Trader Joe’s

I visit each week to see what’s cooking and get ideas for dinner. I pick up fresh herbs and produce, dressings and sauces, tea, yogurt, and sample the wine and cheese of the day. The store is not big, but with some sauce or a new food item from the frozen case the possibilities for creative, easy, meals are endless. I buy my frozen vegetables and fish here. My teenage daughter loves the no guilt mac n cheese, kettle chips made with olive oil, and pizza’s. I love Trader Joe’s. Pick up some flowers or herb plant for the kitchen.

I’d hate to think I’ve just had a taste of blatant racism in Ahwatukee, a place that I’ve come to adore over the past two years, but I suppose that’s the only way I can understand this.
I came to Trader Joes at 6:00 pm to grab some soaps that my coworker recommended to me for my sensitive skin. I found what I wanted quickly and got into a long line. With my one item I stood in line. After a moment of being in line a woman on the phone pulled her cart up to the line that I was in. As my cashier finished up with his last customer two people came over and pulled his drawer. I stepped up and he told me,“Just a moment.“
I waited patiently until he got his new door in to place.
Once he finished that he began pulling items from the other woman’s cart as she spoke on the phone. I stared at him confused and he stared back at me as he piled her cart on the counter. There’s no way he forgot me that quickly. Maybe he didn’t like the way I looked. Maybe somehow he thought that the woman who was behind me in line was ahead of me.
Disappointing first and last experience.

I don’t buy too many frozen items yet when you don’t cook too much or home too frequently, you must try their frozen verde chicken burrito. 5 star for sure! I also like their ghee (butter in a jar aka clarified butter), the tea tree body wash (TJ brand) and the $ 1 greeting cards.

Our gem of a grocery store in Ahwatukee where employees know your name and recognize your kids. It is always fun looking for seasonal treats, and Halloween time is around the corner: pumpkin cereal, cake mix, cookies, etc. I cant think of a single reason to give this store anything less than 5 stars.

I shop here all the time now. I wish they carried Straus Milk. I wouldn’t have to go to Sprouts then. Friendly staff. Parking situation is a mess sometimes.

Trader Joe’s is such a happy place and this location is no exception. So much great food to choose from and employees that seem to love their jobs. You can’t go wrong here.

It’s always nice to have a TJ’s near one’s home. This one is large and has a better looking produce section than the ones I’m used to in Las Vegas. Aisles are wide, the store is clean, the staff members are friendly, and there is always a sample or two to taste whilst grabbing your groceries. I am always tempted by all the different goodies: olive oils, nuts, snacks, breads… make a list and stick to it if you don’t want to walk out with tons of food!

I’ve always loved this TJs. It was my first experience Trader Joes. In a very quaint area with many shops around so sometimes parking close by can be an issue but we all have legs to walk when nessessary. They are a little trader joes but i love it because u am in and out in 10 –15 minutes. Love their little salads, produce and much more.

Really clean, great customer service, and affordable deals! I love Trader Joes, and this location specifically. Just wish they had some iced coffee available for sale at their store however they don’t. But everything else is great!

Trader Joe’s in Phoenix!
You saved my life as I needed snacks and I am from LA where these are everywhere.
Sometimes you need a fix from home and just load up on snacks for the road!

Incredible customer service, always friendly, courteous and helpful! I am always excited about the seasonal selections, beautiful displays and delicious well priced options. They are very kid friendly at this location. Love it!

Trader Joes has some of the happiest employees I have ever seen. They smile when you walk in and never fail to offer assistance with anything you may need. (They even helped me strap my groceries to my bike) they have a great vegetarian section and I always find something new to try. I rarely wait in line long, they have an excellent response time opening extra registers. Their flowers are lovely, i cant help myself, I always bring some home. :)

What else can you say about TJ’s? There’s a reason people talk about it like they’re in a cult.
My faves: dark chocolate covered almonds with turbinado sugar & sea salt, frozen mango/​vanilla bars, dried mango, vanilla almond granola clusters, dried bananas (later put in said clusters), prosciutto, Rosemary Italian crackers, mahi mahi burgers, coconut crusted cashews, Sardinian thin crackers, pita crackers, green chile chicken burritos, many types of trail mix, any flower bunch, green tea mints, orange flavored sparkling water.
In a perfect world they’d have some bad-​for-​you-​products with more preservatives-​better buns for hot dogs & burgers comes to mind, sugary jelly, but I understand why this isn’t found here. I’d rather get my cheeses, beer, and wine from elsewhere, and for some reason the chicken often has a weird texture, but the good far surpasses the minimally bad.
Very friendly and helpful staff at this branch, never had anything other than smiles on check out, and they’ve watched my son grow and always say hi and talk to him. Very efficient check outs, surprisingly never a long line, even on weekends. Makes my waking up before they open to avoid the crowds TJs experience in Union Square NYC way back when a distant memory.

Tader Joe’s is awesome! This location is very clean and well organized. They have a great selection of specialty items, and some of their own brand items that I make special trips for.
Great selection of wines, cheeses, and fruit. I love that they carry fresh lychees!
The employees have always been friendly! Great place!

I have been a patron of Trader Joe’s since the early 90s and I just can’t get enough (Depeche Mode playing in background). I’m not a huge fan of eating frozen food but Trader Joe’s provides some of the best options available.
I love their wine selection and you really can’t beat two Buck Chuck but should really be called three Buck Chuck. They also have great juices. I prefer the one hundred percent cranberry over other cranberry juices because I can can mix with other juices how I like.
Trader Joe’s also has a great selection of produce that while most of it is prepackaged is still quite good quality. Prepackaged and good-​quality can seems like an oxymoron but I’m sure you understand.
The health and beauty section is very small it is chock-​full of good options such as Tom’s deodorant. They got rid of the lavender oil but they still have the lavender soap which is an absolute favorite mine!

Guess I’ve never reviewed this location before but they have all the same yummy stuff as any other Trader Joe’s. I think maybe they have more produce than the one on McClintock? Anyway, I am a huge fan of all their healthy snacks and reasonably priced wines.

Love, love, love Trader Joe’s! As a traveller, I’m seeing more TJ’s pop up in places like Overland Park, KS and Denver! And without much surprise they appear to always be busy. There are great options to plan a meal with an emphasis on alternative food styles (vegan, gluten free, etc.). There’s a little something for everyone at Joe’s– the local wine selection is pretty good. Of course you can grab a box of Two Buck Chuck juice to last you some time. The staff is always friendly and helpful, even if they give off a strong hipster vibe. I’ve always gone to Joe’s for flowers too– they have some of the freshest flowers (Whole Foods is #1) and they’re reasonably priced! Oh yeah, the sweets are dangerous– try avoiding the bucket of peanut butter cups!

Trader Joe’s in Ahwatukee is a small, cozy market filled with organic produce and other healthy fare. Love their Trader Joe Nourish line of shampoo and conditioner, and their oils. Their shampoo and conditioner is surprisingly affordable and very efficient. Recently found out their avocado oil is only available on a seasonal basis, from October-​March, which was disappointing.
Definitely appreciate them moving out here after years of driving to Tempe to shop. The cashiers are very helpful and courteous but the selection of everything is limited. Would like to see them expand the size of the store. Like their free old-​school newsletter they mail out to our neighborhood-​very quaint style reminiscent of the newspapers in the early 1900s. No problem recommending them to others in the community.

I got vegan meatball! Yeah !!!

Trader Joe’s gets a visit from me at least weekly, if not twice a week. I don’t even check in here as often as I actually visit because I know everyone would think I was insane.
I won’t tell you my favorite products because then they will be out of stock when I visit and then I will have to come back yet another time.
However, here are a few tips for your TJ virgins or regulars who may have missed them:
1.) Fresh cut flowers here are gorgeous and generally run between $ 3.99 and $ 9.99 a bunch. Ladies, treat yourself to a bunch of flowers. Gentlemen, treat your Ladies. For under $ 10 you can brighten someone’s day (even your own).
2.) When the Fearless Flyer makes it way into your mailbox, the store is likely sampling many of those products (if not all) that week. So, if you’ve been dying to try something, but couldn’t commit without tasting it first… there’s your chance to try before you buy!
3.) If something LOOKS like your favorite overpriced brand and the ingredient list is the same or nearly identical, it is more than likely the same thing. TJs doesn’t make ANYTHING themselves. They have agreements with many different vendors to get you the products you love, often at a reduced price. Of course, they are branded differently because who would want you to know they were selling the same product at Whole Foods for 40% more?!
I have been going to Trader Joe’s since the late 80s when I lived in South Pasadena.
Do they have everything? No. In fact, it drives me mad that they do not have marshmallows because when I make rice krispy treats (with all TJ brand products) I have to stop into Safeway. However, they have a lot of GREAT products at good prices.
The employees are always friendly (and, surprisingly great baggers).
My DD loves TJ because if she finds one of the bunnies hidden in the store (and, currently, the Golden Egg), she gets to pick out a treat on our way out. She also loves the picture cutouts they have at their entrance and often forces me to take her picture before she will go inside. The little things are what count!
I love you Trader Joe’s.