to the register and of corse there was a problem so they ring this old school bell to signal we have a problem and someone has to come over to fix, kind of gimmicky but cool. To my surprise because I didn’t look at any prices my bill total was only $ 15 and change for my items.
Overall they are all the speciality food culture stores in one place which is appealing so I hope my items are wonderful so I can go back.

I was so excited when Trader Joe opened up in my neck of the woods. It is super conveniently located for those of us on the west side of Milwaukee County.
There are so many things to love… I could never name them all.
Peanut Butter Filled Pretzels
Frozen Food Lunch options from every corner of the planet.
Pumpernickel Pretzels
Seaweed Snacks
Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups
Huge variety of cheeses at reasonable prices.
Wine and beer options galore.
Chips, Chips and more Chips!
Tons of Yogurts, Keifer and Milk choices.
Delicious Red Pepper Hummus.
Yummy Fresh Salads.
Oh, and don’t forget to stop in the back for a sample or two.
The staff is always super friendly and will help you find anything you need. Checkouts are always well staffed, and I never have to wait behind more than one person.
My only complaint, is that you need to watch the expiration dates on fresh items (bread, prepared foods, etc.). It’s not that I have ever found an item past an expiration date, it’s just that the can be real close to the expiration date. So it’s best to stop frequently, and get just what you need.

I really like Trader Joe’s, but I can’t stand this location.
This location is usually out of multiple things I’m looking for. Don’t bother trying to find cauliflower florets… I’ve been at least 4 times in the past year and they’re always out. One time the whole produce section was nearly bare. I never seem to have this problem at the Glendale location.
This TJ also seems to be way more packed than the other, which is frustrating if you’re trying to get in and out.
I go to this TJ when it’s most convenient, but I always regret it.

Thanks for following us out here TJ, what would we do without you!

Most people know the Trader’s Joe shtick. Every store I’ve been to have nice, bend over backwards to help you, employee’s, yet this location gets called out for having the best customer service training or hiring manager of about any type of store anywhere. Almost everyone is a small talk master, and, most importantly, they do it while still working at full speed. It’s not forced, comes of as natural in their earnest helpfulness. It’s just silly how they can take a item of clothing or items just purchased and make the last minute in the store pleasant (or not, if the customer is busy or grumpy).
I’m a big fan of the TJ shtick itself. So they have far too many (and often sneakily) unhealthy items. The plethora of good edibles, fast edibles, the very unique items, the rotation of seasonals, all decent quality, many cost effective, make it a needed weekly stop.

They need to find a new produce vendor. This is the 4^th time I’ve had to return fresh produce. Bagged lettuce is rotten, broccoli is brown and limp, strawberries are moldy. I drive 10 miles out of my way to buy fresh, healthy foods for my family and am really getting frustrated by this.

What’s not to love about Trader Joe’s?
Plenty of food options at reasonable prices & a very friendly & helpful staff.
Need I say more?

Nuff said

SOOOO glad this location opened! I fell in love with TJ’s when I first visited one in Arizona. The quirkiness of the store is what got me, along with the unique types of food they offered.
Over the years, there have been disappointments, not gonna lie. First, they discontinued the Chinese mustard wonton chips, then the pineapple juice, then, the nail in the coffin, the chocolate covered raspberry sticks. I was devastated and thought that my TJ shopping days were behind me. But then, miracle of miracles, they brought the raspberry sticks back! Life was good again!
I’ve since expanded my palette to include the Indian simmer sauces, the Thai green curry sauce, the Cowboy Caviar salsa, coconut cookies, chocolate truffles and pretty much anything ethnic in the frozen foods section.
Thank you, Trader Joe’s, for expanding my culinary horizons and giving me a grocery shopping experience that feels like a tour instead of a chore!
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Seeing as I lived in Cali through the 80’s and 90’s, I am very aware of the awesomeness of TJ’s products and have always loved them! Best store EVER is the original in Pasadena. The store’s in Wisconsin however are another subject entirely. Still the same great products you can get at any other Trader Joe’s throughout the country, it’s the PEOPLE or shall I say «sheeple»???
Every single time I have been in either MKE store, I amazed by the mass profusion of «deer in the headlights» cluelessness exhibited by the majority of shoppers. Workers are always helpful and happy but I am assuming many are finding medicinal ways to deal with the idiocy the must see day in and out.
Always return, but I wish there was a delivery service of some sort to avoid the aggravation of dealing with the tree huggers in such close proximatey!

I think this is the BEST grocery store ever for a few reasons.
The staff are friendly, helpful and polite to my wife and kids. They remember us every week! (Plus suckers and stickers for the kids)
The quality food is reasonably priced with lots of organic options. (And you can’t go wrong with their «Two-​Buck Chuck» wine)
4 stars instead of 5 only because they’re out of stock on some items sooner than I’d expect.
Try them!

As much as I like this place, it’s also the bane of my existence. I come in here planning to spend $ 50 and I spend $ 150. And how can I not? Everything in here literally has my name on it, from Josephsbrau beer to Joe-Joe’s cookies.
I do enjoy the focus on «healthier for you» foods and they have some great produce in here. I like to grab spinach, kale and a ton of fruit here. But for every one of those items, I grab two items that are considered «healthy» junk food. Hawaiian BBQ kettle chips. No Sugar Added Dark Chocolate Bar with Almonds. Veggie Corn Dogs. Pesto Pizza. Pumpernickel Pretzels. Please don’t shop here hungry without taking out a second mortgage.
People who talk about the «specialty» products at places like Sendik’s obviously don’t shop here, because this chain kills in this category. Decent deli style cheesecake. Almond croissants. Sushi. Hummus. Better fresh ground coffee. Organic Superfruit fruit spread. This isn’t some pretentious little store with carpeting on the floor charging you ten bucks for a two dollar steak. All they are interested in is selling good and good for you foods, and they do that in spades.
For those of you impressed with the larger parking lot, that’s a necessity when you get west of State Fair Park due to douchebags with trucks who think it’s okay to take up two spaces in the front of the parking lot. Don’t be surprised if you’re parking in the Target lot on a busy Saturday.
This place is awesome and worth the drive.

I am so happy that I finally was able to check out this Trader Joe’s location. I’ve been shopper at the Bayshore location since it opened, and my recent trip to LA rekindled my love for Trader Joe’s. I visited on a Saturday evening and the store was not at all busy… the first thing I noticed was that the parking lot is wonderful compared to the Bayshore’s fiasco. The aisles are large, the store was clean, and all the items were neat and organized.
As with the other TJ’s I’ve visited, I am a huge fan. The produce is always flavorful, the cheese selection is fantastic, and there are plentiful wine options. TJ’s even carries hard liquor now. I can’t wait to try their rum, it sounds pretty yummy.
If I am ever closer to this location than to the Bayshore store, I will definitely stop to shop here!

I love TJs. They have a wonderful array of flavored nuts and fruits, a healthier (usually) way to snack. I love the coconut cashews, the powerberries and the chocolate covered cranberries.
The second best part of this store is the frozen entrée section. They have everything from channa masala, to sweet potato gnocchi, to frozen ravioli (including sauce!). They never have preservatives or chemicals, and everything is very reasonably priced.
Best part of TJs? WINE! My favorite wine, Green Fin, is only $ 3.99! You can buy their Charles Shaw wine for $ 2.99, and all are quite palateable. (;
They have a nice ‘home goods’ section too, with sustainable shampoo/​condition, washing detergent and vitamins. I LOVE their fresh lavender sachets, I throw them in with my laundry in the dryer, put them in pillowcases and rip them open, sprinkle on carpet and vaccuum up for a fresh smell.
Definitely my go-​to grocery store.

When your only experience is the Bayshore TJ’s, this one feels like a miracle. A lot of reviewers have commented on the larger parking lot and store — it’s really great. I came during the week and it wasn’t crowded at all. It takes a bit to get used to the layout. There’s a lot of stacking of the shelves and items — not spread out like a typical grocery store.
Pretty much everything can be found here. I don’t come to Trader Joe’s for a full grocery shop, but they have some things that I’ll gladly make a special trip for. Those include, chocolate covered almonds rolled in sea salt and turbinado sugar, coconut oil, and chocolate covered orange sticks, to name a few. They also have great breads, bagels, bakery items and CHEESE. Cheese at great prices!
The employees are always consistently awesome and helpful.

Love Trader Joe’s!
I read an article basically stating that the private label Trader Joe’s brand was really higher end products in disguise but at a lower price! Who doesn’t love that.
Their chicken brats/​sausages are really good. I recently tried the jalapeño (a little kick, not too crazy) and spinach feta. Even though I usually stay away from pre-​cooked, the ingredients on the package tell me that they are pretty good without a bunch of filler. Grab some flavored Greek yogurt dipping sauce close by!
I like their boxed soups, too. Really good with a little bit of cayenne and/​or basil flakes and finished with sour cream/​greek yogurt or maybe some cheese. Their pizzas are good! Great chip and bread selection.
Great things will be found in the freezer section such as fresh, frozen basil & garlic, spanakopita, fish, bigger bags of veggies than Mr. Grocery Store.
And the WINE!!! :) They now have some private label beers. The «Light Mexican» was really good with a pinch of lime. Wonder who’s bottling that. Yet to try the T.J. brand darker beer… it’s chillin in the fridge as we speak!

It’s a match pre-​prepared in Heaven!
Thank you for opening on the west side! Now I will never need to go to that train wreck of a mall that is Bayshore. It’s always a delight to come here and buy more heat and eat meals. They have all sorts of crazy globally inspired shit and carry lots of stuff for even your tree-​huggiest vegans. We tend to stay away from their fresh meats, I would rather give those dollars to Bunzel’s, but other than that, everything here is game-​on! I will admit, my dog lovers the TJ even more than we do. She will turn her nose on most other treats, but loves TJ treats like they are crack.
In summation: The help is fun, they get it done. Great treats, meh meats. cheap wine, everything else is totally fine!

This store has been open for about a year now on the edge of Tosa on the way to Brookfield/​Waukesha.
Came to search out some of my old favorites and to find some new stuff to try. This location is larger and easier to navigate even with a cart. The last TJ was at was in Naples. What a major change people under 80 that are fast the new cheddar horse radish rippled potato chips are a thumbs up. My old favorites are hummus, pitas, corn chips, kafir lime cashews, wasabi peas, stockyard oatmeal stout beer, dried apricots, banana chips. an over all great experience compared to the 2 other Trader Joe’s that I have been to.

So glad Trader Joe’s has moved into the Milwaukee area, now with this (second) store on the border of Tosa and Brookfield.
Love their specialty items, wine selections and my favorite, cooked/​frozen steel cut oatmeal with just a hint of brown sugar and molasses, packaged in a box with two servings for less than two dollars. It is the best oatmeal I’ve ever eaten.