Trader Joe’s

Great food and selection. There is something for everyone. You also can’t beat the prices. The staff is awesome. Will drive the extra miles just to shop there. TJ never disappoints me.

Fun food finds and friendly staff. My first Trader Joe’s I ever visited and still one of my favorite locations in the Atlanta area.

Recently came here to pick up a few things and the girl who rang me up stacked the items in my bag in such a way that the fruit container basically exploded inside of my bag. I thought back on the way i handleed it when i set it down in the car in an attempt to give her the benefit of the doubt but i couldnt recall any action that i took that could have manipulated my bags in such a way that my fruit was essentially ejected from its proper place. They also dont consistly have some items in stock. Way to fail me on the lentils! I alwayz get their check back again nonsense. I came all the way 0ver here for lentils, pretty specific yes, but my diet is no joke. Their snikerdoodles are on point though! I feel they are a little too laid back with their line queue. They are always so full and you may be waiting in a line and they open another lane only to take a person that wasnt in the afformentioned line. What am i chopped liver? And there is nothing more irritating than that bell when youve essentially been skipped. That cookie butter is amazing though.

Trader Joe’s is conflicting to me. I love the concept and it’s relatively convenient. Sadly the last 3 times I’ve bought something it has not lasted very long after purchase. Loaf of bread had mold after a day and the stir fry mix was half bad the next day. Very disappointed and try avoid based on experiences

This is my primary Trader Joe’s. After visiting this one for 5 years, I moved two blocks away because of the convenience. It’s great going into a smaller store vs. skating down the lanes of a mega market with over processed foods. I feel safe and at peace in TJ’s…not to mention they often play the best music (a variety of deep cuts from the 80s, 90s and present day). It’s probably a coincidence but it’s really nice.
Parking is plentiful. It’s tight but you can find a spot. I can’t stand going shopping. So being able to run in and run back out in less than 30 mins is amazing… even on a busy day, I can get in and get out in 30 mins.
Variety is vast. I can buy everything from rice noodles to cupcakes at this location. There are a lot of organic options in both the fresh foods and freezer section. They also have a fair variety of international favs like Palak Paneer (Indian) and Tirapita (Greek). All of these items taste as good as some of the restaurants and homes of friends and family. I’m very satisfied.
For me, service is either really outstanding or unpleasant. It’s rarely inbetween. There used to be some really great people that worked at this location. Ming (Pana), Reggie and others were my main reasons for going to this one. People come and go of course which is a little sad for us regulars. There’s one guy there who works in the mornings that is outstanding. He recently dyed his hair a red colour (I don’t know his name). He is such a joy. There are also some others that worked there in the last year or two that are super nice. Most of them work in the morning and sometimes I stop in and get my groceries done early knowing friendly faces will be there.
There are also those of whom I avoid like the plague. Of recent (week of 15^th Feb) a young man at a center counter gave me a strange look. I started to go to another lane because «that look» was just bad. I thought maybe he was trying to close the register and was irritated that another customer was now in it. After helping the person in front of me, the cashier of my lane then says to a lady in an adjacent lane that he can ring her up instead of me (who technically is next in line). She looked at him from the other lane and said, «No, she’s next… not me.» That was nice of her. I didn’t raise a fuss, not worth it. Just groceries. I don’t know what his issue was with me (I’ve never seen him before) that he’d literally try to ring up a person in another lane on a not so crowded day. It’s eery customer service moments like this that make me drive all the way to the Lower Roswell Rd location on occasion.
Samples are always available in the store (at least when I’ve been there). I’ve never had any but it’s nice to see how various items are prepared. The store does change things up a bit (frozen vegetables are now on the opposite side of the center aisle). However, it’s still easy to find what you need quickly and get out in a timely manner unlike other grocery chains where I’m waiting in line for sometimes 15 minutes despite having 10 lanes open. Trader Joe’s, even on a crowded day, can get you through the line fast and I’ve noticed this at every location I’ve been to thus far.
Price!!! I won’t name names but I literally cut my grocery bill down to $ 60 every two weeks. My bill at the other organic superstar (I didn’t name any names) was $ 60 for two cases of lettuce, 3 bottles of salad dressing and some probiotic drinks. So, heck yeah, I’m going to Trader Joes!
Big thanks to the sweet people that make the experience quite lovely! I also enjoy reading the Frequent Flyer… like literally. I get a glass of almond milk (located at the end of the first front facing aisle) and read it from start to finish, sometimes laughing all the way. :)

How can people not love this Trader Joes?! The workers are very friendly. Parking is rarely a hassle. It’s in a very safe neighborhood, so you can go alone after dark with no worries. I love the huge wine selection and Mochi ice creams!

Trader Joe’s is a great place to stock up on staple pantry items. They have a great real Dijon mustard that’s less than $ 2.00. I usually skip produce and meats due to higher prices than other local stores. They have some nice frozen Indian items, and Steel Cut Oatmeal. You can also find some decent Port and Malbec.

I LOVE Trader Joe’s.
This location is a really great size and has everything I could possibly need! The staff is extremely helpful and they go out of their way to help you locate an item. I love the fact that Trader’s offers HEALTHY, ORGANIC food at reasonable prices. I could definitely see this being my main store for grocery shopping!

This TJ is larger than the one is usually go to in peachtree corners.
It’s got everything you’d expect a TJ to have so not much to say except that it’s larger than what I’m used to so it had a greater selection of things. Namely, a bread and bread goods section.
I found some pretzel bread that i don’t think I’ve seen at my usually store

Trader joes has everything. They have the best deals on Filet mignon. Their pre made chicken pot pie I to die for, and even their frozen dinner’s are amazing. They have a great deal on flowers. Not only is it a pleasure to shop there… But everyone is always in a great mood:)!

My No.1 TJ’s in town, indeed I think they got wider selections than other location. Like this little plaza as well, next door Pier One, Henri’s Bakery… On the road to Nori Nori or the LA Fitness next by. Only cons: Crowd, crowd, crowd parking lots, bad, bad, bad traffic… the reason I hate Roswell road, it really need two more lane expansion.
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I keep digging TJ’s pumpkin related stuff this time of year, since it’s quite seasonal, if you find your darlings, DO be a hoarder!!!

What’s not to love about Trader Joes? Awesome produce & great wine selection. The frozen foods that are sold here will pretty much change your life… YES. they are that great! If you are a super busy person they will reduce your stress level.
The staff at trader joes seem to be from another planet because they are ALWAYS super helpful, polite and really seem to love their job.
The prices are not quite as high as whole foods prices because they sell off brands here, but the quality is the same. This is great for everyday stuff or if you find something here that you just can’t get enough of (I can’t say no to the pecan granola — it will driver you bonkers its so delicious). The selection isn’t as large as whole foods but you can get ALMOST everything you need here. The store is neat and organized and staff members are readily available to help you if you need it.

Going back to Kali! Well not actually California but Kali, the kind lady that works at this location. Let me tell y’all something. I can truly appreciate having my groceries perfectly packed in my bags. Without fail every time I visit this location I am greeted with kindness.
My favorite part is when its time to leave and I hand over my reusable grocery bags. I’m getting excited just thinking about it! If your cashier can scan, bag, and be friendly at the same time then she’s a keeper… or he. When you have 7 bags and your bagger can get all of your groceries into two bags without smashing the bread… then you know you have found grocery store Heaven. I’m just saying.
All of that aside this is a pretty solid Trader Joes. Always clean, friendly customer service, they always have the wine that I like, and plenty of fresh fruit. Win, Win, Win, Win, Win…

Nice, clean store, lots of employees working, virtually a no wait check out. TJ’s never disappoints, from beautiful flowers, orchids, to bakery, produce, frozen, cold case and snacks, vitamins, juice, large wine selection and sweets. My favorite products are the cheese trays, champagne pear salad dressing and rice pudding.

I often compliment the buyers at Trader Joe’s, but after buying a Florida watermelon, hating it, then buying another one just in case I had made a bad selection, I have come to realize that no one bothered to taste a sample of the lot of melons before they were purchased and then displayed at TJs. It is hard to believe that management does not know that they are selling an inferior product. What does this mean, regarding respect for the customer? The same disregard is apparent in the mediocre coffee selection. They have one great coffee (the Bolivian), and one very expensive coffee (the Blue Mountain). The rest range from barely drinkable to not drinkable. I want to love Trader Joe’s, but I’m not feeling the love when they rip me off with annoying inferior merchandize. Come on managers and buyers, you can and should do better!

I don’t care where it is, all Trader Joe’s are fantastic. I just wish there was one here in Chattanooga. I come from the land of the original Trader Joe’s and back home this was my store I shopped at regularly. Now I am a fiend for anything TJ’s.
I’ve had foot surgery and my doctor is in Atlanta so when I have doctor’s appointments I make sure to bring my TJ’s bags (cold storage too) and stock up. Since I have had surgery and am in a hard cast, I had to use one of those electric carts. Luckily they have one and I was all over that store and it stayed charged up. I got my monthly rations of all things I love, especially the White Cheddar popcorn, the blu cheese dressing, and the Joe’s O’s.
Please, Trader Joe’s, I beg you, come to Chattanooga!

My first trip to Trader Joe’s and I was a little let down by the hype… I guess I expected something more along the lines of Whole Foods. Don’t get me wrong, they have some unusual products, like Kale and Spinach Balls or Veggie and Flax Seed Tortilla Chips… stuff you want to try because it’s not your average grocery store fare. However, I was disappointed in the variety of produce offered, although some organics were available.

Have you ever been to Trader Joe’s, walking own the aisle, hear the bell ring and wonder, «what is the bell for?» Well I was in the Sandy Springs location and the bell rang for me!!! Purchased some eggs and at check out, he checked out my eggs and found a crack. He rang the bell for someone to come and get me a new dozen. Pretty sweet! I really appreciate them checking my eggs for me and not sending me for some new ones. Quality customer service to go with the great prices. There are always enough employees around to help or check you out and always very nice. One of my favorite locations. Did I mention I love the cheese section?

Still my favorite location! Trader Joe’s is a great organization in general with great, reasonably priced and nutritious selections. The Sandy Springs location is exceptional!
Tonight I called to verify closing time, although I was sure it was 9 pm. Of course the store answered and confirmed. I explained that I had just had a sub par massage that didn’t start on time and was hoping that the store opened later so I could shop while in area (I live @ 20 minutes from the store and try to combine outings when in vicinity). Long story short, I was asked if in area and knew exactly what I wanted. I replied OJ, soap (love their tea tree soap — $ 1.99 for 2 pk) & toilet paper (boycotting my old time fave Angel Soft & the Koch Bros and hope & pray they have nothing to do with Trader Joe’s!). The employee, true to his word, met me at the door and let me in. Grabbed my 3 items — though tempted by the exquisite double roasted salsa & white pomegranate tea — and checked out. TJ’s really made my day. It truly is the little things that count ;-)
My only request is to please bring back the old vendor (JW Morris perhaps???) for the Geuwertraminer wine. Blue Fin’s is ok, but not the same. Thanks again for being an Atlanta gem

Dear Joe,
I have successfully resisted you for 2 years now. I didn’t understand your logic, your hawaiian shirts, your odd store lay out. No name brands? Vegan everything? $ 2 wine? Smiling staff? You are an odd man, Joe… but, I think… I think I love you.
Our first date was last Friday. I came in during my lunch hour and ended up spending the first 20 minutes in your floral section. You are the only man to ever bring me my favorite flowers on a first date. Tiny bundles of pink peonies? Oh, Joe, you are a rare find.
I have to admit your odd freezer section threw me for a loop. Chicken fried rice, kimchi stir fry and crispy brussel sprouts all delicately sitting in a row of cases all while delicious treats from above mock your healthy decisions. Chocolate chip cookies, salted caramel cowboy mix, chocolate covered peanuts, almonds, pretzels, espresso beans… whew, I am wore out! Are you always this playful, Joe?
Just when I thought I could play it cool, I find your wine selection. Joe, you’ve done it again. I visited the store during a wine tasting day and you were serving crackers and cheese too. Always the gracious host! Is this wine really just $ 2? Is the amazing Italian riesling I just sampled only $ 5? Is there where I accept your proposal?
You’ve made me fall in love with you, Joe. I can’t wait to see you again. Maybe next time you’ll show me your rare meats.