Trader Joe’s

Everyone at TJs is so helpful! I always park behind the trader joes on the side that doesn’t have the target, because parking is easier and less crowded here. They always have free samples of food and drinks when I come through this entrance. I also love their message for local farming and encouraging small businesses. I always stop here not just for groceries, but for a healthy lunch or snack. They have salads and wraps TO GO and some other things (Sushi, hummus, sliced fruits). This is really an all around stop, you’ll find products with great quality and freshness that they just don’t have at bigger groceries.

This location has two (count them, two!) parking lots — one in the front, one in the back. The staff is friendly and super helpful and they have everything I’m looking for. The flowers are beautiful, the store is always clean, the prices are great! Bananas at $.19 and bottled water for $.20? Hummus $ 1.99, best chips ever $ 1.99? Low price organics! Salads have super-​easy-​to-​read nutrition labels. Cane sugar soda. Chocolate chip cookie dough that uses real butter! My #1 store. ¹⁰⁄₁₀ would recommend!

Tom, Alan and Octavio are the best. A pleasure to shop there, even if I don’t need anything. I can find something! Flowers, and orchids taken care of nicely. Thanks.

Very nice store, very helpful and friendly staff and lots to choose from. They also have a motorized cart for the disabled which I needed.

This is my go to grocery store, great selection of organic quality foods. Fantastic prices and friendly staff. Only reason for 4 stars is I’m always trying to get out of the way of the staff stocking the shelves. One good idea is to have set times where the staff can go and restock. I’m literally having to jump out of the way of the staff while they try and straighten a prepackaged Cesar salad every 2 minutes! What an inconvenience and waste of a resource. No wonder I don’t see the wheelchair bound patrons or morbidly obese shopping here, it’s an ADA nightmare for them!

This TJs has been my favorite store for a long time, but this week they went above and beyond!!! Special thanks to Charlie, who not only honored my daughter’s request to have her coloring contest winning entry returned to her, but bought a frame for it!!! As a working parent, it’s hard to find time to go grocery shopping, but with this store, it’s a fun adventure for my kids. This is another reason why. Thanks Charlie and TJs!

Good to know I have one nearby. It’s set up somewhat opposite to most but still close by. Love their selections and prices

This location has always been by fave. Nearly always have what you want in stock unless it’s not in the warehouse or what have you. Great selections of fresh and frozen items as well as boxed, canned and jarred goods. Almost never need to go to a «regular» grocery store, nor do I want to since I can find what I want and need at TJ’s.
The long-​time employees are the best of the best! The 5-​star rating here is mostly based on my recent past experiences and mostly for the long-​time employees, who are stellar. They truly deserve a 10!
However, sorry to say, many of the new «team» employees are far less than stellar. Have to say, over the last few months, I’ve seen some behaviors from only the newest employees that I’ve not seen in the past, including, being short with a customer at the register, ignoring customers at the register with non stop personal gab the worst being, talking about another employee, ignoring a customer while on a cell phone, ignoring a group of customers while non-​stop talking to a friend about getting that person a job there while customers, politely, didn’t want to «interrupt» but, didn’t seem any too happy about it.
Sad fact, the customers will be reflecting the behaviors of the employees as some seem to leave «grumpy» and take that behavior into the parking lot where in the past, everyone left pretty happy.
So, «5» only for the many years of great service for the long-​time employees, but, seeing a very big distinction in service with a lot of the new hires, some good, some okay and some, downright rude. Makes me wonder who is now doing the hiring and what is being done so differently that this behavior seems to be occurring. Is the training different? Is there a change in benefits creating this less attentive behavior? Less positive reinforcement? Or is it that it’s harder to get great help? Don’t know, but, will continue to travel to this one with the hope that all of what is happening is because the trainer/​lead person, is on an extended leave and returning, soon to help the «newbies» get what they need to encourage them on to the best they can be.

This is the best Trader Joe’s ever because it has the biggest parking lot ever, due to the fact that it’s located in a shopping center with lots of other stores. I don’t know who these people are who are writing that the parking sucks here, because it certainly does not suck! Have you ever been to any other Trader Joe’s? Because if you have, then you’ll come to realize that this TJ’s parking lot is massive and it’s so easy to find parking! That might be the first and last time you’ll ever hear the words «easy parking» associated with a TJ’s!

The staff is friendly and they are always fully stocked on the items that I like. I mainly come here for their yogurt, their frozen orange chicken, and their great price on spinach (don’t judge me). They also have great wines and beer. Their simpler times beer and their «two buck chuck» are delicious spirits for a great price. And don’t forget your bag so that you can enter their raffle.

All trader joes are small and get over run buy customers very easily. But that’s because of the low price points and great products.
We really enjoy there product selection from all over the world.
The staff is very kind and very helpful.
Best to shop on off hours. Or see my photos.
I shop here every week!

I come here for their affordable salads whenever I need some quick and healthy dinner before class. Conveniently located near CSULB campus. I’ve been here quite a few times and sometimes it can get very busy, which is one of the few downsides of a Trader Joe’s.

Who doesn’t love Trader Joe’s? They have so many amazing products! A few of my favorite things to get here:
1) Mango Mochi
2) Cookie Butter
3) Trader Joe’s Double Chocolate chip cookies
4) Chocolate dipped frozen bananas
Although it can be a bit pricier than your average grocery store prices, the products are high quality & service is top notch. Love walking around & discovering new goodies! Such a fun place to shop for food! Their employees are always very friendly and willingly give great recommendations!

The Trader Joe’s off Bellflower Blvd and Stearns St is perfect for this location due to its proximity to CSULB and that the Los Altos neighborhood has a small town feel to it. Because this Trader Joe’s is in a shopping center with other stores, there is more than plenty of parking, and if you have other errands to run, you can kill more than 2 birds with one stone with B of A nearby and the mini Post Office. This location is clean, efficient and easy to get out of despite having only 3 cashier lanes. There is also a station where the children can sit and play. So far this is THE best Trader Joe’s in the City of Long Beach. FYI bring your own bag if you need one. Due to city law, you WILL be charged for one.

I am a loyal TJ’s shopper and loved almost every item I’ve purchased. I love how they use glass Instead of plastic jars and even the simplest product is packaged so beautifully, they could be gifts.
I live on in Westminster, near the boarders of HB and Seal Beach. There’s two locations much closer than this one, but the LB (bellflower) location is worth the drive on the freeway. I’ve been here well over 100 times and spend a good chunk of my modest income there. There hasn’t been one single time (seriously not ONCE), that I came across an employee that was less than delightful. They all go out of their way to give exceptionally good customer service. It is amazing how each employee has so much knowledge on each and everyone of their products.

I love Trader Joe’s!!!
This is my sister’s and my place to go, when shopping for little random ingredients as well as for their organic produce. I can say that my family and I are addicted to their pastries and other goodies. My all time favorite pastries are their coconut macaroons and their dark chocolate cake! I could literally eat them all day everyday but if I did I’m sure I’d be a mega fatty!
One thing I really love about this Trader Joe’s in particular is not only their awesome customer service but the fact that it’s not one of those annoying busy Trader Joe’s where there is too many people. I’m sure they get pretty packed at times but I’m glad that the times I’ve come to Trader Joe’s, I’m literally in and out. Two thumbs up to Trader Joe’s and their super nice employees :)

I have always loved this store! The prices are affordable compared to Whole Foods. And i love their products, you cannot find it in a regular store…

What more can you really say about Trader Joe’s. The service is top notch, friendly and always helpful. The selection is good, and the prices are good! We go once to twice a week.
The produce has always been fresh and the Trader Joe brand items have always been good. No complaints what so ever with the place!
Did I mention the have a lot of staff on the floor to help you and then to top it off the staff at the registers are also super helpful and have always been friendly!

Trader Joe’s is just so much fun! I never do my full shop here because it’s on the pricey side. Regardless there’s an amazing selection of alcohol, baked goods, coffee, nuts, and sweet treats.
There’s plenty of gluten free and allergy friendly options available too. Surprisingly enough no vegan chocolate though.
Something that’s especially pleasing about TJ’s is that they have an orderly and eye-​pleasing shop set up. Their items product packaging is also consistently beautiful.
The staff is always friendly and helpful. The only annoying thing is when they’re stocking during rushes. I guess that can’t be helped!
This location is convenient because it’s right next to a Bank of America, Citi Bank, Rite Aid, Target, and so much more!
Bottom Line:
If you want to stop in for a treat or grab an item or two to spice up your dinner, TJ’s is perfect for you. I don’t recommend buying produce here as it will be much cheaper at regular grocers.

This update normally could have waited, and for those here on Unilocal that know MP, it takes a lot to Gobsmack me about anything.
So, when I came to this Trader Joe’s (as I often do) for coconut oil reserves, I too needed to stock up on their Secrets of the Pahroah’s Psyllium fiber, (Hey, if your pipes are clogged, you are not gonna have a good day!)
I searched all over, but was unable to locate this wonderful item, so I asked an employee by the name of Nancy to help me.
She stopped what she was stocking immediately, went to the section where this item is stocked, even looked far behind the area to ascertain as to whether there was any.
Then, she went to the back, and came to tell me that the order will be in tonight.
I was distressed, but Nancy would not have it, she went to the Bridge, (the front desk) called the PCH location, found they had 1 case left, asked them to hold 2 for me, and that was that.
I stood there-​Gobsmacked.
What is this customer service?
Yes, I’m familiar with it, but it has been so long to remember when an employee would go to this length to make sure my needs were met, and, put their duties on hold.
I’m composing a letter to cooperate on your behalf Nancy, you are to be commended, and I take note of things like this, and make sure one is acknowledged for their act of kindness.
*I always say & always will say, «It costs you nothing to be nice to someone.»
Nancy, you took the frustration out of my day, and my day is now better for what you did for me; little thing, mattered BIG to MP.
Yes they do (too GAY? FEH!):