Trader Joe’s

Mt. Pleasant Trader Joe’s is a busy store, so be prepared. As with all Trader Joe’s it has heather food choices that many of the main chain stores do not carry.

Quiet the friendly and helpful staff… have never been dismissed or felt looked down upon as with other places (one as close as next door). Very good pricing and when you walk out you don’t feel robbed.

I used to drive out to Trader Joe’s every couple of weeks when I first moved here to get stuff. I don’t go as often now but when I do it’s to pick up the frozen orange chicken. My most recent trip was mid-​day on Saturday and it was crazy in there. I definitely recommend going in the mornings when it’s not as busy. Despite the crowds, the lines moved fast and the employees were friendly.

Trader joes is a know commodity, but the customer service is awful at this location. The lines are unreasonably long and parking is difficult.

The typical Trader Joes! In a good way. Samples, smiling staff and lots of customers.
PLUS they had an item I’ve been looking for for a year now :)

I heart Trader Joe’s! I can’t wait until one opens up closer to where I live. However, for the time being, making a trip to Trader Joe’s is always worth the trip.
The prices are always right and the quality of the products are always fabulous. The staff is friendly and courteous every time I visit.
If you love chocolate… their selection is THE BEST! My will-​power just caves in every time I’m about to check out. On top of that, the store is a great resource for healthier foods, prepared foods, ethnic foods, wine…
I would do my grocery shopping here every week if it was in my neighborhood… seriously… Trader Joe’s is THAT good :)

Trader joes eased my move from Cali to South Carolina. I’ve been shopping here for years, it’s the closest I can get to a Brit shop! Now, we just need one in north Charleston/​Hanahan/​park circle — c’mon I know you an pull it off

Trader Joe’s is great! This applies not to just this one but the chain in general.
Truth be told, I would have probably starved to death if if were not for Trader Joe’s. They have a phenomenal selection of remade salads, wraps, and burritos ranging from $ 3 – 5. I have one for lunch almost every day during the work week. For basically the same price of a Lean Cuisine and certainly a lot cheaper than lunch out, Trader Joe’s lunches are a mean bang for your buck. They’re also pretty much all delicious and relatively healthy.
Other reasons Trader Joe’s is great in no particular order:
1) Fresh produce and flowers are cheap and good.
2) They offer all sorts of strange and intriguing impulse buys like chocolate covered potato chips. #yourewelcome
3) I love Luna Bars. They have a great selection of them for $ 1 apiece.
Reasons Trader Joe’s is not so great:
1) The parking lot. It’s always crowded.
2) It’s a great grocery store, but it’s not a one-​stop shop. You can’t get all of the basic necessities here unless you considered chocolate covered potato chips to be a food group.
3) Two Buck Chuck. I can’t even. That stuff is disgusting. I seriously judge anyone I see buying a case of it — either they’re an alcoholic or the world’s cheapest hostess.
All and all though, Trader Joe’s is a pretty great grocery store. They have a little bit of everything and it’s actually a fun grocery shopping experience thanks to all of their somewhat random offerings (and crazy cheap wine). Just do it.

OMG ’ I love trader joes ! How can you not. They have awesome stuff here that you just can’t get anywhere else. They have such a great selection of interesting food at great prices. They also have wine & beer too, a big plus. Sometimes they even have food and wine tastings. YUM! I drive all the way from Summerville to come here. Love it. They also have and amazing selection of fresh flowers. Did I mention I love it.

Love, Love, Love. this grocery store, such great superfriendly staff, fresh flowers, produce wines, amazing cheeses at amazing prices. Love, can’t say it enough.

Ever since Trader Joe’s made its way across the country from California, it’s been a nonstop love affair. I can always tell I’m in a desirable location of a town or city when there’s a Trader Joe’s in the area. It tends to lean more towards locations I like to live/​shop and spend time in so it’s no wonder I live in Mt. Pleasant, where the Trader Joe’s is. Being the ONLY Trader Joe’s in the Charleston area, it can get pretty busy at certain parts of the day. Mostly after work when people are making their way home and stopping by the store for something for dinner. You absolutely cannot beat the prices here on things like produce, flowers and dry goods. We never buy meat from here. Not sure why. Oh well. But it’s a pretty good store. And oh yeah, there is lots of eye candy here. Women in yoga pants LOVE to shop here. So yeah, I’ll be back.

I love visiting Trader Joe’s — I often forget how great it is until I visit again, and then I am reminded why I love it so! We always get out cheaper than we expect and the quality of the items (for the most part) is great! Their beers are surprisingly cheap and delicious (plus they have some ciders). My husband really loves their chocolate stout. Some of their products are a little more expensive, but the things that matter (cheese. alcohol. pasta) are all reasonably priced (and usually below HT prices).
My only complaint is that lately, I can’t find my favorite chocolate tiny cupcakes and the flowers have been lacking. It might just be a seasonal thing, I don’t know. It’s definitely no reason for me to stop going here, especially when I love their DIY pizza supplies!
The parking lot is always full but I can usually snag a space and the staff is always super friendly!

As a grocery store that offers healthier fare, Trader Joe’s is a fantastic choice. While it’s definitely smaller than a traditional grocery store (maybe about half the size), they offer a variety of delicious fresh, frozen, and nonperishable foods and drinks. They have some of the most interesting foods that are organic, whole grain, vegan, etc. There’s something for everyone. I’ve liked everything I’ve ever gotten here and feel like it’s always of better quality than comparable goods at a typical grocery store. Generally, the prices of everything seem a little higher though than other stores. I especially like their freshly made pies. I also really like their Dark Chocolate Almonds (sprinkled with sea salt and turbinado sugar).

This TJ’s is great. Truthfully, I don’t think I can say I have ever walked into a non 5-​star TJ’s. Anyway, this one is wonderful!
Good selection of produce, meats are always great but a bit pricey.
All of the workers in here are very friendly and helpful. They never hesitate to recommend a new product to me, and I always appreciate it!

Not only does Trader Joe’s have great food but awesome service. Adam had our whole family in tears were laughing so hard while he was ringing us up. Most fun grocery experience I’ve had

Fav fav fav place to pick up staples. Small, cozy, friendly, and reasonably priced, Mount P. is definitely fortunate to have Trader Joes.

Finally made it across the two-​bridge trek it takes me to get to the one and only Charleston location. Right away, I was pretty excited that it was a free standing building rather than the strip mall store I was used to.
I’d like to find out when the slow time is for shopping here, because newsflash, it’s not a Saturday afternoon before the Superbowl. I will say, despite the crazy amount of people, I still made my way through the store no problem.
Another bonus– the prices were fairly similar to Indy, which was nice. Again, made it worth the bridge crossing.
If you’re looking for some amazing food, both health and indulgent, then Trader Joe’s is the place. Plus, they have a huge wine selection available for cheap. It’s a win-​win!

What isn’t great about Trader Joe’s. I’ve been a Trader Joe’s fan since I live in LA in the 1980s. The customer service is as good as the products. The parking lot is always full, so you have to be patient. But it is worth the wait. I love the Trader Joe’s brand of hummus and the Spicy Bean Dip. Trader Joe’s Mt. Pleasant has something for everyone.

Good selection on wines at very good price. They carry fresh products and many organic products as well; some organic products taste ‘ok’ but that’s why they are organic. Some items are prices very high, like juices.
Overall a good price/​quality ratio for many food items. They have a small parking area, and that’s the reason for 4 stars. I found that the best shopping time is early morning, during the week.

There’s always something to buy at Trader Joe’s … and residents are fortunate to have a well-​stocked, free standing store, conveniently located at the intersection of Johnnie Dodds Blvd and Lansing Rd.
There’s plenty of parking and many check out stations making it easy for a shopper, familiar with the merchandise and store layout, to get in and out with ease.
If you’re not familiar with TJ’s, be sure to allow sufficient time to go up and down each aisle. You’ll find the freshest fruits and vegetables at the best prices in the area … a wide of packaged greens and prepared salads … a vast selection of just about everything you need to make that recipe and the best frozen appetizers, fruits, vegetables and ethnic items around. (Be sure to check out the frozen mashed potatoes … better than home made. You’ll find all your favorite cheeses and munchies, plus a well stocked, well priced wine department, and sunny, smiling team members who are all around the shopping areas to answer questions and help navigate the aisles. If you’re watching your weight, TJ is the only retailer in the area to sell 96% lean ground beef. Finally, a trip to TraderJoe’s will fit well with your budget. plusAs most items are co-​branded under their labeling, there are no big brand adverting costs to pass on to its customers.
This was quick trip as the weather looked threatening … just three items … a bottle of Rose, meat lasagna from the refrigerated section and a fresh, crusty baguette. (I had everything I needed for the Caesar salad at home.)
I’ll be back, tomorrow for cheese, crackers and game day munchies … and more wine ;)