Even though it's one of the smallest locations I've been to, it's probably the best. Very efficient. Staff was extremely helpful and knowledgeable of products. The team did an excellent job of routing patrons to respect social distancing parameters and safely managing the flow. Also, this overnight mask...where has it been all my life?! read more

Trader Joe's - Watermelon overnight face mask - Grocery Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Trader Joes has taken me a few years to understand. At first I didn't much like it as the lack of variety was annoying. I then moved next door to one and it has become my go-to. Living walking distance has forced me to try out their own brand food and I have been a convert ever since. I have embraced the simplicity of the offerings and store layout. I especially love the frozen prepared food, which is not only affordable, but very high quality. My favorite items are the little vanilla sheet cakes, penguin gummies, and the frozen chocolate croissant dough (at least as good as in most bakeries in Paris). The only downside to this TJ is the tight parking lot. Most people visiting will be on foot, but should you drive, there aren't a lot of spaces. read more

Checking out @ TJs with my roommates, I asked our cashier, Christian, "if you were a type of bread, what type would you be and why?" Appropriately, he took this time to promote a classic TJ product: "if I could be a type of bread I would be a chili lime tortilla, cause it's kind of spicy." He then turned the question back on me, which was awesome as that doesn't usually happen! I said I would be rye, as a lovely girl I know is named after the bread and it is also pretty great to eat. Definitely check out this TJs if you are in the DC area as it is quite large and stocked :) read more

This was a big Trader Joe's! I frequent Traders in my area, and we went here tonight to pick up wine and some snacks. I saw they have their spiced apple cider back for the fall (that and their honeycrisp cider are delicious) so I'll have to look for that soon. We bought some frozen chicken tamales that were delicious, along with some pea snacks (like chips). Yum. read more

Trader Joe's is a great place to shop for groceries because of the great prices for non-GMO food and the high quality customer service. There is a decent variety of meat and produce; however, the produce can be a hit or miss at times, so definitely check the quality to be sure it's fresh enough to last for when you want to use it. Trader Joe's has excellent frozen items and snacks. For frozen items, I highly recommend their frozen bibimbap, cauliflower pancakes, and samosas. When it comes to snacks, they are all really good and if you can't decide what to get, you can ask a staff member to try anything for free. Seriously, they will open the product right in front of you and have you try it. Additionally, if you're a coffee or wine drinker, both are delicious at Trader Joe's with a good variety to choose from. This Trader Joe's is a gem in Arlington and even though they will carry some obscure items, depending on what you are cooking, you may not find everything you are looking for like you might at a larger grocery store. Though, there's a great selection and the customer service rocks! read more

It is a little pricey, but no where near whole foods. Free underground parking with validation. The food selection is very good, with a mix of both healthy and.... lesser healthy items. I wouldn't do my primary grocery shopping here, but the stuff I do get is always worth it, and exclusive to this store. read more

Although I really do love a lot of the products, which are also reasonably priced, I really do not like the shopping experience here more often than not. The way this store is set up, and maybe other locations as well, the space is just much too tight. The isles are too narrow and there are often too many people. I cannot shop here in peace, because whenever I need to stand around an isle carefully looking at certain products, there is almost always someone beside me or behind me who wants to move in front of me. On the other end of the spectrum, if I come here in a hurry to buy my products and get out, I always have to maneuver myself around other people, because the space is just too tight. In most other grocery stores, the space usually seems less tight. Also, most of the employees are friendly, but I have also come across some employees who were not so friendly. All in all, I like the products here. read more

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Love this place. Unlike other supermarkets they make most of the food they sell (ie no Campbell's Soup, just Trader Joe's creative & usually tasty store brands). Two reasons for this review: 1) The green cold pressed juice. Tastes good and crazy healthy - check out the ingredients -- there's somehow a freakin' pound of spinach plus ginger, cucumber, apple, etc. I noticed Whole Foods just copied it -- and in classic Whole Foods' fashion, charges $2 more per bottle!! 2). Prices overall here are just low. I also shop at Whole Foods and at MoM's on Lee Hwy, and when the total appears on the checkout screen at Trader Joe's, it's always less than I expected (vs more than I expected at Whole Foods). Only reason I don't exclusively shop here is I can only get some organic things at Whole Foods. read more

Trader Joe's - Grocery Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

An awesome, spotless trader joe's with extremely helpful personnel. I'll be going back!

Yikes! A disgruntled employee who was copping attitude from the second I pulled up to her checkout counter took some trash from a previous customer out of my cart and threw it basketball-style into my bag. When I pointed out how rude and disgusting that was, "C" countered with... "well, it's your trash." Well, no it wasn't, and even if it was... you're gross. I followed up with the manager by phone and he said "he'll take care of it." But since I know someone in corporate, I'll tell them about the incident as well. Maybe they need an official policy not to commingle trash and produce. I'll also put in a call to Arlington County, since she likely violated several health codes. In short. Ew. I'll be back through and hope to be served by "C" again. If she so much as scowls at me, I'll talk to the manager in front of her. Good luck, "C." read more

Trader Joe's is my second home. I'm a frequent shopper at many of their locations in the area. Nearly five years ago, my first introduction to Trader Joe's was at this location. If you have been to Trader Joe's before, skip the next section and go to notes for this particular location. If you have never visited Trader Joe's before, let me explain what this store is and what it is not. Trader Joe's is NOT: ..... your typical grocery store. You will not see many popular brand names here. Trader Joe's mostly carry their own brand of items. They also don't have all the items you may need. I often times have to go to another grocery store if I'm looking for something specific. ..... it's NOT the cheapest grocery store. There offer several items that are organic and farm raised product. Those products do not come at a cheap cost. You are paying for quality. To me, their products are reasonable but it depends on the item. They buy directly from suppliers so this help keeps their prices low. Trader Joe's is: ..... staff with some of the most happiest and friendliest people I have ever met. I have NEVER encountered a bad experience with their staff. I can walk up to them with a question and they will stop what they are doing to assist me. ..... a place for the explorers. I try something new here every time I go. Most locations offer food and wine sampling which is convenient when you are hungry! They offer other non-food items like body scrubs, hair products, cleaning supplies and so much more. I also get flowers here for Mother's Day because it's always cheaper than other florists. ..... for those who like an intimate shopping experience. The stores have less than 10 aisles. You won't spend hours going up and down the aisle to find something. After a few visits, you will start to learn where things are. ..... a place for unique items. Especially around holidays. For example, they go all out for the Thanksgiving/Christmas season with items to purchase for gifts, Christmas decor and an abundance of your seasonal flavors like pumpkin spice, cinnamon and more. ***Bonus- They have the cleanest bathrooms I have ever visited. They have their own soaps and lotions in there. (Great marketing)*** If you are familiar with Whole Foods or Mom's Organic market, then Trader Joe's is comparable in a lot of ways. ****This particular location**** For frequent TJ's shoppers, this particular location is always packed. They have complimentary garage parking underneath the store. To access the garage, drive over to the next street. Signage is displayed to direct you to the garage. Bring your parking ticket inside the store for validation. They restock their items on Wednesday! This location is next to the Court House metro! You may be able to find street parking on the weekends. read more

I do not recommend this place for the following reasons: 1. Lines in the front gate is long. 2. Lines in the cashier is also long. 3. Some Disgruntled staff member in the fresh produce area makes the shopping experience even worse, if you unfortunately have the misfortune to interact with this person. 4. Quantity of each unit is typically small, and each unit generally overpriced, with no discount whatsoever. Exactly the same kind of stuff could be purchased elsewhere such as costco, Harris teeter, Safeway, among many others, with a much lower price tag for perhaps more than double the amount. 5. Fresh produce is not that fresh from time to time. Eg, Shiitake mushroom occasionally has some mold in it. Overall, I think this location has no interests in customer retention given that this area is a dense residential area with very few supermarket options. I lived in California before and the trader joe there was a lot better. After I visited this location a few times with overall negative experiences each time, I am no longer of a fan of trader joe, and I now shop elsewhere for grocery. The upside is that, by shopping elsewhere, I can save a lot of money, have mold-free truly fresh fresh-produce, be well treated by welcoming and inclusive staff members, and, last but not least, avoid wasting a lot of time standing in long lines for at least two times per visit. I urge anyone who is considering this location to reconsider. Thank you. read more

Nice place. Friendly and helpful staff. Great wine selection! I love TJ's because it always sells unique and delicious holiday-themed treats that are a Godsend for whenever you're hosting a gathering of family and friends. Parties aside, you're also likely to find things in here that you'll find nowhere else (black bean rotini or chicken pot pie ravioli anyone?). Shoppers can enjoy 90 minutes of free parking in the underground parking garage (back side of the building). Be sure to bring your ticket with you and don't forget to get your parking ticket validated as you exit the store. Fair warning: the spaces in the parking garage are really tight and REALLY tiny, so be careful. Happy shopping! read more

I was so tired of trekking out to Bailey's Crossroads to secure my Trader Joe's fix. Compared to Bailey's location the cashiers are set up in a way that keeps the lines out of the isles. I know this may seem inconsequential to some, but mentally, it makes this store far more inviting. I've been to Trader Joe's, Clarendon on a weekly basis since the opening. Even when the line starts to creep into the wine isle, employees come through the line with hand held scanners. Once through the line, the hand-scanned orders are bagged and tendered. The lines move fast and there is usually a designated "Joe" to help move you along to the next cashier and ensure that everyone has parking validations if applicable. Yes things are cramped. Yes, there are palettes on the floor during busy hours. But Arlington has exploded. Waddya expect? Arlington is a big boy now and our expectations have to evolve. read more

One of the best grocery stores i've been introduced to! My friend and I came here many many times and it's because of their super friendly service, very organized, fast register lines (and yes the lines can get brutal), excellent unique selection and amazing prices! They have a parking garage in the back for 90 minutes parking and elevator from inside trader joes going directly to it. I love the unique selection they have here and it tastes amazing! There so many different things i want to try here. read more

Trader Joe's - One of the best things i've been introduced to! - Grocery Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Why have I been doing my grocery shopping anywhere else??? You may not find everything you need here, but you'll certainly find great, cost-effective options for the things you do find, and much more. $2.99 for a bag of granola or meusli, $2.99 for a jar of honey, and my favorite find of the day, 99 cents for a huge gingerbread man that comes equipped with everything you need to decorate it! They also have a soy chorizo that I love for $1.99, which I find to be an awesome and flavorful add-on to any pasta dish. And I'm not even vegetarian! read more

Trader Joe's - Grocery Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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First, BIG shout out to Gerry in check out. He was happy, complimentary, talkative, helpful, trusty, clean, and an all around AWESOME dude. If you see him, tell him he is awesome! Okie, review time: Great smaller store, with some tight aisles, but fantastic selections. Am noshing on their roasted veggie pizza tonight, and it is really good, at a great price. The stockers are friendly, and the food, wine, beer, and cheese selections are almost as good as their organic food selection offerings. I highly recommend you go, be healthy, and ask for Gerry. Gerry is awesome... just saying. y'know?! read more

I'm a fan of all Trader Joe's, but the best thing about VA is that they sell wine and MD stores do not. Their own brand (Formerly Two buck Chuck) is only $3.29. While it's not the cream of the crop, it will do in a pinch. And who cares what you're drinking when you're drinking alone. :) Admit it, you do it too! This locale is conveniently located by a metro stop; can't say that about the MD stores. I have my favorite go to items and they are always in stock, unless of course it's a seasonal item. Then you just might catch me buying out the last six Chocolate Drizzle Star Cookies. Oh yeah, weird checkout lines, but they move fast. read more

Why is Trader Joe's the best grocery store? -The staff is almost always in a great mood and are very helpful, likely because TJ's cultivates a fun atmosphere AND (in general) they offer excellent pay and benefits. -No rewards club, BOGO offers or other discounts. They just have great prices year round on all items, and not searching for little discounts helps reduce information fatigue. -Tons of vegan, cruelty-free options with good labeling. -Great prices! -Lines move faster than other places because they don't weigh produce! -No intercoms. They use bells! read more

There are things to get here and things not to get here. You will not find big brands here, no coke-a-cola, doritos or gatorade. If you can past that they have a lot of health conscience foods and uncommon snacks. I like their pre-made salads and their seasonal pumpkin items. Trader Joes or TJs for short takes pride in their eccentricness and branding. The clerks who tend to wear hawaiin shirts and jeans will generally engage you in conversation. Their Italian products say trader giottos on the packaging and their mexican products say trader jose. Last but not least, I find their products reasonably priced. read more

Trader Joe's - Pumpkin stuff - Grocery Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Is there an apocalypse coming? Holy moly this place gets crowded! Ridiculously crowded - like day before Thanksgiving crowded. But it's just a regular weekday night. And since all TJ's are small, it's not exactly easy to navigate. And the line to check out winds all around the store. There's no parking particularly close other than street parking. Though, there is a place on Garfield where TJ's will validate your parking for. The check out staff were nice enough and were pretty good about keeping the line moving. The selection was typical of any TJ's. Overall, a nice TJ's, but the lack of parking and crowd were turn-offs. read more

Was disappointed with the quality of the fruits and some items were not available..1 positive was that they are super fast..don't worry about the lines...they will get you out in a jiffy read more

This store was packed tonight with people stacking up on food in advance of the impending storm. Despite the deluge of customers buying everything in sight, I was able to find everything on my list. There were plenty of employees available to answer my questions or lead me directly to an item I was having a hard time finding in the store. The free food samples were limited on this visit. I guess demand overwhelmed supply. No wine tasting either; I guess that only happens on the weekends. Thank goodness for the coffee station. A sample of Kauai coffee was the perfect pick me up as I navigated the aisles with my shopping basket. By the time I was ready to checkout, the end of the line was all the way in the back of the store. Thankfully, the line moved quickly and it only took me eight minutes to checkout. That's what I call an efficient check out process! I wish all my grocery shopping experiences could be like this. read more

New kid on the block in Clarendon and we finally have a Trader Joe's - yay! It is a small store but has enough of usual Trader Joe's stuff to keep me happy. Its nice and clean and new and very helpful staff. Checkout lanes are better too than other Trader Joe's. They do have validated parking which is a life saver! read more

So I live near the Foggy Bottom TJ's, but I have to say I prefer this one a whole lot more! It is a fantastic location - right on top of the Clarendon metro station - and is much MUCH bigger than its DC counterpart. I can actually move around with a shopping cart and not feel like I'm taking up the entire isle. They also have enough space near the check-out counters to allow for a line to form that doesn't interfere with people who just want to shop. TJ's also offers random food tastings, coffee sampling, and of course, Two Buck Chuck!! (now $2.99 though). I'm pretty sure they also validate your parking, but since I gave up my car a year ago, I can't confirm for sure. The place is always well-lit, clean, and full of smiling employees. I love shopping here and kinda wish the DC one was as big too! read more

Fast checkout here no matter how the lines are.. I try and come here before work during the weekdays when its not too busy. They always have their shelves stocked and its small enough that I can navigate around the store pretty easily Parking Underneath for 1.5 hours of free parking or on the street at the meters (free after 6pm and on Sundays). Perfect addition to the Clarendon location and cheaper than Whole Foods. Food They have grab and go wraps, salads, etc. and they have a fairly large selection of cheese. I've tried their prepackaged salads and they are ok, but be careful, it sometimes goes bad in a day or two. Not sure why, but I try and avoid it if I can, but they have some of the most healthy options in the area at great prices. TJ precooked grilled chicken strips are pretty good eating it by itself or on top of a salad. Their healthy salad dressings such as the cilantro lime are awesome! I also get some of their fruit here because its cheaper (pears, apples, etc), prepackaged nuts and their almond milk etc. Their other snacks are pretty good such as their tortilla flax seeds, lentil chips, popcorn etc. Also, love their chocolate section and the 70% or more cocoa selection. Overall, a great place to pick up something quick and inexpensive. read more

Trader Joe's - Pumpkin everything..cheesecake, ice cream, bread pudding! - Grocery Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

I really like the culture at Trader Joe's (I think there was a Planet Money or another popular podcast episode on Trader Joes, saying it's one of the most successful and popular grocery stores that is not publicly owned). Employees are very friendly, the produce is great, and has a good selection of interesting international foods and ingredients. I like the cheap wine selection, I don't drink, but like to buy wine for cooking so don't need really fancy wine. I was checking out on a recent shopping trip and the cashier pointed out that the bag of potstickers had a hole in the package and asked one of his associates to bring me a new one. That was very attentive, I didn't even notice. Thanks for looking out for the customer. read more

i know its a bit nutty to leave a yelp review for a grocery store, but they have been SO amazing in light of the pandemic. the store is limiting the number of people allowed in, but unlike the bailey's crossroad location, there is rarely a line to get in and when there is one, it moves fast. they are great at maintaining social distancing in the stores, and cleaning all carts for customers, you no longer have to press a button for the parking garage (yay!) and they have a great stock of reasonably priced toilet paper, paper towels and hand sanitizer! i appreciate every detail. read more

Trader Joes is one of my favorite supermarkets. They have good quality produce at an affordable price, often cheaper than your larger grocery stores such as Harris Teeter, Wegmans, and Whole Foods. This location has a separate underground parking garage which makes it convenient in the busy Clarendon neighborhood. However, try not to go during peak times as there will be a line into the parking garage. If you don't have a car, this location is right across the street from the Clarendon metro which also makes is easily accessible. Don't forget the $3 wines at Trader Joes too! read more

Trader Joe's - Mochi mochi Mochi mochi Mochi mochi Mochi mochi - Grocery Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

I love Trader Joes. I wish it was closer to the Washington DC area! At least they made this store location easy to get to by building it right off the Clarendon metro. I am thankful for that! The store has basically everything and great affordable prices. Fresh fruits, and pre-made lunches are healthy and delicious to eat. My favorite snacks are the dark chocolate covered espresso beans and the mochi. Yummie! They have a very good check-out system that is different from other Trader Joe's stores I've been to. They have one line and approximately seven cashiers. So instead of waiting in seven lines, (and getting stuck in the slow line), there's one line that is consistently moving. So smart! I think other Trader Joe's stores should adopt this idea. read more

I've been a customer for years. Quality of service has declined, despite COVID-19 cleaning efforts. Convenient location, decent prices, but rude and unhelpful staff. Recently, all staff were running around or otherwise not visible when I used a staff stool sitting by the salad dressing to get a bottle off the top shelf. Suddenly, a female employee appears out of the crowd, yelling at top volume from across the store, cornered me, and said I could have broken the stool, was thus irresponsible and mistreated the store, and should have looked around for a staff person to help. I'm a 100lbs, minority, professional woman. I just said "oh, okay, didn't know" and moved on to take my business elsewhere. This store use to not accept such behavior. What happened? read more

Pros: The NICEST, most helpful employees you'll ever find. Beautiful and affordable fresh flower selection. Great prices and awesome seasonal items. Free parking. Pre covid they had great food samples showing you new and innovative ways to cook with some of their products. There was absolutely no pressure to buy. Cons: Most of the food selection is fresh, but I've gone home with moldy fruit and cheese on many different occasions. This adds up after a while. A lot of items are out of stock frequently. I'm assuming this is due to how popular the store is, but I wish management would take that into account when ordering inventory. Parking is a nightmare (but still thankful to have it)! read more

I like this Trader Joe's. The staff are very friendly and helpful. I can get a lot of gluten free products here for a reasonable price. Parking isn't hard and in the garage under building. You get 1.5 hrs which is good for Arlington shopping. read more

Trader Joes, how I love thee. So much yummy food, such good prices. Despite how packed this particular location gets (avoid coming after work, or weekend afternoons if you can - the line can literally wind through the aisles), everything is incredibly organized. The cashiers are quick and friendly, they will pre-bag food when someone has a basket instead of a cart, and there are constantly employees re-stocking the shelves. That said, I took off a star, because this place really is a mad house. I like to take my time food shopping - especially at a place like this with so many interesting foods. But, you can't really navigate through the aisles or take your time here. You need to bob and weave to avoid hitting other customers, and move as quickly as possible. Despite the staff's best efforts, a lot of foods are out of stock after or during a particularly busy time here. Also, be weary that they don't always stock the same foods. Sometimes you grow to love something, only to find it's no longer sold. I'm lookin' at you fruit strip pieces. read more

I love this grocery store. But those new chip credit card machines are slow as molasses. Now the line that wraps around the store takes additional time to get to the cashier. Add an additional 7-10 minutes to your wait. *sigh* However, I love TJs. I can't quit you. But those new machines are not our friend. read more

Hey Trader Joe's, Can you train your cashiers (specifically, first initial B and last initial B) to bag reasonably? One twenty-pound bag and one two-pound bag is hell on the back when the customer has a long walk home. read more

This is my favorite grocery store by far. This Trader Joe's is a bit smaller, but I've rarely had issues finding particular items that I'm looking for. If you're familiar with Trader Joe's at all, then you know that their snacks and frozen foods are on point, and this store certainly meets that expectation. This particular location also has a decent amount of wine to choose from, and they often highlight new products or local favorites if you're unsure of what to buy. The store employees are extremely friendly, and they are happy to recommend specific products or help you find something. The prices here are also very reasonable, and even when I buy a ton of groceries my bill is less expensive than it is at Giant, and is certainly much less than Whole Foods. The only downside is that during weekday evenings and Sundays the line often wraps around the store, which can make shopping difficult. However, the cashiers are fast so you don't have to spend too much time in line. read more

As far as Trader Joe's are concerned, this one is great for it's layout, size, checkout, staffing, parking and stock of food varieties. I was impressed especially with how quickly they can take care of your order, but friendly, too. The produce options were abundant, and I appreciates having options for organic and fruits and veggies Although there were so many customers, they were treated well by staff and others, making the experience relatively pleasant for busy people who can only go on weekends. Go here if you are near! read more

They loaned me a mask just now when I forgot mine. That plus their intriguing frozen dishes and wry catalog earns my enthusiastic support.

I like this Trader Joe's - it's close to the metro and other restaurants and they validate your parking (90 min or less) which is nice since parking in the area is tricky. They also have one expectant mothers parking spot close to the elevators, which is always appreciated. The store itself is a bit on the smaller side, but they still have a good selection of everything, from packaged goods, produce, dairy, frozen food, snacks, etc. I was able to find everything that I wanted to buy. They even have a wide selection of flowers at reasonable prices. The best thing about this Trader Joe's over others is the check-out line is well organized and efficient. Instead of lining up at individual cashiers, there's one line for everyone and there are a lot of cashiers/checkout stands that move quickly, so you don't have to be angry that you picked the wrong line. When I was there on a weekday evening, it moved quickly and most people were only buying a few items or 1-2 bags worth of things. You validate your parking ticket after you check out. Overall, this is a great Trader Joe's to come to if you're in the area and whether you have a car or are taking the Metro. read more