Trader Joe’s

I was so pleased with this Trader Joe’s! We are new to the area and the Trader Joe’s in our last city was amazing so I was really worried I would be spoiled and disappointed with other Trader Joe’s stores but I needn’t have worried!
This location has amazingly friendly staff, a great selection, and super fast checkouts. I loved shopping here more than any other grocery store I have been to here and I will definitely be back!
Thanks for a wonderful experience and keep up the good work :)

A gentlemen smiled and greeted me as soon as I walked in. TD has a great selection of items for the prices. It’s all very affordable. I don’t feel broke after coming in here like I do at Wholefoods lol. Reminds me of more sprouts due to the size and the cozy feel but definitely has a personality that I like more. I will definitely come back here again.

Located in Inwood Village, This Trader Joe’s is smaller yet less busy.
The setup is very similar and almost identical to the other TJ locations however this location doesn’t have everything stocked like the other TJ’s. There are less produce, greens and they don’t have my favorite penguin gummies!

Great addition to the area, was very much needed close to Highland Park

This is a great store, but smaller than other Trader Joes I’ve been too.
Must try the Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa… Excellent value and only $ 10

We LOVE trader Joe’s! Fresh produce for cheap prices, great selection of cheeses and a good assortment of meats. You’ll find most of what you need here and you won’t break the bank, their brand is great, even for alcohol (their champagne is pretty good, at least for mimosas, and their beer/​wine collection is pretty good and also very well priced!)! Add to that the friendly employees and the generally happy and relaxed atmosphere, and this is by far our favorite place to do grocery shopping.

I had always heard of Trader Joe’s from my cousin who lives in California (it was founded there), but I had to try out the hype for myself. I was totally not disappointed in anyway shape or form.
First off, the food… is to die for. It all is fresh, amazingly prepared, cutely packaged and best of all… much cheaper than your average Tom Thumb or Kroger even. The fact that I can get a pound of baby spinach for $ 2 is beyond me. That is just one of many great examples of how Joe’s gets you the best product for the best price. Another wonderful thing they have is $ 3 buck chuck (originally $ 2), which is Joe’s in-​house wine. It is delicious and it is too convenient to not grab a bottle on the way out.
The staff are wonderful, helpful, eclectic and obviously love their time spent there working. It is truly incredible.
Pretty much stick with TJ’s brand and you cannot go wrong. I strongly encourage everyone to go there and shop ASAP! It is totally worth it.
~Carpe Diem~

How on earth have I not reviewed this place yet? Shame on me!
Me and hubs love this location — we get to bring our pup with us (she is 9 pounds and sits in the little kid seat) and the staff is totally cool with it. We always have people petting and cooing at her, which is nice because she’s a scruffy one and never gets attention at the dog parks, but she’s so freaking cute!
The selection here is, like all TJ’s locations, all TJ’s stuff. I love things that are exclusively theirs, like their Mandarin Orange Chicken, their brussel sprouts, their spinach, their gouda cheese, etc. I love almost everything I get from here! I wish their meat selection was a bit bigger and we can never find lentils here, but everything is fairly seasonal so some things you’ll only find in the fall/​spring, etc. Their wine is also hella cheap, and I’m not just talking about the 3-​buck-​chuck here — go for the $ 5.99 RSVP sparkling wine, or the Trader Joe’s Reserve selections which are anywhere between $ 6.99 — $ 12,99. Seriously great buys, and their beer selection is always rotating with local stuff too!
Biggest pro yet: 19 cent Bananas. Heaven! :)

The staff is incredible! One time my wife showed up at closing and Manuel and the team helped her shop her entire list.
Try it once and you’ll be hooked

Awesome place. New location open since May 2014
Really friendly staff always a smile on the faces.

Love this place! Staff is super friendly and I’ve even gotten a few things for free here because they wanted me to try a new product!
My favorite products so far —
Tamales! (they have a variety freshly made and frozen)
Frozen croissants (let them rise and bake in the morning!)
Kouign amann (like a sugar covered croissant)
Herb goat cheese
Masala burgers
Chicken samosas
Brooklyn babka

Traders Joe’s. My relationship with you is one of distance. They don’t seem to want to build you in mid-​cities. Alas, when I see you while driving, I have to stop. Doesn’t really matter where, but only a few things I can get from only you, so I do. This was my first time trying out their «TV» dinners… yummy! Different varieties and I was a skeptic, but I have seen the light!

This Trader Joe’s is located just as far as the other Trader Joe’s. Foiled by the universe.
I feel like this one is a little smaller, yet it still has everything that I want. All the delicious snacks, all the delicious frozen foods. So if you’re into feeling a little bit more intimate with your fellow shoppers, by all means.

I’m a big fan of Trader Joe’s, but I’ve had bad luck with the food at this location.
You should definitely eat the fresh fruit and vegetables shortly after buying them, but you should also check for moldy produce while in the store. The first time I bought strawberries here, the cashier caught the moldy package and got me another. The second time I bought some fruit here, it looked fine and I went to eat it shortly before the «consume by» date only to find that my mangoes were furry and some of the strawberries were too. Additionally the package of bread I bought had a rip in the back of the bag and I didn’t notice until I got home and the bread seemed harder than usual. Finally, a box of frozen fruit bars I bought popped open because the glue didn’t hold the box shut and I don’t know if it was already like this at the store or if it just happened as I drove home.
Trader Joe’s will give a refund if you’re not happy with your purchase, but since there’s no Trader Joe’s withing a 5 mile radius from me, I don’t see myself lugging back a paper bag with moldy strawberries and mangoes and hard bread. Just check your food thoroughly before you buy it.
On a positive note, this store is always clean, organized, and it seems to be less crowded than the others. The employees are friendly.

This is a great Trader Joe’s location. It is located just off of Lover’s Lane. There is plenty of parking and the location is a little larger than the Greenville location.
The staff was super helpful and helped me find some items I was trying to locate. They definitely went above and beyond to make sure we were finding what we needed.
I love their organic fruits and veggies. They also have a really good cookie butter chocolate spread. Literally to die for!
I will be back!

I love Trader Joe’s. If you know me, then you know that. I was excited when this location opened.
Pros: You don’t have to fight for parking, the staff is very friendly… you are likely to be greeted several times, the aisles are wider.
Cons: The prices are a little higher than the Plano location, they seem to run out of things a lot.

I’ve heard so much about Trader Joe’s, and I occasionally like to do my grocery shopping at a alternative spot other than Kroger just to shake things up, so I headed to Joe’s.
I’ve never been into a TJ’s before, and when I got there it was a lot smaller than I imagined. I guess I’m used to the large open spaced Kroger or the long winding paths of food in the Whole Foods and Central Market stores.
Trader Joe’s is packed with «Trader Joe’s» products. You won’t find most of your traditional labels, but trust me, this isn’t a bad thing. The TJ products are awesome! They have a lot of ready made frozen products and a lot of packaged products on the shelves that are better than your traditional mass produced products because most of these are all natural or organic.
Their dairy and meat selections are good, but personally they offer a lot of frozen seafood and just some fresh, which was a slight drawback for me. Another drawback was the produce section. They have a lot of quality stuff, but there wasn’t too much of a variety of fresh fruits and veggies.
They have a huge wine selection for a grocery store… they definitely didn’t skimp on the wines. If you’re in the area and just need a bottle, this isn’t a bad place to drop in and browse.
I really like Trader Joe’s, but I don’t think that I can totally abandon Kroger. This is a very nice alternative. probably one that I will go to every month or so. It’s an awesome store, but I need something with a little more variety and a little more produce to frequent on a more regular basis.

How do I love thee Trader Joe’s? Let me count the ways:
1) Staff — super friendly, helpful, amazing staff! Getting greeted with a genuine smile makes ME smile, and feel happy while I’m there. I know it sounds touchy-​feely-​hoky, but it’s a nice place to shop because of the staff, and you feel it from the moment you walk in the door (or the sidewalk if you encounter a staff member outside).
Cute thing they do: they casually ring a «dinner bell» at the check out to summon other clerks when a line has more than 1 person waiting. I LOVE that they value my time as much as my business!
2) Tastings — yummy tastings every time I come in… like, YUMMY so much that I always buy one of the two things they are sampling (check out the wasabi mayo — see photo).
3) Fresh Fruits & Veggies — grab a little or a lot, they are so fresh and beautifully displayed you just feel healthy walking by them.
4) Pre-​made salads — this is so nice to be able to grab a salad (leafy, chicken, potato, or grain) and go.
5) Cheeses & Meats — the cheeses are tasty & well priced, same goes for the meats. I didn’t love the Spanish cheeses, but that’s my only «so-​so» experience with the cheese.
Favorite meats: Daniele, Inc. Gourmet Deli Selection of Calabrese Salame, Del Duca Prosciutto, and Capocollo (see photo) My husband is addicted to these meats! It’s such a great package for quick snacks when having guests over. And affordable too @ $ 4.99.
Favorite cheeses: Trader Joe’s brand of havarti and smoked Gouda.
6) WINE!!! They have a seemingly small selection of wines, but it’s a perfect mix of what you might need. My favorite Spanish wines are always in stock at a great price (see photo). Actually, their prices are LESS than we paid IN Spain a few months ago.
7) Gluten free — for those of us dealing with gluten issues, they have tons of selection for gluten free eating. Need some help? They have a hand-​out, or one of the super nice staff will walk you around to find them. It’s weird but sourdough bread is somehow ok when eating gluten free, and I’m pretty set on only buying Trader Joe’s sourdough these days. They also have an almond meal that is great for adding fiber to your baking/​cooking with a nutty flavor.
8) Snacks, sweets & pre-​made foods: great trail mix, fresh nuts, amazing cookies (see photos) and my top 2 snacks: white bean hummus w/​basil (super awesome healthy snack… I actually crave it, it’s so good — see photo) and frozen chicken tacos (fell in love at a tasting — see photo). My daughter loves these cute little small round whole grain crackers that look like mini Ritz crackers, but taste a whole lot better (see photo).
Favorite sweet treat: dark chocolate bars in a pkg of 3 (yes, I’m that girl they market to for impulse purchases) at the check-​out counter (see photo). It’s the best dark chocolate I’ve found, and I’ve bought all the expensive stuff that Whole Foods & Central Market stocks.
Bottom line: they pack a giant store into this small space… you’re pretty much guaranteed to love everything you buy.
Speaking from a daily regular visitor, I know I’m steering you in the right direction with my sappy love-​story review of Trader Joe’s.

I came to this Trader Joe’s since I was in the area, and I was astounded at how little people were in the store on a Saturday afternoon.
It was really nice because the store was fully stocked, and I didn’t have to avoid any people when I was shopping. This Trader Joe’s has all the same foods that they have at all the other ones I have gone to.
My favorite purchases at TJ’s are
Kale Spinach Pie
Speculoos Cookie Spread
Speculoos Cookie
Gluten Free Ginger Snaps
Cheese
Soy milk /​milk
prewashed /​packaged sweet snow peas
sesame sourdough baguette
reduced guilt mac & cheese.
entire frozen dessert section
entire sweet section
The parking lot is a bit small, but that’s ok since this store doesn’t seem to be that popular.

You know TJ has won an Asian girl’s heart when it’s replaced Chinatown and Korean town for delicious frozen dumplings. Located on the northeast corner of Inwood Village (facing Lovers Lane), this store carries all of my traditional TJ favorites. The frozen chicken and pork dumplings are easy to prepare, and MSG-​free to boot. The coconut macaroons are made with more egg white and less sugar — just how I like it.
Even the layout of the aisles, efficiency of the staff, and upbeat spirit in the air are reminiscent of its wonderful sibling store on Greenville. There’s plenty of parking in the complex, though it can be tricky to pull out during peak hours.
This is certainly a much-​needed store on the western edge of Highland Park. It’s the perfect spot to grocery-​shop after a movie at the historical Inwood Theater, or a meal at one of the many great restaurants in the complex. This location also benefits those of us down in the medical district: poor students who still love great food!