Trader Joe’s

Who doesn’t love Trader Joe’s??? I always find something new to try and love it. They have wonderful meatballs, orange chicken, frozen fish selections, and great deli meats. They also have an espresso roast coffee that is one of the best coffees I’ve bought anywhere. They have a unique offerings of wines, many you will not find anywhere else and all at a reasonable price.

OH MY! This was my first visit to a Trader Joe’s and I have to say wowza! I’m hooked now. Such a great variety of healthy foods and the prices were cheaper than Walmart on dozens of items! I found seedless black raisins, the best quality raisins I’ve ever had, and they were cheaper than the sun maid at Walmart which aren’t even half the size and freshness. I got a Trader Joe brand dark chocolate bar (2 bars in a box) for $ 1.69. I’ve paid more than that for a Hershey bar that doesn’t even come close to the quality and taste. If you haven’t been to a Trader Joe’s run, don’t walk, now!

I have never had a bad experience at this trader joes. The workers are friendly and helpful, both around the store and at check out.
The food selection is amazing, and the prices are unbeatable. The individually wrapped kettle corn snack bags are my favorite for a quick snack at work. The dried fruit options are also very extensive. This store carries a lot of specialty foods and is great for when guests come over too!
They have a great variety of vegetarian and vegan food options that most places do not carry.
Even the alcohol prices are competitive and are generally a better variety and cheaper than most other stores. There are some brands I’ve
Never heard of but am excited to try!
All in all, this store is just fun! I could spend hours here and be totally satisfied.

I rarely go to this Trader Joes but when I’m out here and need a quick grocery stop this is my place! It’s a decently sized location that never gets too crowded from what I’ve noticed – the Brentwood one can be mayhem!
They have the same stuff every other T-​joes has: amazing treats, random popcorn flavors, a million different cheap wines, yummy cheese, and overly friendly staff.

I’m here nearly every other day just because I love being in the building lol.:I’m totally addicted to label reading, price comparisons and unique food finds.
No place better than TJ’s! The staff is always so warm & perky; willingness to help you get the best of what you’re looking for is the standard. Whether I’m attempting my own dish or doing a restaurant remix (my healthy way) they make great effort leading the way.
The fresh flowers are my fav; I get a bunch each week to add a breath of fresh air to my home.
I stay away from the sample bar… I’m much too weak lol! I can blow my diet in to snaps at that damn bar.
If your looking for any thing low-​no sodium TJ’s has it.

I went there a few nights ago, and was pleasantly surprised at how personable the cashier was. She was very friendly, quick and listened to my responses when she asked me questions!
I love trader joes, and this location is also another big plus!

When I lived in West County a few years ago, I frequented Trader Joe’s. This location was my first and is my favorite. It’s clean, spacious, and has friendly staff.
I’m a picky and frugal vegetarian, so it’s nice to have a place like Trader Joe’s that sells many vegetarian foods on the cheap and offers free samples of juice and food. It is also nice to try out teas for some $ 3.00 a box. There are lots of wines too.

This place is the one stop shop with everything you need! Although some things are slightly expensive, everything that you buy is typically from a good source.

This is not my regular Trader Joe’s, but when in Chesterfield, do as the Chesterfieldians do. I actually was in the Chesterfield hood, shopping next door at Treats Unleashed. I thought I’d check this TJ’s out, since I’ve shopped all the others.
I immediately was impressed with the wider aisles and what appeared to be more product. Or was the vast more open space creating an optical illusion of more produce, wine and other TJ’s favorites. Either way, this Joe is a winner. I even found the staff to be more friendly and personable then my regular Joe and my regular Joe’s staff is pretty amazing.
If you haven’t tried Trader Joe’s, give it a whirl. It is a true adventure in grocery shopping. You’ll have to learn new brand names, but you’ll discover they are the same high quality of those national brands that you buy at your typical grocer.
My new adventure today was discovering, «Colossal Olives Hand Stuffed with Jalapeño Peppers». These little babies will add some kick to a dirty martini.

I love coming here. It has EVERYTHING I can never get anywhere else! Coconut water …
Buffalo burgers
I mean really this place has «speciality foods» GALORE!!!
You have to come in and see for yourself!

Trader Joe’s, no matter which city you’re in, are always so cheerful and easy to shop in. I am a huge fan of their private labels and their cheese prices are not to be believed! Good good good.
The small but well rounded wine selection is so thoughtful. I prefer bone dry or at least not all oak or sugar and they have a lot of nice dry whites.
Staff are sweet sometimes, hilarious sometimes but always great.

Very friendly staff! I especially appreciated the woman who was working on samples by the fresh baked bread. She and I discussed (at length) flavor profiles associated with my plan to smoke a leg of lamb tomorrow. She really cared that I leave happy and asked me to wait while she dove into the back to find some recipes from some other employee who really enjoyed cooking up samples and creating recipes for their customers.
Also really liked their small assortment of fresh baked breads and settled on an asiago sourdough. I found it interesting that checker mentioned to me that was his favorite bread for grilled cheese sandwiches. I probably wouldn’t have thought of it but will likely wind-​up trying one just based on his comment. Maybe as a panini???

I almost died when I first saw this Trader Joe’s. This was my absolute favorite store while living in Santa Cruz, CA and I was unaware that they had one out here.
They have a great selection of healthy and organic groceries along with an amazing staff. I love how you can find so many unique items that regular grocery stores would never have.
If you have never been I highly recommend it.

As a friend once said, I shop at Trader Joe’s so frequently, I should just buy stock. This place is great (except for the meat) and it is affordable. Plus the employees are lovely.

Trader Joe’s has been a favorite grocery of mine for a long time, but especially when I’m looking to eat healthy.
I recently tried the roasted garlic hummus with baby carrots. My-​oh-​my. So delicious!
I make TJ’s a part of my weekly errands… and I am never disappointed with the quality of the goods I pick up at this store. The produce does rotate, and it is sad not to find something you’re looking for, but at the same time, it’s great that you know everything is in it’s peak of freshness.
Happy Shopping!

What’s not to love about Trader Joe’s?
I do have to disclaim that I do have access to the inside scoop and am slightly biased of this TJ’s because a family member works here.
First off, some basics about TJ’s:
–Their return policy is under utilized. If you do not like a product, even after opening it and you threw away the receipt, you can still return it for a refund or exchange — just let a staffer know when you are checking out and they will take your word for it. They do this to encourage the customer to try new things without the risk of commitment.
–If you want to sample something new, ask a staffer if they will open it for you to sample it — they usually will. Ever wanted to know what those dried ginger bit are and if they will burn your throat or be delightful?
–The staff is friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful. The staff is what sets this grocery store above other grocery stores. They are a wealth of information for dinner ideas, creative ways to use TJ projects and help make that next meal or event a success.
–The company takes good care of their employees and it shows.
–The prices are reasonable since most of what they sell is private label. Some staples are more expensive, such as milk, while others, such as bananas, are cheaper than the standard grocery stores. They randomly have «opportunity buys» which are great values to stock up on things such as bell peppers when they come by. They don’t have sales because they strive to offer the lowest prices every day; I appreciate that they don’t do gimmicks to get me in the door.
Specific to this store, the store is underutilized and so there is a plethora of space, which makes a nicer shopping experience compared to other TJ’s. There is a large selection of fruits/​veggies and wine/​beer. The freezer and boxed goods are standard fair.

If you’re a Trader Joes fan and you mainly go to the Brentwood location, I would *highly* suggest making a trek out to this Chesterfield location, at least every once in a while.
You will marvel at all the FREE SPACE! The huge aisles. The expanded wine selection. The expanded produce selection.
If you’re lucky, a friendly employee might walk up to you and offer you a sugar cookie to try, as just happened on my recent lunch-​break visit. And there might just be more than one option at the sample counter.
Items I saw that made me whimper — dark chocolate triple ginger cookies, peanut butter salted caramel truffles. Man what is this I dont even
And while you’re at it, go check out the Whole Foods just a couple miles away. But beware, suburbia might start seeming a lot more attractive after this journey…

Like the other Trader Joe’s stores, great selection of cool and good stuff. My kids love the root beer selection. The staff are friendly and helpful, and most seem to know a lot about the store’s offerings.
I visit this location most frequently, in the St Louis area (though, I’m not a ‘regular’, by any means … at least, not yet). Funny story about the cool-​ness of the staff. The other day, I was checking out with my root beer and some snacks, and the woman at the register started singing some song that wasn’t the PA system muzak track (she had her personal soundtrack rockin’ in her brain) … singing the lyrics, full on, a cappella. She got a couple of stanza’s into her thing, and then stops and asks if I’m ready for the weekend, and we have a pleasant, short conversation about her plans with her nieces. Great stuff! These are the free spirited people I want to go and shop with.
The next time I went, and the gentleman at the register — noting that I’m buying root beer — asks if I’ve ever tried a particular brand, and it happens to be one which the store doesn’t carry. He says its the best he’s ever had, doesn’t know where to get it, but we both know that means checking the internet. I like that honest, knowledgable conversation.
I realize it is a grocery store. But, this store is staffed with some great people.

I’ve never been to Trader Joe’s. Infact, it’s a destination spot, and has been for several years. Others want to go to art museums, or attractions, I wanted to go to Trader Joe’s.
I was lucky to have a hotel room less than a mile from this Trader Joe’s. When I figured that out, I had no excuse not to go.
Entering the store, and there’s a certain vibe, it’s a hipster, hopping place. Employees opening up bags for customers if they want to try something, «Don’t worry, you don’t have to pay for it, I’ll set it out as samples.» WHOA!!!
And then, Donna Summer’s «We are Family» comes on the speaker, and employees sing to it. Yeah, singing, while working. Opening bags for customers for the hell of it.
And prices! I live close to Nature’s Pantry, and sometimes go to Whole Foods. I totally understand why Kansas City is ready for Trader Joe’s. Totally. Everything I bought was mostly under 4.00, and it’s not crap food. No, it’s good food. It is Trader Joe’s brand. Trader Joe’s even has their own beer. The wine was not by Trader Joe’s, but it’s there.
I bought frozen mango bars, and the softest of oatmeal cookies, and sesame sticks, and a few dinners for the next couple of weeks, cause I get tired of eating out every night. I bought my dogs some treats that will make them happy. The spices I bought for home are the kind with a grinder on it, 1.69. I am going to go back and buy some more.
I just was floored by the employees who were so freaking nice, and the prices, so much, that I’m ready for the Kansas City store… I have a cool Trader Joe’s reusable bag with the surf boards and palm trees.

I will start by saying that I’m a huge fan of Trader Joe’s. I could literally spend all day there. I have learned that Trader Joe’s is a great store for certain items but I’ve also realized that certain items are best bought elsewhere. If you’re in the market for some good cheap wine or excellent, inexpensive cheese then you can’t beat TJ’s. Trader Joe’s hummus is unbeatable as well. The employees are great. Everyone is helpful and cheerful. A few other items that I’ve found are excellent to purchase at TJ’s are vitamins and supplements, frozen foods (the edamame rocks!), chocolates, raisins, trail mix, nut and grains, and organic items.
Here’s the negative. Twice in a row I’ve gotten home with meat items that have not been fresh. A month or so ago I purchased some salmon that literally stunk up my whole kitchen when I opened it, and the other day I purchased some chicken breasts which were edible but certainly not as fresh as they should’ve been. I’ll stick with Mannino’s Market in Cottleville for meat and Dierberg’s for my seafood. Also, Dierberg’s produce seems to be much fresher as well.
In summary, if you know what to expect out of Trader Joe’s it’s great. Just realize that it is not going to be the best place for a one-​stop shop for all of your food shopping.